In a significant legal development, broadcaster Jun Digamon surrendered to authorities on Monday, January 19, 2026. This followed his conviction for violating Republic Act No. 11313, commonly known as the Safe Spaces Act, for gender-based online sexual harassment.
Law Firm Welcomes Conviction as a Landmark Ruling
The Law Firm of Torreon and Partners, which acted as private prosecutor in the case, issued a statement welcoming the court's decision. The firm represented the complainant in Criminal Case No. M-DVO-24-04237-CR before the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) Branch 6 in Davao City.
The firm stated the ruling provides long-awaited vindication for their client, a public attorney who was publicly humiliated and sexualized during a live broadcast in January 2024 while performing her official duties.
"This case stands as a clear reminder that there are limits to what may be said or done in the name of commentary, humor, or entertainment," the firm emphasized. "Misogyny and sexual degradation cannot be justified, excused, or concealed by invoking the mantle of journalism."
Court Rejects Defense, Upholds Limits of Free Speech
The legal team directly addressed attempts to frame Digamon's actions as protected commentary or public service broadcasting. They noted that the court had squarely rejected this narrative.
"The conviction affirms that the remarks made were not protected journalistic expression," the statement read. "They constituted unwanted, sexualized, and degrading statements directed at an identifiable woman and disseminated through online platforms with wide reach."
The firm stressed a crucial legal principle: "Freedom of expression does not include the right to demean, sexualize, or humiliate another person. The Safe Spaces Act exists precisely to draw that line, especially in online and broadcast spaces where harm is amplified."
Surrender, Arrest, and Ongoing Legal Battles
Following the conviction, personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Davao Region apprehended Digamon at his workplace. He serves as the station manager and morning show anchor for 93.1 Brigada News FM. His arrest was notably livestreamed on the station's social media pages.
Brigada News FM, through corporate counsel Atty. Glenda Narcilla-Yuson, stated it respects the court's decision and acknowledged Digamon's right to appeal. This is not Digamon's first arrest for this offense; he was previously detained in 2024 but posted a P24,000 bail and returned to work the next day.
The law firm confirmed that the judgment against Digamon remains fully enforceable and that they will continue to pursue a separate cyber libel case against him.
Clarification on Separate Murder Case
Managing Partner Atty. Israelito Torreon took to social media to clarify that Digamon's conviction is entirely unrelated to the killing of former Barangay Captain Dodong Bucol in Digos City on November 25, 2025.
"I am also the lawyer for the Bucol family, so it's impossible for the two cases to have a connection," Torreon stated in a Facebook post. He explained that the Safe Spaces Act case originated from events in January 2024, long before Bucol's death.
The complainant is described as a respected lawyer, a former Public Attorney's Office (PAO) attorney, and a law school instructor, which motivated the firm to take her case.
The conviction under Section 12 of R.A. 11313 sets a precedent for holding individuals accountable for using information and communications technology to terrorize or intimidate through unwanted sexual, misogynistic, or sexist remarks.
