Bong asks NBI to probe Ramgen sex video

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) yesterday to immediately conduct an investigation into the release of a video showing his deceased half-brother, Ramgen Revilla, sharing an intimate moment with his girlfriend, Janelle Manahan.

The video, posted on social networking site Facebook last week, has been pulled down by the uploader after receiving negative reactions to the post.

Revilla said the NBI must determine who are behind the posting of the video and charge them with violating Republic Act 9995 or the Anti-Voyeurism Law of 2009, which he co-authored.

He said the culprits have besmirched the reputation of his murdered half-brother and his girlfriend.

Revilla said the uploading of the video is covered by RA 9995, which punishes the publication and uploading of videos without the subjects’ consent or authorization.

The law also prohibits the copying or reproduction of such photos or videos with or without consideration.

“This means that every person who downloads, copies and sends the video is guilty of committing the offense, regardless if they were (not) the original uploaders,” Revilla said.

Violators of the law face a jail term of three to seven years, a fine ranging from P100,000 to P500,000, or both.

Ramgen was murdered inside his home last Oct. 28 while Manahan, who was with him at the time, survive despite being shot in the face.