MANILA, Philippines —“Is he really worth it?”
When a Supreme Court justice weighs in on an issue, take a pause and listen: it is an issue of national concern.
It looks like the spat between Bea Alonzo and Julia Barretto over Gerald Anderson has spun out of control.
READ: Julia Barretto to Bea Alonzo: ‘You have charged everybody to destroy me FOR YOU’
On Wednesday, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen tweeted: “Dear Bea and Julia, is he really worth it?”
Dear Bea and Julia,
is he really worth it?#JustAsking— Marvic Leonen — maroon check (@marvicleonen) August 7, 2019
Personalities, netizens weigh in on Julia Barretto, Bea Alonzo spat
Aside from the High Court justice, other personalities and netizens reacted on the latest issue that got the two Kapamilya stars the top trending topic on social media Tuesday night.
Comedian and talent manager Ogie Diaz shared his two cents on the issue via a Facebook post, saying: “Pahupa na, eh. Sana, di na lang nagsalita si Julia Barretto.”
He also raised the possibility of a conspiracy, saying: “Kahapon nagsalita si [Gerald], si JB ngayon. Nag-usap kaya sila?” referring to Anderson’s interview on Monday, where he cleared that there was no third party involved in his breakup with Alonzo.
READ: Gerald speaks up on split with Bea: ‘No one else was the reason’
Ethel Booba also chimed in the conversation, and even suggested “Victims of Love” as the perfect song for both actresses in their current situation:
Now playing: Victims of Love. Charot!
— Charot! (@IamCharotism) August 6, 2019
The comedienne even edited herself and her “friend”—a snake— while reading tweets with the Salazar sisters from the “Four Sister and a Wedding” film, played by Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Shaina Magdayao and Toni Gonzaga.
https://twitter.com/IamEthylGabison/status/1158902773825490944
Netizens too could not help but air their comments on social media, with some even picking sides if they are for #TeamBea or #TeamJulia.
One Twitter user commended Barretto for taking a stand, and told other netizens that it is the actress’ right to speak and defend herself.
Meanwhile, another netizen defended Alonzo, saying that the actress is “in pain” and is not “playing victim.”
“Julia Barretto should just sit down,” the netizen added.
https://twitter.com/annestable_/status/1158711946410987521
And while Alonzo has yet to reply on Barretto’s statement, this netizen posted a GIF, showing her reaction that she is simply chewing on her popcorn waiting for the actress’ next move. /muf
Me waiting for Bea Alonzo reply to Julia Barretto IGs post. pic.twitter.com/83aRVbbfTE
— Cha (@xshashat) August 6, 2019