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Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, Sharon Cuneta withdraw cyber libel case against Cristy Fermin
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Senator Kiko Pangilinan and his wife Sharon Cuneta have peacefully settled their cyber libel case against entertainment reporter Cristy Fermin.
In a recent Facebook post, showbiz columnist Ogie Diaz shared an update that the couple officially withdrew their complaint following Cristy's public apology on her YouTube channel.
"Nakakatuwa. Okay na sila ngayon," Ogie wrote. "Matapos humingi ng public apology si Ate Cristy Fermin sa kanyang YouTube channel, heto't nagkita na sila sa korte kanina (July 08, 2025) para iurong ang kaso."
Ogie also reflected on Cristy's humble quote, "Kung nakapanakit tayo ng kalooban, marunong naman tayong humingi ng tawad,” which became an important part of their current situation.
"Hindi naman sa korte lang lagi ang lugar para ipaglaban ang karapatan at katotohanan," Ogie added. "Pwede namang mag-usap nang puso-sa-puso. Hanggang sa pairalin ang pagpapatawad. Lalo na kung meron namang nabuong relationship noong araw pa. Thank you, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and Mareng Mega."
The post included a photo of the three now smiling and at peace, showing that all is well between them.
To recall, the Makati Regional Trial Court indicted Cristy Fermin with five counts of cyber libel in October 2024. The charges stemmed from what the couple described as “baseless” and “malicious” statements aired on Cristy's YouTube channel.
The prosecutor requested bail of Php 48,000 for each count, amounting to Php 240,000 in total.
Shortly after the indictment, Cristy reassured followers online. "Ang amin lamang po dito ay hindi lang naman ngayon ang laban. Ito po ay sa piskalya pa lamang. Sa mga nag-aalala po, nalulungkot, at ika nga ay nakikisimpatya sa inyong lingkod, 'wag po. Unang hakbang pa lamang po ito sa piskalya. Aakyat po ito ngayon sa RTC Makati.
“Kung ano man po ang maganap na resulta sa pagdinig dito, meron pa po tayong court of appeals at pagkatapos po ng court of appeals, 'pag hindi rin natin nakuha ang tagumpay, meron pa pong kataastaasang hukuman, ang supreme court.”
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