Naglabasng official statement ang ABS-CBN at Star Magic bilang suporta kay Liza Soberano na nagsampa ng e-libel case, unjust vexation, and grave threats laban kay Melissa Olaes, na nagbitaw ng rape joke sa kanya sa isang Facebook comment.

Nakassad sa bahagi ng pahayag: “ABS-CBN and Star Magic fully support Liza Soberano’s filing of a criminan complaint with the Office of the City Prosecutor for libel, threats, and unjust vexation against the person who posted disparaging remarks about her character and, worse, threatened to have her raped.

“Reckless and malicious use of social media should never be tolerated. Moreover, rape is not a joke. We applaud Liza’s courage to protect her dignity as a woman. Let this be a lesson to everyone to be responsible in using social media and to be respectful of others.”

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May official statement din ang legal counsel ni Liza na si Atty. Jun Lim sa pagsampa ng kaso ng Kapamilya actress.

“In filing this criminan complaint, we believe that our client, Ms. Liza Soberano, merely asserted her right to be treated with respect. She stood up not just for herself but also on behalf of thos silent victims of ‘rape jokes’ and malicious statements perpetrated by few irresponsible members of the social media community.

“Ms. Soberano reminds us once again that women must be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their status in life.”