07/02/2026
The collective members of Titik Poetry formally announce the termination of any and all affiliations, partnerships, and associations with its founder, John Verlin Santos.
This decision was immediately made after careful internal discussions regarding the issue connected with Mr. Santos. The matter was addressed with urgency by the collective during various recorded meetings, with the victimβs consent. While we recognize the publicβs concern, we made the deliberate choice to respect the victimβs decision not to publicly disclose details, as her welfare, security, and agency remain our highest priority.
The actions connected to this issue are inexcusable and are in direct violation of the values and advocacy that Titik Poetry upholds. We do not tolerate, enable, or excuse misconduct of this nature. As a collective grounded in accountability and ethical creative spaces, we stand firm in our principles, which is why we continue to confront and discuss matters such as this with seriousness and responsibility.
Our priority remains the protection and support of the victim and others whose livelihoods and projects may be affected. We acknowledge the emotional and professional impact of this situation and urge the public to respect privacy and boundaries during this time.
We remain committed to accountability, continuous reflection, and strengthening safer spaces within our community. We ask the public to rely only on official statements released by the collective and the victim. Information from unaffiliated sources does not represent our position or decisions.
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message below from the victim with her consent. She wishes to hide her identity for her security and welfare.
