Charice says covering for men’s mag a ‘big achievement’

MANILA, Philippines – Charice Pempengco finds it a “big achievement” to grace the cover of a men’s magazine.

The international singer is on the cover of Mega Man, which is a first in the history of Philippine magazines.

“It's a big step and it's actually a big achievement for me,” she said during the press conference of the magazine held for her on Friday.  

“Feeling ko it's a celebration not only for LGBT community but for everybody. There's change,” she added.

Charice explained that she doesn’t want to prove anything by gracing the cover of the magazine. All she wanted to show the public was “it's me. I'm not sending any message, the message is that's me, I'm a free person.”

Her team also revealed that an international magazine is also tapping Charice to do a cover similar to the local magazine’s theme.

Meanwhile, Charice has expressed her sadness over the death of her former manager Courtney Blooding last month.

They were able to exchange e-mails before her death.

“Kaibigan nga siya, e, kaya nang malaman ko 'yon talagang kinilabutan ako,” she said. “Ang dami naming memories, she was a very lovely lady, she was very nice.”