Speaking on DZMM's gossip radio show, "Mismo" hosted by Jobert Sucaldito and Papa Ahwel Paz, Jovit Baldivino’s road manager Jerry Telan explained that they were not aware that Renee Dela Rosa was supposed to perform the song and they are not even aware that Renee was present at the event.
Jerry Telan said that it was former boxer Bobby Pacquiao, now a city councilor and more popularly known as the brother of Manny Pacquiao, who requested for Jovit Baldivino to sing “Pusong Bato.” In his Instagram page, Mr. Telan also lengthily clarified what happened:
*"I don't wanna mess a thing to defend one of my precious artists due beat Jovit Baldivino. Kalma lang po about Mr. Wency Cornejo. I was there as road manager in Labangal General Santos City 2 days ago, September 7, 2015 9pm. Dubbed as "Rock Rakan sa 56th Barangay Labangal Foundation Anniversary and #5thKagatbuFestival2015" with Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 & 2 Grand Winners, Jovit Baldivino & Marcelito Pomoy. Please be guided accordingly.
Hindi po kami nagkita sa venue or sa Gensan ni Mr. Cornejo. At WALA rin ni isang Mr. Wency Cornejo songs sa line up ni Jovit and Marcelito. Ang alam ko lang bilang Ninong ni Marcelito si Hon.Cong.Manny Pacquiao ay very generous sila Jovit at Marcelito, instead of 3 to 4 songs each ay naging 6 songs each sila plus 1 Aegis' Sayang na sayang acapella and Open Arms by Journey sa Keyboard si Jovit from the audience. Plus bonus finale duet with Marcelito- "Carrie" by Europe.
Yung kantang "Pusong Bato" na daw pala ang issue. Hindi ko po alam na andun yung orig na kumanta. Hindi po ako aware. Nauna kasing sumalang si Jovit at ni-request ni Kagawad Bobby Pacquiao na duet sila. Kung inyo pong matatandaan, cover song version ni Jovit yung Pusong Bato sa previous album niya na naging theme song ng Juan Dela Cruz. Ang sa akin, walang nag inform ng repertoire niya sa amin ni Jovit from their side. At hindi ako aware na kasama pala sa show until this issue arises. -
I remember nag duet ng Pusong Bato sila Kagawad Bobby Pacquiao brother ni Pacman na siyang nag invite kila Jovit na asawa ng Kapitanang Lorelie Pacquiao over minus 1 then di pa nakuntento ay humirit ng isang kanta- yung Pagsubok by Orient Pearl. Jovit played the Keyboard at nag duet ulit sila ni Kagawad Bobby Pacquiao impromptu lang yun. Honest to goodness hindi rin ako aware dahil on the spot onstage nga yung jammin. Yun na yun!!!
As Roving Road Manager, I am responsible for this incident. My sincerest apologies to MR. Renee Dela Rosa of "ALON" Band, original composer and singer of the song "PUSONG BATO."" *Disclaimer: The postings on my social media are my own and don't necessarily represent my company's positions, strategies, or opinions.