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Filipino actor Robert Vincent Sy, better known as Rob Sy has once again spoken out in defense of his son following discussions surrounding the bullying complaint involving his family.

In a Facebook post, Rob denied allegations that his son repeatedly bullied a child and responded to claims made amid his family's legal dispute with Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas and his wife, Yasmine.

"Mariin naming pinasisinungalingan ang mga kamakailang pahayag na tila patama sa amin. Ang walang katapusan na mga paratang na diumano'y 'nilunod nang paulit-ulit' ang kanilang anak, at ang akusasyong 'binalewala, gina-gaslight,' o 'dine-dismiss' sila sa bawat pag-reached out-kuno nila sa amin. Lahat pong ito ay KASINUNGALINGAN," he wrote.

"Sa larangan ng katotohanan at sa paglinis ng pilit na pagsira sa aming imahe, nais naming ipabatid sa publiko ang mga sumusunod na katotohanang nagpapabulaan sa mga nasabing maling paratang."

Rob first pointed to the Office of the City Prosecutor of Manila's denial of the complainants' motion for reconsideration after the complaint against his family had previously been dismissed.

"Masusing sinuri ng tatlong (3) Public Prosecutors, kasama ang Chief City Prosecutor ng Manila ang naunang Resolusyon ng dalawang (2) City Prosecutors na nag-dismiss sa kaso, at kanila rin pinagtibay ang nasabing Resolution at madiing tinaggihan ang apela nila," he stated.

"All in all, limang (5) taga-usig na po ng City Prosecutors of Manila ang matituring na nagbabasura sa nasabing kaso, sa kadahilanang walang sapat na batayan, katibayan, at katotohanan ang mga paratang sa amin."

Rob also questioned the alleged incident that was said to have occurred with adults present.

"Sa dami ng mga nakabantay sa bata, kasama na photographer, videographer, yaya, at mga magulang na nakapaligid sa tuwing may swimming event, hindi lohikal na may isang walong taong gulang na bata na maglalakas-loob at makakayang 'lunurin' DAW ang kanilang anak nang walang sinumang aawat o magtatanggol o kukuha man lamang ng larawan o anumang pruweba. Ang ganitong senaryo sa gitna ng mahigpit nilang seguridad ay imposibleng mangyari."

The actor also urged public officials not to use their position or influence to shape public perception of the case.

"Bilang isang pampublikong opisyal, nawa'y huwag tila gamitin ang posisyon, impluwensya, at kasikatan upang baluktutin ang katotohanan. Huwag po nating insultuhin ang talino at pag-iisip ng publiko sa pamamagitan ng mga kuwentong hindi tugma sa realidad na tanging mga trolls lamang ang maniniwala. Kung mayroon po silang nais ireklamo o iparating, sana po ay lalake nila akong harapin, at lubayan na ang isang inosenteng bata. Lubayan na nila ang Anak Ko."

Rob concluded his statement by thanking his legal team and those who have continued to support his family.

"Naninindigan kami laban sa lahat ng uri ng pambubully, kabilang na ang paggamit ng kapangyarihan at posisyon upang manggipit ng kapwa. 'Ang Kasamaan ay may Kaparusahan.'"

On April 13, 2026, 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.

Last June, Rob Sy 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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