MANILA, Philippines – DJ-actress Kat Alano took to social networking site Twitter to share her thoughts about rape.
Alano’s tweets came after news about Vhong Navarro’s case came out, wherein the actor was accused of attempted rape by a 22-year-old student, later identified as Denience Milinette Cornejo. The actor denied Cornejo’s claim, saying the mauling and attempted rape claim are part of an extortion plot.
This prompted netizens to believe the actress’ posts are related to Vhong’s mauling case.
On Saturday, January 25, Alano tweeted: “Why is it people are so quick to defend rapists and demonize the victims? Open your eyes people.â€
Why is it people are so quick to defend rapists and demonize the victims? Open your eyes people.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 26, 2014 On Monday, January 27, she said: “You trust your friends don't you? What if one of them told you they had been raped? Would you doubt her? Or would you kick that SOBs ass?â€
Alano added, “Be brave. We are beside you. Be strong. We will prevail.†On Tuesday, January 28, Alano tweeted a series of tweets about rape.
For every idiot that says that a woman ever ASKED for it, sana mangyari din sa inyo. Then let society tell you, you asked for it.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014 Read about rape and the effects it has on its victims and who the predators usually are. People here are very misinformed.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014 So many people don't know what rape is!! Akala niyo ba rapists are a certain type of people? RAPISTS CAN BE ANYONE.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014 Common sense lang. Rape happens. How do we know? Not because the rapist tells anyone, but because THE VICTIMS do.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014 Alano denied speculations that she is friends with Lee and Cornejo.
@beanne_samarita @qqrla I don't know either of them. Be careful what you say 'obviously' about.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014 Asked about her posts’ connection to Vhong’s case and if she was raped by the TV host, Alano replied:
@AiraHates I will help you not throw stones by telling you you have no right to throw them. Wait for the truth.
— Kat Alano (@katalano) January 28, 2014