The most crucial and empowering element in Ruby’s fight for justice was the support she received from her family, especially her then-estranged father, a friend who helped her with financial expenses , and perhaps most importantly, people from the acting industry who publicly supported her. One television executive was quoted as saying, “Her name may have been besmirched and her dignity as a woman maligned, but she still fought, and that is what is important.” Another source of support for Ruby was a women’s organisation, which provided her with counselling and allowed her to share her story with other women survivors of online violence. The support and strength of other women who could relate to her story made Ruby realise that “If (I did) not confront it now, it will hound (me) later.” Alongside her family, friends and colleagues, two provinces in the Philippines declared Yu as persona non grata, giving Ruby further confidence to pursue justice. A demonstration of her resolve, Ruby was quoted as saying, “I intend to fight, win or lose. Whatever happens, at least I have fought for my rights. At least people are realising that what was done to me was wrong…if you keep quiet for life, more women will be victimised.” Hearteningly, Ruby’s courage to speak and fight was not in vain. Just before Ruby filed her case, a Senator delivered a speech on the issue, and later that year, the Senate conducted a related inquiry. In the House of Representatives, one Congressman was quoted as saying, “If not for Ruby who fought for her right, people would not have noticed the importance of the law.” The law he was referring to was still awaiting approval by the Senate, but by early 2010, the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act was signed into law. The background and battle for this legislation was a lengthy one comprising several cases and individuals; however, it is likely that Ruby’s case was an important catalyst in the passing of the landmark legislation. The videos went viral, and each time they were reposted, Ruby felt she was being violated again and again. <End Violence: Women’s Rights and Safety Online> 27