Actor Rob Sy has firmly denied accusations made by fellow actor-politician Alfred Vargas that Sy's child bullied Vargas's child, calling the claims false and a distortion of events.
In a statement sent to the television program "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Wednesday, Sy asserted his family's innocence. "I assure you that behind the camera, I am a peaceful person and innocent of what is being accused of us. The same goes for my partner and our only child. We are raising him well and responsibly," Sy stated.
He further claimed to have witnesses and documents that would prove who the actual bullies were—whether children or adults—and how the alleged bullying occurred in February 2026. Sy emphasized that the truth would come out in due time and through the proper forum, urging the public for understanding and to refrain from judgment until the full story is presented.
On Instagram, Sy expressed the emotional toll of the situation, announcing that he and his partner would face the complaint filed against them at the Manila Prosecutor's Office. "It is deeply painful as a parent to have my eight-year-old child accused, especially when it is not true and the narrative has clearly been twisted. Enough is enough! The slander has gone too far," he wrote. "We will fight for the truth."
Alfred Vargas and his wife, Yasmine, recently filed a complaint against Sy and his partner, alleging they failed to act regarding their child's supposed bullying of Vargas's child. When approached for comment by "Fast Talk," Vargas declined, noting that they had already submitted their formal complaint.
In a prior statement, Vargas alleged that Sy and his partner violated the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and neglected their legal duty under the Family Code to guide and discipline their child. Vargas described an incident during a swimming competition in February, where he claimed Sy's child pushed his child near the pool edge during warm-up, nearly causing injury.
"As a father, there is one thing you cannot tolerate: seeing your child being victimized," Vargas said. "This is not simply 'kids fighting.' This is not something to be overlooked. Bullying is not normal. It is not harmless. It is not acceptable. This incident could have been avoided if the child had not been neglected by the parents. So now, we choose to fight. Not for revenge but to stand up for my child and for all children who are afraid to speak up."