Director Darryl Yap is facing two counts of cyberlibel filed before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) due to a controversial scene in his upcoming biopic about the late actress Pepsi Paloma. In an information dated March 17, the Muntinlupa City Prosecutor charged Yap with libel under Articles 353 and 355 of the Revised Penal … Read more
The release of Darryl Yap’s film, “Pepsi Paloma,” originally scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been postponed. In a recent social media post, Yap stated, “Natanggal man ang tansan, nananatili ang iyong ispirito.” In the comments section, he further explained, “Puno na rin kasi ang February at March, pero makakahanap lang kami ng available screening … Read more
Filmmaker Darryl Yap has recently addressed the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) statement concerning his upcoming film, “Pepsi Paloma.” In a detailed social media post, Yap provided insights into the submission process and his perspective on the board’s requirements. Yap began by clarifying that the film’s distributor was responsible for submitting the … Read more
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued an official statement regarding the film The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, directed by Darryl Yap. This announcement comes amidst growing discussions surrounding the film’s teaser, which explicitly names comedian Vic Sotto as an alleged perpetrator in the controversial case involving the late actress Pepsi … Read more
In an exclusive interview on Julius Babao’s YouTube channel, Jennie, the niece of the late veteran actress Charito Solis, addressed the recent controversy involving her aunt’s name in Darryl Yap’s film about Pepsi Paloma’s life. Jennie firmly denied the claim that Charito Solis played any role in claiming Pepsi Paloma’s remains after her untimely death. … Read more
VinCentiments, led by director Darryl Yap, has released the trailer for its upcoming film, The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, set to premiere in theaters on February 5, 2025. The film marks the 40th anniversary of Pepsi Paloma’s death, aiming to explore her life and the controversies that defined her career. The previous trailer of the … Read more
Director Darryl Yap recently stirred conversation with his new post on social media, where he emphasized the importance of having a “Charito Solis” in everyone’s life. In his heartfelt message, Yap shared a lesser-known story of the deep friendship between Charito Solis and Pepsi Paloma, which, according to him, went beyond the typical connection between … Read more
On January 13, 2025, Atty. Raymond Fortun, counsel for filmmaker Darryl Yap, arrived at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court to file two crucial motions: a Motion for Immediate Consolidation and a Motion to Cancel the January 15 hearing. These actions are directly related to the cyber libel complaint filed by veteran actor and television host … Read more
Director Darryl Yap recently sparked controversy after unveiling the official poster for his upcoming film, “Pepsi Paloma.” The film, which delves into the life and tragic death of former actress and sexy star Pepsi Paloma, has drawn significant attention, particularly due to its contentious title and subject matter. On Saturday, January 11, Yap shared the … Read more
A Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a writ of habeas data against director Darryl Yap, mandating the removal of promotional materials for his upcoming film, “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.” The court’s decision came in response to a petition filed by actor and host Vic Sotto, who is mentioned and accused of rape … Read more