CYBER LIBEL COMPLAINT Michelle Dee Files Case with NBI–Cybercrime Division VS. XIAN GAZA

Beauty queen and actress Michelle Dee has formally filed a cyber libel complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation – Cybercrime Division against social media personality Xian Gaza.

The complaint stems from allegations that Gaza spread false or misleading information about Dee online—claims that she considers damaging to her reputation.

⚖️ What Is Cyber Libel?

Under Philippine law, cyber libel involves defamatory statements made through digital platforms. Unlike traditional libel, online posts can spread instantly and widely, increasing potential impact.

By elevating the issue to the NBI–Cybercrime Division, Michelle Dee signals that the matter has moved beyond social media exchanges and into formal legal channels.

🧠 Reputation in the Digital Age

In today’s content-driven environment, viral posts can influence public perception in seconds. Public figures are particularly vulnerable to misinformation, given their visibility.

Filing a legal complaint sends a message:
• Words online carry legal weight
• Digital platforms are not immunity shields
• Reputation remains legally protected

📲 Public Reaction

Online reactions are divided:

Supporters argue that holding content creators accountable is necessary in the fight against misinformation.

Critics frame it as a free speech issue.

The case now moves into legal review, where evidence and context—not comment sections—will matter most.