: It is illegal to capture, copy, sell, distribute, or broadcast intimate images/videos without consent. Even if the subject initially consented to the recording, distributing it without further permission is a crime. : Violators face 3 to 7 years in prison and fines ranging from ₱100,000 to ₱500,000 Additional Laws : Perpetrators can also be prosecuted under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175) for online distribution and the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) for gender-based online sexual harassment. Impact on Victims

. In the Philippines, this is a serious criminal offense with severe legal and psychological consequences. Legal Protection and Penalties The primary law addressing these scandals is Republic Act No. 9995 Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 Prohibited Acts

Scandals of this nature often lead to devastating mental and social repercussions for women, who are disproportionately targeted. 'Scandal' in Filipino Pop-cyberculture Maria F. Mangahas