Actress-model Katrina Halili's pursuit of justice got a boost after the DOJ decided that there was probable cause in her complaint against Hayden Kho Jr., and that the celebrity doctor should be prosecuted for the spread of the sex videos that feature her and other women.
Katrina Halili reacts to the DOJ's decision regarding her case against Hayden Kho Jr.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
05:43 PM
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The Department of Justice has finally reached a decision regarding the case of Katrina Halili against cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho Jr., which the actress filed last June under Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act.
Last October 22, the DOJ approved the indictment of the celebrity doctor in the complaint filed by Katrina, stemming from the video showing them in explicit sexual acts.
The DOJ's resolution states: "We find that the evidence presented by complainant during the preliminary investigation merit the prosecution of said respondent for violation of RA 9262."
For Katrina, it was the good news she has been wanting to hear.
"Natuwa po ako sa nangyari," commented Katrina on Startalk yesterday. "'Saka nagpapasalamat po ako sa mga taong tumulong sa akin lalong-lalo na si Senator Bong Revilla, family ko, at lahat ng sumuporta sa akin."
WHEN IS THE NEXT HEARING? "Wala pa at hindi ko nabasa ang resolution ng DOJ," said Katrina. "Hindi ko pa alam kung kailan, pero sana po matapos na kasi mahaba-haba na din."
What are Katrina's expectations about a trial's outcome? If found guilty, Hayden may face six months to 12 years in prison.
Katrina answered without hesitation, "Siyempre, gusto ko siya makulong, para matuto po siya sa ginawa niya. Pag biglang pinatawad nang ganoon na lang, e, yung mga tao gagayahin siya na puwede pala gawin iyon, di ba?"
IS SHE READY TO FACE HAYDEN IN COURT? More importantly, is she ready to once again tell the tale she has told so many times already?
"Nakahanda na po ako harapin siya," said Katrina. "Ihahanda ko na lang sarili ko kasi sobrang stressful iyon. Dumaan na ako ng Senate, ng DOJ, PMA [Philippine Medical Association], PRC [Professional Regulation Commission], lahat dinaanan ko, lahat kinukuwento ko. Paulit-ulit."
Is she disappointed that the cases she filed against Vicki Belo, Herbert "Bistek" Rosario, Erik Chua and Princess Velasco were junked?
"Actually, ayoko magsalita sa part na iyon kasi hindi ko pa nababasa at pag-uusapan pa [namin ni Atty. Raymund Palad] kung ano ang dapat gawin doon."
News came out recently that Hayden has changed his ways and has even joined the fight against violence against women. What is Katrina's say on this?
"Wala naman masama sa akin na sumali siya doon, e," Katrina pointed out. "Pero sana pagbayaran niya muna ang kasalanan niya, di ba?"
Is mediation or settlement an option?
Katrina said, "Sa ngayon wala akong nararamdaman na pinagsisihan niya, e. Kung pinagsisihan niya, unang-una sa lahat, kilala niya pamilya ko at sana pumunta siya dito at humingi ng tawad. Magpapakita siya na pumupunta sa ganito, sasali sa ganyan, para saan? Ipapakita sa TV para magpakitang-tao?"
CAN SHE EVER FORGIVE HAYDEN? "Paano natin ipapatawad ang taong hindi humihingi ng tawad?" Katrina said. "Napaka-plastik na hihingi ka ng sorry sa TV. Never siya humingi ng sorry. Noong nangyari iyon, sinabi niya na mga kaibigan daw niya naglabas."
Katrina is now taking the entire experience on a lighter note, even joking about it on some shows.
"Like sa show, makakarinig ka ng mga, 'Oy, "Careless Whisper," ganyan!'" laughed Katrina. "May contest at may pinasayaw ako tapos pinatugtog yung 'Careless Whisper.' Sabi ko, puwede ba, hindi ka si Hayden, stop the music! Ipapakulong kita! Haha!"
HOW'S HER CAREER? "Marami pa rin po na sumuporta sa akin, pero hindi ko na masasabi na gaya pa rin ako nang dati. Masasabi ng tao na nagbago ako. Kahit mga show ko sa GMA-7, Rosalinda lang tinanggap ko dahil hindi pa ako ready humarap sa ibang tao."
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