'Ang Bandang Shirley' members deny but reflect on sexual harassment accusations

Local independent band Ang Bandang Shirley on Friday shared how each of its members are dealing with the sexual harassment accusations lodged against them online.

"We categorically deny any insinuations of predatory behavior or sexual abuse. However, our misconduct contributes to a larger culture of toxic masculinity that allows for these problems to perpetuate," the band said in a statement.

"We recognize out individual accountabilities and we want to exonerate our other bandmates who were unfortunately dragged into this matter," they added.

The statement posted on the band's official social media accounts included personal confessions, reflections and apologies from its members Owel Alvero, Emmanuel "Ean" Aguila and Joe Fontanilla.

A statement from Owel, Ean, Joe and the band pic.twitter.com/5V3xRoJW0O

— Ang Bandang Shirley (@thebandshirley) November 24, 2017

On Tuesday, a student-activist aired allegations of sexual misconduct of members of the local alternative scene on Twitter. It prompted several women to speak up about their experiences and accuse several indie musicians, among them members of Jensen and the Flips, the band Sud, and the aforementioned Shirley. 

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On Wednesday, Jensen and the Flips was dropped from the lineup of a music festival, while Sud Ballecer, the frontman of Sud has been disinvited at the 2018 UP Fair.

Both Jensen and the Flips and Sud have released public apologies.

— LA, GMA News