Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of harassment and mental health conditions.
Former child actor Niño Muhlach’s cryptic Facebook post has sparked intrigue online, with netizens speculating it is related to a widely circulated blind item about a controversial incident involving a young artist and “TV executives”.
Muhlach’s post read, “INUMPISAHAN NYO, TATAPUSIN KO!”
Although not confirmed, some online users believe that Niño’s son, Sandro Muhlach, is the newbie actor being alluded to in the blind item.
The celebrity dad’s statement came after GMA Network addressed the rumored incident of harassment allegedly involving one of their artists and “independent contractors.”
Responding to the allegations, GMA Network issued its official statement emphasizing that they take such serious allegations with the utmost seriousness.
“Online articles and posts have recently circulated regarding an alleged incident involving an artist and independent contractors of GMA Network,” the statement began.
The Kapuso network, however, has not yet received any formal complaints, making it difficult to verify the truth behind the circulating online rumors.
They further assured that if a formal complaint is lodged, they will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. They
“We have yet to receive a formal complaint from those allegedly involved in the issue. Should one be filed, the Network is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation.
The statement from GMA Network did not specify the nature of the incident.
Additionally, showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz shared cryptic posts demanding justice from those responsible for the abuse of an unidentified victim.
“Anong muntik? May nangyari talaga.Believe me. Wag na pagtakpan. Dapat ipaglaban at makuha ang hustisya para sa inabuso,” his first Instagram story read.
In a separate caption, Diaz stated a strong accusation, comparing the victim’s experience to an explicit column from a known tabloid.
“Basta ang premise, hindi gusto ng biktima ang ginagawa sa kanya kahit nakikiusap siya na “wag please, hinahanap na po ako ng girlfriend ko. Traumatized,” he alleged.
“Ang ending: may depression, panic attack, anxiety, ptsd ang biktima. Kaya madalas mag-breakdown,” concluded Ogie.
