In a new development in their ongoing legal battle, the Nation&rsquo;s Girl Group went to the Hall of Justice in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to personally file a legal complaint against the uploader of the spliced version of their video.
According to their legal counsel, Atty. Joji Alonso, the unnamed uploader committed &ldquo;unjust vexation&rdquo; by intentionally selecting specific portions of the 25-minute video.
&ldquo;The uploaded spliced version was cut to 2-minutes and only showed their negative reactions, completely changing the show&rsquo;s narrative,&rdquo; Alonso said in an Instagram post.
Netizens quickly shared mixed reactions to the viral video, where the members are seen trying Filipino street food and giving negative ratings to it.
Atty. Alonso reiterated that posting online must be &ldquo;accompanied by truth, accountability, and responsibility,&rdquo; adding that &ldquo;the right to free speech ends when it starts to malign reputations or cause harm and damage to others.&rdquo;
&ldquo;BINI is taking a strong stance against this digital form of abuse,&rdquo; Alonso added, stressing that the group &ldquo;stands as a voice in fighting for all those who remain unheard.&rdquo;
The case falls under Article 287, in relation to Section 4(b) of RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. If found guilty, the respondent may face imprisonment of 6 to 12 years and may be ordered to pay at least ₱1 million per member in damages.