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Former Pinoy Fear Factor winner Jommy Teotico narrates about life in prison: ‘Na set-up ako’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Former <em>Pinoy Fear Factor</em> winner Jommy Teotico shared the life he had for the past six years while in prison. In one of the latest vlogs of veteran columnist Ogie Diaz, the actor narrated how being imprisoned changed his life.</p><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0JJwsIOK-M" title="Aktor, 6 years nakulong, laya na! #JommyTeotico | Ogie Diaz" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Jommy was previously arrested back in 2014 for the violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. The case filed against him has since then been dismissed and he has been free since 2021. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2014/11/2/fresh-scoops/police-confirms-pinoy-fear-factor-grand-winner-is--19873"><strong>READ: Police confirms ‘Pinoy Fear Factor’ grand winner is now facing drug-use charges</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The former TV personality admitted that he had used cannabis, also known as marijuana, as he claimed it helped him with his ADHD diagnosis.</p><p>He claimed how it was all a set-up by the mother of his former partner, Jamilla Obispo, with whom he shares a child. He vividly remembered the day he was detained–– he was at home when it all happened.</p><p>“Napatunayan na set-up siya. Bigla na lang pumasok yung mga police. Wala ngang media nun. Yung media hinabol na lang sa presinto,” he shared.</p><p>“Inamin naman niya na siya yung nag pa set-up. Tapos sabi niya akala niya sandali lang. Tatakutin lang daw ako sabi ko, okay na tapos na eh,” he added.</p><p>Jommy then shared how being in prison was both a blessing and a curse for him. He expressed the challenges he faced but at the same time he learned more about himself throughout the six years he stayed in prison.</p><p>“First night ko, may kasama akong pinasok din pero nagwala siya kasi hindi niya matanggap na nakulong siya, ang ginawa ginulpi siya. Parang pinakita sa akin, kahit anong gawin mo dito, kahit sumigaw ka kahit ano pa, wala ka nang magagawa nakakulong ka na,” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/5/fresh-scoops/jamilla-obispo-nakikitaan-ng-interes-mag-showbiz-202187"><strong>READ: Jamilla Obispo, nakikitaan ng interes mag-showbiz ang panganay na si Miggy</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Maximizing his time in prison, the former Pinoy Fear Factor winner was able to write his own book, <em>Mind of an Altruist,</em> which is available for sale on several bookstores and online shops. </p><p>Despite being set-up, Jommy expressed that he doesn’t mind the grandmother of his child anymore. For him, he’d like to believe it was just a way to find his true path and calling, even if it meant being imprisoned for six years.</p><p>“Hindi ako ito kung hindi ako nakulong. Part siya ng paghulma sa akin ngayon. Kasi siya yung nagtawid naman sa akin doon. Kung hindi ako nakulong, hindi ako to… Yun nalang yung nakita ko–– blessing and a curse. Mas nabuo ako, mas nakilala ko sarili ko,” he ended. </p>

<p>Jommy Teotico spent six years of his life in prison but he made sure to make the most out of it as he published his book. </p>

Jommy Teotico spent six years of his life in prison but he made sure to make the most out of it as he published his book.