VICE GANDA mentioning ABSCBN's struggles in front of Senators who did not lift a finger during the franchise deliberations. Courage. Bravery.
And in front of Dennis Trillo who said "May ABS pa ba?" DASURB.
THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE CASE OF MARIS RACAL AND ANTHONY JENNINGS
Even before screenshots of text or chat messages between Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings were leaked today, many people - especially those who were cheated on - have always asked me before about the legality of posting and sharing screenshots of private conversations.
I have always told them that there is such a thing called as the right to privacy. Even cheaters have human rights.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) clarified in a 2020 advisory opinion that the Data Privacy Act applies to screenshots if they reveal the identities of those involved: “It is worthy to note that the processing, i.e. sending out the screenshot to another person, will only come under the scope of the DPA if personal data is indeed involved—if the conversation/screenshot itself allows for the identification of the parties. If it is simply the content of the conversation, with names and other identities redacted or cropped out of the screenshot, it might not be within the scope of the DPA.”
So even if you were the victim of cheating, by posting screenshots of any alleged affair, not only are you exposing yourself to cyberlibel charges but also to charges for violating data privacy - which is punishable by stiffer and harsher penalties than cyberlibel.
And while the Supreme Court just recently said that there is no violation of the right to privacy if screenshots are used in a criminal case, that is the caveat - the screenshots must be used in a criminal case.
So what’s a girl to do?
Well, you should still take screenshots as evidence of cheating or an affair (especially if you’re married).
Then, what you should do is instead of posting on social media is to file a VAW (violence against women) case - psychological violence caused by infidelity.
And if you’re a public figure or celebrity, let the media report or cover it - then you’ll get the publicity you wanted anyway without the legal liabilities for cyberlibel and data privacy.
When you present the screenshots as evidence in court, that’s when the Supreme Court ruling will apply - that taking screenshots of private conversion is not a violation of the right to privacy when used as evidence in a criminal case.
What’s unfortunate and what I find personally wrong in leaking the screenshots of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings through social media is the slutshaming of Maris Racal because of her supposed “thirst trap/hungry” messages.
Look what statements have gone viral. 3-4 messages from Maris Racal and only 1, barely viral, from Anthony Jennings (about him disgustingly using method acting as justification).
Cheating is bad. But so is misogyny, enabled by violating the right to privacy.
Victims have human rights. But vindicating your rights should not make more victims.
Even cheaters have human rights.
#Law101
#HumanRights
Panis yang Maris-Anthony issue kapag nalaman niyong 500 million ang winaldas ni Sara Duterte sa confidential funds noong 2022 at 2023?
U like our money, Sara?
#IMPEACHSARADUTERTENOW
May VP na gumastos ng mahigit P42M ng pera ng taumbayan para sa mga biyahe niya nung 2023.
May VP din naman na sumasakay lang ng bus kapag umuuwing Naga.
Again, it's the leader, not the budget.
This act of service just jumps at you.
May this serve as an inspiration to us all… more so to our elected officials.
Kung nais po ninyong tumulong sa mga biktima ng Bagyong Kristine, you may donate thru the ABSCBN Foundation and @angatbuhay_ph 🇵🇭 Let us all do our part however we can.
Let the people of Camarines Sur give the Villafuertes a well-deserved long vacay by not voting for them in 2025. It's the best gift you can give them. 😎
If this were just a political stunt, the photo would’ve appeared on her page 1st. Instead, it’s people on the ground posting it. She’s the real deal—a serious leader getting things done. The fake Uniteam was right to fear her; they had to “unite” to crush the spirit she inspired.