A Brave Revelation: Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and Atasha Mulach’s Family Expose Joey de Leon’s Alleged Abuse Behind the Camera – Truth, Justice, and Women’s Rights Now Front and Center

Veteran comedian, TV host, and well-known showbiz personality Joey de Leon is now in serious trouble following a bold and public revelation by Miles Ocampo, who has exposed the long-hidden and allegedly disgusting behavior of the popular host behind the scenes.

In an emotional and direct disclosure, Miles could no longer hold back her long-harbored sentiments and knowledge regarding Joey de Leon’s alleged inappropriate and abusive behavior—particularly toward their co-host Atasha Mulach, who, despite her young age and innocence in the world of showbiz, reportedly experienced uncomfortable and unacceptable treatment from one of the industry’s most established and trusted figures.

According to Miles, it was not easy for her to speak up and share what she knew with the public. For years, she remained silent, kept her mouth shut, and chose not to get involved in any issues concerning her colleagues on the show. But over time, as she continued to witness and hear whispers about Joey’s actions—especially toward Atasha—her conscience grew heavier.

Eventually, as a woman of dignity and principles, she chose to stand up and speak out for the rights of her fellow women. According to her testimony, Joey allegedly grew too close to Atasha—a closeness that went beyond what was appropriate for a father-figure. Due to Atasha’s trusting nature toward Joey, physical gestures that should not have been normalized supposedly became commonplace.

It reportedly reached a point where Joey’s behavior crossed boundaries, with instances where he allegedly touched sensitive parts of Atasha’s body. This deeply shocked and angered Miles when she discovered it behind the scenes.

But the revelations didn’t stop there.

In the midst of her testimony, Miles emphasized that even though the truth she discovered was painful and heavy, she still chose to act responsibly. She did not immediately bring the issue to the public. Instead, she took the proper steps and left it to Atasha’s family and the Eat Bulaga management to decide whether to file legal charges.

“I believe in justice and due process. I am not here to destroy anyone’s reputation, but to give strength to the voices of women, especially those who are afraid to speak up,” she said.

Following this statement, an outpouring of sympathy from netizens and several showbiz personalities flooded in for Miles. Many admired her courage and principles in standing up for what’s right and defending her fellow woman. But along with this support came a wave of public anger toward Joey de Leon.

Many netizens expressed disappointment, outrage, and shock. Given Joey’s long-standing career in the industry, they did not expect that such allegations could be linked to him. Instead of being a role model for proper conduct and respect toward women, it now seems he has become a symbol of abuse of power.

As the controversy heated up, another major bombshell dropped: former Kapamilya actress and Eat Bulaga host Maja Salvador also came forward.

In her confession, she revealed that she too had long been keeping a painful experience to herself—an incident involving Joey de Leon during her time on the noontime show. According to Maja, she entered Eat Bulaga with the goal of working and fulfilling her duties as an artist. But to her dismay, she encountered individuals who took advantage of others, even those who were elderly and seen as respected public figures.

She said it was the first time in her life that she encountered such a situation. It deeply affected her, and she kept it hidden for many years.

As the issue grew more serious, more netizens and supporters of both actresses began encouraging Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and Atasha’s family to file formal complaints against Joey de Leon so that he could be held legally accountable for his alleged acts of abuse.

Currently, there are reports that Atasha’s family is planning to file charges with the help of their legal team—to seek justice for their daughter and prevent future victims.

Meanwhile, Joey de Leon released an official statement addressing the allegations:

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

Although this may seem like an admission and an apology, many members of the public remain unconvinced by the sincerity of his words.

To many netizens, it appears to be a form of damage control—a step to salvage his reputation and preserve a career that has been rooted in showbiz for decades. Many believe that such a statement is not enough to heal the pain and damage caused—especially to the women who have stayed silent while the controversy continued to echo.

In social media, on news outlets, and across other online platforms, the wounds left by this issue are only deepening. This is not simply a case of personal misconduct—it is a clear image of systematic abuse of power that has long been overlooked by the public eye.

Amid all of this, it seems many Filipinos are waking up to the truth: no matter how long someone has been in the industry, no matter how high their status, or how wide their influence, no one should be above accountability.

This is also a timely reminder that the era of silence is over.

Now is the time to empower the voices of women, of victims, and of those who have long been afraid to speak out. It is time to act—to ensure the truth is heard, rights are upheld, and justice is pursued no matter who stands in the way.

The question now is: Will more victims come forward? Will anyone else find the courage to speak up against power and influence that many fear? Or will they choose to remain silent, as so many have in the past?

As the entire country watches the next steps of Miles Ocampo, Maja Salvador, and Atasha Mulach’s family, one thing is certain:

The truth can never be hidden forever.

Its light—no matter how long kept in the dark—will always reveal the true face of the darkness.