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Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024.  Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024. The meeting will cover topics, including the presentation of the UN Tourism Programme of Work for 2024-2025, discussions related to the UN Tourism Asia-Pacific Member States, preparations for World Tourism Day 2024, and strategies for implementing and prioritizing sustainable tourism, with emphasis on green tourism and education. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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Karen De Guzman

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174582633217220240628-un-tourism-pbbm-2MD_7104 (1)-MD.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024.  Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on June 28, 2024.  <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>CEBU CITY— Two individuals are facing multiple criminal complaints after allegedly posting defamatory content against Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, the National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) said on Monday. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/5/28/cebu-governor-gwen-garcia-resigns-as-pdp-member-1555">Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia resigns as PDP member</a></div><p>The complaints, which include ten counts of cyber libel and inciting to sedition, stemmed from online posts accusing the governor of corruption and claiming she owns a multi-million-dollar yacht—allegations the NBI said are baseless and entirely fabricated.</p><p>&quot;Pinapalabas nila na corrupt si Governor Garcia. Kesyo may-ari siya ng million dollars worth ng yate, without any proof. Hindi naman totoo &#x27;yun,&quot; said NBI-CEVRO Regional Director Rennan Oliva during a media briefing. </p><p>Garcia personally sought the NBI’s assistance in identifying and investigating the individuals responsible for the posts, which were reportedly circulated by accounts suspected of spreading disinformation.</p><p>Upon review, the NBI determined that the posts were designed to publicly shame and discredit Garcia, potentially influencing public opinion in Cebu and disturbing community peace.</p><p>&quot;Not only na nasira &#x27;yung pangalan ni Governor Garcia, nag-i-steer up &#x27;yan ng taumbayan dito sa province of Cebu against the Governor para hindi siya paniwalaan,&quot; Oliva noted.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/05/11/22/cebus-garcia-takes-fresh-gubernatorial-term-after-historic-win">Cebu&#x27;s Garcia takes fresh gubernatorial term anew after &#x27;historic&#x27; win</a></div><p>Oliva emphasized that the accused had no evidence to support their claims and were likely motivated by the desire to gain attention or engagement on social media. </p><p>“Wala silang masabi [na ebidensya]. Para siguro mabili ‘yung mga post nila, para pumatok ‘yung post nila, pinapalabas nila,” he said. </p><p>While reminding the public of their right to free expression, the NBI urged netizens to exercise responsibility online.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8kUyt5Y6T8Y?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Governor Gwen Garcia personally sought the NBI’s assistance in identifying and investigating the individuals responsible for the posts,</p>

Governor Gwen Garcia personally sought the NBI’s assistance in identifying and investigating the individuals responsible for the posts,

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2 individuals face cyber libel, sedition raps over online posts vs Cebu governor

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Apr 28, 2025 03:48 PM PHT

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