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Legal action vs Yulo accusers
By J.Lo
“Public is hereby reminded that sharing of these fake posts, as well as harsh and libelous comments made in said posts, are also actionable under Anti-Cybercrime Law… advisable that public delete their comments to avoid prosecution,” lawyer Raymond Fortun said in post Angelica Yulo, mother of the two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo is considering filing charges against individuals who spread “fake posts” and post “libelous comments” against her.
In a statement Monday evening, Fortun said all posts against Olympian’s mother are “untrue, fake, and mere products of imagination and fantasy by heretofore unknown individuals.”
Fortun warned that Yulo matriach will tap help of National Bureau of Investigation to identify individuals posting “harsh and libelous comments” before filing charges.
His statements were made in response to social media posts alleging rift between Yulo and his mother over financial issues.
Under Anti-Cybercrime Prevention Act, libel is defined similarly to how it is in the Revised Penal Code (RPC) but committed through cyberspace.
Its penalty, however, has one degree higher than what is mentioned in RPC.
He also noted that the Yulo matriarch had given two media interviews about her son, but mentioned that these were edited, with only select portions being uploaded.
“It is regrettable, albeit expected, that only her comments regarding his relationship with Ms. San Jose were uploaded,” Fortun said.
One of the interviews the lawyer referred if from radio, where the Yulo matriarch mentioned that there rift between their family was caused by Olympian’s girlfriend.
“Finally, Mrs. Yulo and her family wish to assure public that they share in jubilation of entire nation in achievements of Carlos Edriel and look forward to welcoming him home,” Fortun said.
In the evening of August 4, Yulo bagged second gold medal of Philippines in 2024 Paris Olympics.
Philippine government will award him P10 million and an Olympic Gold Medal of Valor to be issued by the Philippine Sports Commission by virtue of Republic Act 10699 or National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act.
Aside from government mandated incentives, two-time gold medalist is also set to receive “gifts” from country’s top tycoons and P6 million cash incentive from House of Representatives.
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