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Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) Director, Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, has announced plans to file cyber libel charges against former broadcaster Jay Sonza and another vlogger for allegedly disseminating false information about his health. Torre refuted claims circulating online that he had been hospitalized, labeling the images as digitally manipulated.
In a statement, Torre emphasized the personal toll of these fabrications, noting that such misinformation has caused undue distress to his family and colleagues. He expressed his intent to hold those responsible accountable, stating, "Once my schedule clears up, I am going to file cyber libel cases against those who posted that I was in the hospital and got sick."
This incident is not the first time Jay Sonza has faced legal action over his social media posts. In September 2020, actress Julia Barretto filed a cyber libel complaint against Sonza for spreading unfounded rumors about her personal life.
In a related development, the CIDG has filed a complaint for inciting to sedition against Clemente Enrique, also known as Dado, a former Philippine Army captain turned vlogger. Torre stated that Enrique had called on police and military personnel to abandon their duties and surrender to local authorities, actions deemed as attempts to destabilize the government.
These events underscore the challenges faced by public officials in addressing the spread of misinformation and the potential legal repercussions for individuals who propagate such content online.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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