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Rob Sy defends child on bullying issue: 'Ang aming anak ay HINDI bully'
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Filipino actor Robert Vincent Sy, better known as Rob Sy, returns online to address allegations involving his child.
In a Facebook post, Rob said he initially intended to remain silent while the matter was under legal process, but felt compelled to respond due to what he described as continuing false accusations circulating online.
"Nais naming ipaalala sa publiko ang isang simpleng katotohanan, na ang akusasyon ay hindi kailanman magiging kapalit ng tunay na mga ebidensya kahit na paulit-ulit pa na sinasabi sa media," he said.
The actor also denied allegations that his child had engaged in repeated bullying behavior, particularly in connection with a filed complaint involving the child of Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas and wife, Yasmine.
"Mariin din naming itinatanggi ang alegasyon na kumakalat o pinanapakalat ng umano'y 'paulit-ulit na bullying.' Nais po naming linawin na ang aming anak ay HINDI bully," he added.
"Ang ganitong paratang ay nananatiling walang sapat na ebidensyang sumusuporta rito. Higit pa rito, malinaw ang nilalaman ng 10-pahinang public document na Resolution ng Tanggapan ng City Prosecutor's Office of Manila na maingat na sinuri ang mga alegasyon at naglatag ng mga dahilan kung bakit hindi ito nakitaan ng sapat na batayan upang umusad at mabasura ng hindi man lamang umabot sa korte," Rob said.
Rob further claimed that based on the same resolution, his child was in fact the one who experienced bullying.
"Ang anak po namin ang mismong binully, hindi ng bata, kundi ng di hamak na nakatatanda sa kanya," he stated.
But despite the dispute, Rob emphasized the importance of forgiveness and said he respects the rights of those who filed the complaint.
"Gayunman, hindi namin hahayaan na muling manaig ang Trial by Publicity o ang pagpapakalat ng mga maling naratibo sa social media laban sa aming pamilya. Kung kailangan na kami ay imbitahan ng sino man na nais hingan kami ng reaksyon para magsalita ng direkta sa mga nangyari, kami ay handang magsalita sa larangan ng katotohanan at bilang reaksyon sa mga paratang laban sa amin sa social media," he said.
The actor reminded the true responsibilities of politicians, a role that was entrusted by the public.
"Ang mga halal na opisyal ay inaasahang maging huwaran ng paggalang sa batas at sa karapatan ng mga ordinaryong pamilya, lalo na ng mga kababaihan at mga bata. Nakalulungkot isipin na may mga pagkakataon kung saan ang mga mismong may pampublikong tungkulin ay tila mga nang-aabuso sa mga walang kalaban-labang indibidwal."
Rob then expressed their focus on healing their child, yet assured being open to speaking up about the issue, just to counter the alleged attacks they've been receiving on social media.
"Nananatili kaming kalmado at kampante sapagkat nasa aming panig ang mga opisyal na dokumento, mga clinical validation, at higit sa lahat ay ang Katotohanan. Sa puntong ito, hindi na namin nais makisali sa ingay ng kontrobersiya. Ang prayoridad namin ay ang kapakanan, katahimikan, at paghilom ng aming anak. Maraming Salamat po sa lahat na patuloy na naninindigan para sa katotohanan, patas na paghusga, at paggalang sa proseso ng batas."
On April 13, Alfred and his wife, Yasmine, filed a criminal complaint against the parents of a minor who allegedly bullied their son during swimming training sessions.
The complaint alleges a pattern of behavior in which the respondents' minor child repeatedly and allegedly submerged their son in the pool. According to the filing, these incidents occurred multiple times despite efforts to raise the issue and request that the child's parents intervene.
Meanwhile, Rob Sy recently said he received a resolution from the Office of the City Prosecutor of Manila stating that the complaint had been dismissed.
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