ACTRESS Nadine Lustre on Wednesday filed a complaint citing violations of the Safe Spaces Act, following what she described as “relentless and malicious attacks” on social media after voicing her political stance during the recent national elections.
Lustre, who publicly endorsed Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist, has since been the target of online harassment.
ML Partylist Representative-elect Leila de Lima accompanied Lustre in filing the complaint.
De Lima also expressed her support for the actress.
“We at ML Partylist express full support for Nadine Lustre as she files a complaint for violation of the Safe Spaces Act in response to the relentless and malicious attacks she has endured,” De Lima said in her Facebook post.
“This is a necessary step in a time when social media is being used to silence voices that speak for justice and reform. Ginagamit ang mga plataporma para buwagin ang makabuluhang diskurso at palitan ito ng galit at paninira.
“We believe in freedom of expression. Pero ang kalayaang ito ay hindi dapat gamitin laban sa katotohanan, dignidad, at demokrasya. Expression becomes dangerous when it is driven by disinformation and personal malice.
“Marami sa mga lumalabas sa social media ngayon ay hindi maituturing na opinyon. These are part of deliberate effort to harass, discredit, and instill fear. May masamang intensyon. May malinaw na layunin na patahimikin ang mga tumitindig.
“We support Nadine. Her case is a stand for truth and accountability. Make no mistake: we will push back against this kind of behavior. Hindi ito katanggap-tanggap. Hindi ito dapat palampasin.
“Maraming salamat, Nadine, sa tapang at paninindigan. Sa bawat hakbang mo, mas lumalakas ang laban para sa isang makatao, makatarungan, at demokratikong lipunan,” she added.
As of this writing, Lustre has yet to issue a public statement. However, several netizens have expressed solidarity with her, with some hoping her move will encourage others facing similar abuse to speak out.
