A Bold Revelation. Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and the Family of Atasha Muhlach Unite to Expose Long-Hidden Abuse by Joey de Leon Behind the Camera.

Truth, justice, and women’s rights are now being brought to light.

Veteran comedian, host, and prominent showbiz personality Joey de Leon is now in hot water after Miles Ocampo boldly and publicly exposed his long-hidden alleged acts of misconduct behind the scenes.

In an emotional and straightforward revelation, Miles could no longer keep silent about what she had endured and known regarding the alleged harassment and improper behavior of Joey de Leon—especially toward their co-host Atasha Muhlach, who, despite her young age and innocence in the world of showbiz, seemingly experienced unacceptable treatment from one of the most trusted figures on Philippine television.

According to Miles, the decision to speak out was not easy. She had stayed silent for years, choosing not to interfere with any controversy involving her co-workers on the show. But over time, as she continued to witness and hear whispers about Joey de Leon’s inappropriate behavior—particularly toward Atasha—her conscience grew heavier.

Eventually, as a woman with dignity and principles, she chose to stand up and speak out for the rights of her fellow women.

According to her account, Joey became too close to Atasha—so close that it no longer aligned with the proper conduct expected from someone acting as a father figure. Because Atasha trusted Joey, physical gestures that should never have been normalized became common.

It even reached the point where Joey allegedly touched sensitive parts of Atasha’s body, something that deeply shocked and angered Miles when she learned about it behind the scenes.

But the revelations did not stop there.

In the midst of her statement, Miles said that despite how painful and heavy the truth was, she still chose to act responsibly—speaking with care and respecting due process. She didn’t bring the issue immediately to the public but instead decided to go through the proper channels, allowing Atasha’s family and the management of Eat Bulaga to decide whether to press charges or not.

“I believe in justice and in the process. I’m not here to destroy anyone’s name, but to empower the voices of women, especially those who are afraid to speak out.”

Following this statement from Miles, public sympathy poured in from netizens and some showbiz personalities. Many admired her courage and principles in defending what’s right and standing up for fellow women.

But along with the support came a wave of public outrage directed at Joey de Leon. Many netizens expressed disappointment, anger, and shock. Given how long Joey has been in the industry, they never expected such allegations to surface about someone so respected and longstanding in showbiz.

Instead of being a role model for proper conduct and respect toward women, he is now seen by many as an example of abuse of power.

Amid the growing controversy, an even more explosive revelation emerged when former Eat Bulaga host and actress Maja Salvador also spoke out. In her confession, she revealed that she too had experienced an unpleasant incident with Joey de Leon during her time on the noontime show.

According to Maja, she joined Eat Bulaga simply to work and fulfill her responsibilities as an actress. But she was shocked to discover that even among the elderly and supposedly respected figures in showbiz, there are those who would take advantage of others. She said this was the first time in her life she encountered such a situation, and it caused her deep emotional pain which she kept secret for many years.

As the issue intensified, more netizens and supporters of the actresses began calling for Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and Atasha’s family to file formal charges against Joey de Leon to hold him accountable for his alleged abuses and misconduct.

Currently, reports claim that Atasha’s family is planning to file a case with the help of their legal team to seek justice for what their daughter endured and to prevent other potential victims in the future.

Meanwhile, Joey de Leon released an official statement to address the spreading allegations against him:

“Actually, this is not the first time I’ve been complained about in the media. I know to myself that I made mistakes. I’m only human. I make mistakes, and I’m ready to face and pay for all of this.”

While this seems to show a form of admission and apology, many in the public remain unconvinced of the sincerity behind his words.

To many netizens, it feels more like damage control—an effort to save his name and preserve a decades-long career in showbiz. They believe that his statement is not enough to erase the pain and damage caused, especially to the women involved who remained silent for years.

As the controversy continues to echo across social media, news outlets, and other online platforms, the wounds left behind only deepen. This is not just a simple mistake—it’s a clear picture of systematic abuse of power that has long been overlooked by the public eye.

In the midst of all this, many Filipinos are now waking up to the truth: no matter how long someone has been in the industry, how high their status is, or how vast their influence may be, they should never be above accountability when they commit wrongdoing.

This moment also serves as a timely reminder: the era of silence is over.

Now is the time to amplify the voices of women, of victims, and of those long afraid to speak up. It is time to act—to make sure the truth is heard, rights are defended, and justice is upheld in the face of anyone, no matter how powerful.

The question now for the public: Will more victims come forward? Will others gain the courage to share their experiences against a figure feared by many? Or will they still choose to remain silent, as has often been the case in the past?

As the whole nation watches what Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and Atasha Muhlach’s family will do next, one thing is clear:

The truth can never be hidden forever.

No matter how long it is buried, its light will always expose the real face of darkness.