Lakambini "Lakam" Chiu, the sister of actress Kim Chiu, has been released from a Quezon City jail after posting bail of ₱5.6 million, according to the Daily Tribune. She entered a not guilty plea during her arraignment, the same report said.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology confirmed her release from the Quezon City facility, GMA Network reported.
Coverage of the case has drawn attention from the Chiu family's supporters. Manila Bulletin reported that relatives had earlier sought help from volunteers while the bail amount remained out of reach. Kim Chiu has since spoken publicly following her sister's arraignment, and actor Paulo Avelino also commented on the matter, according to The Manila Times.
Details of the case against Lakam Chiu were not included in the available reporting. The amount of ₱5.6 million was reported by the Daily Tribune.
What to watch next: whether court proceedings move forward following her not guilty plea, and whether further statements come from the Chiu family or the court.
