Social media personality and businesswoman Queen Hera has turned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after discovering that photos of her young daughter, Baby Diamond, were manipulated and used in explicit content sold online.
In a tearful Facebook video, Queen Hera shared how she was alerted by another mother whose child had also been victimized by cybercrime. While browsing a suspicious website, the mother reportedly came across an edited photo of Baby Diamond attached to obscene material and immediately sent it to Hera.
“Sobrang sakit na makita na nakadikit sa mga picture na ‘yun ang mukha ng anak mo kahit sabihing edited lang ‘yun. This is a very serious matter,” said Hera.
The disturbing image, which reportedly depicted the child’s face edited onto a pornographic photo, was being sold for ₱1,500 (around $26). Queen Hera said she has since enlisted the help of an IT expert to identify the people behind the crime.
“Lahat gagawin ko para magkaroon ng justice ang nangyari. Magkaroon tayo ng awareness kasi matagal na ’to nangyayari,” she added.
In another emotional moment, Hera addressed her daughter directly in the video, saying, “Anak, mapapanood mo ’to one day. I feel so sorry kasi nangyari sa ’yo ’to… until now, andun pa rin ’yung pictures mo at wala ako magawa para mapatanggal ‘yun. I’m so sorry, anak.”
The influencer’s discovery has sparked widespread concern among parents, prompting her to issue a heartfelt warning: “Please mga mommies, stop posting videos or kahit picture ng anak niyo. Nakita ko picture ng anak ko nasa website, binebenta.”
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has also weighed in on the issue, saying the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to an increase in online child exploitation cases.
“Maaaring gamitin ito para gawan ng masama or i-edit ’yung picture at gamitin sa isang video na hindi kaaya-aya,” said Roren Marie Chin, Public Information and Assistance Division Chief of the NPC.
She urged parents to keep their social media settings private and be mindful of what they share online. “Palaging maging maingat at mapanuri… I-set natin ’yung Facebook at iba pang social media accounts sa private na setting,” she added.
As the investigation progresses, Queen Hera made it clear she will not stop until those responsible are held accountable. “Ipapahanap ko kayo,” she warned.
Her story serves as a powerful reminder for parents in the digital age: even innocent posts can be misused in the wrong hands. Queen Hera’s message is clear — stay vigilant, protect your children, and think twice before sharing their images online.