Claudine Barretto, may nakakagulat na post kasama si Kitty Duterte

• Claudine Barretto shared photos with Kitty Duterte on Instagram
• She affectionately called Kitty her “pretty little baby sister”
• Claudine also thanked Kitty for treating her to dinner
• The actress faced mixed reactions but did not respond to the criticism

Claudine Barretto drew attention online after sharing photos with Kitty Duterte, the youngest daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, and affectionately referring to her as her “pretty little baby sister.”

The actress, known as the “Optimum Star,” posted the photos on Instagram on Sunday, August 23. The post featured several snapshots of Claudine with Kitty and other individuals, including one photo showing the actress embracing the presidential daughter.

Claudine also expressed her appreciation to Kitty for a dinner, although she did not provide details about when or where the gathering took place.

"With my pretty little baby sister @veronicaduterte thank u for dinner my love," Claudine wrote in the caption.

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The affectionate message quickly drew attention from netizens, with the post receiving a mix of supportive and critical reactions.

Some commenters welcomed Claudine to Davao, while others expressed disappointment over her decision to share photos with Kitty. Among the reactions were comments such as:

"Galit na naman mga bobo nito!"

"Welcome to Davao Dzai Claudine."

Other netizens were more openly critical, posting comments including:

"yuck. super disappointing."

"Yuck DDS."

Despite the negative reactions, Claudine did not engage with the comments criticizing her post. Instead, she left the remarks unanswered as the Instagram post continued to attract attention online.

The interaction between Claudine and Kitty has consequently become a topic of discussion among social media users, particularly because of the actress' affectionate description of the younger Duterte.

While Claudine did not elaborate further on her relationship with Kitty or the dinner they shared, her Instagram post made clear the warmth she expressed toward the former president's youngest daughter.

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For now, Claudine has chosen not to address the criticism publicly, allowing the photos and her original message to speak for themselves.

Claudine Barretto is a multi-award-winning Filipino actress dubbed the "Optimum Star," widely celebrated for her acclaimed performances in iconic television series like Mula sa Puso, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, and Marina. She also solidified her status as one of Philippine cinema's premier leading ladies through critically and commercially successful films such as Got 2 Believe, Milan, and Sukob.

Veronica "Kitty" Avanceña Duterte is a Filipino socialite, digital personality, and the youngest daughter of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte and his partner Cielito "Honeylet" Avanceña. First gaining public recognition during her father's presidency, she has since amassed a large online following and occasionally drawn media attention for her outspoken public commentary.

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Meanwhile, Claudine Barretto revealed that she has decided to take a break from pursuing romance after trying to date again following a 12-year hiatus. She also clarified that she is not officially dating Milano Sanchez, explaining that their brief dating period lasted less than two months. The actress also opened up about celebrating her 47th birthday while dealing with the grief brought by the deaths of her mother and brother. During a major diamond jewelry fashion event, Claudine was also recognized by the brand’s founder for her warmth and humility as a special guest.

Source: KAMI.com.gh