PART 2: Kris Aquino apologizes to Ruffa Gutierrez

By: Erwin Santiago & Noel Orsal

Kris sent this statement to PEP:

"I can also understand that
Ruffa's mom dislikes Noynoy &
my family, maybe because of
association & our vocal
proclamation of admiration for
Dingdong [Dantes] & his selfless
contribution to help Noy's
presidential bid. It is w/ Ruffa
that I enjoyed a healthy working
relationship & I only have good
words to say about her."

Pagkatapos ng pahayag ni
Annabelle Rama sa Showbiz Central ay inabangan ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment
Portal) kung sasagutin ni Kris Aquino sa The Buzz ang mga maaanghang na salita
ng ina ni Ruffa Gutierrez laban sa kanya. Pero hanggang matapos ang programa ay
hindi na naringgan ng anumang pahayag si Kris tungkol sa isyu.

Pero bago matapos ang araw ay nagpadala si Kris ng tinatawag niyang "statement
for PEP," sa pamamagitan ng magkakasunod na text messages sa PEP editor-in-
chief na si Jo-Ann Maglipon. Ito ay kaugnay sa nangyari sa kanila ni Ruffa sa The
Buzz at sa naging pahayag ng ina nito sa Showbiz Central.

Narito ang buong pahayag ni Kris sa PEP—na walang pagbabago, liban sa ilang
paglilinaw ng mga petsa at pangalan na naka-bracket:

"I had dinner w/ Noy tonight [March 7] after his tvc shoot. He told me di raw ba
pwede na may quiet Sunday kami? And he asked y sya nadamay when he's not
even part of Buzz.

"I would like to extend a loving hug to Ruffa. I viewed the tape & although I still feel
I gave my comment w/ affection, maybe it made her feel even worse because she's
now moving in a new direction. We had what I believed was a good working
relationship in the almost 2 years we were together on The Buzz.

"I can also understand that Ruffa's mom dislikes Noynoy & my family, maybe
because of association & our vocal proclamation of admiration for Dingdong & his
selfless contribution to help Noy's presidential bid. It is w/ Ruffa that I enjoyed a
healthy working relationship & I only have good words to say about her. [Ed's note:
Matinee idol Dingdong Dantes is a showbiz rival of matinee idol Richard Gutierrez,
Annabelle Rama's son, over at GMA-7.]

"To Ruffa, I sincerely apologize for causing u hurt. My brother Noynoy would like to
add that we live in democracy—1 where we're very free to make our own choice for
president.

"This text came from my sister Pinky [Arboleda]—Tomorrow [March 8] is Women's

Day and March is women's month. Fyi, it was mom [former President Corazon
Cojuangco Aquino] who passed laws making this possible (Proclamation No 224 and
227, both signed in March 1988, and Republic Act 6949, signed April 1990—
declares March 8 as Nat'l Women's Day). We celebrate women who triumphed
despite odds and need 2 look at ways to further improve.

"That's y I want Ruffa to have a great career ahead of her—because she is a

woman, raising 2 beautiful daughters. And I champion all women who triumph
despite the odds—just like my own Mom.

"Noy told me in any election, we'll have our share of fervent supporters, and
harshest critics. And if u can't take the heat, then politics isn't for u.

"As a woman, and as Ruffa's Mom and the lola of Lorin & Venice, I respect u tita
Annabelle and on behalf of our family, I apologize for the distress we caused yours.
Hindi po ako mayabang, kaya ako nagpapakumbaba ngayon.

"On a last note, I promised Noy that if he does WIN, and I'm a cause of distress for
him & his presidency, I'll gladly take my 2 boys to live anywhere there is TFC [The
Filipino Channel] so that I can continue to work but w/ our overseas Filipino brothers
& sisters. Of course Noy said—dinner daw yun—hindi teleserye ko.

"I love my family & I'm so grateful to have such a supportive & grounded brother
and sisters who have learned to love me for all that I am.

"Thank u for your time & may God bless all of us w/ a peaceful week ahead."