Vic Sotto

Vic Sotto is a prominent Filipino actor and television host who has become embroiled in a high-profile legal dispute with filmmaker Darryl Yap over cyberlibel charges. Sotto also supports his half-brother, Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, who is running for re-election and is known for his efforts to promote clean governance and community development.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about Vic Sotto

Bayani Casimiro Jr., 'Prinsipe K' star, dies at 57

Comedian Bayani Casimiro Jr., known for his role as Prinsipe K in the 1987 sitcom 'Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!', passed away at age 57 on July 25 due to cardiac arrest.
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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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GMA files estafa case against TAPE over P37M misappropriation

GMA Network has filed a criminal complaint for estafa with abuse of confidence against TAPE executives over the misappropriation of P37,941,352.56.
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Vic Sotto jokes Vico could be next president during rally

Television host Vic Sotto jokingly introduced his son, Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City, as the next president of the Philippines during a rally on Friday, March 28.
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Yap indicted for cyberlibel in Sotto film teaser

Film director Daryl Yap has been indicted on two counts of cyberlibel by a Muntinlupa prosecutor over the teaser for his movie 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma', with charges filed Monday, March 17.
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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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