Mike Hanopol seeks NBI help over online bullying, unauthorized song use

MANILA — Rock legend Mike Hanopol of Juan Dela Cruz band sought help from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday over alleged bullying and unauthorized use of his songs. 

The 80-year-old singer and guitarist said he had been subjected to online bullying for three months.

The suspect has yet to be identified but is allegedly using multiple social media accounts to launch attacks against Hanopol.

“Una, nagpapasalamat pa siya ganun. Nagbibigay siya ng mga konting-konti alam mo na, barya. Ok lang ‘di ba? Pero, hindi pala yun, kinakalaban ako, ako na kalaban niya eh,” he said. 

“Marami namang gumagamit pero may respeto sila. Ito walang respeto,” Hanopol said.

Pete Gatela, a member of Hagibis and Hanopol’s mentee, expressed frustration over the situation and asked everyone to show respect for the rock legend.

“I-respect natin yung composer ng kanta. Tapos, bubullyhin pa natin sa ganitong edad? Pambabalahura, walang kahiyaan na yon,” Gatela said. 

According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, Hanopol filed a complaint for violation of cybercrime law and intellectual property rights.

“He told me also, medyo nababastos siya. When they called the attention, parang binu-bully pa sila. Our CCD (Cybercrime Division) will investigate,” Matibag said.