On Jacque Bermejo’s Case

(This post reflects the author’s VIEWS and OPINIONS on the LATEST DEVELOPMENTS of JACQUE BERMEJO’s case.)

 

For someone who values his homeland, the intense reactions were in fact, rational. Regardless of WHO made the comment, the REAL Jacque Bermejo or NOT, the person behind it is still a PINOY. And for us, being Filipinos, the comment is truly offensive.

It may be a sad tale for the “real” Jacque Bermejo, but the people merely reacted. With that sort of message, it is clearly hard for someone to keep his cool in trying times such as this. People are emotional and vulnerable, morale is down, spirits are low, and reading “Jacque Bermejo’s” message is definitely not the best antidote.

On my end, the reason I decided to post about this issue is due to the overwhelming reactions on the entire World Wide Web. I was actually skeptical about all this, which is why I posted the supposedly “official statement of her brother”, as well as the alleged “Jacque Bermejo’s official statement”, to give each side of the story a chance.

Granting that the “hacking incident” is indeed true, I feel for the REAL Jacque Bermejo. But blaming the people who reacted is pointless… except for the fact that some reactions went overboard, to the point of desiring harm for the person concerned. Some even reacted without realizing that their reactions were even worse with that of Jacque’s. Some even came to the extent of comparing and judging the physical, economic and social status, which I think, is practically uncalled for. We were enraged by the comment because we think it was extremely insensitive and ruthless. So, I think, bashing the person with ill-driven thoughts is basically being another “Jacque Bermejo”. Then again, blaming is pointless.

Like what I replied to one of the commenter’s on my previous post – We just have to understand that certain people gets carried away by their patriotic persona and cannot restrain themselves from reacting, thus resorting to character slur.

Whoever is the person responsible –– REAL or FAKE, I still condemn the ACT.

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There are lessons to be learned here. Alongside the recent happenings in our country, this issue made its impact on several people, particularly the people who frequent the Internet.

One:  Be careful of what you say. Be sensitive and considerate.

Second:  As much as you can, try to contain violent actions and reactions.

Third:  Be wary of identity thefts, hackers, and posers.

Fourth:  Pinoys are still patriotic, in any sense.

And…

Fifth:  It is hard to acknowledge the TRUTH and accept REALITY.

It may be done or said in the least tactful and subtle manner, but “his or her” message holds truth.  Of course, it’s not proper for her to say that we are deserving of what happened. But when she said –

“…maybe so many sinners bak der!”

“…even nature now is making statement big time!!!”

 – There’s a tinge of truth in it — whether we accept it or not. This tragic experience we had from typhoon Ondoy was certainly a natural occurrence yet a man-made snag as well.

“…Judge me sige!!! Kaya ala kayong asenso…”

– What we did towards her and her posted messages, proved her right. We’re quick to judge.

Needless to say, the “Pinoy or Pinay” who made the statement has a point… and that point is something difficult to admit. 

However, it does not deny the fact that the message or statement was inappropriate at this time, and lacks empathy for the Filipino people. 

And that also goes to UglyYuBin and all others who took the time to condemn instead of lending a hand and doing their share to help the calamity victims… that may include you and me. 

There is no excuse for that.

 

P.S. – I did not exert all my efforts and energies to this entire brouhaha. I reached out to the victims in my own little ways. How about you, what have you done? It is never too late to help, no matter how small it is. ACT NOW.

  

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