Sandro Muhlach at the hearing of the Senate committee on public information and mass media. (📸Andrea Mae Esteban, Senate Social Media Unit / Screengrab)
Sandro Muhlach filed cyber libel complaints before the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) cybercrime division against three anonymous netizens for their “defamatory” posts about the alleged sexual abuse the actor had suffered.
Sandro lodged the case, citing over 100 defamatory posts made by the netizens using anonymous X (formerly Twitter) accounts, as per “24 Oras” on Friday, Aug. 30.
The actor’s grandfather, former actor Alexander Muhlach, also released a statement to appeal to the public to spare Sandro from online harassment and bullying.
“Sandro has been struggling with significant challenges such as trauma, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of appetite. This has taken a toll on his physical and mental well-being. We kindly ask everyone to respect Sandro’s privacy during this difficult time,” Alexander said.
“The online harassment and bullying he has been subjected to are only worsening his condition,” he lamented. “Sandro needs our compassion and support as he works towards recovery. We appreciate your understanding and respect for his journey towards healing.”
Prior to this, Muhlach already filed a complaint of rape through sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness against GMA independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz before the Department of Justice (DOJ) last Aug. 19.
The alleged sexual abuse is also being investigated in the Senate by the committee on public information and mass media, as part of the investigation on sexual abuse in the entertainment industry.