Martin Nievera, the Philippines’ Concert King, recently shared a candid reflection into his personal life as a father in Bernadette Sembrano’s vlog.

Martin opened about being an absentee father, particularly after his separation from ex-wife Pops Fernandez. The singer also talked about his co-parenting relationship with Katrina Ojeda—his former partner and mother of his son, Santino.

During the conversation, Sembrano highlighted how the singer desires to make time for his children, prompting Nievera to reflect on his own journey as a father.

“Always,” he said, “I’ve always been an absentee father, wala ako palagi.”

The Concert King praised Pops Fernandez for her significant role in raising their children, Robin and Ram.

“Nung naghiwalay kami ni Pops, syempre wala si Martin,” he remarked.

“Pops did an amazing job raising both kids,” he praised, adding that his ex-wife never spoke ill of him and allowed him to be present in their children’s lives.

Through Nievera’s co-parenting dynamics with Fernandez, he noted that their children grew up okay.

On the other hand, the singer also delved into the unique challenges of co-parenting his son Santino, who is on the autism spectrum.

Martin shared that his son is growing awareness of his parents’ separation and the differences between his family structure and those of his classmates.

“He’s at that stage now, so there’s a lot of rebellion going on,” he confessed, highlighting the difficulties of raising a special needs child from different homes.

He added, “It’s very rebellious, this is a hard time, even for me as a father being this far away so I’m trying to start going there a little bit more often.”

Nievera also expressed his admiration for Katrina, describing her as an “amazing mom” who juggles work and parenting. He also revealed that the latter is also Pops Fernandez’s real estate broker, highlighting the harmonious relationships within their blended families.

“Amazing how weird God works, I’m telling you,” he remarked.

Martin Nievera is a renowned Filipino singer and television personality, widely known as the Concert King for his exceptional vocal talent and captivating stage presence.

He was previously married to Pops Fernandez, known as the Concert Queen. They share two children and continue to maintain a professional relationship. Martin also has a son, Santino, from his former relationship with Katrina Ojeda.

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