Claudine Barretto embraces new name, asserts family bond with Rico Yan's mother

Claudine Barretto announced she is now embracing the identity of "Claudine Barretto Yan," signifying a deepening bond with the mother of her late partner, Rico Yan.

She shared on Instagram that her relationship with Rico's mother, Sita Yan, has evolved beyond their shared grief, leading to Sita accepting Claudine as her own daughter.

This transformation from mere forgiveness to a "REAL FAMILY" brings Claudine immense blessings and a sense of belonging.

In a separate development, Barretto seemingly threw a jab at volleyball player Vanie Gandler amid rumors of her niece Julia Barretto and boyfriend Gerald Anderson's separation.

Claudine stated she has no idea about Julia and Gerald's current status, referring to rumors involving other women as fake news.

When asked about Gandler, who is also an alleged third party, Claudine mentioned that her volleyball friends' accounts contradict the claim that Anderson and Gandler are just good friends.