The actress-singer stood up for herself against the relentless actions against her.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 21, incoming Representative Leila de Lima, and the rest of Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist, expressed support for Nadine Lustre.
This, as she filed complaint for violation of the Safe Spaces Act in response to the relentless and malicious attacks she has endured, the group noted.
“This is a necessary step in a time when social media is being used to silence voices that speak for justice and reform. Ginagamit ang mga plataporma para buwagin ang makabuluhang diskurso at palitan ito ng galit at paninira,” the post read.
ML added that while they believe in the freedom of expression, this must not be used and weaponized to silence truth.
“We believe in freedom of expression. Pero ang kalayaang ito ay hindi dapat gamitin laban sa katotohanan, dignidad, at demokrasya. Expression becomes dangerous when it is driven by disinformation and personal malice.”
Moreover, De Lima’s team also explained that in the current online climate, many of those who claim to be sharing their “opinion” are actually part of efforts to harass other individuals or organizations.
“Marami sa mga lumalabas sa social media ngayon ay hindi maituturing na opinyon. These are part of deliberate effort to harass, discredit, and instill fear. May masamang intensyon. May malinaw na layunin na patahimikin ang mga tumitindig.”
The partylist also gave their full support to Nadine in her fight, saying, “Her case is a stand for truth and accountability. Make no mistake: we will push back against this kind of behavior. Hindi ito katanggap-tanggap. Hindi ito dapat palampasin.“
To end, “Maraming salamat, Nadine, sa tapang at paninindigan. Sa bawat hakbang mo, mas lumalakas ang laban para sa isang makatao, makatarungan, at demokratikong lipunan.“
Nadine Lustre, who has been dubbed as the local Internet’s “President,” is known for her fearless take on pressing national issues.
Most-recently, she uploaded an open letter to the electorate prior to the 2025 midterm polls, where she pointed out that the election must go beyond the noise of the campaign jingles and flowery words.
“Ang pakiusap ko, at sana wag masamain, pag-isipan nating mabuti ang iboboto natin. Huwag tayong papadala sa ganda ng salita, ningning ng campaign ads at pagpapakitang tao ng mga kandidato natin. Nalulungkot din isipin na patuloy na sinasamantala ang kahirapan ng iba,” part of Lustre’s statement read.
At present, she is seen in the TV5 weekend reality show ‘Masked Singer Pilipinas Season 3’ as part of the jury.