source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – The mother of international singing sensation Charice has denied rumors romantically linking her daughter to “American Idol Season 7” runner-up David Archuleta.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” after Archuleta’s concert in Manila on Monday, Raquel Pempengco said Charice and Archuleta are just good friends.

“Very close sila talaga... Pero wala pa akong naaamoy na magiging [son-in-law] ko nga siya. Wala pa naman. Close lang talaga sila,” she said in jest.

Mrs. Pempengco added that the 2 singers are focused on their careers as of now and they just hang out whenever they have a common free time.

“Busy sila sa kani-kanilang career kaya hindi nila mapagtuunan. Siyempre yung gusto lang naman nila na kapag may free time sila, mag-hang out sila,” she said.

Mrs. Pempengco said she watched Archuleta’s concert to show support.

“Kinontact ako ng auntie niya na may concert siya dito. So sabi ko sige manonood ako,” she said.