Bea Alonzo forgives Cristy Fermin, drops cyber libel case

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After almost two years of court proceedings, actress Bea Alonzo dropped the cyber libel case she filed against veteran entertainment journalist Cristy Fermin after she issued a public apology.

Cristy and her co-hosts, Rommel Villamor and Wendell Alvarez, thanked Bea, her family, and her lawyers for bringing the case to an end.

“Nais po naming magpasalamat kay Bea Alonzo, sa kanyang mga pamilya at sa kanyang mga abogado na kahit minsan hindi nila pinaramdam sa amin na kami ay magkatunggali sa korte. Wala po. Nirespeto po nila kami. At kami naman sa panig namin, nagpapasalamat po kami sa aming abogado. Bea Alonzo, salamat sa pag-unawa mo sa aming hanay. (We want to thank Bea Alonzo, her family, and her lawyers, who never made us feel like we were adversaries in court. No. They respected us. And we, on our part, are grateful to our lawyers. Bea Alonzo, thank you for your understanding of our position.)”

“Yung aming paliwanag ay tinanggap na ni Bea Alonzo. Hindi lang po ang pagpapakumbaba namin. Pati si Bea rin po, nagpakumbaba. Iniintindi rin po namin kung gaano rin namin inuunawa ang kanyang trabaho. Pinaghirapan po niya ’yan at ang kanyang imahe inaalagaan po niya ’yan. (Our explanation has been accepted by Bea Alonzo. It’s not just our humility. Bea has also humbled herself. We also understand how much we understand her work. She worked hard for it, and she takes care of her image.)”

“Kahit kailan, wala kaming ninais na siya ay saktan, sirain, o wasakin. Walang-wala po. (We never wanted her to be hurt, destroyed, or destroyed. Absolutely nothing),” said Cristy, in their program “Showbiz Now Na.”

In a report by GMA Network, following the apology, Alonzo’s camp, Garcia Elauria Ruanto & Associated (GERA), released an official statement confirming that Bea had decided to resolve the matter through mediation after two years of legal proceedings. The statement read:

“After two years of legal proceedings & with the case pending before the Regional Trial Court, this matter has run its course under the law. The process has not been easy for any party involved. It has required accountability, reflection & fortitude.

“Upon deep reflection, Ms. Alonzo has chosen to forgive. Not out of weakness but out of strength. Not to erase what was done, but to free herself from a cycle of harm & hostility that no longer serves her life or her purpose.

“We ask that this moment be seen for what it truly is. Not merely an ending, but a powerful expression of emotional maturity, personal growth & courage. We thank all those who continue to respect both the legal process & the humanity behind it,” the statement said.

In May 2024, Bea filed a cyber libel complaint against Cristy, Ogie Diaz, and their co-hosts arising from their respective programs. Bea’s complaint affidavit states she was the victim of false, malicious, and damaging information from someone who pretended to be close to her, which was published and discussed on Ogie and Cristy’s online shows without any basis.

In July 2025, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued arrest warrants for Cristy, Rommel, and Wendell. The following month, they posted bail in the amount of P48,000 each.  (R. Requintina/mb.com.ph)