Pol Medina slams unauthorized use of 'Pugad Baboy' characters as FB cover photo

sought help from his followers to report a Facebook page that used his comic book characters without his permission.

Medina on Saturday, October 23 posted the screenshot of a Facebook page called Tambayan Ni Berto Pilipinas where his characters fromHe then called out the page’s handlers for copyright infringement. “Linawin ko lang: Wala akong ugnayan sa page na ito at lalong wala akong ugnayan sa pamilyang hindi lang pera ang ninakaw, hindi lang valor, achievements at accomplishments ang inangkin -pati copyrighted images e ninakaw at inangkin din! Sapin-sapin talaga ang balat sa mukha!” Medina said.“Salamat sa mga nagpreport at magre-report pa,” heThe graphic on Medina’s screenshot, however, could still be found on the page’s album of cover photos.

There are several images on the Facebook page’s cover photo album that featured Medina’s cartoon characters. None of them was attributed to the Filipino artist.Based on theUnder Facebook’s page transparency, it was also stated that the page was established in November 2016.There were other details indicated about its ownership and purpose for creation.it on May 18, 1988 and had since been featured on mainstream publications such as the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippine Star and Rappler.

The comic strip follows different stories and scenes of fictional Filipino community with seemingly obese residents.

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

If price is right, 55 pct of Pinoys ready for year-end salesIf price is right, 55 percent of Filipino adults are ready to shop year-end sales.
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

If price is right, 55 pct of Pinoys ready for year-end salesIf price is right, 55 percent of Filipino adults are ready to shop year-end sales Sa panahon eto, tamang lang na maging practical. Value for hard-earned money!
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Nearly 400 still at large after jailbreak in NigeriaHeavily armed men used grenades to storm the Abolongo prison in southwest state Oyo late Friday. Nearly 4,000 !
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

‘Fake!’: DSWD warns public vs bogus FB page showing DSWD chief’s bid to run for governorThe Nation's Leading Newspaper
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

Expressing support for Mayor IskoSupporters of presidential aspirant Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso hold a motorcade from Manila City to Caloocan City on Sunday. Trapo Imitation is the best form of Flattery
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

China’s largest civilian patrol boat could be used to support S. China Sea claimsThe newly launched Haixun 09 will be used to protect the country’s maritime claims, according to state broadcaster CCTV. But one military observer warns that deploying it to disputed waters risks triggering an international incident with rival claimants.
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »