Charles Teves
Actor Jameson Blake’s sister Abigail has come out with a series of tweets revealing to the public that like the many women out there, she is also a rape victim.
She was raped at the age of 16 by two of her male friends whom she had close relationships with at the time.
trigger warning: sexual assault, rape
2nd of December, 2017
I was 16 when 2 of my guy friends, Capper Cook(@cpprcook) and Taeyoung Kim(@taeeyoungg), raped me while I was heavily intoxicated.
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
It was the typical friends’ night out at Capper’s when Abigail decided to retreat back to a room and pass out after having enough alcohol.
The only thing she remembered upon waking up was that she cheated on her boyfriend and that “something bad happened”.
Abigail did not have a clear recollection but remembered that she got sexual with Capper and her other friend Taeyoung, who was 18 at the time.
All I remember was Capper and Taeyoung kissing me while I was lying down and I was kissing back. I remember Taeyoung shoving his penis inside my mouth while I was lying down. I remember seeing Taeyoung on top of me, penetrating me, my vision coming in and out but I don’t remember
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
I remember asking questions like, “Did you guys fuck me?”, “Why did you guys do that?”, “Did I do anything?”, “Did you guys cum inside me?”. We were even laughing while having this conversation. Capper replied and told me I gave him a hickey on his neck and showed me, and then he
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
During that time, it never crossed my mind that I was raped. I never thought such thing could happen to me. All I could think of is that they took advantage of me while I was in a vulnerable state, and that I did not like or want what happened to me.
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
I told my boyfriend at the time what happened the very next day because I couldn’t handle him not knowing. I told him, he got furious and started balling his eyes out and said to me, “Tangina nirape kanila, Abi” (“They fucking raped you, Abi”).
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Most of her friends brushed off the incident as if it was nothing. Her eldest brother then forced Abigail to tell him everything that happened. The most surprising thing was that Capper did not look at it as rape.
Capper explained his point of view and ended his ‘speech’ with, “I don’t think it’s rape though”. My brother responded, “But without her consent?”, then one of them replied, “Ah yeah.. that’s the thing.”
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
I cannot express enough how much this caused confusion, powerlessness, and feeling at fault to me. I felt so brainwashed. For the past three years I felt like I always had to explain and justify myself each time I spoke up about it to someone.
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
I was even asked by one of my ex bf’s friends, “Kung talagang nirape ka Abi, bakit hindi mo nireport sa police?” (If you were really raped Abi, why didn’t you report it to the police?)
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
All I could do is research and research. To acquire a peace of mind and clarity. Up to this day, when I get triggered, when I overthink, I constantly remind myself that I had no control of the situation, they did. I did not say yes, and I was incapable of stopping them.
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Abigail then posted screenshots of her conversations with the two men.
Capper Cook, you admitted I did not consent. Sex without consent is not sex it is RAPE. You know what you did. pic.twitter.com/OSOUY0HC1u
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
this was after a few days it happened. pic.twitter.com/ORrB5V7Cmz
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Taeyoung was also in a relationship when he raped Abigail.
Taeyoung Kim, you were 18 when you raped me. You were definitely old enough and at the right age to at least tell right from wrong but you even initiated it. pic.twitter.com/Kqps0Yp2Nb
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Here’s Taeyoung’s meaningless apology just bc he didn’t want his girlfriend to know. I eventually told her anyway. And by “gawain niyo” it wasn’t raping other girls, but how they got the fuck boy genes pic.twitter.com/Pw3c3LwEsi
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Capper then revealed that their actions were premeditated since he and Taeyoung both talked about raping Abigail before actually doing it.
Abigail wants rape victims to know that it is never their fault, and that ‘healing’ should be prioritized over other things.
Now let me take this moment to educate people more about this issue, and to victims who still feel like it’s their fault and aren’t ready to speak up, it’s okay. It’s important you prioritise your healing first and remember that it will NEVER be your fault.
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Do not ever blame yourself for your harasser’s actions. Especially if they were someone close to you. If they/he/she really cared about you, they would’ve left you alone to rest or even made sure you were okay and safe!
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Consent is always important when it comes to sex.
Just because you couldn’t say no, does not mean you were alright with what was happening. To fellow survivors and victims, I hope all of the screenshots I posted above that helped me, help you gain some clarity and understanding too. You will never be alone. pic.twitter.com/3IC3McV5rd
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Abigail is open to anyone who wants to share their rape experience.
If any of you need someone to talk to, my DMs will always be open. I am here for you. ❤️
— Abigail Blake (@blakexabigail) June 18, 2020
Rape has always been a sensitive topic which is why Frankie Pangilinan called out broadcaster Ben Tulfo for perpetuating the culture.
Tulfo defended his comments during his radio program after the call out.
“All these publications that have published views on the subject…calling me out on victim-blaming, that’s fake news,” Tulfo said in English and Filipino on his radio program Bitag (“Trap”).
“I always tell you the truth whether you like it or not, so here’s the truth, Philippine Daily Inquirer, stop your fake news…the same goes with you Rappler… There’s a difference when you say you’re blaming the victim for rape, I never said that. To [blame me] for promoting the culture for rape, do I look like a person who promotes the culture of rape?” Tulfo said.
“I never said that I’m blaming the victims. Let’s get it straight, this is not a blame game. I said, ‘Let’s not awaken the beast within the criminals,’” Tulfo added.
Pangilinan initially responded to a Facebook post by the Lucban Police Station advising girls “not to wear skimpy clothes” to prevent sex crimes from happening.
STOP TEACHING GIRLS HOW TO DRESS?? TEACH PEOPLE NOT TO RAPE. https://t.co/mERzlAqXBm
— kakie like jackie (@kakiep83) June 12, 2020
Tulfo then tagged her in a tweet with the intention of lecturing the 19-year old.
Hija @kakiep83 , a rapist or a juvenile sex offender's desire to commit a crime will always be there. All they need is an opportunity, when to commit the crime. Sexy ladies, careful with the way you dress up! You are inviting the beast.
— Ben Tulfo (@bitagbentulfo) June 13, 2020
Pangilinan then replied saying that the “beast” shouldn’t exist in the first place.
– rape culture is real and a product of this precise line of thinking, where the behavior is normalized, particularly by men.
– the way anyone dresses should not be deemed as ‘opportunity’ to sexually assault them. ever.
– calling me hija will not belittle my point. https://t.co/bLbtEDVGBn— kakie like jackie (@kakiep83) June 14, 2020
Sharon Cuneta expressed how proud she was of her daughter’s courage.
Kahit nakamaong, sweater na turtleneck at makapal na jacket ka pa, kung may masama ang iniisip, masama ang gagawin. Parang pedophiles lang. Nananahimik ang mga batang anghel na inosenteng nakaplay-clothes na di naman long gowns o nakabalot pero pinagnanasaan. Kung masama ang in-
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) June 14, 2020
You mean people shouldn’t count those who’ve been raped and murdered in the dead of winter in some other country, stripped of all their “uninviting,” thick, layered winter clothing? My very own “hija,” MIJA, whom I brought into this world, I am incredibly proud of you.#hijakoyan
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) June 14, 2020
