The Philippine Senate, led by Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., launched an inquiry into the scandal, treating it as a violation of the Anti-Voyeurism Law (which was eventually passed partly due to this incident).
: According to court affidavits, Velasco met with Dr. Vicki Belo on December 9, 2008, to disclose the affair. Following this admission, she assisted Belo and others in retrieving computer hardware and storage devices from Kho’s condominium where recordings were believed to be kept. Princess Velasco Hayden Kho Scandal
Over a decade later, the scandal is viewed as a definitive moment in Philippine pop culture that spurred conversations on privacy, the "anti-photo and video voyeurism" laws, and the ethics of celebrity culture. The Philippine Senate, led by Senator Ramon "Bong"
At Belo’s request, Princess joined the group in retrieving Kho’s computers and storage devices from his condominium to verify these claims. This retrieval eventually led to the leak of the videos that sparked a national firestorm. Impact and Legal Fallout Following this admission, she assisted Belo and others
In interviews following the height of the media frenzy, Velasco was candid about the emotional toll the situation took. She described her 2009 as "crappy" and admitted to being deeply hurt by the "mean things" said about her online. However, she chose to face the scrutiny head-on rather than hide. Key moments in her recovery included: Returning to Music