MANILA, Philippines—Actress Saab Magalona, daughter of the late rapper Francis Magalona, has confirmed that she was mauled by an “intoxicated man” in a party she attended on Saturday.

“I was punched on the head several times by an intoxicated man,” Magalona wrote in her blog account.

She added that her attacker was an “unruly gatecrasher who was part of a group of uninvited guests to an intimate and private birthday celebration.

She said the celebrator and other guests were also attacked but fortunately a medical evaluation showed no major and permanent damage physically.

“Despite the emotional trauma this has caused, I refuse to allow this incident to scar me. Instead, rest assured I will fight against violence — especially violence against women,” she said.

“Our lawyers are on the case and I hope we can prevent these people from doing further harm to [me] and others,” she added.

Magalona said she has already reported the incident to the police.

On her Twitter account, she thanked her fans for their sympathy.

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