(From left) Claudine Barretto and Jojo Mendrez. Pictures: Fb/Rodel Ocampo Fernando, Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.internet
Days after Jojo Mendrez filed a blotter report in opposition to Mark Herras, Claudine Barretto expressed her help for Mendrez whereas assuring him she would stand by his aspect.
Mendrez earlier accused Herras of grave threats earlier than the Quezon Metropolis Prosecutor’s Workplace this month. Nevertheless, he declined to offer additional particulars concerning the case as he’s “not snug” with addressing the matter.
The information of the singer’s case in opposition to the “Starstruck” alum apparently reached Barretto, as said in a video uploaded by leisure journalist Rodel Ocampo Fernando on his Fb web page on Saturday, April 5.
Based on the actress, she had been attempting to achieve out to Mendrez since discovering out concerning the case. “I’ve been attempting to name you and [reach out] to you. Narinig ko [‘yung balita] sa Lanao at walang sign d’un. I’ve been attempting to achieve out to you dahil nalaman ko kung anong nangyayari. I simply examine it, kapatid,” she mentioned.
(I’ve been attempting to name and attain out to you. I heard the information in Lanao and there was no sign there. I’ve been attempting to achieve out to you as a result of I discovered what occurred. I simply examine it, my brother.)
Barretto then reminded Mendrez to not be afraid since she’s going to stand by her aspect. She additionally admitted that she didn’t need to say “I advised you so” towards the singer, concerning his “good coronary heart.”
“Gusto ko lang malaman mo na nakausap ko ang mga kaibigan natin and alam ko na ang mga nangyari. And that, huwag kang matakot. Nandito lang ako. Ang daming nagmamahal sa’yo,” she mentioned. “Hindi ko sasabihin sa’yo I advised you so dahil alam kong mabuti ang puso mo. Pero subsequent time, mag-ingat ka sa mga tao na pwede mag-abuse sa’yo at gusto ko lang malaman mo na kung nasasaktan ka ngayon, nasasaktan din ako.”
(I would like you to know that I’ve been in touch with our associates and I already know what occurred. Don’t be scared. I’m right here for you. Lots of people love you. I’m not going to let you know I advised you so as a result of I do know you could have a very good coronary heart. However subsequent time, be aware of those that need to abuse you. I would like you to know that for those who’re damage now, I’m damage too.)
The actress additional said that Mendrez is “proper” and suggested him to not be swayed by those that allegedly need to “abuse” him.
“So long as nasa tama ka, kung sino ang kalaban mo, dapat [mapanagutan]. Nandito ang help ko sa’yo, 100%,” she mentioned. “Huwag kang pumayag na magpaapi ka, ginagamit ka, or inaabuso ka. Mahal kita kaya andito ako bilang kaibigan, bilang kapatid. Gaya ng sinabi ko, huwag kang matakot. Nandito kami. Walang pwedeng manakit sa’yo. Tandaan mo ’yan. Mahal na mahal kita.”
(So long as you’re proper, those that are within the unsuitable should be punished. I’ll help you 100%. Don’t enable your self to be abused, used, or taken without any consideration. I like you. This is the reason I’m right here as a buddy and sister. Similar to what I mentioned, don’t be scared. I’m right here. Nobody can damage you. Do not forget that. I like you very a lot.)
Studies of Mendrez and Herras’ alleged fallout surfaced after a video taken through the PMPC Star Awards confirmed the singer being uncomfortable across the actor. He was imagined to current an award with Herras, however iCastillo took his place as a substitute.
Mendrez additionally alleged in an ABS-CBN Information report that Herras allegedly threatened to burn down his home. Nevertheless, the latter denied making such threats in opposition to the singer.
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The singer, dubbed the “Revival King,” launched his current single “Nandito Lang Ako,” composed by OPM songwriter-producer Jonathan Manalo, final March.
