Cristy Fermin, humarap sa NBI kaugnay ng reklamong libel ni Claudine Barretto
- Cristy Fermin appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation on November 9 over the libel complaint filed by Claudine Barretto
- Her co-respondent and fellow showbiz host, Romel Chika, also attended after receiving a subpoena
- Speaking to reporters, the columnist said they would answer the allegations before the prosecutor
- She left the question of the complaint’s merits to the prosecutor when asked whether she regretted her statements about the actress
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Cristy Fermin appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation on Monday, November 9, following a subpoena over the libel complaint filed by actress Claudine Barretto.
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The showbiz columnist was joined by her co-respondent, Romel Chika. During an interview with reporters, she said their attendance was a sign of respect for the agency.
In the video report by Gio Robles of bnc.ph, the veteran host explained that they responded to the NBI’s summons because they believed it should be respected.
“Bilang respeto dito sa NBI,” she said when asked about their cooperation with the agency.
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Cristy also made clear where she intended to address the allegations. According to the report, she said they would answer the complaint before the prosecutor.
Her remarks focused on responding through the proceedings rather than giving a detailed answer to the allegations during the interview.
A reporter then asked whether she regretted any of her statements about Claudine or continued to stand by them.
The columnist did not directly say that she regretted her remarks. Instead, she referred to the prosecutor’s assessment of u the actress’s complaint had merit.
That response was also highlighted in bnc.ph’s accompanying report, which noted that she would leave the matter to the prosecutor.
The interview briefly touched on a greeting the actress had previously given. A reporter recalled Claudine’s “Happy Halloween” remark and asked the host about it.
“Merry Christmas,” Cristy replied.
Separately, DZRH reported that the columnist and her co-host would wait for the complaint to be forwarded to the Office of the City Prosecutor before submitting their counter-affidavits. This was consistent with her statement that they would address the allegations before the prosecutor.
The appearance followed earlier reports that Claudine had filed a cyber libel complaint against the two showbiz personalities over allegedly damaging statements about her.
In its coverage of the actress’s complaint, GMA reported that she had described the remarks as continuing since the previous year. Those claims form part of her side of the dispute and should not be treated as established findings against the respondents.
The actress had also previously expressed how the controversy affected her and her family. Her complaint brought the dispute before the NBI, which subsequently summoned the two respondents.
For now, the development centers on their compliance with that summons and Cristy’s stated intention to answer the allegations through the prosecutor. The reports cited here did not announce a ruling on the merits of the complaint.
Claudine Barretto is a well-known Filipina actress. She began her career at a young age and eventually became a prominent television personality in the Philippines, appearing in popular sitcoms such as Home Along Da Riles and Palibhasa Lalake. She gained widespread recognition as a lead actress in major soap operas like Saan Ka Man Naroroon—where she portrayed triplets—and Marina. Aside from acting, she also ventured into business and participated in charitable activities. In her personal life, she was once married to Raymart Santiago, but they later separated and their marriage was annulled which made headlines as well.
As previously reported by KAMI, Claudine Barretto personally visited the wake of late Ateneo basketball player Rene Baterbonia to extend her deepest condolences. As a mom herself, Claudine shared that she deeply feels the intense pain and heartbreak being carried by Rene's mother, Rovelyn. During her quick encounter with the media, Claudine explained the purpose of her visit too which stirred much buzz.
Meanwhile, in 2025, Claudine Barretto posted Aga Muhlach’s interview from Magandang Buhay. In the interview, Aga described his former leading lady as “the most misunderstood person.” Because of this, Claudine thanked Aga and called him “a true gentleman.” She also shared that Aga once became “her rock.”
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