Maceda claimed these women earned between $50,000 and $700,000 for a single month spent in the sultanate.
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Alongside Ruffa Gutierrez , prominent names such as Gretchen Barretto , Cristina Gonzales , Vivian Velez , and Maritoni Fernandez were among those identified. Maceda claimed these women earned between $50,000 and
Gutierrez vehemently denied the allegations during a emotional Senate hearing. Origin of the "Brunei Beauties" Controversy Alongside Ruffa
She tearfully stated, "I'm not a prostitute," and initially claimed she had never even visited Brunei.
Co-host Viveka Babajee was famously heard whispering "Take it, take it" to Ruffa's brother, Rocky, as they allegedly switched the winning envelopes.