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(Trigger warning: mentions of sexual harassment)
TV5 has released a statement addressing an alleged incident between an employee and an independent contractor after the former sought help from Raffy Tulfo, revealing a case of sexual harassment.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Friday, Aug. 9, TV5 said it is “aware” of the incident and is currently investigating it.
“TV5 management is aware of the matter regarding an alleged incident between a TV5 employee and an independent contractor,” it said.
“We have released the necessary Notice to Explain and are conducting an investigation to determine the facts so we may take the appropriate action. We have reached out to the persons concerned and are gathering information. Rest assured that the rights and welfare of all parties will be protected,” added the network.
The Kapatid Network declared that it “remains committed to fostering a safe working environment” and asked “everyone to kindly reserve judgment pending our investigation.”
READ: GMA contractors deny Sandro Muhlach’s sexual abuse allegations
In the Friday episode of “Raffy Tulfo in Action,” a program researcher from TV5 came forward about alleged sexual harassment he experienced at the hands of a program manager from the same network.
The program researcher claimed that he was sexually harassed in a hotel in Pasig on July 23 at 1:30 a.m.
Meanwhile, Sandro Muhlach, son of former child star Niño Muhlach, recently filed a complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against GMA’s independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz for alleged sexual abuse.
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Niño broke down in tears before a Senate panel when he recalled his son Sandro’s ordeal. Both of the accused did not attend the hearing at the Senate as well as the hearing at the NBI last Friday.
Their lawyer, Atty. Maggie Garduque Garduque, submitted their joint counter-affidavit at the hearing and denied the allegations of sexual abuse against them.