A Muntinlupa court has directed filmmaker Darryl Yap and his team to take down the teaser and promotional materials for his upcoming film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” after actor and host Vic Sotto filed a petition for a writ of habeas data.
The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 205 issued the order on Monday, prohibiting Yap from further distributing, posting, or sharing any related materials on social media. The court cited potential violations of Sotto’s rights and privacy.
“This court order protects our client’s rights as the teaser includes sensitive allegations,” said Sotto’s lawyer, Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz, in a statement. He added, “The posting and sharing of such materials must cease until the issue is fully resolved.”
The teaser, which allegedly accused Sotto of rape, has reportedly subjected him, his wife Pauleen Luna, and their child to threats and bullying. Sotto’s camp argued that the accusations, which are sensitive and personal, have caused undue harm to their family.
In addition to the court order, Sotto earlier filed 19 cyberlibel cases against Yap over the controversial teaser.
