A radio broadcaster in Davao was convicted for gender-based online sexual harassment.
In a 25-page decision dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 6, found Junior Digamon guilty of gender-based online sexual harassment under the Safe Spaces Act.
The case stemmed from a complaint filed by a lawyer who accused Digamon of intimidating and harassing her through his radio program, which was streamed on the social media page of their news outlet on January 9, 2024.
The court sentenced the broadcaster to imprisonment of two years and four months to four years and two months.
He was also ordered to pay the complainant P50,000 in moral damages and P50,000 in exemplary damages.
Digamon and his lawyer did not appear during the promulgation of judgment on January 16, prompting the court to issue a warrant of arrest on the same day.
The broadcaster has yet to comment, as of this writing.
Brigada News FM where Digamon worked issued a statement, saying it respects and accepts the court’s decision.
The media outfit said Digamon surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following the promulgation of judgment.
It added that Digamon is known for giving voice to the concerns of ordinary citizens and that the commentaries that led to the case arose from complaints brought to the station by members of the public seeking assistance.
The media company added that Digamon’s actions were done in his capacity as a journalist and not due to any personal conflict with the complainant.
Brigada News FM emphasized that the case remains a personal legal matter and reiterated its commitment to upholding the law, practicing responsible journalism, and continuing public service.
