(From left) Claudine Barretto, Dennis Padilla. Images: Instagram/@claubarretto, Instagram/@dennisastig
Claudine Barretto assured her ex-brother-in-law Dennis Padilla, former husband of her sister Marjorie Barretto, that he’s welcome to visit the former’s children, Sabina and Santino anytime he wants.
Claudine said this last Tuesday, June 13, in response to Padilla who praised the seasoned actress for being a dedicated mom to her children, as seen in the comments section of the former’s Instagram post last month.
“Proud ako dahil sa dedication mo sa mga anak mo… Alam kong ganun ka talaga… Nung maliit pa sina julia at claui grabe kang magmahal sa kanila… Pag may kulang ikaw nagpupuno,” Padilla said, referring to his own daughters with Marjorie, Julia and Claudia Barretto.
“Sana mayakap ko si Sab at Santino soon… God bless you all Clau,” he continued.
(I’m proud of your dedication to your children. I know you’re really like that. When Julia and Claudia were still young, you loved them with all your heart. You filled them with what they’re lacking. I hope I can hug Sab and Santino soon. God bless you all, Clau.)
The “Milan” star responded to the actor’s comment days later, saying he’s welcome to visit her children “anytime.”
“Kuya pwede mo makasama mga anak ko anytime. Lunch o dinner, treat ko,” she said in response. (Kuya, you’re welcome to visit my children anytime. Lunch or dinner, it’s my treat.)
Image: Screengrab from Instagram/@claubarretto
Marjorie filed for annulment of marriage with Padilla in June 2007, which was granted two years later. The ex-couple tied the knot in 1997.
Meanwhile, Claudine made headlines last month after reuniting with her estranged husband, actor Raymart Santiago, during Sabina and Santino’s graduation and recognition ceremonies. The ex-couple tied the knot in 2003 and 2006, before separating in 2013. EDV