Last July 23, Lorayne Pardo filed charges of Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide against Richard Gutierrez following the death of her husband Nomar Pardo, who had served as the actor's personal assistant. Yesterday, July 24, Lorayne spoke to the press for the first time to explain her decision to sue Richard. (Click here to read related story.)
In an interview with Startalk earlier this afternoon, July 25, Richard said he felt saddened by the turn of events.
"Siyempre, nalulungkot ako dahil sa mga lumabas na statements galing sa wife ni Nomar," Richard began. "And, siyempre, alam ko ang nangyari. It was an accident at alam naman natin lahat na aksidente ang nangyari, at naintindihan ko na nasasaktan sila ngayon."
The actor said that he, too, had been hurt by what happened since he lost a friend.
"Si Nomar, kung tutuusin, mas madalas ko kasama kaysa pamilya niya kasi halos araw-araw kami magkasama sa trabaho. Malaki din ang nawala sa akin. So, nalulungkot din ako. At kung iisipin natin, pati ako puwede mamatay sa aksidente na 'yon, pero hindi ko pa oras. At gusto ko sabihin na unfair statements na sinabi tungkol sa akin, e, hindi po totoo 'yon."
Richard was referring to Lorayne's assertion that she did not receive any help from the actor.
The 25-year-old actor dismissed this immediately. He said, "Ang totoo po niyan, after ng aksidente, e, hindi dahil obligado ako magbigay, dahil gusto ko tumulong dahil alam ko na nawala si Nomar... Gusto ko tumulong sa pamilya nila dahil bago pa nawala si Nomar, sinabi niya sa akin na ang goal lang niya sa buhay, e, mapaaral mga anak niya. So, yun ang gusto ko ibigay na mapaaral mga anak niya hanggang college. Gusto ko kumuha ng educational plan hanggang college para makaaral mga anak [niya]."
With all these plans for Nomar's kids, why did Lorayne say that she had not been able get help from him?
"Hindi naman po nila tinanggap," Richard answered. "Hindi nila tinanggap yung gusto kong tulong na galing sa puso ko. Ayaw po nila yun. Ang gusto po nila, four-million cash."
Instead of elaborating on the "four-million cash," Richard talked about how he had been helping his PA, even before his death, by secretly providing for the education of his eldest child which, if his mother Annabelle Rama had known about it, would have made her mad.
"Hindi ko lang inaamin sa nanay ko dahil alam ko na magagalit siya sa akin," Richard said. "Pero bago pumanaw si Nomar, e, pinaaral ko na ang panganay na anak sa eskuwelahan dahil nalaman ni Nomar na tumutulong ako sa World Vision para magpaaral ng mga bata. Sinabi niya sa akin kung puwede ko siya tulungan na mapaaral ang panganay niya, at alam po ni Lorayne 'yan"
Addressing his comments directly to Nomar's widow, the actor said: "Lorayne, alam mo 'yan na tumulong ako para mapaaral ang panganay ninyo at hindi mo puwedeng sabihin na wala akong pakialam sa pamilya ninyo dahil bago pa pumanaw si Nomar, e, I already cared. Nandoon na ang care ko para sa pamilya nila."






It is the driver's responsibility to use all precautions to avoid accidents whatever the road and weather conditions may be. So RG's defense that there were already 6 deaths in the place prior to his accident is irrelevant to the case.
No one disputes that what happened was an accident. Malice is not required to prove reckless imprudence naman.
This would allow the justice system - an unbiased 3rd party - to decide how much, if any, the wife should be given. She may get less or maybe even none.
The reason the Gutierrez' are upset is the fact that RG is criminally liable under our laws. Drivers are responsible for any deaths resulting in damages or deaths if they did not take all precautions to avoid the accidents.
Let's all just pray that justice prevails in this case.
ang driver din po ang may responsibilidad na gawin ang lahat para maiwasan ang aksidente sa daan.
Richard needs to answer for his irresponsible act that resulted in a senseless death of a father,husband and a friend. Richard should be made accountable for this. Why would you drive drunk when you have the money to sleep in a hotel or hire a personnal driver. May kasabihan nga , kung ano ang puno yoon ang bunga. Look at the mom you can figure out what kind of character building she instilled in him.
I hope you pursue this crusade Lorayne huwag kang matakot , be brave..... God will be on your side.... good luck Lorayne. I will include you in
Hahahahaha!
BTW, nagkita na ba kayo ng soul mo? Hinahanap ka din hindi kayo magkatagpo.
alam ba ninyo na hindi na ako na aaliw sa esturya ni richard etc..pag nabasa kolang ang headline na eentigue naako hindi sa jwento ni RG but sa mga comment dito..nakaka aliw..
Sa mga comments natin nabibigyan nang kahulugan at kabuluhan ang esturya nila...jjejjejeje
sa tutuo lang marami naman dapat bigyan ng attention! nakakasawa na dito sa pep puro nalang Gutieeeeeeerizzz.. wala na bang ibang site??