An unexpected scene recently occurred after Marjorie Barretto allegedly visited her older sister, Gretchen Barretto, in prison. According to reports, Marjorie could not contain her emotions after seeing Gretchen’s condition, which seemed to be greatly affected by her current situation.
Although there has been a long-standing feud between the sisters, many were surprised when it was reported that Marjorie visited Gretchen. The question that is currently preoccupying the public is—was their meeting emotional? Did they have a chance to re-discuss their long-standing family feud?
According to some sources, Gretchen seems to be going through a difficult time in prison. There are speculations that she is not being treated special and has to endure the same hardships that other inmates are experiencing. Because of this, many of Gretchen’s supporters are disappointed and are calling for justice for her.
Meanwhile, Marjorie’s camp is still silent on the real reason for her visit. Is this a step towards reconciliation within the Barretto family, or simply sympathy for Gretchen’s situation?
Stay tuned for updates on this issue—will there be a miracle to end the long-standing tension in the Barretto family?
Gretchen, Our visit in Janiuay draws crowd, criticisms; ‘BIG CROWDING WON’T HAPPEN AGAIN’
ILOILO – Mayor Bienvenido Margarico of Janiuay town vowed to prevent crowd-drawing events that could lead to more coronavirus infections after a recent visit of actress Gretchen Barretto and businessman Charles “Atong” Ang attracted hordes of curious people.
Defying pandemic physical distancing rules, nosey Janiuaynons descended on the town’s municipal hall where Barretto and Ang paid Margarico a courtesy call.
Margarico was quick to apologize after photos showing swarms of people besieging the town hall turned up on social media and sparked criticism. He acknowledged that local authorities failed to control the situation.
According to the mayor, security personnel were deployed at the venues where Barretto and Ang went, including a leisure farm resort in the town, but they did not expect a heavy turnout of curious onlookers.
“As long as there is a popular celebrity, people can’t stop. We have exhausted everything. I asked the police and traffic aides to implement social distancing, but you can’t stop people,” Margarico said.
Ang, a cockfight enthusiast, visited Barangay Gines to inspect the proposed venue for online cockfighting derby in Panay Island.
Ang and Baretto then proceeded to Damires Hills, where more people gathered to catch a glimpse of the celebrities.
Margarico said what happened was a lesson to local officials.
Under the government’s quarantine policy, any form of mass gathering is prohibited in areas under General Community Quarantine.
Earlier, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. decreed a ban on all public events and gatherings to reduce indigenous or local coronavirus disease cases.
Defensor also cited the assessment of contact tracers and the recommendation of the Philippine National Police, which points to mass gatherings as the main contributor to the local spread of the viral disease.
He appealed for patience and understanding from the public, citing the erratic trend of COVID-19 cases in the province.
