Gretchen Barretto's lawyer releases statement on allegations against actress

• The camp of Gretchen Barretto, through her lawyer, Atty. Alma Mallonga, has released a statement with regards to the allegations hurled against the actress in relation to the case of the missing sabungeros
• As per the statement of Mallonga, "Ms. Barretto has only heard about, hence has no relevant knowledge concerning, the disappearances"
• The statement, released by GMA News also stated that the socialite did not operate a sabungan no has she had any participation in e-sabong operations
• "Ms. Barretto regrets that she is being crucified without basis, and has become the subject of unsavory speculation based on rumor. Ms. Barretto understands the importance of resolving the case," the statement added

The camp of actress and socialite Gretchen Barretto has issued a statement denying any involvement in the controversial case of the missing sabungeros. The clarification came through her legal counsel, Atty. Alma Mallonga, following recent allegations linking Barretto to the case.

According to Mallonga, “Ms. Barretto has only heard about, hence has no relevant knowledge concerning, the disappearances.”

The statement, as released by GMA News, emphasized that Barretto had no connection to the operations of any cockfighting arenas.

“Ms. Barretto did not operate a sabungan nor has she had any participation in e-sabong operations,” it stated.

The camp further expressed dismay over what they described as baseless accusations.

“Ms. Barretto regrets that she is being crucified without basis, and has become the subject of unsavory speculation based on rumor. Ms. Barretto understands the importance of resolving the case,” the statement added.

Mallonga also revealed that there had been an attempt to extort money from Barretto, with a promise that her name would be cleared if she paid.

“Ms. Barretto confirms there was an attempt to extort moneys from her, with an offer to exclude her name from the list of suspects if she paid. She refused because she had done nothing wrong,” the statement concluded.

Barretto’s camp is urging the public to refrain from spreading false information and to allow due process to take its course as investigations continue.

Gretchen Barretto is a well-known Filipina actress, socialite, and former singer who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. Born on March 6, 1970, she is a member of the prominent Barretto showbiz clan, which includes her sisters Marjorie and Claudine Barretto, both actresses as well. She began her entertainment career as a teen actress under Regal Films, becoming one of the popular “Regal Babies.” She starred in several bold films during the late 1980s, establishing herself as a daring and glamorous figure in Philippine cinema. Over time, she transitioned to television and more mainstream projects, earning critical praise for her acting in drama series and movies.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh