Pinalagan ng aktres na si Julia Barretto ang kumalat na post laban sa kaniya, na nang-aakusang nang dahil daw sa kaniya, ipinasara ang isla ng Mantigue sa lalawigan ng Camiguin para maisakatuparan ang kaniyang photo at video shoot.
Sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang Instagram story, mariing itinanggi ni Julia ang paratang sa kaniya ng netizen na siya ang dahilan kung bakit "sarado" ang isla na naging dahilan para maunsiyami ang kanilang bakasyon ng kaniyang mga kasama sa nabanggit na lugar.
Nag-post ang nabanggit na netizen para maiparating sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Camiguin ang kanilang reklamo.
Kaya naman, hindi pinalampas ni Julia ang akusasyon laban sa kaniya, at ipinaliwanag ang kaniyang panig. Aniya, totoong naroon siya sa lugar na iyon subalit wala aniya siyang kinalaman sa closure ng nabanggit na isla.
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Sa bandang dulo ng post ay naghahanap na umano ng "legal advice" ang aktres dahil sa insidente.
Buong pahayag ni Julia, "Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Camiguin upon the invitation of its local leaders. From March 1-3, we partnered with them on a tourism project aimed at showcasing the island’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. It was an honor to contribute to their vision and support the local community."
“However, I have recently been made aware of false accusations regarding my involvement in temporary area closures during our shoot. A particular NIKKA KHO has publicly claimed that I ordered these closures, labeling me as entitled and selfish."
“To clarify: I was not involved in any decisions regarding closures. The coordination and management of the locations were entirely under the jurisdiction of the local government. I was only informed that certain areas would be momentarily closed during the shoot, which I understood as part of their commitment to ensuring the success of their tourism initiatives. To assume that I had the authority to dictate such decisions is both unfair and misleading."
“While I usually do not engage with baseless accusations, I will not tolerate misinformation that misrepresents my character, my work, or the purpose of Juju On The Go. This project has always been about celebrating destinations, supporting communities, and sharing meaningful experiences."
“Furthermore, I take this matter seriously and am currently seeking legal advice regarding the spread of false and misleading information, including a manipulated TikTok video with fake audio that aims to misrepresent me."
Mensahe naman niya sa nagparatang sa kaniya, “To Nikka Kho: I hope neither you nor anyone in your life would have to experience the kind of unfounded attack and cruel words you have directed at me without having knowledge of what has transpired. Words have weight, and spreading misinformation can cause real harm.”
Samantala, wala pang tugon, reaksiyon, o pahayag ang netizen na sinita ni Julia.
