Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Claudine Barretto Thanks Mom in Letter

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MANILA – Actress Claudine Barretto thanked her mom Inday, who has consistently defended her against bashers and even against her own sisters Gretchen and Marjorie.

In a letter she sent her mom last May 8, a copy of which was published in the June 2013 issue of Yes magazine, Claudine noted that her mom was always there for her.

“I don’t know where to start. I have so many things I want to thank you for & say. I am so blessed to have you as a mother. Thank you Mom for loving me and taking good care of me all these years. Thank you for being there when we need you & being my strength apart from God,” she said.

Claudine said that even if she were to live another life, she would still choose Mrs. Barretto to be her mother.

The actress also took the opportunity to apologize for the "many times" she hurt her mother.

“Thank you for holding my hand when I’m scared or hurt. Thanks for being a friend. I love you so much Mom. I thank you and Dad for giving me such a great childhood. I’m so sorry again for the many times I have hurt you,” she said.

Before ending the letter, Claudine said she will always try to live up to her promise of making her parents proud of her.

In April, Mrs. Barretto released a statement saying she had disowned her 43-year-old daughter Gretchen in favor of Claudine.

The feud between the Barretto sisters stemmed partly from allegations that Claudine was set out to "block" the showbiz career of Marjorie's daughter, Julia, although this was denied by Mrs. Barretto.

Subsequent statements made by two other Barretto siblings, Joaquin and Gia, brought up previous family issues, including one about Gretchen being the breadwinner of the family when she was just a teen.

While Gretchen refused to fight back despite the accusations made against her by her own mother and older sister Gia, Marjorie, for her part, said she doesn’t see their family feud ending soon.

Claudine has yet to break her silence about the controversy.
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88 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Sayang ka, Clau! What the heck happened to your life? Umalis ka pa kasi sa dos. Ayan, wala nang may gusto sayo.

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    1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      She's bi-polar. No known cure...

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    2. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Bipolar is a personality disorder, not a mental. Meaning it can be "cured".

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    3. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      No known cure but it can be managed with the right medication and psychotherapy.

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    4. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      Bipolar disorder is not a personality disorder. They are on different axes. Bipolar disorder is in axis 1. Personality disorders are on axis 2. Bago magmarunong, siguraduhing marunong.

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    5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      hala sige ilabas ang DSM-IV

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  2. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Why do they have to publish their letters to one another?Can't they keep their dirty linen to themselves? Or do they think that their lives are of national importance?

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 2:09 PM

      Exactly! Bakit may letters pa talaga? Meant to share ba ito? Di ba sila nagkikita at naguusap para sabihin lng ito in person.

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      So true! Feeling sikat nanaman itong si Claudine eh! Gusto mapag-usapan lang!

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    3. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Tama! They live in one house, she could have thanked her in their own living room! Haha!

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    4. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM

      haaay naku!!! obvious ba! nagpapansin lang tong mother-daughter tandem na 'toh. one does not need to publish very personal letters....

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    5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2013 at 9:41 AM

      Nanawagan po kami sa mga tv network eto na "Keeping Up with the Barretos" tiyak patok to. para may pagkakitaan naman si Claudine

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  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    damage control??? whatever she does, NEGA na talaga image niya sa public. manahimik na siya 'no.

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    1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      agree with you anon 7:01. and as a side note to claudine, girl ok na sana eh kung chismis chismis lang about your prima donna attitude kasi your fans and people in general can give you the benefit of the doubt BUT that NAIA video is the bomb! you just CONFIRMED something na hindi pala ikaw ang totoong nakikita ng tao na mabait at religious because that NAIA incident involving you and your erstwhile husband shows the opposite of how true, God fearing Christians should behave in public. You are the one who ruined your own career Claudine. Not Gretchen, nor Marjorie, nor anyone of your detractors.

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Anon 7:45 let's give her a chance lahat naman Tayo me inner demon nagkataon Lang siguro na mainit ang ulo Nya non tapos kaw ba naman bad trip kana tapos me paparazzi pang nakatutok. Baka ngayon natuto na sya peace!

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    3. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      @anon 7:45pm: kamusta naman ang makapaglahad ng kung papaano dapat umasal ang "true god-fearing christian." akala ko ba ang true god-fearing christian ay hindi nanghuhusga at nagpapatawad. nakadapa na nga yung tao, sisipain pa. akala mo naman personal na may kasalanan sayo yung tao. never naman sinabi ni claudine na yung mga kapatid niya ang sumira sa karera niya so baket may pangungutya?

