Many stories have emerged after Abegail Rait’s revelation about her past relationship with Francis Magalona and their daughter, Francesca Magalona. Many netizens were not pleased with Abegail’s disclosure, as much of the blame was placed on her due to the mistakes and improper relationship, considering that Francis M was already married when they began their relationship. Abegail was a flight stewardess at the time.
Many people admire Francis Magalona for being, in the eyes of some, an exemplary husband and father to his children with Pia Magalona. He was never involved in scandals or relationships with other showbiz personalities, which is why some were dismayed to learn that he had another relationship and even fathered a child outside his marriage.
Abegail’s decision to come forward after 15 years of silence may be influenced by the impending entry of her daughter, Francesca, into showbiz. It may be difficult to hide her true identity, especially with the Magalona surname, and since she resembles Francis M and has inherited his talent for rap. This may be the best way for people to get to know and accept Francesca.
Pia Magalona’s camp has remained quiet after Abegail’s revelation, and there have been some social media posts connecting her to the situation. However, there has been no direct statement from Pia or her children.
In my research, I found an old video from Starnews on TV Patrol dated July 21, 1992, hosted by Angelique Lazo. In the video, Francis himself talks about his plans to marry Pia Arroyo at the time. He mentions the influence of his personality from their home and the advice he received from the church, which encouraged him to marry Pia to maintain his good image among his followers. In the video, he also reveals the date and location of their wedding at that time. You can watch the entire video to learn the full story.