Yap pleads not guilty to Sotto's cyberlibel charges
On Tuesday, Director Darryl Yap pleaded not guilty to cyberlibel charges filed by actor and host Vic Sotto.
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Darryl Yap
Filmmaker Darryl Yap is currently facing legal challenges and controversy surrounding his upcoming film, "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma," which explores allegations against actor Vic Sotto. The film’s trailer and content have sparked legal action and scrutiny from the MTRCB, highlighting the complexities of artistic freedom and defamation laws in the Philippines. Due to these issues, the film's release has been postponed and its future remains uncertain.
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Last updated at March 18, 2025.
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Sotto thanks Buendia, 'Spoliarium' not about TVJ
TV host and politician Tito Sotto expressed his gratitude after Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia reiterated that the song 'Spoliarium' is not about the comedy trio TVJ (Tito and Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon) or Pepsi Paloma.
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Ely Buendia clarifies 'Spoliarium' lyrics
Ely Buendia, frontman of Eraserheads, reiterated on Monday that his band's song 'Spoliarium' is not about Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, or Pepsi Paloma.
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Darryl Yap postpones 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' premiere
Darryl Yap has postponed the premiere of his controversial film 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' due to failing to meet requirements set by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
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MTRCB: Pepsi Paloma not under review, incomplete reqs
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) clarified on Wednesday, January 29, that Darryl Yap's Pepsi Paloma film is not under review due to incomplete requirements.
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Judge orders Yap to remove Sotto from teaser, allows film
Veteran television host Vic Sotto has secured a partial victory against filmmaker Darryl Yap after weeks of legal battle regarding the teaser video of Yap's movie 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'.
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Yap releases 'Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' trailer despite legal challenges
Film director Darryl Yap released a new trailer for his controversial movie 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' on Tuesday, January 21, amid ongoing legal challenges.
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Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap appear in court over 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'
Screen veteran Vic Sotto and filmmaker Darryl Yap appeared before Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 for the first hearing of Sotto's petition for writ of habeas data against Yap's film 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma', which allegedly implicates Sotto in an assault case from the late 1980s.
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Court denies Sotto cyberlibel, habeas data consolidation
A Muntinlupa regional trial court denied director Darryl Yap's motion to consolidate cases filed by actor Vic Sotto over a movie teaser.
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Judge issues gag order in Vic Sotto-Darryl Yap cyberlibel case
A Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court imposed a gag order on actor Vic Sotto and filmmaker Darryl Yap in their ongoing cyberlibel case, prohibiting both parties from discussing any information related to the case.
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