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Moira dela Torre breaks silence, defends integrity as an artist

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<p>MANILA -- OPM singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre turned to social media to defend herself against allegations made against her as a composer and as an artist. </p><p>Dela Torre&#x27;s lengthy response came days after a Facebook post made the rounds online casting shade on the singer&#x27;s integrity as an artist and songwriter. </p><p>In the post, Dela Torre stressed that she never hired a ghostwriter.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs2aXuMPO-C/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"> </div><div 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</div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"> </div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"> </div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"> </div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"> </div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"> </div></div><div style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs2aXuMPO-C/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Moira (@moiradelatorre)</a></div></div></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>&quot;I never imagined that I would find myself in a situation where I have to explain and defend my decision to leave a marriage, as well as justify the state of my mental health,&quot; she wrote.</p><p>&quot;It is truly disheartening that I am being questioned and asked to prove my worth as a songwriter and artist. However, despite the overwhelming circumstances, I feel a strong inner calling to stand up for myself and protect my integrity.</p><p>&quot;I want to set things straight once and for all. Let me be clear: I have never employed a ghostwriter. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with immensely talented artists who treat each other with respect and acknowledge the contributions we all bring to the table. Every song I have created is a true reflection of my deepest emotions and experiences. I am fully prepared to provide evidence that supports this truth, including screenshots of conversations and recordings of my songs, which will undoubtedly validate and disprove the harmful accusations made against me,&quot; she stressed. </p><p>Dela Torre once again emphasized that she never cheated on her estranged husband, Jason Hernandez.</p><p>&quot;I did not cheat on Jason. It is unfair that I find myself in a position where I have to defend my name and even explain why I did not deserve to be cheated on,&quot; she wrote.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/03/22/moira-dela-torre-breaks-silence-i-have-never-cheated-on-jason">‘I have never cheated on Jason’: Moira dela Torre breaks her silence on separation</a></li></ul><p>Dela Torre said that as of now she is still in the process of healing. </p><p>&quot;Currently, my focus is on the path towards healing, as the weight of trauma still lingers heavily in my heart. This process is not only essential for my own well-being but also for the well-being of those dear to me who unwaveringly stood by my side throughout these challenging times -- my loving family, my dedicated band, my friends, who have all been my source of emotional support. Their presence has been my anchor, grounding me during these turbulent moments,&quot; she said.</p><p>&quot;I hold onto hope that, one day, when the dust settles and clarity is restored, I will have the capacity to embrace a love that is faithful and genuine. I take solace in the knowledge that I am Moira -- an artist -- who will bravely navigate these challenges and emerge stronger than ever,&quot; she ended.</p><p>Prior to her statement, Dela Torre was defended by ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo and Cornerstone Management vice president Jeff Vadillo.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/29/23/jonathan-manalo-vouches-for-moira-dela-torres-character ">Jonathan Manalo vouches for Moira dela Torre&#x27;s character</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/28/23/stop-invalidating-moira-dela-torre-says-cornerstone-exec">Cornerstone exec defends Moira: &#x27;Stop invalidating work of a hardworking woman&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>While Vadillo and Manalo did not explicitly mention the reason behind their statements, a Facebook post by songwriter Lolito Go gained significant attention on Sunday, recounting his supposed personal experiences with dela Torre.</p><p>Go claimed that Dela Torre is more of an “oppressor than a victim” and that the singer’s estranged husband, Jason Hernandez, “took all the blame, took all the bashing, in the name of love.”</p><p>“I was strongly advised not to leak any of these. To not even mention it to anyone. But I refuse to be quiet. I refuse to be neutral. To be neutral in times of injustice is to take the side of the oppressor. In this case, Moira is more of an oppressor than a victim. Jason took all the blame, took all the bashing, in the name of love,” Go said.</p><p>Dela Torre and Hernandez, whose music collaboration produced the singer&#x27;s megahits &quot;Ikaw at Ako&quot; and &quot;Tagpuan&quot; among many others, married in January 2019.</p><p>They confirmed their separation in May 2022, with Hernandez admitting he had been unfaithful to his wife during their three-year marriage.</p><p>Following their split, Hernandez released back-to-back tunes about regret and setting a loved one free.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/24/23/ikaw-pa-rin-moiras-ex-includes-their-wedding-footage-in-mv">&#x27;Ikaw pa rin&#x27; Moira&#x27;s ex includes their wedding footage in new music video</a></li></ul><p>Dela Torre, meanwhile, made no public indication of dating again after her separation from Hernandez, and has been mostly focused on expanding her music career.</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o_buUNWKM2I?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VeQXm15SXSs?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

OPM singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre turned to social media to defend herself against allegations made against her as a composer and as an artist. 