This was emphasized by Ruffa Gutierrez’s camp in relation to the actress’ alleged forced removal of their housemates, “This fake news is black propaganda!”
The former beauty queen denied firing the two maids and failing to pay their wages.
Ruffa’s attorney, Atty. Bryant Gamonnac Casiw, in response to former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon’s questions. Ruffa’s camp has issued an official statement.
“STATEMENT OF RUFFA GUTIERREZ’S LAWYER, ATTY. BRYANT GAMONNAC CASIW We issue this statement for our client, Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez (the Client).
“It has come to our attention that social media posts have circulated online about an alleged incident on 7 July 2022 involving two new helpers of our Client who worked for a few weeks (the Helpers).
“Contrary to fake news peddled on social media, our Client NEITHER FIRED the Helpers NOR REFUSED TO PAY their remaining pay for six days.
“In fact, it was the Helpers who quit and insisted that they leave the house immediately without complying with clearance requirements of the village association,” Their statement.
“This fake news is a black propaganda / smear campaign against our Client as she is playing the character of former First Lady Imelda Marcos in an upcoming movie.
“While our Client was away for work on 7 July 2022, the Helpers became unruly and turned berserk. They persistently called our Client that they have decided to quit since they could no longer cope with the taping and shooting schedules of our Client.
“They have caused a commotion and were in a hurry to leave the house, without first complying with the clearance requirements of the village association.
“Moreover, the Helpers violated the Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Working Agreement that they signed on 12 June 2022 with their unauthorized taking of Confidential Information under the agreement.
“Their acts endangered the safety, security, and privacy of our Client and her family. It was also discovered that the Helpers made arrangements to transfer employment to a neighbor in the village.
“For proper handling of the matter, our Client sought the assistance of the village association’s security officers and the Barangay Assistance Center. This domestic issue could be resolved privately.
“Despite what happened, our Client wishes the Helpers well. Our Client has always been very generous with, and compassionate to, those who work for and with her, giving them bonuses and tips for extra hours worked.
“Most of her helpers have been with her family for 13 to 35 long years now and they can vouch that our Client treats helpers with fairness, care, love, and respect that they deserve. She considers helpers as part of her family.
“Our Client will explore all legal actions and remedies available, especially against those spreading unverified information / fake news,” as stated in the official statement.
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