Arron Villaflor addresses viral private video, files complaint for investigation
Actor Arron Villaflor has formally responded to the viral private video controversy, announcing that the matter has been officially referred to authorities for investigation.
Actor and Tarlac Provincial Board member Arron Villaflor has been embroiled in a viral video scandal that surfaced in late February 2026, involving unverified explicit videos allegedly featuring him and three other actors - Ron Angeles, Nikko Natividad, and Gil Cuerva. The videos, which circulated on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram with watermarks such as 'ULTRA VIP', were reportedly being sold for ā±50 to ā±300. Villaflor initially addressed the controversy on March 1, 2026 during a press conference for his film 'Pater Noster', where he denied the authenticity of the videos, claiming they were actually scenes from his past Vivamax projects and part of a political smear campaign against him due to his position as a public official.
On March 10, 2026, Villaflor issued a formal statement via Instagram expressing his fury over the circulation of what he called 'alleged private footage'. He condemned the 'unauthorized recording and illegal distribution' as violations of Republic Act No. 9995 (Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009) and stated that he had 'handed the issue over to the authorities' for investigation. Villaflor emphasized that the matter constitutes digital violence and privacy violation, and announced he would not comment further pending legal proceedings. He also challenged those accusing him to provide proof beyond the Vivamax scenes.
The other actors involved responded differently to the scandal. Nikko Natividad admitted to being tempted and making a poor choice in 2023 or 2024, owning up to his mistake while clarifying there were no marital issues involved. Gil Cuerva stated that the sharing of his intimate video was a violation of his privacy and done without his consent. Ron Angeles posted a casual 'Relax lang kayo dyan' (Just relax there) message on Facebook without providing further details about the allegations.
Legal experts have warned that those sharing the unverified videos could face jail time under RA 9995, which prohibits photo and video voyeurism. The videos remain unauthenticated by mainstream media outlets, with many links being removed from platforms. The scandal has been described by some sources as potentially politically motivated against Villaflor, who serves as a provincial board member in Tarlac. As of March 11, 2026, there are no confirmed reports of formal complaints being filed or ongoing investigations by authorities, though Villaflor's statement indicates the matter has been referred to legal channels for proper handling.
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