'Help help hooray!': Rufa Mae Quinto grateful after court dismisses case | ABS-CBN
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'Help help hooray!': Rufa Mae Quinto grateful after court dismisses case
'Help help hooray!': Rufa Mae Quinto grateful after court dismisses case
MANILA — Following the dismissal of a complaint filed against her, actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is expressing deep gratitude to her supporters.
MANILA — Following the dismissal of a complaint filed against her, actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is expressing deep gratitude to her supporters.
The case, which alleged violations of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), was officially dismissed by the Regional Trial Court of Pasay on April 24, 2025.
The case, which alleged violations of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), was officially dismissed by the Regional Trial Court of Pasay on April 24, 2025.
Her legal counsel, Atty. Mary Louise Reyes, issued a public message of thanks, highlighting the loyalty and encouragement Quinto received during the difficult months.
Her legal counsel, Atty. Mary Louise Reyes, issued a public message of thanks, highlighting the loyalty and encouragement Quinto received during the difficult months.
“On behalf of Ms. Rufa Mae Quinto, gusto po naming magpasalamat nang taos-puso sa lahat ng nag-‘HELP HELP HOORAY’—lahat ng sumuporta, nagdasal, naniwala, at hindi agad nanghusga. You stood by her, and that kind of loyalty and faith meant everything to her,” she said.
“On behalf of Ms. Rufa Mae Quinto, gusto po naming magpasalamat nang taos-puso sa lahat ng nag-‘HELP HELP HOORAY’—lahat ng sumuporta, nagdasal, naniwala, at hindi agad nanghusga. You stood by her, and that kind of loyalty and faith meant everything to her,” she said.
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Reyes clarified the court dismissed the complaint without prejudice, not on the basis of guilt or innocence, but due to procedural grounds.
Reyes clarified the court dismissed the complaint without prejudice, not on the basis of guilt or innocence, but due to procedural grounds.
Specifically, the case should have first been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the principle of primary jurisdiction.
Specifically, the case should have first been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the principle of primary jurisdiction.
“Hindi po nabigyan ng tamang notice si Ms. Quinto. She wasn’t properly informed before the case reached the court, so she never got the chance to respond,” she said.
“Hindi po nabigyan ng tamang notice si Ms. Quinto. She wasn’t properly informed before the case reached the court, so she never got the chance to respond,” she said.
“We are thankful that the Court acknowledged this and made it clear na dapat dumaan muna sa tamang proseso,” she added.
“We are thankful that the Court acknowledged this and made it clear na dapat dumaan muna sa tamang proseso,” she added.
While the legal process is still open to future filings with the SEC, the camp of Quinto has expressed readiness to cooperate and, if needed, defend her innocence through proper channels.
While the legal process is still open to future filings with the SEC, the camp of Quinto has expressed readiness to cooperate and, if needed, defend her innocence through proper channels.
“Hindi lang po ito simpleng kaso. Ito po ay naging pagsubok ng tibay ng loob, pananampalataya, at pasensiya. The past few months were heavy and draining para kay Ms. Quinto. Mahirap, pero Mariah Keri!.”
“Hindi lang po ito simpleng kaso. Ito po ay naging pagsubok ng tibay ng loob, pananampalataya, at pasensiya. The past few months were heavy and draining para kay Ms. Quinto. Mahirap, pero Mariah Keri!.”
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