Marjorie Barretto and her legal team pursued strict measures against those responsible for the leak: Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act: Barretto filed a criminal complaint citing a violation of Republic Act No. 9995
Barretto initially denied the authenticity of the photos before they went viral. Confirmation:
On May 7, 2013, her legal counsel, Lorna Kapunan, officially confirmed that Barretto was indeed the individual in the photos. Privacy Stance:
, also known as the "Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009". Involvement of the NBI: National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Barretto expressed a strong desire to spare her children from the controversy, stating she needed to remain strong as a mother.
was tapped to track down the "Mr. Blogger" and other sources responsible for the initial upload and dissemination. Demand Letters:
became the center of a "photo scandal" after private, half-naked images of her were leaked online