Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin made a response to the charges filed by actress Bea Alonzo against her.
On May 2, 2024, Bea filed three separate charges against Cristy and talent manager Ogie Diaz before the Quezon City Prosecutors Office.
According to Bea, Ogie and Cristy allegedly made false claims against her and spread them using their online shows and newspaper columns.
Bea also cited that Ogie and Cristy claimed that she was not paying the right taxes.
On her online program, Cristy Ferminute, the veteran columnist said it was really part of their job to face charges.
She also opposed Bea’s camp’s statement and denied that they’re only creating content about the actress to get views and earn money.
“Ang mga programa namin ay hindi dinesenyo para lamang kay Bea Alonzo, ito po ay para ibalita ang lahat ng kwento, positibo man o hindi tungkol sa mga personalidad na kung tawagin natin ay public figures,” she said.
“At bilang pampublikong pigura sila ay kami naman po ‘yung nagtatawid ng mga balita tungkol sa kanila,” she added.
Cristy also said that she was the one defending Bea when she was facing issues in the past.
The veteran columnist also didn’t consider settling the issue with Bea.
“Ang publiko ay nakatanaw sa inyo, bawat galaw niyo, bawat ikot niyo marami ang nakatanaw. Wala kayong maaring ligtasan. Kaya public figures kayo, huwag masyadong balat-sibuyas,” said Cristy.