The "war" between Angelica Panganiban and Claudine Baretto-Santiago has been in the news for a couple of weeks already. Apparently Claudine accuses Angelica of spreading rumors about her and Derek Ramsey's best friend - a non-showbiz person. And also for Angelica's behavior towards Derek's co-star and Claudine's sister, Gretchen.
In PEP.ph, several articles have been posted. First article is Angelica's camp demanding Claudine to apologize.
"Contrary to your baseless accusations, our client has not done any of the things you have accused her of. She has not committed anything wrong, much less, maligned you or any member of your family. On the contrary, it is our client who is being maligned by your unfounded accusations. You have placed our client's reputation and good name in a bad light, in the eyes of the public. Your malicious statements have unduly exposed our client to public hatred and contempt and have caused derogatory feelings against her.
"We have further gathered that on 8 August 2010, you called Ms. Panganiban and threatened her in this manner, "[P]apatayin kita. Wawasakin ko mukha mo. You don't deserve to live. Suntukan tayo ngayon na." You likewise conveyed this threat against the life of Ms. Panganiban to no less than Ms. Mariole Alberto, Head of Star Magic, when you said "Wawasakin ko ang mukha niya pag nagkita kami Tita."
"Your threat against the life of our client, which was not made in jest, is a grave threat punishable under our penal laws.
"Let this, therefore, serve as a FINAL DEMAND on you to immediately cease from making any more false accusations and damaging remarks against our client, and to stop threatening her life and well-being.
"We likewise hereby demand a retraction from you of your libelous and slanderous statements, to correct the negative impression created in the minds of the people who have read or heard your statements against our client. Should you fail to do so within seven (7) days from receipt of this letter, we shall be constrained to take whatever legal action necessary to protect the interests of our client.
Then there's the interview with the wife of Derek's friend allegedly having an affair with Claudine. The gist of the interview is, Angelica never said anything to malign Claudine and the wife does not believe the affair.
THE BIG QUESTION. Claudine has said there are rumors linking her and Martin, I tell Cris. Has she heard those rumors?
"I only heard them from Claudine! She's the one telling me. She said she investigated," Cris answers straight.
She says she also said to Claudine, "I said, 'What do you care? You know it's not true. I know it's not true. What do you care?'
"I told her, 'You're not having an affair with my husband—so why should you be putting so much energy into this?' But Claudine can't let it go. I don't know why she won't let it go.
"Claudine told me she did not invent this. I told her, 'I don't care, and you shouldn't care. You have Raymart, you have your kids, your career. Why should you care? You can't find time for any of this!'"
While Angelica keeps quiet, Gretchen Barretto defended her during an interview also in PEP.ph.
"And you know what, I'll tell you this: I don't believe that Angelica said anything like that against me. Kasi kung may sinabi siya na gano'n, hindi siya makakaharap sa akin tulad nang paghaharap niya sa akin. And wala pa ni isang tao sa show business na nagsabi sa aking sinungaling si Angelica. Walang nagsasabi nang ganun.
"Parati nilang sinasabi na mabuti siyang tao, prangka siyang tao. Kung hindi siya prangka, e, di sana hindi niya ako twinit, 'no! [laughs] Di ba? At sana hindi na rin siya humingi ng tawad, di ba?
"Ngayon ko lang naririnig itong version na ito! Ang totoo, may istoryang umiikot that does not involve me at all. Hindi ako ipinagtatanggol ni Claudine dito sa away na ito—dahil wala kaming away ni Angelica.
I think this will be the news for a few more days... or until Angelica speaks up.
