Dumanjug Mayor’s viral slapping incident under CHR probe
- Viral video shows Mayor Gungun Gica slapping a man, allegedly his relative and a suspect in online pornography
- Couple arrested after 11-year-old’s complaint, with both admitting involvement in online pornography and child exploitation
- Additional victims reported, as authorities prepare charges of cyber pornography and child exploitation against the suspects
- CHR launches investigation into the mayor’s actions, which Gica says he fully welcomes
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A video of Dumanjug, Cebu Mayor Gungun Gica slapping a man—allegedly his relative and a suspect in online pornography—has gone viral and is now under investigation by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).
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In a report by Allan Domingo for GMA Regional TV’s 24 Oras Weekend on Saturday, the video posted on Facebook showed Mayor Gica confronting a couple for several minutes.
According to the mayor, the man was his relative, and the couple had gone to his home on August 19 to seek help in clearing their names.
The couple had been arrested on August 18 following a complaint from an 11-year-old girl to the municipal social worker, claiming she was used in online pornography for a year.
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The woman admitted her involvement, saying she herself engaged in online pornography, with foreigners as their main clients. The man also confessed to committing lewd acts against the child.
After their arrest, another individual went to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) to report that more children had fallen victim to the couple. Authorities are now preparing charges of cyber pornography and child exploitation.
In another Facebook post, Mayor Gica declared, “I am not afraid to stain my hands with blood just to ensure that crimes, especially those against children, will end.”
CHR Region 7 Director Atty. Arvin Ordon stated, “We will look into it and should there be proof na may violation on the part of the mayor as a state actor. We're looking into this na magpadala ng team of investigators to verify.”
Responding, Gica said, “I welcome them because it's the responsibility ng kanilang office. I believe na may nagawa ako na sa kanilang paningin ay may paglabag. I welcome the CHR investigation. Walang problema.”
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.
In other news, a 60-year-old Okayama teacher was fired for working part-time at a convenience store, violating Japan’s strict ban on secondary jobs for public school teachers, Bombo Radyo reported. The school principal confirmed the violation after personally visiting the store on the teacher’s rest day. The teacher admitted taking the job in November 2023 to supplement her reduced salary after being rehired post-retirement. The case sparked online debate over Japan’s prohibition on side jobs, with critics questioning its fairness for honorable, off-duty work.
Still in other news, the parents of two of the students injured by falling debris in Quezon City have issued a statement detailing their sons' conditions and calling for accountability. One son is in critical condition and requires surgery, while the other sustained injuries and is traumatized. The families are requesting an expedited investigation and plan to pursue legal remedies against those deemed negligent. The parents expressed gratitude for the support received and acknowledged the assistance of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and other local officials.
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