Gerald Santos Shares Update on Abuse Case, Vows to Continue Fight for Justice

Filipino singer and actor Gerald Santos continues his pursuit of justice regarding his disclosed sexual abuse allegations. In a recent interview, Santos shared an update on the case, which first came to light last year.

“Unfortunately, meron mga bagay na unexpected na nangyari,” he revealed. “Na-delay nang na-delay ‘yung supposed to be na dapat na gagawing aksyon. I don’t wanna go in to details na about it na.”

Currently, Santos is searching for new legal representation—someone willing to support him with fewer demands, such as lower appearance fees.

“Kasi, hindi talaga biro ang mag-file ng case. It’s gonna be a long battle, we all know that po,” he said.

With the encouragement of friends and family, Santos is optimistic, saying he is “close to having a new one.”

He remains committed to the fight, emphasizing the importance of stopping the alleged perpetrator, especially since other artists have come forward sharing similar experiences.

“Sabi ko, ‘Ay, hindi ko na nga ito laban lang.’ Kasi, hindi natin alam baka may binibiktima pa rin siya. So, kailangan matigil na iyon,” Santos stated.

He hopes that pursuing the case will send a strong message. “‘Pag ka ito pinursue ko and eventually sana maipanalo, magkakaroon ‘to ng stern warning dito sa mga taong katulad nito na hindi na pwede ‘yung ganitong ginagawa n’yo. Ngayon magsasalita na talaga ‘yung mga tao. Hindi na ipagkikibit balikat lang ‘yung mga pangyayari.”

Last year, Santos publicly shared details of the alleged 2005 incident during a Senate Committee hearing investigating sexual harassment within the entertainment industry.

Aside from his advocacy, Gerald Santos, now 33, is a celebrated Filipino singer who grew up in Navotas City, where his passion for music first flourished. His impressive career includes notable performances such as Major Move Concert (2012), Gerald Santos: Metamorphosis (2015), Something New In My Life (2017), Gerald Santos: The Homecoming (2019), and UNLIMITED (2020).

Stay tuned for more updates as Gerald Santos continues his fight for justice.