Charice Father – Ricky Pempengco – Stabbed to Death
The father of Filipino singing sensation, Charice, died today of stabbed wounds. Ricky Pempengco, was reported to be in a drinking session, left to buy a cigarette, when suspect, identified as Angel Capili Jr., approached him and stabbed him with an ice pick.
Pempengco was able to walk away and then sit on a pavement, but the suspect went back to stab him to death. The suspect quickly left the scene.
Charice announced that she had cancelled her upcoming performance in Singapore, as she grieves over the death of her father.
“I am very sorry to all my fans from Singapore. I am not going to be there to be part of David Foster and Friends concert. I have to go back to the Philippines as soon as possible to be with my family. I hope you all understand. I love you all and I will see you next year,” Charice said.
Ricky, who is separated from Charice’s mom Raquel, was stabbed in A. Bonifacio Road, Barangay Laram, San Pedro, Laguna Philippines.