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    4. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      anon 10:40, i totally agree with you. but take note, you used the word "baka" natuto. now, let's review:

      - nag sorry ba silang mag asawa kay tulfo?
      - did they settle the issue in a manner that you can describe as "Christian-like"?
      - after that incident, did you see a single press conference when there is an iota of humility sa mag-asawang ito?

      ngayong nagkaka problema sha gusto mo maawa at pagbigyan at kalimutan ang pagkakamali nila dahil lahat naman tayo may inner demon kuning-kuning? i have a better suggestion, why don't they start admitting their mistake, which, by the way, was recorded and can be viewed in youtube. that is the start kung gusto ni Claudine na makuha ang sympathy ng mga tao. kaso nga lang it is her EGO that keeps her from doing so. now that what makes all of these brouhaha SAD.

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  4. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Kaya sya nalaos is because of her attitude..according to my source (a very reliable one) masyado daw pa star si clau clau. Napapack up ang taping kasi di sya dumarating on time pati mga beteranang aktres na kasama nya naiirita sa kanya noon sa dos. Tama lang yan para matauhan sya!

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    1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      dami pa niyang inaway sa dos kase insecure siya...angel locsin, angelica panganiban, pati matanda binugbog niya...mga lumalabas sa bunganga puro mura...minamaliit yung mga maliliit...yan ang KARMA...

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 1:28 AM

      Sayang siya. At well-known naman talaga ang attitude niya. Tingnan mo si Piolo na kasaba niya at kalevel ng star niya noon. Very professional at the very least, kaya palaging pinagpala ng Dos.

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  5. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    ako gusto ko siya so meron pa ring may gusto sa knya. wag mo namang lahatin. tska excerpt lang yan sa Yes mag special ek ek. maybe Yes staff asked Claudine for a message for her mom since hindi pa sya nagpapainterview. Its not damage control. think before you speak!

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      I like Claudine pa rin except dun sa NAIA issue.

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      I used to like Claudine UNTIL that NAIA issue.

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    3. AnonymousMay 24, 2014 at 9:11 AM

      I still follow claudine even after the NAIA issue

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  6. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    YES mag staff asked Clau to give a msg for her Mom since ayaw muna nyang mag grant ng interview so to be fair sa mga pinagsasabi ni Joaquin sa Yes against their Mom, ayun nagpadala na lang ng letter si Clau. Not for anything but Yes mag siguro ayaw nilang magmukhang biased sa story nila. Hindi nga ba?

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    yang sinasabi na may attitude si clau wala naman nagpatunay dyan,puro sabi nI ganito ni ganyan. Bakit walang artista na nagsabi nun pa na ayaw nila makatrabaho si Claudine dahil may attitude, Kaya di ako naniniwala na may attitude siya,kung meron sana di na namayagpag showbiz career niya for 20years.

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:55 AM

      true.

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 11:39 AM

      i know of people na hindi artista who had bad experiences with her.

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    3. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      ano ba?!? hindi pa ba sapat na proof yung "thrilla in naia" nilang mag-asawa vs. mon tulfo?!?

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  8. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    how is it related to the topic teh? ikaw naman oh. wag msyadong bitter teehee

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  9. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I still love Claudine though, no matter what. :)

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    wala na... I suggest that she should try another venture -- go back to school and do a course. When you are good at something, you gain your self-esteem. There may be better opportunities waiting for her in other fields.

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  11. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    May pa letter letter pang nalalaman! Masyadong papansin tong pamilya na to. At kelangan tlga lahat ng gagawin ipapaaalam sa media? Oh cmon barretto fam. Laos na si clau kaya khit anong gawin nio marami ng may ayaw sknya. Sarilinin nio nlng problema nyo noh!

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    1. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:39 PM

      e baka na man kinulit ni joane maglipon na gumawa sya ng letter for her mom for their yes article..dig in before commenting.

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  12. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    anon 7:45 may sinisisi b si Clau sa ngyari sa carir nya? wala naman dba so why do u have to brought that up? nobody's perfect.. di ka makamove on sa naia. kung ang Diyos nga nagpapatawad, tao pa kaya? Clau is not pretending to be a saint pro tao rin sya nagkakamali. try to look at the brighter side wag puro kamalian nya bcoz in the end Diyos lang manghuhusga sa atin. - Aling Mameng

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  13. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    in fairness to Clauclau pumapayat na siya daming sightings sa knya sa IG niya. beautiful! Go go idol Claudine.

