MANILA, Philippines — Frankie Pangilinan said she and her older half-sister, KC Concepcion, have not spoken in a long time but stressed that she continues to love her sister.
Pangilinan discussed her relationship with Concepcion during an interview with Ogie Diaz after reports surfaced that the sisters had grown distant.
“Out of respect po for my parents, I may not divulge so much information, but I can say this confidently—that she will always be my sister,” Pangilinan said.
She acknowledged that the family has matters to work through but declined to discuss them in detail.
“Every family naman has some things. We’re working on it,” she said.
Pangilinan also said she has never viewed Concepcion as merely a half-sister despite their different fathers.
“Never ko pong naisip na half-sister ko siya. Of course, biologically, that’s true, but as far as I’m concerned, I love her very much, and I think I can say I miss my sister very much,” she said. “We haven’t really spoken in a very long time.”
Pangilinan is the daughter of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta and Sen. Francis Pangilinan. Concepcion is Cuneta’s first child with actor Gabby Concepcion.
Concepcion recently expressed her admiration for her mother and stepfather, who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in April.