Guess What?

Guess What?

Michael Jackson may be the King of Pop, but Philippine first lady Amelita Ramos has refused to receive him at the presidential palace in December, a Manila newspaper reported Thursday.

President Fidel Ramos's wife turned down the gloved one's request for an audience due to the controversial legal action brought by children he allegedly molested, the Philippine Inquirer said, quoting unnamed palace sources.

The first lady's office here said her publicists were unavailable for comment Thursday due to a holiday.

Jackson is to stage concerts in Manila on Dec. 8 and 10 as part of a world tour.

It was not clear whether he had also sought an audience with President Ramos.

Jackson was last here in the 1970s as part of the group Jackson 5, which included his elder brothers. (AFP)