Ruffa Gutierrez denies kicking out household help, says lawyers are on top of everything

MANILA, Philippines — Ruffa Gutierrez denied the allegations that she had fired or thrown out her household helpers.

Former Comelec Commissioner and P3PWD Rep. Rowena Guanzon mentioned the actress on her Twitter post on July 7 about an alleged incident of two helpers who were thrown out of a first class village without being paid of their salaries.

Ms Ruffa Gutierrez is is true ? https://t.co/tfOwGhwZAu

— Rowena Guanzon (@rowena_guanzon) July 8, 2022

"Hello Ms. Guanzon, No it's not true," Ruffa replied.
 
She added that security was called after a situation occurred at her house while she was shooting a movie. She explained that she had to ensure her children's safety.

Hello Ms. Guanzon,
No it’s not true.
There was a situation at home while I was shooting on the set of “Maid In Malacañang”, so my staff had to call security to make sure my children were safe.

— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) July 8, 2022

Ruffa shared what she knows of the incident and the background of the two household helpers in a series of tweets addressed to Guanzon.

According to the actress, the two helpers were fighting with her 68-year-old senior "mayordoma." The mayordoma has been under her employ for more than 18 years while the two helpers were recent hires.

The 2 new kasambahays who have been in our household for only around 2 weeks were fighting our 68-year old senior mayordoma (who has been under my care for more than 18 years).

— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) July 8, 2022

"Nang-aaway po sila sa ibang mga kasamahan sa bahay ng wala po ako. They were demanding to leave the house, which I said they were able to do AFTER I returned home from work, so I could talk to them before they leave," Ruffa shared.

Nang-aaway po sila sa ibang mga kasamahan sa bahay ng wala po ako. They were demanding to leave the house, which I said they were able to do AFTER I returned home from work, so I could talk to them before they leave.

— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) July 8, 2022

She stressed: "Let me make it clear po: I did NOT fire anyone. They wanted to leave on their own accord. I have rarely been home shooting everyday, all day, all night."

Let me make it clear po: I did NOT fire anyone. They wanted to leave on their own accord. I have rarely been home shooting everyday, all day, all night for #MAIDinMALACANANG - You should watch it BTW. You’re gonna love it. ??

— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) July 8, 2022

The former beauty queen said that she has always been "very generous" to those who work for her. Most of her helpers have been with her for 13 to 35 years.

"We are FAMILY. Through thick and thin, ika nga. My lawyers are on top of the situation. Thank you and have a great day po," Ruffa shared.

I’m always very generous with those I love and those that work for me kaya most of our helpers have been with me for 13-35 years. We are FAMILY. Through thick and thin, ika nga. ????

My lawyers are on top of the situation. Thank you and have a great day po. ??????????????????????????

— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) July 8, 2022