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MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Boxing superstar and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao’s recent video interview, where he talks about his stand against same-sex unions, is drawing reactions from many citizens, especially from members of the LGBT community.
In the interview, he says that same-sex couples are worse that animals, because when animals mate, their instinct is to be with the opposite sex. (READ: Pacquiao: Couples in same-sex unions ‘worse than animals’)
On February 16, a day after the interview was posted on Facebook, Manny apologized through a video on Facebook, saying, “I’m sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me for those I’ve hurt.” (WATCH: Pacquiao apologizes for calling gay couples more disgusting than animals)
To Rappler, Manny said, “I am not condemning them (gays), just the act. I do not agree with them having to marry.”
On Twitter, Vice Ganda reacted to Manny’s apology, saying he accepts the apology, but is not voting for the senator.
Manny said sorry. Apology accepted. But i will still not vote for him. Manny for boxing not for Senate. #Respect
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) February 16, 2016
Ai-Ai delas Alas reacted on Instagram, saying, “Pwede mo naman sabihin na hindi ka sang ayon sa SAME SEX MARRIAGE pero para sabihin mo na ang mga gays and lesbians are mas masahol pa sa hayup eh hindi din naman tama!”
(You can say that you don’t agree with same-sex marriage, but to say that gays and lesbians are worse than animals, that’s not right!)
She added, “Bilang tao na hinahangan sa buong mundo, hindi ka dapat nanghuhusga ng kapwa mo.” (As a person that people around the world look up to, you shouldn’t judge your fellowmen.)
“Read before you click, think before you speak,” Ai-Ai advised.
Liza Diño also reacted on Instagram, a follow-up to her post from yesterday.
BB Gandanghari also posted a long message on Twitter to express her thoughts about Manny’s video.
DISAGREEING is way too different from DISCRIMINATING. #PrayForMannyPacquiao
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 16, 2016
Sa mga taong hindi nauunawan ang matinding pagka dismaya namin sa mga binitawang salita ni Manny at patuloy naghahanap ng kamalian sa amin..
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
tandaan nyo ang isang pagkakamali ay pwedeng maituwid pero ang maling paniniwala at diskriminasyon ay mahirap baguhin…
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
nilait at pinababa nya ang tingin sa mga katulad namin. Walang perperkto sa mundo pero sana wag na nating ippagtanggol ang kagaya nya
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
iba ang hindi pagsang ayon sa pag didiskriminsyon ito’y maling mali. Isipin natin ito at wag maging mangmang.
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
kung hindi ka sang ayon sa same sex marriage oo malinaw saamin yun pero para sabihing mas masahol pa sa hayop? ibang usapan na yan..
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
sana maging leskyon sayo ang mga nagawa mong ito. MAG ISIP MUNA BAGO MAG SALITA.
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
so here is the COMMON SENSE, kung sayo sabihin na MAS MASAHOL PA SA HAYOP kahit hindi ka parte ng LGBT matutuwa ka ba?
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
‘Manny did a lot for our country’
— Bb Gandanghari (@ImBbGandanghari) February 17, 2016
Isipin nyo rin kung anong laban ang pinagdaanan namin para lang MATANGGAP sa mapanghusgang mundo na ito.
Singer Yeng Constantino posted a video message.
Video: About LGBT issue. Dahil sa isang tweet napasagot tuloy ako. Pero salamat na din. ❤️ peace to everyone.
Posted by Yeng Constantino on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Arnell Ignacio posted this statement on his Facebook page.
i choose to forgive than to get angry. The LGBT community already has massive support. The slightest slur to scratch us…
Posted by Arnell Arevalo Ignacio on Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Transgender model Geena Rocero also posted her thoughts about the issue.
How many more Filipino politicians who share the same point of view as Pacquiao?Manny Pacquiao is just one of many…
Posted by Geena Rocero on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
In an interview with ABS-CBN, Thursday, February 18, superstar Nora Aunor criticized the boxer for his controversial statement.
“Ang sa akin nasa gobyerno siya ‘di ba? Kung ano yung personal na opinion niya, dapat itago na lang niya. Huwag na siya magdadaldal. Para siyang babae diba?” Nora said.
(For me, he’s in government right? Whatever is his personal opinion, he should keep it to himself. He should just shut up. He’s acting like a girl.)
She added, “Ang masama na nga ay sugarol ka, babaero ka– mas masama iyon ‘di ba? At saka huwag niyang sasabihing hayop kasi mga tao iyon eh.”
