Matibag: Probe on PGMN focused only on alleged extortion, not on socmed
NBI Director Melvin Matibag clarifies that the probe into Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) and founder Franco Mabanta targets alleged cybercrime-related…
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Matibag secures cyber warrant examining Mabanta devices
Mabanta and four others were arrested in an entrapment operation following a complaint accusing them of attempting to extort P300 million from lawmaker Martin…
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NBI gets warrant to access Mabanta’s gadgets
The NBI has secured a cyber warrant to access the phones and electronic devices of social media personality Franco Mabanta and his companions, as investigators…
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Solons urge probe over PGMN ‘red-tagging’ allegations
Two House resolutions have been filed seeking a congressional inquiry into Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) over alleged red-tagging, disinformation, and an…
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PGMN video ‘falls short’ as CJ Hirro surfaces
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NBI defends Mabanta arrest
‘But if material used to express their views is instead used to carry out illegal acts like extortion, asking for money, and intimidation, then that is not…
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NBI defends Mabanta arrest: Operation was valid entrapment
The NBI defends its entrapment operation leading to the arrest of Franco Mabanta over an alleged P350-million extortion attempt on Martin Romualdez, insisting…
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Why reputation matters
To some observers, the arrest of Mabanta is being framed as part of a broader effort by the Marcos administration to suppress dissent.
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Extortion, not free speech
The rule of law cannot survive if every criminal prosecution involving a public personality is automatically repackaged as ‘suppression.’
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Mabanta, PGMN co-accused post bail in extortion case
Online media personality Franco Mabanta and four others posted bail after being charged with robbery by extortion in connection with an alleged ₱300-million…
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NBI foils P350-M extort attempt on Romualdez
‘They said that if it was not settled by 5 May, they would release part one of the video. A teaser was sent showing the complainant and the content was…
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Franco Mabanta arrested over alleged P300-M extortion
Online personality Franco Mabanta was arrested by the NBI over an alleged P300-million extortion attempt involving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and…
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Analyst says Mabanta used media clout for alleged extortion
Analyst Dennis Coronacion says the alleged cybercrime-related extortion case against Peanut Gallery Media Network founder Franco Mabanta raises concerns that…
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NBI files cybercrime-related extortion case vs PGMN founder Mabanta
The NBI has filed a cybercrime-related extortion case against Peanut Gallery Media Network founder Franco Mabanta under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012,…
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Franco Laurel honors Tito Cocoy’s lasting legacy of love and song
Franco Laurel honored the memory of his beloved uncle, veteran stage and screen actor Victor “Cocoy” Laurel, who passed away at 72. More than just a family…
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Major crash for Franco at Las Vegas GP qualifying
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