Bela Padilla gets asked about Kim Chiu's issue with her sister Lakam Chiu

Published 8 Dec 2025

by Chris Franco

4 min read

Bela Padilla revealed she had known about Kim Chiu's family issue for "quite some time"
She reached out to Kim immediately when the news broke, telling her she was there for her if she needed anything
Her concern was that the public scrutiny would make Kim feel alone and that the world would feel unfair to her
In the end, Bela noted that Kim has a "very big support system," which includes their good friend Angelica Panganiban

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Bela Padilla opened up about her support for her close friend, Kim Chiu, following the public news of Kim filing a qualified theft case against her sister, Lakam Chiu. In a most-recent interview, Bela revealed that she had been aware of it for quite some time, even before it became a media headline earlier this month.

Bela Padilla gets asked about Kim Chiu's issue with her sister Lakam Chiu
Source: Instagram

The actress confirmed that the issue was not new to her, explaining that she knew about the dispute before.

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"I mean I've known about it for quite some time," Bela stated. When asked for clarification if she was aware of the situation before the case was filed, she revealed: "Yeah, that's why I came to Cebu a few months ago, and I texted her on the day it came out on the news also."

Bela explained that she reached out immediately when the news became public, recognizing the added pressure of online scrutiny from netizens. The actress further emphasized that her main concern was ensuring Kim did not feel isolated or judged as the story dominated the headlines when it came out.

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"I think it's harder when people knew about it na because obviously everybody has something to say and that's one of the cons of the internet," she said.

She continued in the video, highlighting her want to shield Kim from external opinions on social media:

"I just didn't want her to be parang alone, and ayoko na, not just alone, but ayokong ma-feel niya na the world has something to say about what she's going through because obviously, you guys, or we don't know all the details. I just didn't want the world to feel unfair to Kim so I just texted her na if she needs anything na I'm here and she knows that naman," she said.

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Bela concluded by reassuring the public that Kim has a lot of people ready to offer support during this difficult time. At one point, she even specifically mentioned another close friend, Angelica Panganiban.

"Kim has a very big support system kasi napaka-generous ni Kim na tao so maraming nakaantabay, not just me, Angelica's there for her also," she told the media.

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Bela Padilla is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and director known for her versatility and depth in acting. Some of her most notable performances include lead roles in films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Meet Me in St. Gallen, and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. In her personal life, she is also the niece of action star Robin Padilla. Over the years, Bela transitioned from supporting roles to lead roles, solidifying her place in Philippine cinema. Beyond acting and writing, she has also ventured into directing and producing, further proving her creative range in show business.

As previously reported by KAMI, Bela Padilla criticized Rep. Mark Cojuangco for saying typhoon victims faced the “consequence” of living in flood-prone areas. Cojuangco made the comment after a video showed homes submerged in floodwaters from Typhoon Tino. Padilla stressed that officials should prioritize rescuing victims instead of blaming them. She also took a jab at Slater Young, whose hillside project in Cebu has been linked to flooding issues.