Maine Mendoza Defends Husband Arjo Atayde Amid Allegations in Contractor Scandal

In a surprising development, actress Maine Mendoza has taken a firm stand defending her husband, actor-politician Arjo Atayde, amid allegations connecting him to controversial contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya. The accusations have escalated into a significant national controversy.

Initially responding with a brief tweet, Mendoza followed up with a detailed and passionate Facebook post on Wednesday where she expressed her frustration toward the "vile remarks" and "twisted narratives" targeting their family.

She admitted, "I realized my initial reaction when the issue first broke came across as informal and casual. Felt the need to speak out immediately after hearing the news and listening to Arjo’s side regarding the alleged ‘involvement’… Forgive me for speaking up again this time. I know it may be wiser to stay silent while the investigation is ongoing, but I cannot let my last tweet be my only statement."

Mendoza firmly rejected accusations that their affluent lifestyle was funded through misappropriated public money. "Not a single part of our life has been built on taxpayers’ money. Everything we have comes from years of work and savings. We pay our taxes, and we pay them truthfully, because we respect the same system we are accused of betraying," she stated.

She criticized the prevalent assumption that they are instant millionaires living off public funds, labeling it a "lazy narrative." "It’s personally offensive to be accused of spending money that we have rightfully earned outside politics. It’s unfair to reduce everything that we are and everything that we have worked for to that single narrative."

Maine was unequivocal in her defense: "I will never accept the narrative that accuses us of stealing and living off taxpayers’ money. That is not who Arjo is, that is not who I am, and that is not who we are—no amount of noise and accusations will ever make it true… Accuse him of other things if you wish, but not of stealing from people—that is one line he has never crossed, and never will."

As images of Atayde with the Discayas circulate extensively on social media, Maine warned against accepting accounts "taken out of context," reminding the public that "Perception is not always reality. Narratives can be twisted so easily, and many are quick to believe what fits their perspective. But the truth always finds its way to light."

She also indirectly addressed the alleged powerful figures behind the scandal: "It is truly distressing to see people suffer in times of crisis because of corrupt politicians who put self-interest above all else, alongside their accomplices. Nakakagalit talaga… But you are condemning the wrong people."

Concluding her statement, Mendoza emphasized the complexity of the situation: "Remember the three sides to every story: their version, our version, and the truth. And we are confident that we stand on the side of truth… Not all politicians are corrupt—some are just convenient targets. The real villains are celebrating quietly in the shadows."

Meanwhile, legal actions appear imminent as Atayde prepares lawsuits against his accusers. Mendoza’s vocal defense has transformed the issue into a battle over public perception in what continues to unfold as a dramatic story of politics, integrity, and personal loyalty.