The two independent contractors of GMA Network, Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, finally faced lawmakers during their hearing of the complaint made by Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach.
It can be recalled that Muhlach claimed that Nones and Cruz took advantage of him after the 2024 GMA Gala after he was invited to the room occupied by the two independent contractors.
However, during the hearing, Nones and Cruz repeatedly denied the allegations against them, saying that they were judged quickly by the public without even waiting for the court’s decision.
“Sa pagkakataong ito, sa harap ninyong lahat, mariin pong itinatanggi namin ang lahat ng mapanirang akusasyon na ito laban sa amin,” said Cruz.
“Kami po ay hindi executives ng GMA Network, tulad ng lumalabas. Taliwas sa sinasabi online, wala po kaming kapangyarihan o impluwensiya sa network, lalung-lalo na sa mga artista nito,” he added.
He also insisted that throughout his thirty-year career, he never received any complaint from other talents except from Muhlach.
They urged the public to stop judging them and wait for the facts to be revealed.
“Kaya po naming patunayan sa piskalya o anumang korte na wala kaming kasalanan. Hintayin lang po sana natin ang proseso, ang due process,” they said.
“Pero habang hinihintay po yan, humihiling po kami sa sambayanan na huwag niyo muna po kaming husgahan, ituring na parang mga convicted criminals,”