The daughter-in-law of Cebu Provincial Board Member Thadeo Ouano filed a libel case against a radio blocktimer for allegedly maligning her on air.
Cheryl Ouano filed her libel complaint with the Mandaue City Prosecutor’s Office against Edward Ligas of radio dyKC last Wednesday.
She said Ligas vilified her last January 13 in his radio program “Radyo Ronda” by saying she was sleeping with her father-in-law Thadeo.
The complaint filed by the family’s lawyer Vicente Fernandez said the commentaries were not only false and malicious, but were intended to sow intrigue within her family.
Cheryl, her husband Alfie and children live in the residence of Thadeo and Linda Ouano.
Cheryl wrote to the National Telecommunications Commission requesting a copy of the broadcast and for dyKC to preserve the recorded tape.
She said Ligas’ commentaries were focused on attacking Thadeo and Lollypop Ouano, her sister-in-law, since both are incumbent elected public officials.
In February this year, Thadeo Ouano also filed a libel complaint against Ligas for his radio commentary accusing Ouano family members with alleged immorality.
He said that in December last year, Ligas approached him asking Ouano to sponsor his radio program.
Ouano said he forgot about the request because of his hectic schedule. He said he didn’t deny the request or commit to be a sponsor.
Ligas told Cebu Daily News that the charge was part of the hazards of being a broadcaster.
“I welcome the case against me, and I am willing to face Cheryl Ouano for this,” he said.