MAXINE MEDINA
Nag-issue na finally si former Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina ng public apology para sa naging pahayag niya noon laban sa transgender candidate ng Spain sa Miss Universe 2018 na si Angela Ponce.
Nag-post si Maxine ng sa Instagram ng mahabang mensahe para mag-sorry. Aniya, “While I was truly caught in a moment, I’ll graciously and humbly say that it was misinformed, and lacking in empathy and understanding.
“I know first-hand how it is to feel invalidated as I have been bullied all my life, been called names.
That’s why I really apologize if this is how you felt and still feel,” aniya.
Dagdag pa ni Maxine, “It isn’t that I am not supporting a transwoman beauty queen. In fact, I was actually proud of Angela, that she made a big step doing this to inspire others and that she had the courage of joining and asking Miss Universe to represent her country as a transwoman.
“It is such a big step forward for us to realize that we shouldn’t be scared of change. We should embrace it because no matter what, we are aiming for the better future for all.”
Dagdag pa niya, “That doesn’t mean I am transphobic. I am proud of Angela and I respect her and the community. If I have offended people, I am sorry but it was never my intention.”