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BINI Files Cybercrime Complaint Over Spliced Video That Painted Them Negatively
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The eight members of P-pop girl group BINI, accompanied by their legal counsel Atty. Joji Alonso, have formally filed a complaint before the Hall of Justice in Sta. Rosa, Laguna against an individual accused of online harassment.
According to Atty. Alonso, the unnamed respondent faces charges of unjust vexation under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Section 4(b) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175).
The case stems from a spliced video of BINI’s street food tasting segment. The edited clip, trimmed down to about two minutes, showed only the group’s unfavorable reactions to the food—effectively removing the positive parts and distorting the narrative of the show.
“This complaint emanated from a spliced video of the girls who were testing, rating and tasting Filipino street food… The reduced video contained nothing but negative reactions and comments on the food they tasted. So this completely changed the narrative of the show, ’cause what was left was all negativity,” Atty. Alonso explained.
If proven guilty, the respondent may face prisión mayor, which carries a sentence of six years and one day up to twelve years of imprisonment. On top of this, BINI is also seeking ₱1 million in damages for each member.
Atty. Alonso stressed that the legal action is not only about protecting the group’s reputation but also about sending a message against malicious online behavior that can unfairly harm public figures.
According to Atty. Alonso, the unnamed respondent faces charges of unjust vexation under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Section 4(b) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175).
The case stems from a spliced video of BINI’s street food tasting segment. The edited clip, trimmed down to about two minutes, showed only the group’s unfavorable reactions to the food—effectively removing the positive parts and distorting the narrative of the show.
“This complaint emanated from a spliced video of the girls who were testing, rating and tasting Filipino street food… The reduced video contained nothing but negative reactions and comments on the food they tasted. So this completely changed the narrative of the show, ’cause what was left was all negativity,” Atty. Alonso explained.
If proven guilty, the respondent may face prisión mayor, which carries a sentence of six years and one day up to twelve years of imprisonment. On top of this, BINI is also seeking ₱1 million in damages for each member.
Atty. Alonso stressed that the legal action is not only about protecting the group’s reputation but also about sending a message against malicious online behavior that can unfairly harm public figures.
Aug 18, 2025
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