University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons guard Harold Alarcon denied having a relationship with controversial Cebu personality and LGBTQ community member Jude Bacalso.
Kaladkaren naglabas na rin ng pahayag hinggil sa isyu ni Jude Bacalso.
Caption niya sa Facebook,
"Educate NOT Humiliate"
"Sometimes, I still get called “sir”… but I know how to choose my battles. When this happens, most of the time, I just smile, be the bigger person and let it pass."
"Sometimes I answer in jest, “ikaw naman kuya/ate, ang ganda ko naman pong sir” sabay tawanan kami or sometimes I seriously ask them, “kapag nakabihis babae pwede tawagin na lang ng “ma’am” or “miss”, if you’re not sure po, pwede sila tanungin.”
"Oftentimes, people don’t mean to offend you. Nalilito lang talaga sila. Tinawag kang ma’am or sir because they want to show respect. If you don’t agree with how you are addressed, it is up to you to correct it. If you show them respect, respeto din ang ibabalik sa iyo. Pero syempre, may iba rin naman talagang gustong mambastos at ibang usapan na iyon."
"Sadly, not everybody is 100% aware of how to use the right pronouns. As members of the community, I believe it is our responsibility to educate others about this. We have to let them understand the importance of using the right pronouns for every SOGIE. But educate properly. People commit mistakes… I do also."
"I believe, being kind makes us empathize more with other people. Let’s love and respect one another. ❤️🌈"
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Photos: KaladKaren, Jude Bacalso