Kapamilya host and former President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio finally spoke up about the fate of the ABS-CBN franchise.
In an Instagram post, Santos let her heart out for all the Kapamilyas all over the world.
“I am beyond heartbroken. Hindi lang po para sa akin kundi para po sa aming libo-libong mga Kapamilya dito at sa buong mundo.”
She also thanked current ABS-CBN officers Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes, Mark Lopez, and Ging Reyes for their courage in facing the rigorous Congressional hearings and loyal Kapamilyas who kept on praying for the network.
“To Carlo, Cory, Mark, Ging and to the rest of the Franchise Renewal team, maraming maraming salamat for your courage, humility and strength. I am so proud of all of you!
“Sa aking mga Kapamilya sa ABS-CBN na pinuno ang langit ng dasal, it is with great pride that I all call you Kapamilya.
“Sa amin pong mga tagasubaybay, kayo po ang aming naging inspirasyon… hindi namin kayang suklian ang inyong pagmamahal. Maraming Salamat po. Hinding-hindi po mabubura sa aming mga puso ang ating pinagsamahan! Naniniwala po ako na tayo po ay muling magkikita.”
In the end, she asked God for strength in the coming days for the Kapamilya network.
“To our dear God, ikaw po ang aming magiging lakas sa mga darating na araw.”
Charo started her career as a production assistant in ABS-CBN before it was closed during the martial law.
She was then tapped to re-join the network in 1987 after its reopening post-EDSA People Power 1986 as production manager. She then climbed up the management ladder until becoming Executive Vice President. And in 2008 she was promoted as President and CEO after the retirement of Gabby Lopez.
Currently, Charo is the network’s Chief Content Officer and head of ABS-CBN University.
