Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan Take Legal Action Against Cristy Fermin for Cyber Libel • PINOYSTOP

Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan have taken legal action against showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin for alleged cyber libel. This move, announced during an interview captured in an Instagram reel by MJ Marfori, sheds light on the couple’s determination to address what they perceive as damaging claims made by the veteran host-columnist.

The decision to file the cyber libel complaint started with remarks made by Fermin that purportedly impacted Cuneta and her family. While the nature of the dispute remains undisclosed, Fermin’s recent commentary regarding Cuneta and her daughter KC Concepcion’s relationship catalyzed this legal confrontation.

Fermin allegedly insinuated that a rift between Cuneta and Concepcion was triggered by the Megastar’s misplacement of a valuable item entrusted to Concepcion. According to Fermin, the item vanished without explanation, leading to strained relations between mother and daughter. She further suggested that Concepcion had pawned the item without Cuneta’s knowledge, causing distress within the family.

Moreover, Fermin highlighted the absence of public birthday greetings from Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan to Concepcion on April 7, fueling the speculation surrounding their family. These assertions, delivered with Fermin’s signature voice, have struck a nerve with Cuneta and Pangilinan, prompting them to pursue legal recourse.

This legal move follows a similar action taken by actress Bea Alonzo against Fermin and fellow showbiz insider Ogie Diaz for alleged cyber libel. Alonzo, like Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan, felt compelled to address what she deemed as false and damaging information circulated about her in the public sphere.

In response to mounting criticism, Fermin defended her commentary, reminding public figures like Alonzo and now Cuneta that scrutiny is an inherent aspect of their celebrity status. Her comparison likened public figures to fish in an aquarium, constantly under observation and subject to public discourse.

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