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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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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM

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Recent developments on Darryl Yap

Tue, June 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Darryl Yap pleads not guilty to cyberlibel raps filed by Vic Sotto

Director Darryl Yap pleaded not guilty to two counts of cyberlibel filed by actor-host Vic Sotto at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC).

Tue, March 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Darryl Yap faces cyberlibel raps over Pepsi Paloma film teaser

Film director Darryl Yap faces two counts of cyberlibel filed at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court over the teaser of his film, "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma."

Fri, February 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Tito Sotto thanks Ely Buendia for denying 'Spoliarium' rumors

Tito Sotto expressed gratitude towards Ely Buendia for clarifying that the Eraserheads' hit song "Spoliarium" is not about the alleged death of actress Pepsi Paloma or about TVJ (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon).

Mon, February 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Darryl Yap film 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' movie release postponed

Filmmaker Darryl Yap announced that his movie "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma" will not be shown in Philippine cinemas on February 5 as initially scheduled.

Sun, February 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Tito Sotto: Pepsi Paloma rape issue a 42-year-old gimmick

Former Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III reiterated that the resurfaced issue concerning the rape of the late actress Pepsi Paloma was a gimmick orchestrated by her former talent manager, the late Rey dela Cruz, 42 years ago.

Wed, January 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM

MTRCB clarifies 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' not under review due to missing docs

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) clarified that Darryl Yap's film 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' is not under review because its distributor, PinoyFlix, has not submitted the required documents.

Tue, January 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Vic Sotto sues Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma film teaser

A film by Darryl Yap, "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma," has revived discussions surrounding the 1982 rape case involving actress Pepsi Paloma and comedians Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Richie D'Horsie.

Mon, January 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Court orders Darryl Yap to remove teaser of 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'

Pauleen Luna expressed gratitude after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 partially granted the writ of habeas data filed by her husband, Vic Sotto, against filmmaker Darryl Yap.

Mon, January 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM

Muntinlupa court orders Darryl Yap to remove teaser for 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'

A Muntinlupa court ordered director Darryl Yap to remove the teaser video for his film "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma" after partially granting actor Vic Sotto's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Data.

Thu, January 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna celebrate daughter Mochi's first birthday

Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna are celebrating the first birthday of their daughter, Thia Marceline, also known as Mochi.