TULUYAN nang nagsampa ng reklamo ang Nation’s Girl Group na BINI laban sa hindi pa pinangalanang indibidwal.
Personal na nagtungo ang mga miyembro ng naturang grupo na kinabibilangan nina Gwen, Aiah, Sheena, Mikha, Maloi, Jhoanna, Stacey at Colet sa Hall of Justice ng Santa Rosa, Laguna nitong Lunes, August 18
Kasama ng BINI ang kanilang legal counsel na si Atty. Joji Alonso sa pagsasampa ng kaso na ayon sa kanya ay hindi libel case.
“It is a case for cybercrime under Section 4B and 6 of RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 in conjunction with unjust vexation under Article 287 of the RPC,” pahayag ni Atty. Joji.
“This emanated from the splicing of a 25-minute video of the BINI members, trying and rating Filipino street food. The uploaded spliced version was cut to 2-minutes and only showed only their negative reactions, completely changing the show’s narrative.
“This fueled online hate and bashing against BINI. This even escalated to personal attacks, name-calling, and grave insults. The malicious splicing of the video unjustly threw them in a bad light, causing irreparable emotional and mental distress.
“It must be remembered that freedom to post online is not an absolute right, and must be accompanied by truth, accountability and responsibility. Right to free speech ends when it starts to malign reputations or cause harm and damage upon others.”
Dagdag paliwanag pa ng celebrity attorney, “BINI is taking a strong stance against this digital form of abuse which is prevalent. Literally anyone may fall victim. In filing this case, BINI stands as a voice in fighting for all those who remain unheard.”
Kapag napatunayan ang kinakasuhang personalidad, maaari itong maparusahan ng pagkakulong hanggang anim na taon.
“Penalty is here is not that small, ha. It’s prision mayor, which is imprisonment of six years and a day to twelve years.
“And on top of that I’d just like to add, we also are asking damages in the amount of P1 million for each girl,” sambit pa ni Atty. Joji.
(ROHN ROMULO)