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    1. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 9:41 AM

      daming sightings sa IG niya kasi nga wala siyang pinaggagagawa. walang trabaho eh so maraming free time.

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  14. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I still love Claudine despite and inspite of everything. :)

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  15. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    After that NAIA incident,who would take a chance on her? No sane agency would. She's a walking PR disaster. No amount of damage control can bring back her once glorious career. If d time comes that somÉone would take a chance on her,good luck nalg sa inyo. Her nastiness knows no bounds.Lalabas at lalabas kg ano ang tunay na ugali ng tao. This is a classic example of "no amount of money can't buy finesse,class or breeding."

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  16. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    nobody's perfect. everybody deserves a second,third,fourth chance. hindi naman nakapatay ng tao si Claudine so why crucify her? you are not God para sabihing wala nang chance ang isang tao. kung may nagawa syang mistakes pinagsisihan na niya yun at naihingi na ng tawad sa Diyos.

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  17. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    that letter was not intended for publicity sake o damage control, nasa yes magazine yan kinuha lang ng abscbn then pinost din ni FP. para namang big deal yan para gawing isyu against clauclau.
    ang babaw mag isip ng iba. di muna nirereresearch bago magcomment.

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  18. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Luv U Clau

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  19. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Infairness to Claudine B, up to now kahit grabe na pinagsasabi sa knya ng mga evil siblings nya, hindi pa rin sya nagsasalita. good for you Clau. there's always dignity in silence. let God fight for you.

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  20. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    hihirit pa tong si claw eh! be quiet nalang kase!

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  21. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    i love claudine.,.

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  22. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Love ko parin c claudine.

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  23. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    si JJ andaming dada puro putak kinakalaban niya talaga Nanay niya. utos ng amo niyang si Gretchen or else no work. di na welcome sa condo ni klawklaw eh so kailangang kumapit sa patalim lol

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  24. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    We saw Ms.Claudine yesterday at the fort with her son and parents grabe so pretty and surprisingly, she not that fat in person.tama lang. flawless ang lola niyo.happy ang aura niya is she in love again?

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:58 AM

      she's prettier than greta.

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    2. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 2:03 AM

      baka nag co-cohen diet

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    3. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:06 PM

      gretchen is still prettier despite the age difference. but claudine is also beautiful

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  25. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    I still love claudine.

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  26. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Mas gusto ko naman si claudine no kesa kay greta.

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  27. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    hmmm! dun sq nagsasabing wala ng may gusto kay clau clau nagkakamali kayo ako gusto ko pa rin si claudine forever yan. Tao lang siya at nagkakamali ang importante may natutuhan siya sa pagkakamali na yun..

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  28. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    I think if clau do a movie's again it's gonna be a big hit, wanna bet? whatever happens to her personal life you cant ever deny the fact that she's one of the brilliant actress of philippine industry.

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    1. JaymieMay 29, 2013 at 2:36 AM

      unfortunately, attitude is as equally important as talent. ur right "she's one of the" kc marami na tlgang brilliant actresses today who can also deliver what Claudine can bring to the table, or mas mgaling pa. and besides, this generation is no longer about heavy drama alone, which claudine is good at. ang mga artista ngaun very flexible na, dpat pwedeng pacute, pangdrama at pngcomedy.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 4:38 AM

      Sobrang galing ni ms. Claudine and let's all admit it, hnd matatawaran ang naging contribution niya sa philippine showbiz industry kaya she truly deserves more opportunities... Period!

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  29. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I still love Claudine no matter what!!! very touching yung letter.

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  30. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Hiningan si Claudine ng letter ng YES for her mom. Pinagbigyan lang nya. That doesn't mean nagpapapansin si Claudine. Period.

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  31. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    @jaymie FYI: claudine is a versatile actress not only for drama,she can do comedy at napatunayan niya yan sa got to believe movie nila nI Rico Yan. And take note she's not only the best actress she's also good in hosting.. proof she won best female variety show host for ASAP.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM

      Di na mabilang awards ni claudine not just in acting and sa maniwala man kayo o hindi, claudine has more "best actress awards" than judy ann

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    2. AnonymousMay 24, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Mas magaling nman tlga si claudine umarte. Minsan yung awards nbibili dn yang akalain mo si kim chiu nanalong best actress sa ina kapatid over maja n tlgang mgaling, any claudine mgaling tlga lalo n kay judy ann nkkawa lng ylga mukha ni juday pero sa pg arte lustr blockbustr si claudine

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  32. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Your right anon: 3:23 hiningan lang si Claudine ng msge for her mom at pinagbigyan lang niya.. Di kailangan magpapansin pa nI Clau dahil bawat kilos at galaw niya binabantayan at ginagawan ng isyu.. Yan pA ang Laos na sinasabi nila ah! pano nalang pag naging active na ulit siya sa showbiz baka pati pag DUMI niya gawan ng isyu.

