Jessica Soho Accepts Vice Ganda's Sorry, Releases Official Statement

Junior GMA News Exec Jessica Soho had already recognized the public apology made by Vice Ganda through It's Showtime about the gang rape joke in his concert. The reporter wrote an official statement in response.

Here is Jessica Soho's official statement

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“I acknowledge the public apology given by Vice Ganda, by way of his TV program.

I sincerely hope and pray that this was done with the purest intentions and determination to put this issue behind us.

Just to clarify certain points about my phone conversation with him – his call came without warning as his number was not programmed in my phone directory. I told him I wasn’t feeling well and I wasn’t sure I was ready to talk to him. But I clearly remember thanking him for his call.

As I've said, this is not about me, but about the issue of rape not being an appropriate subject matter for comedy. Rape transcends age, economic class, gender -- and even one’s weight.

Once again, I thank everyone who gave their support.”