Claudine Barretto: “Magulo man po kami but in Grief we are all United”

Following the passing of the Barretto family matriarch, Estrella “Inday” Barretto, her youngest daughter, Claudine, took to social media to share a message that was equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful.

Claudine’s post featured a poignant reflection on the woman who stood at the center of one of the most famous dynasties in Philippine show business. However, it was her acknowledgment of the family’s internal friction that resonated most deeply with the public.

Claudine posted the following:

“to my Brother & all my sisters thank you Magulo man po kami but in Grief we are all United. we all did our part.JJ,Michie,Gia,G,Marjorie & all the apos pati apo sa tuhod.

Pantay pantay inalagaan ang mommy.We choose Peace over everything.We don’t need flowers.Your Prayers all mean the world to each & everyone of us.

Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat Goodbye Mom. We will be ok. how can we not? WE ARE INDAY BARRETTO’s children. The strongest most loving Mother anyone could ask for.”

The statement serves as a powerful reminder that while the Barrettos have faced public fallouts and years of estrangement, the bond of blood—and the shared love for their mother—transcends the headlines. It suggests a “ceasefire” of the heart, where old wounds are set aside to honor the woman who gave them life.

The reaction to Claudine’s post has been a wave of support. Fans who have followed the “Barretto Sisters” saga for years expressed relief and sadness, hoping that this moment of unity might lead to a long-term healing process for the clan.

In the wake of Inday’s passing, the Barrettos are proving that even the most fractured families can find a common language in loss. As Claudine aptly put it, the chaos pauses when the heart breaks.

(Photo source: Facebook – Claudine Barretto)