Raymart Santiago Breaks His Silence on the Accusations
RAYMART SANTIAGO — The actor has finally responded to the serious allegations made by Estrella “Inday” Barretto, the mother of his ex-wife, Claudine Barretto.
Inday recently warned actress Jodi Sta. Maria, who is currently in a relationship with Raymart, claiming that he once mistreated Claudine and even took her money after their separation. Her interview with Ogie Diaz on YouTube quickly went viral, drawing the attention of many netizens.
In the video, Inday recalled her experiences during Claudine and Raymart’s marriage. She said her daughter would often call her in tears, sharing the pain she went through. Inday also claimed that she noticed signs her daughter had been hurt both physically and emotionally. She said she could no longer remain silent after witnessing Claudine suffer for years.
Inday denied rumors that Claudine had used illegal drugs, clarifying that her daughter only took prescribed medication for anxiety. She explained that she is now speaking up to defend her daughter and vowed to continue fighting for her, even in her old age.
Raymart’s legal team from the Calleja Law Firm quickly released a statement denying all of Inday’s accusations. They described her statements as false and damaging, saying she was attempting to tarnish Raymart’s reputation by bringing up issues that had already been resolved. They also suggested that Inday’s sudden public remarks might be connected to a property that Claudine allegedly sold without Raymart’s consent.
The lawyers added that Raymart has chosen to remain silent due to a gag order issued by the Mandaluyong Family Court in 2023. They urged Claudine and her family to respect the same order to protect their children’s privacy.
The ongoing conflict between the Barretto family and Raymart continues to gain attention online, with both sides standing firm — Inday speaking out as a hurting mother, and Raymart maintaining his innocence against all her accusations.