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Rodel Jayme
Personal details
Born
Rodel Hisona Jayme

(1991-09-09) September 9, 1991 (age 33)
Manila, Philippines
CitizenshipPhilippines
SpouseGina Macasaya
ChildrenMaria Nica M Jayme
Jhannel Jean M Gabriel
Parent(s)Jioni Zabal Jayme
Maria Delia Larawan Hisona
ResidenceParañaque
OccupationWebsite Developer
Volunteer Firefighter

Rodel Jayme is a Filipino IT professional who gained national attention in the Philippines in 2019[1] for his alleged involvement in the dissemination of a controversial video series known as "Ang Totoong Narcolist."[2] The videos implicated members of the Duterte administration and the Duterte family in alleged drug-related activities. Jayme was arrested in April 2019 by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) under charges related to cybercrime and inciting to sedition.[3][4]

Early life and education

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Jayme was born to Jioni Zabal Jayme and Maria Delia Larawan Hisona in Manila Philippines, and is the youngest, grew up in Parañaque and started school at the age of six.

Jayme completed his elementary education at San Agustin Elementary School, graduating in 2004. He pursued his secondary education at Moonwalk National High School, which was formerly known as Dr. Arcadio Santos National High School - Moonwalk Annex, and graduated in 2009.

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In 2019, Jayme was accused of creating the website metrobalita.net,[5] which was reportedly used to spread the "Ang Totoong Narcolist"[6] videos. These videos featured a man named Peter Joemel Advincula,[7] who initially claimed to be "Bikoy,"[8] a whistleblower alleging that the Duterte family and allies were involved in illegal drug activities.[9] The NBI arrested Jayme on April 30, 2019, and he was charged with inciting to sedition,[10] a non-bailable offense in the Philippines. Authorities alleged that Jayme’s website was instrumental in the circulation of the videos,[11] although Jayme claimed he was unaware of the deeper political motives behind the site’s content.[12][13]

Jayme[14] later cooperated with authorities and was offered to placed under witness protection[15] but he refused, testifying that he was allegedly recruited by individuals linked to the opposition to help with the website setup. His testimony was used by the Department of Justice[16] in filing charges against several opposition figures.[17]

On January 22, 2024 Jayme was acquitted by Judge Noemi Balitaan Presiding Judge of Parañaque RTC Branch 258 due to the prosecution failed to establish the actual participation of Jayme to the crime charged.

Public reaction

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The case sparked national debate over freedom of expression, cybercrime laws, and the use of online platforms for political propaganda. Human rights groups and free speech advocates expressed concern about the chilling effect of sedition charges on dissent and online activism.[citation needed]

Public Service

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In 2020, Jayme was appointed as Barangay Captain Assistant in Barangay Moonwalk, located in Parañaque City. He served in this position until 2023, working under Hon. Roberto C. Alano, the then Barangay Captain. During his term, Jayme contributed to various community programs and local governance initiatives that aimed to improve public service delivery in the barangay.

Citations

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  1. ^ Rappler (2019-05-02). NBI files inciting to sedition complaint vs 'Bikoy' video sharer. Retrieved 2025-04-24 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Admin of site posting links to 'Bikoy' videos may be state witness — NBI". www.philstar.com. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  3. ^ "The National Prosecution Service warmly welcomes the promotion and appointment of one hundred twenty (120) prosecutors :: Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines :: Tel: (+632) 523 8482, (+632) 523 6826". www.doj.gov.ph. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  4. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (2019-05-08). "Sedition... what's that? The case against webmaster Rodel Jayme". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  5. ^ Fe, Kaye (2019-05-02). "Guevarra identifies man allegedly behind publication of "Bikoy" videos in online site". Eagle News. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  6. ^ CEDTyClea (2019-05-06). "Man claiming to be 'Bikoy' video uploader surfaces". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  7. ^ David, Randy (2019-05-26). "The many faces of Peter Joemel Advincula". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  8. ^ ABS-CBN News (2019-05-07). Nagpakilalang 'Bikoy' may 8 kaso - NBI records | TV Patrol. Retrieved 2025-04-24 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ GMA Integrated News (2019-05-02). SONA: Gumawa ng website kung saan in-upload ang video ni 'Alyas Bikoy,' inaresto ng NBI. Retrieved 2025-04-24 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ PHLearning, Legal Resource; Laws, resource site for Philippine (2022-12-21). "Inciting to sedition, A142 Revised Penal Code". Legal Resource PH. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  11. ^ Torres-Tupas, Tetch (2019-05-02). "NBI files inciting to sedition complaint vs 'Ang Totoong Narcolist' videos sharer". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  12. ^ "Jayme pleads not guilty to sedition raps". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  13. ^ lenmontano (2019-05-02). "Rodel Jayme itinanggi ang papel niya sa 'Bikoy' videos". DZIQ Radyo Inquirer 990AM. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  14. ^ Manila, RadyoMaN (2019-05-04). "Rodel Jayme, nag-sorry kay PRRD at sa pamilya nito - RMN Networks". RMN Networks. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  15. ^ News, NICOLE-ANNE C. LAGRIMAS, GMA (2019-05-03). "'Very possible' for Rodel Jayme to be considered as state witness —NBI". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-04-24. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "DOJ probes blogger for leads on destab plot video bankrollers". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  17. ^ Buan, Lian (2019-05-03). "Potential state witness: Web admin who may link LP and Magdalo to Bikoy videos". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
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