The scandal is frequently revived today not because of new evidence, but due to Velez's polarizing political activism.
This may refer to Velez’s more recent involvement in government hearings regarding "wireless" communication and fake news. In April 2025, she testified before a House triple-committee (Tri-comm) investigating the spread of misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook. Vivian Velez Betamax Scandal Wireless Fragezeiche
As a vocal supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Velez has often clashed with opposition figures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, after she criticized then-Vice President Leni Robredo, netizens retaliated by resurfacing the "Betamax" rumors to discredit her. The scandal is frequently revived today not because
While the "Betamax Scandal" remains unverified and widely considered a product of 80s tabloid sensationalism, it continues to serve as a weapon in the digital-age culture wars of the Philippines. As a vocal supporter of former President Rodrigo