Normally, when a Filipino represents the country in international competitions, be it in the field of sports or beauty pageants, Filipinos rally behind our bet(s).
However, this year is going to be different, at least for our Miss Universe bet Rachel Peters.
On Twitter, Pnoy’s former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay made it clear that he is not supporting Rachel Peters because of her politics.
On 13 May 2017, Ms Rachel Peters told the Inquirer: we should trust in our President & trust that it’s he (who) knows what is best for our country.
I cannot support the bid of ANYONE with such view for Miss Universe.
Beauty is beyond looks; it’s an attitude.
Hilbay’s tweet elicited an adverse response from the supporters of Duterte on Twitter.
A netizen hiding behind the handle MadeinChina tells Hilbay to shut up if he has nothing good to say.
Tsk tsk. Quiet ka na lang sana if you have nothing good to say about her miss universe dream. She represents PH as a besuty queen, not as a politician whatever. She’s entitled to her opinions on that matter and that’s another story.
— MadeInChina (@madeinchina2017) November 26, 2017
Another netizen joined the conveersation expressing one’s displeasure at Hilbay’s tweet.
As a teacher, you ought to know not to judge the totality of one's mental capacity by their mere political opinion. Sad.
— deyv 👓 (@deyvalano) November 26, 2017
Netizen Sandra D, apparently a fan of the former Solicitor General cannot hide her disappointment of her idol.
You are something else! I honestly thought you were “smart” but in reality, you are petty, cannot accept dissent and only thinks of himself as right.
— Sandra D (@sandytot) November 26, 2017
Meanwhle, the former Solicitor General has a fair share of followers too, willing to stand by him when he needs it.
Netizen Xenia says she is withdrawing her support for Rachel Peters knowing what she know now.
I withdrew my support for her. No, she doesnt represent me. Turning a blind eye to everything that's wrong in this country doesnt make her worthy. Sarreh…
— Xenia (@amay27) November 26, 2017
Netizen charisse vasquez says she agrees with the former SG too.
Indeed..it should be more than beauty. There has to be proper understanding of the current political situation and not blind belief or trust on someone who has nothing but position and a great disregard for life
— charisse vasquez (@cgvasquez1) November 26, 2017
Your thoughts?
On 13 May 2017, Ms Rachel Peters told the Inquirer: we should trust in our President & trust that it's he (who) knows what is best for our country.
I cannot support the bid of ANYONE with such view for Miss Universe.
Beauty is beyond looks; it's an attitude.
— florin hilbay (@fthilbay) November 26, 2017
kulang ka ba sa pa sin? Why you Yellowshits always want to shame this country. Why say it now that the pageant is on-going? Papansin ka? IF YOU DONT WANT TO SUPPORT SI BE IT BUT STOP SHAMING THE FILIPINOS! SPECIALLY A FILIPINA REPRESENTING HER COUNTRY ATHE MOMENT!