Claudine Barretto ‘at war’ again with husband Raymart Santiago

After sticking together against veteran journalist Ramon Tulfo after a brawl at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, husband and wife Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto are “at war” with each other again.
This after Claudine came out again in the open accusing her husband of physically abusing her.
At the same time, the actress filed a petition for temporary protection order (TPO) before the court that seeks to prohibit Raymart at least 300 meters away from her anytime and anywhere.
Raymart immediately denied the “accusations” of his estranged wife, saying he could not even hurt her wife with whom he has two children -Sabina, 9, and Santino, 6..

“Matagal akong nanahimik pero dahil sa mga mapanirang akusasyon na ibinabato sa akin, napilitan akong sumagot para na rin sa kapakanan ng mga anak namin,” the actor told ABS-CBN.
“Walang katotohanan na inabuso ko ang ina ng mga anak ko. At bilang ama, hindi ako gagawa ng hakbang na ikapapahamak ng mga anak ko,” he  said.
”Hindi ko siya pinagbuhatan ng kamay. Maraming mga nakakakilala sa akin na makakapagpatunay niyan,” he said.
He brought up the supposed capacity of his wife to “make up stories.” This, following a string of controversies involving the actress and a feud among her family members early this year.
“Marami rin ang makakapagpatunay na may kakayahan siyang gumawa ng kuwento,” Raymart said in an ABS-CBN report.
“Again, I strongly deny her accusations. Lalabas din ang katotohanan. Sasagutin namin ang lahat sa korte sa tamang panahon,” he said.
The actor’s brother, singer-host Randy Santiago, earlier came to the defense of his younger sibling when rumors surfaced that Claudine appeared to have been a victim of domestic violence.
A photo on the actress’ Instagram page, showing her with what appears to be a bruise on her right cheek, first triggered the speculation in June.
The photo was posted and deleted within the same day.
On July 29, the actress sought a TPO against her husband for her and on behalf of their children from the Marikina Regional Trial Court.
The actress, however, refused to give further details about the TPO, including the reason for the legal step, the network reported.
“Ayaw ko talagang magsalita. I am not ready to talk. I don’t want to talk. I just want to be protected. I just want my children to be protected. ‘Yun lang masasabi ko,” she said.