(You are a gambler, a womanizer – which is worse, right? He should not even call them animals because they are human.)
When asked if she has tips for Manny, Nora said, “Tumigil na muna siya nang kadadaldal at humingi siya ng tawad doon sa mga pinaringan niya.“
(He should stop blabbering and ask for forgiveness from those he has offended.)
A number of celebrities have taken to social media to express their disappointment over the comments made by Manny in an interview via Bilang Pilipino. (READ: Gab Valenciano on Manny Pacquiao, same-sex unions)
Pointing to the mating habit of animals, the boxing champ said it was “common sense” for animals to pair with the opposite sex. Based on this, he concluded that those in same-sex unions are worse than animals.
On Tonight With Boy Abunda, the talk show host aired out his thoughts on the issue:
“Last point: common sense ang pina-uusapan natin. Tatakbo ka para senador? Ito ang aking katanungan, ito ang personal ko lamang na tanong: palagay mo ba iboboto ko – mga kababayan dito sa studio, sa inyong mga bahay – iboboto ko ba ang isang tao na ang tingin sa akin ay hindi isang tao? Iboboto ko ba ang isang tao na ang tingin sa akin ay mas masahol pa sa hayop? Manny, ang kasagutan, salita mo: common sense.'”
(Last point: We are talking about common sense. You’re running for senator? this is my question, this is just my personal question: do you think I – or our countrymen in this studio or those at home – would I vote for a person who doesn’t see me as a person? Would I vote for someone who thinks I am worse than an animal? Manny, the answer, in your own words, is common sense.)
Lea Salonga posted this on Twitter:
I’m just going to leave this right here… pic.twitter.com/4eDGh3cX0V
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) February 16, 2016
Vice Ganda had this to say on Twitter:
The LGBT is a group of people. We are humans. But not animals. Though we’re no saints we will pray for Manny Pacquiao.
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) February 16, 2016
#PrayForMannyPacquiao #LoveWins
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) February 16, 2016
May mga taong nakaattend lng ng prayer meeting at nakapagbasa lng ng bibliya higit pa sa Diyos ang turing sa sarili nila kung makapanghusga.
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) February 16, 2016
Aiza Seguerra did not hide his dismay, posting this on Instagram:
“I am so f-ck-n’ mad I don’t know what to say.
“You might’ve done our country proud but with your statement, you just showed the whole country why we shouldn’t vote for you.
“And yes, I think you are an ignorant, bigoted hypocrite.
“You made me lose all respect that I had for you, Mr Pacquiao,” Aiza said.
In the caption, Aiza added: “Ang kailangan ng bansang ito ay mga taong nag-iisip. Utang na loob, kilalanin ninyo ang iboboto ninyo (The Philippines needs thinking people. I ask you all, please know the candidates you are voting for.)
Aiza’s wife Liza Diño also posted the video on her Facebook page.
Naalog na yata dahil sa mga suntok ang ulo ni manny pacquiao! Tsk tsk. You just lost half of HUMANITY dahil sa kahayupan ng sagot mo…Nakakalungkot…
John “Sweet” Lapus posted this on Instagram and Twitter:
Bobo ang anak mo! Kadiri. The LGBT will not vote for him. Gago! https://t.co/YzJqbFsyAH
— John Lapus (@KorekKaJohn) February 15, 2016
Blogger Perez Hilton also did not hide his dismay over Manny’s stand.
#MannyPacquiao has some seriously messed up views on same-sex marriage https://t.co/I3zTlNRPa2 pic.twitter.com/FVmWjNt4a2
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) February 15, 2016
He also wrote this on his blog.
“What?! Why do people have to compare homosexuality to animals?! WHY??”
“Look, if your religious beliefs prevent you from accepting same-sex marriage, that’s on you. That’s YOUR idea of propriety.
“But there’s absolutely no call to demonize and denigrate gay people by comparing them to animals just because their love is something YOU’RE unable to accept,” Perez said.
Former Pinoy Big Brother winner Slater Young also shared his opinion on Twitter.
Manny Pacquiao just knocked himself out with that comment. #LoveWins
— Slater Young (@thatguySLATER) February 16, 2016
Mo Twister also has this to say.
Can you believe it? @mannypacquiao is hated more in Philippines than @FloydMayweather. How the mighty have fallen.
— Mo Twister (@djmotwister) February 16, 2016
Manny, who is running for a Senate seat under Vice President Jejomar Binay’s UNA party in the upcoming elections, is currently training for his match with Timothy Bradley scheduled this April in Las Vegas. – Rappler.com
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