ABS-CBN disagrees with the decision of the Department of Justice to file charges against its officers and production staff for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides and physical injuries as a result of the ULTRA stampede last February. It is ABS-CBN’s position that there is no evidence to support the DOJ’s decision. Nevertheless, the DOJ’s decision is not the final ruling on this legal issue. It will be up to the courts of law to finally decide if the DOJ is correct and whether or not there is any criminal liability on the part of the ABS-CBN officers and production staff. ABS-CBN has full confidence in the legal system and has no doubt that justice will be ultimately served for all concerned.

Regardless of the pending legal issues, ABS-CBN wishes to assure the public that it will continue to provide support and assistance to the victims of the stampede through the 71 Dreams Foundation, which was created specifically for this purpose.