The term was coined during this time, a play on "Japayuki" (Filipinos working in Japan), to describe the women allegedly involved in the trade. Ruffa Gutierrez's Involvement
Her parents reacted fiercely to the allegations. Her father, actor Eddie Gutierrez , reportedly challenged Senator Maceda to a fistfight, while her mother, Annabelle Rama , accused the senator of being a pimp and claimed he was the one who had facilitated invitations for Ruffa to sing for the royal family. Key Figures and Allegations Ruffa Gutierrez Brunei Scandal
Ruffa Gutierrez, who was then preparing to represent the Philippines in the 1993 Miss World pageant, was the most prominent name linked to the scandal. The term was coined during this time, a