MANILA, Philippines — The atmosphere was electric as some of the country’s biggest stars, including Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards, and the beloved power couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, celebrated their Box Office Awards. This prestigious event saw Marian and Dingdong, fondly known as “DongYan,” at the forefront, topping the list of winners and earning applause from fans and colleagues alike. The Box Office Awards recognized outstanding achievements in film and entertainment, and these stars truly shone.

However, amidst the celebration, rumors surfaced, suggesting that Kathryn Bernardo had shown a lack of respect toward Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes during the event. The allegations quickly spread across social media, catching fans and followers by surprise. Kathryn, who shares a strong connection with the Filipino audience, was quick to address the rumors, expressing disbelief and dismissing them as baseless.

In her statement, Kathryn emphasized her respect and admiration for both Marian and Dingdong, saying, “It’s ridiculous. We’ve always had a good relationship and mutual respect for one another.” She added that any insinuation of disrespect was purely fictional and overshadowed the joy of celebrating each other’s successes.

— The iconic duo Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes couldn’t help but chuckle over recent rumors suggesting that young actress Kathryn Bernardo had shown them disrespect. The beloved pair, affectionately known as “DongYan” by fans, responded lightheartedly to the speculations, brushing off the claims as baseless and even amusing.

In a brief statement, Dingdong shared that he and Marian hold nothing but respect and admiration for Kathryn, acknowledging her as a talented and kind-hearted actress. Marian added with a smile, “The rumor is quite funny to us. We’ve always had a wonderful relationship with Kathryn, and she’s always shown us the utmost respect.