For sure, there are those of you who probably disagree. But If that's the case, then at least we have your attention. Well, let’s face it, as much as we like to insist that we’re a wholesome bunch, our actions pretty much speak for themselves.
Sex scandals in the Philippines have become a prevalent issue that can no longer be ignored. Despite the country's conservative culture, it has become one of the most sexually preoccupied countries in Asia, with increasing cases of sextortion and sexual crimes. We have had enough!
The Hypocrites!
While most Filipinos hide their mask of religion and claim to be wholesome, they have no qualms about scouring the depths of social media to find sex scandals and even publicly asking for links to explicit videos. This behavior is not only distasteful but also criminal.
The public's response to sex scandals is even more alarming. Instead of holding perpetrators accountable, they tend to blame the women or men involved. Comments calling the victims 'pokpok' or 'haliparot' are not uncommon, and some even say that they deserved it. This attitude further reinforces the sexual objectification of women and men and is a clear example of the country's culture of victim blaming.
Stop Victim Blaming!
Let's get one thing straight. The victims involved are not the problem. The real problem is people who share and consume these kinds of videos without the owner's consent. It is a violation of the victim's privacy and a criminal offense. Those who are caught and convicted can face jail time and hefty damages.
It is crucial that we address these issues instead of sweeping them under the rug. Sex scandals and other forms of sexual crimes are not taboos but social issues that need to be addressed for the betterment of our youth and society as a whole.
The internet has played a significant role in exacerbating the problem of sex scandals in the Philippines. With the rise of social media, it has become more accessible for people to share and access explicit content. The anonymity and reach of the internet also make it easier for perpetrators to harass and blackmail their victims.
Furthermore, the lack of regulation and censorship on social media platforms has allowed explicit content to circulate freely, making it easier for people to access sex scandals. While some platforms like Facebook and Twitter have taken steps to moderate their content, these measures are often not enough.
It's time to stop the hypocrisy
The government has attempted to address the problem by enacting laws like the Anti-Child Pornography Act and the Cybercrime Prevention Act. However, the implementation and enforcement of these laws have been met with criticism, with some saying that they violate freedom of speech and are used to silence dissent.
The issue of censorship is a complex one. While it is essential to regulate and control explicit content, it is also crucial to uphold freedom of speech and expression. It is a delicate balance that requires careful consideration and collaboration between the government, social media platforms, and civil society.
It's time to stop the hypocrisy and take a stand against sexual crimes in the Philippines. Let's hold perpetrators accountable and provide support to victims instead of blaming them.
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Clearly biased and very sexist article.. di po lahat ng nagshashare ng scandal ay lalake. I know a few WOMEN na nagshashare ng scandals and minsan sila din nagjujudge.
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DeleteIt’s addressing the boys who objectify women and how misogynistic our culture has become without us doing anything to stop it. The writer never denied the fact that girls also share and ridicule these videos. She’s only emphasizing the problem at hand. This article is not sexist, nor biased, maybe you are.
Hahahaha get her sis, apologists dont make the situation better, the fact that women also share scandals does not discredit the overall structure of patriarchy that overtly objectifies women.
Delete"What's more upsetting is that the public completely ignores the participation of men in it. It o
Deletenly proves that the country is also misogynistic. af." This line makes this article so biased.
Its an opinion piece, what do you expect???? Plus isn't the line you jut quoted true? Misogyny is a structure ingrained in Filipino Society, and yes when she said it dismisses male participation, the AUTHOR CLEARLY MEANT THAT THE FOCUS IS DIRECTED AT THE WOMEN AND NOT AT THE MEN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACT ITSELF AND IN PROPAGATING THE MEDIA. You sound like an incel hf
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ReplyDeleteAdressing how disgusting MEN was? Yep! Not biased. Lalake lang nagshashare right? Yep..It was never denied that girls also shares BUT it was never stated! Why not just wrote PEOPLE who shares it are disgusting? Again a clear hatred to men. Stop denying the fact.
ReplyDeleteAre you angry because you've been generalized as a disgusting pig just because they paint you in a bad light when your deeds have been exposed and instead of blaming the people for their wrong doings they just put the blame on one gender? Glad that you see the purpose of the blog, such good reading comprehension Good Boy
DeleteYou must be one of those people that respond to "Men are trash." with "Not all men!".
DeleteThe author of this article points out the MAJORITY of those who share these scandals -- which are men. The men who gather in their groupchats, sharing nudes and sex videos among their peers like the disgusting pigs they are.
For you to say that the article is "biased", takes the attention away from the problem at hand -- which is the objectification of women and disregard of consent.
Ohh you must be those person who tell's "Men are trash" since you have those daddy issues or something.
DeleteI would very much appreciate you showing/proving that MEN are the majority of those who share these scandals.
Lmao! This is pathetic. I wouldn't want to argue with "objectification" as porn industry wouldn't exist if there's none of that. Wake Up! You aren't living in fairytale, People download/pirate films it's illegal but no one bats an eye! The point is.. you can't control it thus you can avoid it!
I LOVEEEE how this MEN haters are proving my point. WHY? DADDY/GRANDPA/UNCLE/KUYA/BOYFRIEND doesn't loved you back? Fucking sad.
DeleteBelieve it or not, I personally do not tolerate this kind of thing. Di nalang sana pumayag ang babae nor ang lalake to do some videos in the first place. So in some essence, "Deserve niya un" is really what it would seem. I mean, who would in their right state of mind take a video during their act and feel okay about it as if it does not bear a risk of being exposed in the unforeseeable future?
ReplyDeleteWala ka sa sitwasyon nila para sabihin yang mga sinasabi mo. Hindi natin alam ang buong isyorya sa mga taong nakagawa niyan. Paano kung pinag-sisihan na nila yung ginawa nila after nila ginawa yun. I know na deserve parin nila yun pero dadagdagan pa ba natin yung bigat ng damdamin nila para saan?? Kasi deserve? Hindi ba pwedeng tulungan nalang munang bumangon kasi lugmok na lugmok na yung tao kasi dun sa nagawa nilang mali. Wala namang tao ang hindi nakakagawa ng mali, tama ba?
Deleteanyway, stay safe.
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ReplyDeleteI'm filipino and I can attest to this. Most men I know and see (esp on social media) blatantly go and ask for links of the scandals on comment sections. Then at the same time, you would see the girl's fb account full of harsh comments such as "pokpok" or "nakakhiya ka" from numerous men.
ReplyDeleteBat niyo pa pinagdedebatehan ung gender? There is no sense eh. Mapalalake man yan o babae. O kahit anong gender di pa rin natin maiiwasan na maging toxic. We are all capable of doing things na ayaw ng mga tao. We are just human. And to be human is to be perfectly flawed.
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