Content creator and DJ Jellie Aw received a strong warning from her sister, Jo Aw, against reconciling with her fiancé, businessman Jam Ignacio, following allegations of physical abuse.
Jo made her statement on Facebook on February 19, after Ignacio issued a public apology and pleaded for a second chance.
“Magiging kwento ka na lang talaga ‘pag binalikan mo pa ‘to, Jellie Aw.”
Jellie responded briefly, saying “Ok Master.”
Despite being summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to address the physical abuse allegations, Ignacio failed to appear at the scheduled hearing on Thursday.
His legal counsel informed ABS-CBN News that Ignacio opted to face the complaint at the prosecutor’s office instead. However, the businessman is reportedly still trying to mend his relationship with Jellie and hopes to settle the issue privately.
Ignacio had earlier expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a misunderstanding and fatigue from a long day.
“Siguro may halo na rin sigurong pagod sa maghapon na lakad namin. Kumbaga, tao lang din siguro ako, baka napuno lang din siguro ako — na hindi ko sinasabi na tama pero hindi ko para i-tolerate na gawin ulit.”
He also made an emotional plea for reconciliation, saying: “Alam mo na may plano tayo bumuo ng pamilya. Tuparin natin, hon. Nagmamakaawa ako sa ‘yo, sana ayusin natin ‘to. Sobrang sorry. Hindi na mauulit, pangako ko ‘yan sa’yo.”
Despite Ignacio’s public plea, Jellie stood firm on her decision to pursue legal action, emphasizing that forgiveness does not mean tolerating abuse.
“Noong una pa lang po napatawad ko na si Jam pero tutuloy ko pa rin yung kaso.”
In an interview with GMA Integrated News, she explained why she could not accept Ignacio’s apology as a reason to rekindle their relationship.
“Hindi puwede yung napuno lang siya. Paano kung pinagbigyan ko siya ng second chance? ‘Pag napuno siya ulit sa akin, gagawin niya ulit ‘yun. Mas grabe pa.”
Jellie also confirmed that their planned wedding will no longer push through.
“Wala na pong kasal na magaganap, di na matutuloy ang mga napag-usapan po namin dahil po sa nangyari.”
She added that the incident had deeply traumatized her mother, making reconciliation impossible.
“Respeto na lang sa magulang ko kasi sobrang na-trauma din ang mama ko, gabi-gabi siya umiiyak, di ko kaya, siya na lang ang natitira sa akin.”
Following the NBI investigation, NBI Director Jaime Santiago stated that an immediate arrest was not possible since the incident occurred some time ago.
“Matagal nang nangyari ang kaso, di na appropriate for warrantless arrest. But then dapat malaman niya na yung crime na nacommit niya ay public crime. We have to file it in the prosecutor’s office.”
Santiago added that any efforts for a settlement between Jellie and Ignacio would now be handled by the fiscal’s office.
