Former Actress Aiko Melendez sued for libel by ex-bf

Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses files a libel case against his former girlfriend, Aiko Melendez, before the Malolos Regional Trial Court on Thursday afternoon for violation of Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.

This is in connection with Melendez’s supposed remarks on Twitter about his sexuality.

"I have to stand up for this kasi 'yung pagkatao ko 'yung sisirain dito," said Meneses.

Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque, referred to as Meneses' alleged lover, also filed a libel case against Melendez and 3 movie scribes. He is seeking P5 million in damages.

"Meron akong mga pamilya, mga nasasaktan, asawa't anak na maapektuhan, siyempre pati mga constituents ko. Doon tayo sa tama,” Roque said.

The Bulacan Mayors League has expressed its support for Meneses and Roque.

The group passed a resolution labelling people who will be proven to be behind the smear campaign as “persona non grata.”

"Kami'y naniniwala sa integridad nila... na sila ay hindi gagawa ng ganung paratang," said Mayor Paula Carla Tan of San Ildefonso.

Melendez temporarily refused to comment on the matter. She said she will give a statement on Sunday.

On April 24, one of the hosts of a TV5 show reportedly showed Meneses a transcript of direct messages on Twitter between Melendez and a still unidentified person.

The transcript allegedly contains Melendez’s accusation about the real sexuality of her former boyfriend.

In her interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Tuesday, Melendez maintained that it is not her character to badmouth other people.

According to the Malolos Regional Trial Court, the case may focus just on the accountability of Melendez. This, after she insisted that her private messages were hacked and were made public.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/28/11/aiko-melendez-sued-libel-ex-bf

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Aiko Melendez And Patrick Meneses Part Ways - Abunda

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez and her boyfriend, Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses, have parted ways, Boy Abunda confirmed on Tuesday.

Talking on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Abunda, who manages Melendez’s show business career, confirmed that the 2 have broken up on Monday.

“I was on the phone with Aiko. Yes, she’s confirming, it’s confirmed na naghiwalay po sila kahapon,” he said.

Abunda stressed though that he did not insist to learn the reasons behind the unfortunate event. He said Melendez must be going through a lot of pain as of the moment.

“Reasons ay hindi ko na po pinanghimasukan dahil I wanted to respect the pain, whatever Aiko is going through. It was Aiko that I spoke to... I was also very careful because I would imagine that the couple is still trying to fix things up. Napakabago pa at napaka-fresh,” he said.

Moreover, Abunda declared that Melendez will not issue a statement regarding what happened unless it becomes essential to do so.

“Aiko will not issue an official statement, she’s not going to be interviewed, she’s not going to talk about what happened, not until it is necessary to do so,” he said.

“Ako ay nagsasalita bilang manager, bilang kapitbahay. So iyan po mga kaibigan, we are confirming that but she’s in pain,” Abunda added.

He also gave an advise to his talent and friend.

“Aik if you’re watching, this too shall pass,” he said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/15/11/aiko-melendez-and-patrick-meneses-part-ways-abunda

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