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ABS-CBN defends Angel
Locsin, Liza Soberano
against red-tagging
OCT 23, 2020 3:09 PM PHT
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" (UPDATED) The media giant also emphasizes the right of
# every Filipino – and not just Angel or Liza – to speak
without fear of red-tagging
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Media giant ABS-CBN on Friday, October 23, defended actors Angel Locsin
and Liza Soberano from red-tagging, ampliAed no less by a top ofAcial from
the Philippine military.
"ABS-CBN is very concerned about the wrongful identiAcation of Angel
Locsin as a member of the NPA," the network said in a statement on Friday.
"Doing humanitarian activities and speaking one’s mind do not make one a
member of a communist group," it added.
In a separate statement released the same day, ABS-CBN also defended Liza,
whom the company said is "an advocate of women's rights and supports
initiatives that protect and promote women's interests."
"ABS-CBN and Star Magic stand by Liza Soberano as she speaks out against
violations of women’s rights. This is her own voice and not of any person or
group," said ABS-CBN.
Red-tagging, as deAned by the Supreme Court, refers to “the act of labeling,
branding, naming and accusing individuals and/or organizations of being
left-leaning, subversives, communists or terrorists (used as) a strategy…by
State agents, particularly law enforcement agencies and the military, against
those perceived to be ‘threats’ or ‘enemies of the State.’”
The context
ABS-CBN's statements came as the two stars were red-tagged, most
prominently by Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr, a military ofAcial.
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In a statement released on the National Task Force to End Local Communist
Armed ConZict (NTF-ELCAC) Facebook page, Parlade "warned" Soberano
against supporting women's rights groups Gabriela, lest she die like activist
Josephine "Jo" Lapira. Lapira, a UP Manila student, died following a clash
between government troops and alleged members of the New People's Army.
Parlade, in the same statement, also warned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona
Gray against supporting Gabriela and other rights groups. He went on to
claim – without basis – that Angel Locsin's sister Ella was part of the NPA,
and that this was something Angel and her nephew human rights lawyer
Neri Colmenares know about.
The military general, among the most vocal military voice against rights
groups and Leftist groups, did not back his claims.
Right to speak
ABS-CBN also said that it is the right of every Filipino – and not just Angel or
Liza – to speak out and discuss issues without fear of retribution.
"It is our hope that people may be allowed to freely participate in meaningful
and rational discussion of issues without having to be red-tagged," said ABS-
CBN in their statement about Liza.
The red-tagging started after Liza spoke at a Gabriela Youth webinar, where
she encouraged inZuencers and women to speak out for women's and
children's rights. This happened after Liza Aled a case against an online user
who made a rape joke against her.
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In a separate statement, ABS-CBN said of Angel: "We believe that Angel, like
any Filipino, has the right to express herself and stand for her principles
without judgement."
"We support Angel as she continues to devote her time, talent, and
resources to various philanthropic activities
activities," the network said.
Angel has long poured her energy and resources into helping the vulnerable
and underserved. During the coronavirus pandemic she led several efforts to
raise funds and supplies for medical workers, frontliners, and those who
cannot afford tests for the virus.
She's also been vocal on many issues, particularly efforts to shut ABS-CBN
down.
ABS-CBN, Liza and Angel's home network, was denied a fresh legislative
franchise, forcing it to sign off from free TV. It has since brokered a
blocktime deal with A2Z channel for its entertainment shows to air on free
TV.
Liza was slated to star as Darna in an upcoming ABS-CBN production but
had to back out for health reasons. Incidentally, Angel is best known for
playing the iconic Filipino superhero in GMA 7's series adaptation of Darna.
Parlade, however, denied that he red-tagged Soberano and that his
statement had been "taken out of context." In a radio interview with
Teleradyo, he said his statement regarding Soberano was even addressed to
the actress' bashers, and that he believed in her advocacy for women's
rights, but not the platform that she was using to get her message across. –
Rappler.com
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