Performative outrage mula sa mga trapo. Righteous anger mula sa mamamayan. Gets ko ang panawagang huminahon. Pero mas naiintindihan ko ang galit ng mga matagal nang ginagago. Paulit-ulit na lang kasi ang palabas. Ang kinatatakutan lang ng mga nasa taas? Yung ingay mula sa baba.
Okay, so about the last podcast episode.. Una sa lahat, I didn’t think the part about my story with Alden would spark controversy, let alone be a big deal, considering that everyone had already moved on from Kalyeserye and AlDub. From the start, I hoped the clashes between fans on both sides would end, at least, even though the hate train aimed at me was nonstop then and apparently still remains so.
The point of our podcast is to look back on Kalyeserye and to discuss and share behind-the-scenes stories—the untold ones—and that can include personal experiences, narratives, and sentiments. I believe it’s acceptable to reflect and openly discuss them for this podcast, especially now that it’s been a decade and all is well between the individuals involved, particularly me and Alden. There is no reason to exclude him from the story/our stories, despite his absence, because he was a big part of Kalyeserye—and it would have felt strange to leave him out. That said, there was no intention to provoke criticism or negativity towards him or anyone else. I was asked, I answered, and I shared a short anecdote.
I believe it’s not a bad thing to share a personal story related to the question and topic, as long that it’s based on facts. There was no malice or ill intent behind my sharing that story about myself, him, and us. There are countless other stories I’ve kept to myself and chosen not to share. You know how podcasts work; they can be really personal, but ours didn’t even go that far. All stories shared were surface-level.
But the biggest question will always be: why do we get criticized for saying our truth and the truth? And why is it when we do, some people resort to personal attacks meant to demean and harm? I get that we have supporters who aren’t really fans of the other, but why the hostility? Why pit a woman against a man, as if there’s a competition for who’s more “successful”? Success, in this sense, is ridiculously measured and defined by career “achievements” as if our lives revolve solely around our jobs. In the grand scheme of things, what is really there to prove? All the hatred and comparisons—what for, really?
All is well among the dabarkads. We’ve all moved on, and the past remains there. We can revisit and reflect on the good and the bad with a peaceful heart. Ten years on, we are all living the lives we chose, and I hope we can keep moving forward without nurturing hate—because what’s the point? What do we gain from hostility? Again, in the grand scheme of things, what truly needs proving? Find your own answer. Let’s live for what makes us happy and make life less complicated and chaotic.
Life is short. When our time comes and memories flash before our eyes, don’t let yours be filled the moments you spewed negativity online. Don’t let it be your only contribution in this life. Ang dami pang pwedeng gawin sa buhay bukod sa pagiging tambay sa internet at pagiging hater. There’s another world of better things to do. Leave a better trace. 🤍
pag alden at aldub related ang dami mong sinasabi pero pag travel nyo buwan buwan ng trapo mong asawa na si arjo atayde sa ibang bansa tahimik ka maine? Ano yan?
Ang mga tangang ddshits..iboboycot nila yan sa Davao kababayan din nila na may ari niyan diyan sa Davao un maapektuhan hindi naman yun buong negosyo ng cdo at mcdo...
Sino-sino ba ang mga gusto kong masangkot sa kaso sa ICC? Sina Bato, Sara, at Bong Go at ang mga pulis. Masangkot din sana ang mga mainstream at social media influencer at propagandist. Gusto ko rin masangkot si Gordon. Dahil sa kanya, naging burado ang EJK at malinis si Duterte.
Huwag na tayong magbobo-bobohan. Hindi na dinaan si Duterte sa korte dahil sa Korte Suprema ang bagsak. Halos lahat ng justices ay appointees niya. Utang na loob. Kaya alisin sa pangulo ang pamimili at pagtatalaga ng mga huwes. ‘Yan ang judicial reform na matagal na dapat ginawa.
Ano ang pakialam niyo kung masaya ako dahil nasa ICC na si Duterte at natupad na ang dalangin ko? Ang pagmukha niyang basang sisiw sa ICC ay pabuya o sukli na sa anti-Duterte effort, advocacy, at activism ko. Kahit hindi na siya mahatulan ng guilty, okay na sa akin ang nakita ko.