Instead of receiving praise, some netizens criticized GMA reporter Arnold Clavio after he called out the people taking advantage of newbie artists.
In a social media post, Arnold said that it would be the right time for the showbiz industry to unite against the so-called ‘predators.’
“Sa ganitong situwasyon, ang predator ang may koneksyon o may protektor, para hindi magtagumpay ang anumang reklamo. Kailangan na itong matigil!!!” said Clavio.
However, some netizens raised their eyebrows after seeing Clavio’s statement, saying the reporter was also talking about himself.
It can be recalled that in 2020, former OFW and aspiring singer Sarah Balabagan admitted that Clavio impregnated her after being manipulated by him.
“Inaamin ko po na ang ama ng aking panganay ay si Arnold Clavio, alam ko po na nagkasala ako sa kanyang may bahay,” she said.
“Alam niyo po simula noong nagkaroon kami ng relasyon ni Arnold ang payo niya sakin lagi ay ‘walang aminan, kahit anong mangyari wag kang aamin, napaniwala niya ako,” she added.
Clavio didn’t make any statement nor respond to Balabagan’s story.
Balabagan became one of the top topics in the ’90s after she ended the life of her employer and initially received capital punishment.
However, due to the efforts of the government, Balabagan only received 100 lashes.
Clavio was one of the journalists who covered Balabagan’s story.