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'Walang concert ko na hindi niya pinuntahan': Regine turns emotional over father's death

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<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1419930" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>She&#x27;s about to hold a series of concerts -- and she&#x27;s no doubt ecstatic over the thought of embarking on a tour as this was one of the reasons why she decided to transfer to ABS-CBN. </p><p>But as fans found out this Sunday during her interview on &quot;Rated K,&quot; it&#x27;s difficult for Regine Velasquez to feel truly happy about it as she knows there&#x27;s going to be one person missing in the crowd. </p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s been five years pero mayroon pa ring kirot,&quot; she said, as she talked about the death of her father Gerry, who passed away back in 2014. &quot;Pagnagco-concert ako masakit pa rin sa akin.&quot; </p><p>She described her dad as her number one fan, and recalled how he would tell her that the amateur singing competitions she lost when she was a kid were rigged. </p><p>She did add that those quips would always be followed by tips on how to improve her singing -- advice that she has taken to heart. </p><p>She also shared that her father has never missed any of her concerts. That&#x27;s why her shows this month and in December will leave her with a bittersweet feeling. </p><p>Velasquez is set to perform in New Zealand on December 1. Before this, she will be holding a series of shows in the Philippines featuring guests such as Piolo Pascual, Daniel Padilla, and Sharon Cuneta. </p><p>Details are found in the video above.</p>