MANILA – International singing sensation Charice and a former “American Idol” contestant are set to work in a “special project” together.  

"Maglalabas po kasi siya ng Christmas album at makakasama po ako doon,” the 17-year-old singer told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

She added: "Hindi ko po muna sasabihin kung sino kasi masyado pang maaga para magsalita.”

Charice just got back from the United States where she is completing her first international album produced by renowned American composer David Foster. Charice is taking a break in her mini-mansion in Tagaytay.

In the coming days, she will be busy promoting her second album under Star Records called "My Inspiration."

No need for apology

Her mother, Racquel Pempengco, revealed in a separate interview that a Tagalog song composed by Jonathan Manalo will be included in Charice’s international album. The album might be released before the end of this year and will carry 10 to 12 tracks.    

“Bago pa kasi lumabas 'yong comment ni Ka Freddie (Aguilar), naunahan lang niya, pero talagang naka-plano na ‘yong isang Tagalog song na kasama sa album ni Charice sa States," Racquel said.

Aguilar drew negative reactions especially in various online forums after he slammed Charice for performing mostly foreign songs abroad.

Fans and supporters of Charice, who sings mostly Celine Dion and Whitney Houston hits, posted online their disgust and asked the folk singer to issue an apology. A defiant Aguilar, however, said he would not say sorry.

But there is no need for Aguilar to apologize, Charice maintained.  

"Nagbigay lang siya ng opinyon. Siguro po medyo nagmadali lang po siyang magsalita parang na-misinterpret lang po ng mga tao," Charice said.

She added: "Ayoko na po talagang magsalita  kasi po nire-respeto ko po siya at 'yon nga po wala pong dapat mag-sorry.”