Claudine Barretto files cyberlibel complaint vs Cristy Fermin, Rommel Chika

Actress Claudine Barretto filed Wednesday a cyberlibel complaint against veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin and co-host Rommel Chika over statements that she claims damaged her reputation.

Barretto filed the complaint at the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) headquarters in Pasay City, saying she had reached her limit after being allegedly repeatedly targeted by the commentators.

“Hindi na talaga tumigil,” Barretto told reporters.

The complaint reportedly concerns statements about Barretto’s mental health and personal life that her camp considered damaging.

The actress admitted that the situation had taken an emotional toll on her, particularly because of its impact on her family and supporters.

Dumating na sa NBI ang aktres na si Claudine Barretto para magsampa ng reklamong cyber libel laban sa Host na si Cristy Fermin @ABSCBNNews https://t.co/GGeUnfvork

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“Walang-wala ‘yung mga complaints ni Bea Alonzo at saka ni Sharon Cuneta sa lahat ng mga pinagsasabi niya sa akin, sa pagkatao ko,” Barretto said, referring to previous cyberlibel complaints filed by Alonzo and Cuneta against Fermin.

Barretto said she intends to pursue the complaint even if the respondents apologize.

The actress’ legal counsel, Lance Mateo, said their camp was pursuing a cyberlibel complaint against Fermin and Chika over videos posted on Fermin’s YouTube channel.

“Our client intensified a legal complaint with the Cybercrime Division against Ms. Cristy Fermin and Mr. Rommel Chika,” Mateo said.

Asked about the specific violation, Mateo pointed to the videos posted on the channel, saying they would present examples of the content involved in the complaint.

The NBI is expected to evaluate the complaint and supporting evidence to determine the appropriate next steps.

ABS-CBN News has reached out to Fermin for comment but she has yet to respond as of writing.