Dennis Padilla admitted that he realized many things after he was called out by his own son, Leon Barretto, last year.
In an interview, Dennis said he toned down his public statements about his children, Leon, Julia, and Claudia.
“Gusto ko lang makarating na I remember them on these special days.” said Dennis. “So, inalis ko na yun. Hindi ko na ginagawa yon,”
Now, Dennis was only posting about his children during special days as a way to remind them that he still remembers them.
“Parang yun lang ang paraan ko para maka-reach out sa kanila,” he stated.
It can be recalled that in 2023, Leon made an open letter to his father and accused him of seeking sympathy from the public.
“It’s not that we don’t want to talk to you, but the few times that we do to resolve the issues, you communicate by shouting, cursing, and using hurtful words that traumatize us. Is public sympathy really more important to you than your own children? Your words have the power to destroy your children, papa. It’s exhausting, papa. As the only man in the family, this is me stepping up to protect my sisters,” he said.
Dennis then made a response to Leon and reminded him of how he supported them in the past.