The world of Philippine showbiz has once again been rocked to its core, as former actress and entrepreneur Neri Naig-Miranda made a jaw-dropping public statement, naming comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto in connection with a pending legal case that has fans gasping for air.

In a live-streamed press conference on Monday afternoon, Neri broke her silence about the controversy that has been brewing behind the scenes — and in the process, called out Rufa Mae by name, triggering what fans are calling a full-blown “laglagan” showdown.

“This is not something I wanted to talk about publicly,” Neri began, visibly composed but serious. “But when you’re being dragged and people are twisting the truth, you have no choice but to defend yourself.”

⚖️ The Legal Case: What’s This All About?

According to Neri’s legal counsel, she is currently facing a civil suit involving alleged breach of business agreement related to a joint project launched during the pandemic.

The suit was filed by an anonymous investor — but Neri claims that Rufa Mae Quinto was one of the key figures behind the scenes of the deal.

“She [Rufa Mae] knew everything. She was there during the meetings, she made decisions with us. And now, when things didn’t go as planned, she’s acting like she had nothing to do with it.”

Neri’s camp insists that Rufa Mae’s role was more than just “supportive friend” — she was allegedly a co-signee and partial funder, which could make her legally accountable as well.

🗣️ “I Will Not Be the Scapegoat!”

Neri didn’t hold back during her statement, calling the entire situation “a calculated setup to ruin her name.”

“I’ve worked too hard to build what I have. I’ve been silent for months, but this silence has been mistaken for guilt. No more.”

She also emphasized that she tried to handle everything privately, reaching out to Rufa Mae for help in clearing things up — but was allegedly “ghosted and ignored.”

“She left me to clean up the mess alone. And I won’t let that pass anymore.”

😱 The “Laglagan” Heard Around Showbiz

Immediately after the livestream aired, clips of Neri naming Rufa Mae flooded TikTok and X (Twitter). Netizens went wild:

“Laglagan na ‘to! Neri just dragged Rufa into the fire!”
“What’s happening?! These two were friends!”
“Why is 2025 already messier than all teleseryes combined?”
“Rufa Mae Quinto needs to respond ASAP — this is serious!”

The hashtag #NeriVsRufaMae began trending within 30 minutes, alongside #LaglaganQueen and #Exposed2025.

🤫 Rufa Mae Quinto: Still Silent

As of now, Rufa Mae has not released any statement or comment addressing Neri’s claims. Her last Instagram post, made just hours before Neri went live, was a humorous reel with the caption:

“Just vibin’ 😎”

Now, fans are flooding her comment section with:

“What about Neri?”
“Are you gonna deny this?”
“Waiting for your side. Don’t ghost us!”

Some are defending her, saying she shouldn’t speak until her lawyers weigh in. Others believe her silence speaks volumes.

💼 Legal Experts Weigh In

Entertainment lawyers say that if Neri’s claims are true — that Rufa Mae had direct involvement in the business arrangement — she could potentially be named as a co-defendant or called to testify.

“In business partnerships, verbal agreements, emails, and even casual involvement can hold legal weight,” Atty. Noel Garcia explained on DZMM.

This raises the stakes not just for Neri, but also for Rufa Mae — and possibly others involved in the project.

😢 A Broken Friendship?

What stings fans the most is the fallout of a once-seemingly strong friendship.

Just last year, Neri and Rufa Mae appeared in a vlog together, laughing, cooking, and even joking about going into business together.

“You think you know who’s got your back,” Neri said during the press conference. “Until you turn around and they’re gone.”

One fan wrote on X:

“The betrayal hits harder when it comes from someone you laughed with.”

🧨 What’s Next?

Neri confirmed that she will be filing a counterclaim for damages and dragging in all parties involved — including Rufa Mae — if necessary.

Her final statement?

“I don’t want war. But if war is what they started, I’ll fight with the truth. I have nothing to hide.”

Rufa Mae’s legal team has yet to respond, but sources close to her say a press release or formal rebuttal is expected within the week.

🎬 Final Thoughts

What started as whispers of a failed business deal has now erupted into one of the most explosive celebrity confrontations of the year.

Neri Naig has fired the first shot — and the silence from Rufa Mae’s side is deafening.

Will this be resolved behind closed doors…
Or is the real laglagan war just getting started?

One thing’s for sure: In 2025, showbiz drama is not just entertainment — it’s a courtroom cliffhanger.