Archie Alemania Files Counter-Affidavit in Response to Rita Daniela
ARCHIE ALEMANIA – The actor has denied allegations of acts of lasciviousness filed against him by fellow actor Rita Daniela.
The actor, accompanied by his lawyer, Atty. Ameir Muksan, submitted a counter-affidavit at the Bacoor Hall of Justice as part of the ongoing investigation. The prosecutor confirmed that the document refutes Daniela’s claims, though Alemania’s team did not make any public statements.
Daniela’s lawyer, Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque, stressed the importance of keeping the two actors apart during legal proceedings. “Because of the trauma that the victims of these crimes, well of course alleged victims of these crimes, is undergoing psychologically. So as her counsel, I also have to protect her mental health. The counsel of Archie is amenable to that,” she explained. Alemania’s legal team agreed to this arrangement.
Abraham-Garduque also shared that Daniela is still emotionally affected by the situation and is not in a good state. The legal process continues, with Daniela expected to submit her response to Alemania’s counter-affidavit on December 17.
The allegations against Alemania stem from an incident Daniela claimed occurred during Bea Alonzo’s thanksgiving party on September 9, 2024. On October 30, Daniela filed a complaint for acts of lasciviousness at the Bacoor City Prosecutor’s Office, drawing public attention. Both actors attended the event as cast members of Widows’ War.
After filing the complaint, Daniela avoided media appearances but later spoke on 24 Oras on November 11. She shared how the experience affected her emotionally, especially as a single mother to her one-year-old son, Uno. Determined to stay strong, she revealed that she has been attending counseling and therapy. She thanked supportive women who helped her stay brave and admitted that filing the complaint was a tough decision requiring much thought and reflection. Despite the challenges, she remains focused on her career and stays active on social media.
Meanwhile, his wife, Gee Canlas, posted a cryptic Instagram message amid the controversy: “The truth doesn’t need defending; it speaks for itself,” adding, “All will be answered in due time.” Her post quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions from netizens.