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Anna Cerezo

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MANILA — RS Francisco recently met with long-time friend Gretchen Barretto and shared that Barretto is coping well and was in high spirits.Barretto was recently cleared of charges related to the missing sabungeros. She also mourned the passing of her mother, Inday Barretto, in late January.“Okay na okay [si Gretchen]. Matakaw pa din. Doon kami nagkakasundo. Four hours kami sa Lusso. Ako lang, si Anna, si Gretchen, Tony Boy,” he said. “Next week punta kami Manaoag to pray.”He also explained Barretto remains decided on not returning to the entertainment industry.“Tinanong ko, retired ka na ba from showbiz, sabi niya yeah. Confirmed ayaw niya na talaga. Ikaw din diba RS? Oo medyo tinamad na ako after pandemic. Mas gusto namin ni Sam Verzosa to do good will and be with people. Advocacy namin. Dami ko gusto tulungan,” he said during Frontrow’s Chinese New Year celebration in Quezon City, Tuesday.Francisco said most of their conversations were reminiscing about their early days working together.“Ang haba ng kwentuhan namin. Pinag kwentuhan namin Princess and I moments namin. Kung paano playtime co-stars namin. Kung paano kami nagkasundo. Sinindak niya ako, pero di ako nagpa-sindak. We became close,” he recalled.

RS Francisco recently met with long-time friend Gretchen Barretto and shared that Barretto is coping well and was in high spirits.

RS Francisco recently met with long-time friend Gretchen Barretto and shared that Barretto is coping well and was in high spirits.

RS Francisco says Gretchen Barretto firm on showbiz retirement

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RS Francisco says Gretchen Barretto firm on showbiz retirement

Anna Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 18, 2026 12:43 AM PHT

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