Maris Racal Mentioned by Arnold Clavio in an Interview
ARNOLD CLAVIO – The broadcast journalist mentioned actress Maris Racal during a phone interview, sparking interest amid an ongoing discussion about the controversial name, Mary Grace Piattos.
Maris has been trending online following a major controversy involving leaked private conversations between her and actor Anthony Jennings, shared by his ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva. The leak quickly went viral, leading to backlash against both Maris and Anthony. The fallout has been significant—Maris was even dropped as an endorser by a beauty brand.
Addressing the controversy, Maris released a statement expressing her embarrassment and claiming she believed Anthony was single at the time. Despite her efforts to clarify the situation, the public conversation continues. During this heightened media attention, Arnold Clavio unexpectedly mentioned her name in a separate context.
Arnold was discussing the name Mary Grace Piattos, which has been at the center of an investigation into alleged misuse of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd). The name appeared repeatedly on receipts linked to these funds, raising questions about its authenticity.
Toward the end of the interview, Arnold joked with his fellow interviewee to check if “Maris Racal” might appear on the receipts as well. The remark was met with humor, but Arnold went on to note how Maris’s personal controversy seemed to have overshadowed the ongoing issue with the confidential funds.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives’ Good Government and Public Accountability Panel, led by Representative Jeff Khonghun, is offering a P1 million reward for information about Mary Grace Piattos. Investigators believe she could hold critical answers about the funds’ use, though her existence remains in question.
Maris Racal nabanggit sa interview ni Arnold Clavio patungkol sa Mary Grace Piattos
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently confirmed that no records exist for anyone named “Mary Grace Piattos” in their Civil Registry System. This finding has led to speculation among lawmakers that the name could be fictitious, perhaps inspired by a well-known snack brand.