Princess Velasco Hayden Kho Scandal ((link)) 〈FHD — 360p〉
For fans who grew up with her voice as the soundtrack to unrequited love, the question is always: Is she still singing?
To understand the scandal, one must understand the man at its center. Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. was a cosmetic surgeon and medical doctor who moved in elite circles. He was engaged to sexy actress Katrina Halili but was secretly filming intimate encounters with multiple women without their knowledge or consent. In 2009, a sex video featuring Kho and Halili leaked online, going viral at a time when the internet was just beginning to dominate media consumption.
: The group used Belo's personal vehicle and keys to enter the residence. They retrieved three computers, storage hardware, and an external hard drive belonging to the Belo Medical Group.
: To verify Velasco's claims of Kho's infidelity, Dr. Belo requested that Velasco, along with Erik Chua and Bistek Rosario, retrieve computers and storage devices from Kho’s condominium. Discovery of Videos
A timeline of the of the individuals involved post-2009. Princess Velasco Hayden Kho Scandal
The scandal exploded when videos of Hayden Kho with various women, including actress Katrina Halili
Dr. Hayden Kho’s transformation is one of the most radical redemption arcs in the history of Philippine entertainment. Once a tabloid fixture, he has successfully solidified his position as a corporate leader, high-society style icon, and wellness advocate. 1. Corporate Leadership in Aesthetics
The scandal resulted in serious consequences for Hayden Kho, including the temporary suspension of his medical license.
The specific outlined under the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act (RA 9995) . For fans who grew up with her voice
In December 2008, Velasco reportedly visited Dr. Vicki Belo to confess to a brief affair with Kho.
: Velasco later addressed the involvement in interviews, noting that the issue was a 2009 matter and she had since moved on to focus on her recording career. Aftermath of the Scandal
Before she became a household name for her soothing acoustic covers, Velasco worked as an Institutional Marketing Manager for the Belo Medical Group
Because her name was frequently brought up during the legal depositions and Senate hearings surrounding the scandal, the public often miscategorized Velasco's involvement. Hayden Kho Jr
The public outcry over the scandal served as a primary driver for the passage of Republic Act 9995 , also known as the Anti-Voyeurism Act of 2009, which criminalized the recording and distribution of sexual acts without consent.
In a January 2009 interview, Kho cryptically hinted at a conspiracy, saying, "Ang nangyari po kasi, may pumasok ng condo ko at kinuha na yung mga gamit" (Someone entered my condo and took my things). Reports quickly identified Princess Velasco as the "missing piece" in this puzzling breakup.
After hearing the report about Kho’s infidelity and his habit of recording sexual encounters, Belo instructed Chua, Rosario, and Velasco to retrieve computers, storage devices, and hardware from a condominium unit in Paseo de Roxas, Makati City—property owned by Belo—where the recordings were believed to be kept. The trio used Belo’s van and a key provided by her household staff to enter the unit while Kho was absent, successfully retrieving the laptop and hard drives.
