The camp of Samantha Panlilio speaks about the controversy.
Here’s the statement from the camp of beauty queen-politician Samantha Panlilio about the issue versus the driver of Rhian Ramos.
Beauty queen-actress
Michelle Dee
, fellow Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos, and beauty queen-politician Samantha Panlilio are facing controversy after a driver accused the three of assaulting and illegally detaining him.
Bonifacio Baro, the supposed driver and personal assistant of Rhian Ramos, came forward to accuse them of torture and illegal detention.
Dee, Ramos, and Panlilio’s issue
surfaced online and is currently making a loud buzz.
Dee and Ramos’ legal counsel, Maggie Abraham-Garduque, said on January 28 that the two celebrities have yet to receive a copy of the complaint. Through Garduque, Dee and Ramos also denied the claim of illegal detention, explaining that the man was a stay-in driver for Ramos.
Recently, Panlilio’s camp broke its silence through her legal counsels, Atty. Buenaventura Miranda and Atty. Carl Jon Mucho of the Chavez, Miranda, Aseoche Law Office. According to the statement issued on January 30, the accusations of Baro against their client are “pure fabrication.”
“Our client will coordinate with the relevant authorities to clear her name,”
it added.