𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 “𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎”

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the reported production of the film “NGONGO”, which, based on its publicly circulated title and promotional materials, appears to make use of derogatory and discriminatory language against persons with disabilities.

Such portrayal directly violates the principles of dignity, respect, and inclusion as mandated under Republic Act 7277 (Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities), RA 9442, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Films or media content that use disability as a punchline, insult, or form of mockery reinforce stigma and harmful stereotypes, barriers that the disability sector continues to fight against.

The NCDA firmly maintains that disability should never be exploited for entertainment value or comedic effect. Media and creative industries play a crucial role in shaping public attitudes, and it is imperative that portrayals uphold human rights standards and support efforts toward a more inclusive Philippines.

In line with our mandate, the NCDA will coordinate with relevant government agencies, including but not limited to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other appropriate bodies, to examine the film and determine possible actions or steps in accordance with existing laws and guidelines. The Council will also engage the film producers to remind them of their responsibilities under national and international disability rights frameworks.

We call on all filmmakers, producers, and media practitioners to promote positive, respectful, and empowering representations of persons with disabilities. Inclusion in media is not only a creative choice, it is a commitment to human rights.

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The NCDA remains steadfast in protecting the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities and will take necessary measures to ensure that no form of discrimination is tolerated in any platform.

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For her part, Ngongo star Kim Molina has shared in her Facebook page stating that:

“𝐍𝐠𝐨 𝐍𝐠𝐨 the movie is a 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐋 to our 2021 movie “𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐚𝐦” na may trending na mga eksenang “Mork and Means” at “Mink”. KWENTO NIYA ITO. Kung saan siya nanggaling at lahat ng mga napagdaanan niya bago niya nakilala ang character kong si Tasha sa ABWP. Sa mga naantig sa kwento at puso ng unang pelikula, mas makikilala niyo si Ngo dito,” she said.

Marami rin ang nagreact noon nung nilabas namin ang teasers na “Mork And Means” at “Mink” ng ABWP, but all questions and false accusations were proven wrong when our movie “Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam” was released. Jerald and I have always been vocal against bullying whether it be online or in person. So to our real fans and followers who fully know our hearts, alam niyong hindi kami tatanggap ng projects that we think would degrade anyone’s well being.

This will be the 1st and last time I will be talking about this matter. I am not part of the prequel but as Jerald’s future wife, it is my right to speak up and stand with my husband’s decision on doing this project. I understand your worries and sympathize with all of you who face discrimination everyday. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬. Marami na ring ibang pelikula at series that represented our brothers and sisters with disabilities but NEVER the story of someone like Ngo. As Jerald and I discussed about this in private and when he told me about the script, ang masasabi ko lang ay panoorin niyo muna ang buong pelikula pag lumabas na. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗕𝗨𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗮, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗸𝗼.. 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀.

You can also watch “Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam” movie first while waiting for the prequel para may idea rin kayo sa characters. Baka lang din kasi yung “Mork And Means” at “Mink” scenes lang na nag trend ang napanood niyo at hindi yung buo. “Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam” is still available on VIVA ONE app.