Dingdong Dantes writes Ang Probinsyano over use of Zia's photo, wedding pics

Dingdong Dantes has written a letter expressing "dismay and deep concern" over the use of his wedding photos and daughter Zia's photograph on the television program Ang Probinsyano, which he said left him "offended and deeply hurt."

The Kapuso actor detailed the incident in a post on his personal Facebook account.

"Last week, the DongYanatics has brought to my attention that photos of our family were used and altered for a primetime television show," he wrote.

"In two episodes of Ang Probinsyano, our wedding photo and a photo taken during Zia's baptism were edited and featured without the consent of our photographer and our family."

He said he sent a letter to the program's production team to raise the issue.

"Courtesy and fair practice must always be observed especially in an established industry like ours. But whether or not it is done within the entertainment sector, we should always be reminded of the basic etiquette for online photo use and sharing that includes asking permission and/or citing sources," he wrote.

"I do hope that this won't happen again to anyone."

He also shared an excerpt of the letter that was sent on August 11.

“I appreciate that you found artistic inspiration from the original photos. Unfortunately, there is the inescapable consequence that legal and moral rights were violated here. And as you may very well be aware of, established industry practice is against such act as it amounts to disrespect. Worst of all, as a father and husband, I cannot help but feel offended and deeply hurt by such actions, which happened not just once, but twice. Basic rules of courtesy in this case dictate that you first secure permission from the photographer and my Family.” —JST, GMA News