Boys Love (BL) star of Gaya sa Pelikula series, Paolo Pangilinan shared cryptic posts about sexual harassment.
On Sunday, June 20, Pangilinan created a buzz online when he posted tweets that seemed to target someone.
He warned a ‘certain’ person not to post anything about the LGBTQIA+ community or else he will speak up.
Wag talaga ako makakakita ng lgbtqia eme eme riyan galing sa’yo ha tatalak ako
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 20, 2021
Paolo pointed out that harassers should not have the power or the authority, especially when they’re previously reported about such an act.
Basta yung sakin lang harassers shouldn’t assert be put in positions of power esp when they’ve been reported already thank u no delete
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 20, 2021
It was again followed by a warning for the ‘certain’ person to continue hiding and not to expose himself because he closely watching.
Wag kang lalabas buti yan magtago ka naka abang aq 🥰
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 20, 2021
From these posts, it seemed that the actor got sexually harassed and is waiting for something to trigger him and spill the beans.
Previously, he also shared a tweet saying that inducers of trauma should pay for the therapy of victims.
The BL star agreed with the post and said that he felt seen and heard.
I feel seen I feel heard https://t.co/PWDurSnGi1
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 17, 2021
With these cryptic posts, netizens expressed their concern toward the BL star.
@jude_upm calls for justice as he stands with Pangilinan. Said that the LGBTQIA+ pride should not tolerate any form of abuse.
Pride is about being vigilant against any form of abuse against the LGBTQIA community, even when they are perpetrated by one of ours. We must to condemn the atrocity and let those at fault be dealt with to the full extent of the law. Let justice be served. I stand with @PaoPangs.
— jude | 💗 | Advocate | 🏳️🌈 (@jude_upm) June 21, 2021
What's going on? I am not that active with social media nowadays since we open up here. I been trying to go back to my normal routine pre-pandemic.
— Felipe Danglapin #YourVoteMatters (@FDanglapin) June 21, 2021
Other netizens then expressed their love and support for the actor and wished that he will get through this ordeal.
https://twitter.com/CamiAfterglow/status/1407128109938315265
my love i hope you are well and receive all the love from those who love you, you did not deserve to have gone through this. Take care, I wish you peace and comfort. I will send you strength and good energy, you are necessary and incredible. I love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— nana (@moranyif) June 21, 2021
Seriously, I'm in shock with what happened. I'm so sorry, Pao. I send you a lot of strength, you are very brave. We are with you. I hope that justice is quick. 🙏
— Anje (@DrusiSpike) June 22, 2021
I'm so sorry you had to pass by this situation!!!! i hope you to stay strong and take care of yourself, we will always be here by your side 💜 love you Pao!!!!!!
— marrom pelotense 🌪️⚡️ (@sstellawes) June 21, 2021
hi i made headers as a coping mechanism
i love paolo pangilinan a lot and will protect him as much as i can.
we stand with survivors. we believe them. we support them. pic.twitter.com/MCQZGisPEo
— ally (@sparegarbage) June 21, 2021
Meanwhile, he is part of a research team that is conducting a study on drug use in the context of sex in the country. Their work is hosted by Ateneo Development Studies Program.
Our team is doing a study on drug use in the context of sex in the Philippines (also known as “chemsex”). If you or anyone you know would like to share your stories and be interviewed, please dm @vincengyu! https://t.co/SJtVgMrXXq
— Gideon Lasco (@gideonlasco) June 21, 2021
Pangilinan is a medicine student at St. Luke’s College of Medicine.
Before being part of the BL series Gaya sa Pelikula (GSP), he works part-time as a model and appeared in fast-food chain ads.
In RAWR Awards 2020, he and Ian Pangilinan won as the BL Tandem of the Year for their roles in GSP.