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‘The results are in and the outcome is in our favor, confirming that the material released was malicious in nature,’ Pauleen says
MANILA, Philippines – Pauleen Luna-Sotto, the wife of Vic Sotto, took to Instagram on Monday, January 27, to express her relief that the Muntinlupa court has ordered the erasure of the Pepsi Paloma film teaser.
“We give thanks to the Lord for this court decision. The results are in and the outcome is in our favor, confirming that the material released was malicious in nature. We won!” Pauleen wrote, adding that this victory is for their children and family.
“Let this be a reminder that our words and actions have great power, and that kindness and integrity should always guide us. We urge everyone to act with kindness, integrity, and respect, striving to uplift one another instead of causing harm,” she said.
The teaser in question showed the character of Charito Solis asking the character of Pepsi Paloma to confirm if it was true that Vic Sotto raped her, to which she said yes. Given this, Sotto filed a petition for a writ of habeas data.
“Respondent DARRYL RAY SPYKE B. YAP and any person or entity acting on his behalf, including the production team of Vin Centiments, are ORDERED to delete, take down and remove the 26-second teaser video from online platforms, social media, or any other medium for having misused the collected data/information by presenting a conversation between two deceased individuals, which cannot be verified as having actually occurred,” the court’s decision read.
The decision was made on January 24 but was publicized on January 27.
The court, however, gave Yap the go signal to proceed with the production of the film itself.
On January 9, Eat Bulaga host Vic Sotto filed a cyberlibel complaint against Darryl Yap, the director of the controversial film. Nineteen counts of violation of Section 4 of Republic Act 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2022, were filed. The complaint includes a prayer of P35 million moral and exemplary damages.
On January 13, the Muntinlupa court then issued a gag order in the cyberlibel case. This means that both parties have been ordered to observe “strict confidentiality” on the case, and are prohibited from disclosing information on it until it has been resolved. – with reports from Jairo Bolledo/Rappler.com