Mika Salamanca Apologizes Over Friendship With Kitty Duterte, Still Receives Criticisms

Friendship is over? PBB Winner (The Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition) Mika Salamanca posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) speaking up about her friendship with the Philippine Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter, Kitty Duterte. In her post (published on Monday, Sept. 22), she admitted she regretted what she called her “questionable choices of friends.”

“yes i admit that i had questionable choices of friends when i was at my lowest, but one thing has always been clear to me, i’ve always made sure to stand my ground even during those times.”

Her post has caught the attention of the netizens. Some are still criticizing her message:

Although some people still criticize her, others praise her courage.

Although there is no final verdict against former President Rodrigo Duterte, the public fallout from Mika’s once-close friendship with Kitty remains shrouded in controversy, now amplified by the unfolding flood control scandal. As the truth of corruption unfolds, Filipinos demand accountability over alleged corruption in government flood mitigation projects worth hundreds of billions of pesos, including accusations of “ghost” infrastructure, overpricing, and favoritism toward certain contractors. Critics argue that the indiscretions of political families, whether in personal relationships or public service, contribute to a climate of distrust. While Mika has publicly expressed regret over “questionable choices of friends,” the broader scandal over flood control funds is forcing renewed scrutiny not only of current officials but also of how past associations reflect on notions of integrity and responsibility in public life.