Actor Baron Geisler Indicted for Sexual Harassment/ Acts of lasciviousness

Baron Geisler used to be this famous matinee idol in the times of old but now he's on the other side of the law with this case he has versus a child of famous Philippine celebrity couple William Martinez and Yayo Aguila.

I blogged about this case like months ago, more like midyear 2008! Goes to show how slow the Philippine judicial system can be even for the relatively rich and famous.

Anyway here was the old blog post: When Local Actors Make A Big Deal Out Of Casual Sex

As an update though, Baron Geisler's been indicted for acts of lasciviousness. This carries a penalty of six months to six years. The prosecutors in the case recommend a bail of P12,000.

When Local Actors Make A Big Deal Out Of Casual Sex

It is so obvious how absolutely backwards the Filipino perspective on sex and casual sex to be specific. Just recently news came out of a local actor - Baron Frederick Von Geisler, who was one of the housemates in the recent Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition.

Apparently he sexually harassed the daughter of another "playboy" actor, William Martinez, and she is Patrizha Maree Martinez, who forwarded her complaint to DoJ (Department of Justice) saying that the young actor Baron Geisler offered her a one-night stand while in the the Fiamma Bar in Makati City. Baron apologized for this that night and hugged her, touching her breast as he embraced her.

In a counter-affidavit, Baron explains that had the girl - Patrizha Martinez not shown interest in him, he would not have hugged her. Good point! How would Baron Geisler be able to even put his arms around a girl who clearly shows she is uninterested in him?

This is a very trivial affair that could have been settled by themselves instead of this very big and sensational case. I agree with Baron Geisler. It's the 21st century for crying out loud. Casual sex is a part of life. If she can't handle it then say no. I'm not saying that what Baron Geisler did was right. He should have been more sensitive and should at least have respected the girl. He should not have been "bastos" would be the correct local term. But asking for P5 million pesos? Now that's extortion! Come on she's not even that much of a looker!

The flip-side would be that the girl ought to have him respect her. Respect unfortunately you have to earn. This case I think is a lot more complicated than the facts that have been disclosed.