Sandro Muhlach files formal complaint vs. GMA independent contractors Jojo Nones, Richard Cruz
Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach has filed a formal complaint against two GMA Network independent contractors.
"GMA Network has just received a formal complaint from Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach against two GMA independent contractors, Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz," GMA said in a statement on Facebook on Aug. 1.
GMA didn't specify the issue involving Sandro, Nones, and Cruz.
The network said that "recognizing the seriousness of the alleged incident," it had "already initiated its own investigation even before receiving the formal complaint."
"Respecting Sandro’s request for confidentiality, the investigating body will withhold all details of the formal investigation until its conclusion," GMA said.
In concluding its statement, it assured the public and all stakeholders of its "commitment to conducting this investigation with the highest standards of fairness and impartiality."
The names of Sandro, Nones, and Cruz have been making the rounds on social media after a local entertainment news website published a blind item claiming that two program executives harassed a newbie artist in a hotel room.
The alleged incident happened while an extravagant gathering took place on the hotel's premises, the report said.
GMA recently held its gala night last July 20 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport Pasay City.
Muhlach family shares cryptic posts
Sandro comes from the Muhlach showbiz family, being the son of Niño Muhlach and nephew of Aga Muhlach.
While social media was abuzz with the rumors, Niño wrote a cryptic Facebook post early July 31, saying, "INUMPISAHAN NYO, TATAPUSIN KO!"
His non-showbiz wife, Diane Abby Tupaz, followed suit hours later. She didn't mention anybody or cite a particular issue.
"Pinalaki at iningatan naming mabuti ang aming mga anak na puno ng pagmamahal at pag aaruga tapos wawalang hiyain lang ng mga kung sinong tao na nilamon ng kademonyohan sa katawan para magawa yung ganung klaseng kababuyan!” Tupaz wrote in all caps.
“Hindi kami makakapayag na hindi namin makakamit ang hustisya! Habang buhay na dadalhin ng anak namin yung kababuyan na ginawa nyo sa kanya! Wala kaming pakialam kung sino kayo o kung sino ang poprotekta sa inyo!”
“Sisiguraduhin namin na pagbabayaran nyo yung ginawa nyo! Hindi namin hahayaan na may mabiktima pa kayo na iba! Itutuloy namin ang laban! Managot ang dapat managot! Nakaka nginig kayo ng laman!” she concluded her post, followed by the hashtag “justice should prevail.”
Sandro also stirred speculations after he shared an Instagram story of a religious quote that stated, "God is never late. He sees the cries of the helpless and He will heal, provide, lead, and save. Trust in Him."