ABS-CBN statement on malicious media posts about “PBB 737” housemates Kenzo and Bailey

EJ Salut

<div><img src='' alt='070315-kenzobai_main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>In the recent issue regarding Pinoy Big Brother housemates Kenzo Gutierrez and Bailey May’s closeness inside the Big Brother house, ABS-CBN has released a statement regarding the malicious pictures being circulated online.</div><div><br/></div><div>The official statement on the matter is as follows: </div><div>“<i>Pinoy Big Brother 737</i>” housemates Bailey May, 12, and Kenzo Gutierrez, 18, have recently been the subject of malicious posts that have gone viral on social media.</div><div><br/></div><div>These posts are made by irresponsible netizens who maliciously take screenshots from the program’s live stream and weave a narrative that is not only far from the truth, but also attempts to put the housemates in a bad light. They mislead the public by manipulating the images to put malice to otherwise innocent acts.</div><div><br/></div><div>ABS-CBN vehemently condemns these irresponsible social media posts that malign the reputation of the housemates.</div><div><br/></div><div>We are concerned with the welfare of our young housemates and it is our responsibility to protect them. </div><div><br/></div><div>We will not allow them to be subjected to cyberbullying.  We will not tolerate the abuse of social media. </div><div><br/></div><div>To put a stop to this, ABS-CBN is taking a stand on the issue by shutting down the free 24/7 livestreaming of the program on cable TV and online starting tonight. We appeal to the public to stop perpetuating abuse and use social media responsibly.</div><div>--Kane Errol Choa, Head, ABS-CBN Corporate Communications</div><div><br/></div>Watch video: <a href='http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/pbb737/videos/2015/07/03/pbb-247-live-streaming-ipinatigil'>PBB 24/7 live streaming, ipinatigil</a>

ABS-CBN vehemently condemns these irresponsible social media posts that malign the reputation of the housemates.

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