Amid the **never-ending controversy** surrounding the decision of the **MTRCB (Philippine Film and Television Censors Board)**, director **Daryl Yap** seems to **become the latest target** as his work **is being explicitly targeted**.
According to multiple sources, **one of Daryl Yap’s upcoming films has been placed in the MTRCB’s ‘crosshairs’**, leading many to question: **Is this a targeted crackdown?**
More notably, **Lala Sotto – MTRCB chairperson** and **the daughter of entertainment legend Tito Sotto**, is being accused of **having personal motives** in clamping down on Daryl Yap’s works.
Immediately after the news spread, Daryl Yap’s fans **went crazy** on social media, expressing their displeasure:
“Why does the MTRCB keep focusing on Daryl Yap? Let the artists express their creativity freely!”**
“Is Lala Sotto really being fair or is she using her power to target someone?”**
“We will still support Daryl Yap no matter what!”**
This is not the first time Daryl Yap has **confronted the MTRCB**, but this time **things seem more serious**. If there is **bias or personal motive**, will the **fairness of the MTRCB** still be guaranteed?
What do you think about this incident?** Is Lala Sotto really **trying to sabotage Daryl Yap**, or is it just a **normal argument between an artist and the censorship body?**
Darryl Yap, inilahad ang ‘next step’ niya matapos ang court ruling sa ‘TROPP
Darryl Yap, a Filipino filmmaker, has penned a lengthy message on his Facebook account amid the court’s order over his upcoming film. Earlier, Vic Sotto won the court ruling against the filmmaker, with the court ordering Darryl to take down his viral teaser for his new film. Photos: Darryl Yap on Facebook Source: Facebook “Hindi pa rin po ako maaaring magbigay ng tuwirang pahayag sa usaping legal ngunit nais ko pong ipaabot ang aking pasasalamat sa mga nagpapahayag ng kanilang suporta at nananalangin para sa kapakanan ng pelikula,” he began in his lengthy post on the social media site, Facebook.
Following this news, Darryl shared his next step for his ‘Pepsi Paloma’ film and said they are aiming for it to be reviewed by MTRCB.
Dahil po sa inyong dasal at pagsubaybay, itinuturing po naming mahalagang balita ang pagkakaroon natin ng legal na pahintulot upang maipalabas ang ating pelikula. Next step naman po namin ay magpa-review sa MTRCB, susunod po tayo sa mga pamantayan kahit gaano ito kabusisi. Maghintay lamang po tayo,” the controversial director told his followers online. Salamat po sa pakiisa at pagtangkilik, parating na po si #PepsiPaloma. Darryl Yap is a Filipino filmmaker director and screenwriter known for producing controversial films and online content. He is also behind VinCentiments, a social media platform that produces short films and viral videos that often deal with issues of life society, and politics. As previously reported by KAMI, Darryl Yap has taken to social media to respond to new statements of Softdrink Beauties Sarsi Emmanuel, Myra Manibog, and Coca Nicolas. In an interview with Julius Babao, the friends of Pepsi Paloma tackled the late actress-dancer’s alleged insecurities and depression, among others.
Meanwhile, Darryl Yap’s ‘Motion to Consolidate’ filed by his lawyer, Atty. Raymond Fortun, has been denied by the court. A report by ABS-CBN quoted the court as stating in its decision that the two legal actions filed by the camp of Vic Sotto were ‘inherently distinct in nature, purpose, jurisdiction, and procedure.’
