Joyce Tan Custodio, former stylist of Jinkee Pacquiao and currently dating Michael Pacquiao, said she remains unfazed by online chatter about their age gap.

Custodio, who is in her late 30s, is in a relationship with Michael, 23, prompting discussion on social media.

On Thursday, 8 January, Custodio took to Facebook to address the issue, posting a message directed at both followers and non-followers.

“Sasabog ata MESSENGER ko sa dami nagmemessage but sorry I can't answer to everyone. Fyi this is for everyone: Guys sa mga nakaka panuod ng reels/chicka videos ang cute niyo mas affected pa kayo sakin sa nababasa niyo na minsan halos maling information na nalabas sa news,” she wrote.

She urged people to stay calm and avoid engaging in online disputes.

“Relax lang wag po makipag away sa mga ka-comment niyo, don't put any hate in your heart whatever you read or hear bcoz' of me. Life goes on and Deadmah na hindi naman nila ako kilala personally.”

Custodio also encouraged critics to focus on self-improvement instead of participating in social media bashing.

“P.s. Don't worry sanay na kame, magpayaman nalang kayo kesa magaway away kayo sa comment section. And remember God can hear everything he will judge each & everyone of us at the end of our lives so just be kind even if the world is not,” she added.