In line with the "unpleasant incident" between Maricel Soriano and Gerald Anderson on the first day shooting of "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin," ABS-CBN's talent management division---Star Magic---has released a statement regarding the issue.

Here is Star Magic’s press statement regarding their talent, Gerald Anderson:

Star Magic has the utmost confidence not only in Gerald Anderson’s exceptional ability as an actor, but also in his unassailable personal character and professional behavior. The incidents that led to the removal of Maricel from Gerald’s latest telenovela were not provoked or instigated by Gerald in any manner.