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  33. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    The NAIA incident was a humbling experience for her and her family. Although the video did not capture the end-to-end story, it really put Claudine in a very bad light.

    I just hope one day she can redeem herself and win this war. Not only for herself, but her children as well.

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    1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      Kaya nga dba naghamon sila ni raymart na ilabas ang buong video? Bakit hindi nilabas nung kabila kung ganun?

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  34. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Anon 4:27AM, I share the same sentiment. After all, may naiambag naman sya sa industriya.

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  35. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    ang dami namang nakabangon na artista even if nagkaroon ng major scandal... like Maricar, ikakasal na nga kay Richard Poon, mag meds lang si Claudine and therapy.. magaling siya na artista. Yung medical condition lang nga, in the latest issue of YES, the article says it all..

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  36. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I miss her...sana makagawa ulit sya ng movies.

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  37. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    bakit naman may coverage pa yan. Tama na tapos na issue na...si VICE na ngayon ang susunod na sisigaan. hahaha....

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  38. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Tapos na yung issue... Gumagawa na lng ng dahilan para pagusapan!

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  39. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Anon 7:41 e bakit pinapatulan mo? Wag ka magreact at all kung ayaw mo na pagusapan yung issue. Tama?

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  40. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    sisihin niyo ang Yes mag bakit di pa sila tapos sa mga Barrettos. bakit nyo sinisisi si Clau kung may lettr man sya sa mom nya? kasalanan ba nyang kunan sya ng statement o message for her mom? now, if FP posted it here hindi na problema ni Claudine yun. intiendes?

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  41. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    i saw raymart wth their kids last saturday mukhang nahihiram na nya ang mga bata. di ba sabi sa isang tabloid wala na ring pakialam si raymart miski sa mga anak nya?

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  42. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    the barettos are still cheap skanks for me. period.

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  43. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    @anon: 10:15 and for the barrettos you are the most cheap skanks..period

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  44. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    All the Barrettos need to go away and disappear for good.

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    1. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 12:20 AM

      mauna dapat si greta. gretanda

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  45. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I luv & adore claudine for 20 yrs. now since i was 13 i feel like we have something in common just because we have the same age & we're both CANCER.I'm sure sometimes she has anger management problem but i can tell she's a good sister & amazing daughter.I'm so glad that my big sister(8 yrs older than me) is thoughtful & loving.Don't say anything stupid about claudine cuz i'm sure your not perfect yourself.

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  46. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    OMG u guys STOP dealing with the PAST. U did NOT see the whole video of that TULFO and SAntiago in NAIA, SO dont JUDGE!! WALA na ba kayo ibang masabi against kay CLAUDINE??

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  47. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Madami pang naghihintay syo claudine isa n ako doon we love u parin claudine, wag mo nang pansinin ang mga nega dto, noon pa n ayaw nila syo dhil sikat.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 4:46 AM

      Ako din naghihintay na sa pagbabalik ni ms. Claudine, infact marami kmi dito sa davao ang sobrang excited sa pagbabalik niya at handang supurtahan siya :-)

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  48. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    i miss you claudine....i hope makita kita ulit sa tv...kahit ano pa panira nila sau, wala ako pakialam...ur my forever idol...love u so much!!!

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  49. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    ang mga ibang tao dito, feeling perfect!!! tao lang c claudine nagkakamali...ako nga subra pa pero hindi ibig sabihin na bad person na ako dahil love ako ng Diyos, same with claudine love siya n GOD and i know malalampasan din niya lahat ng mga pagsubok na ito...i miss her so much...gusto ko na siya makita sa big screen!!! i will support you all the way!!! love u

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  50. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    I have always been a claudine fan until that THRILLA in NAIA, i stopped my fondness of her.. she's so violent, u can get angry without any physical violence..tsk tsk..she should take anger management course or perhaps seek counselling fro the experts on hw to cure her insecurities over small stuffs...

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  51. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I still love clau no matter what. Nobody's perfect so give her the benefit of the doubt

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