Former Hashtag member and actor Nikko Natividad has spoken out again, following heavy criticism over his deleted post related to the controversy involving Vice Ganda and guests on the ‘EXpecially For You’ segment.
Natividad clarified his intentions, stating that his comments were meant to address and improve the situation, rather than merely stirring the pot.
In a recent statement, Natividad reaffirmed his decision to voice his opinion and defend others involved in the incident.
“For the last time na magsasalita ako tungkol sa nakaraan kong post. Unang una sa lahat hindi ako nagsisisi na nagsalita ako ng sarili kong saloobin,” Natividad began. “Hindi ako nagsisisi na ipagtanggol ang ibang tao. Nababasa ko mga komento nyo saken at ang gusto nyo mawalan ako ng trabaho dahil lang sa naglabas ako ng sarili kong saloobin. (Na alam ko na posibleng mangyari).”
Natividad explained that his intention was not to seek sympathy or meddle in the controversy but to help bring about positive change.
“Kung ikekwento ko ba pinagdaanan at iniyak ko sakanila magbabago ba tingin nyo sakin? Pero hindi naman yun ang intensyon ko na kumuha ng simpatya o makisali lang sa gulo. Naglabas ako ng saloobin ko dahil baka sakaling makatulong na may maayos o mabago na sitwasyon,” Natividad explained.
He further stated that a true friend and family member should be able to call out someone when they are going too far or making mistakes.
Natividad also disclosed that deleting his post was a decision made by their management.
“Hindi po ako naghahanap ng kaaway, ang pagkakabura po ng post ko ay management decision, tunay at bukas sa isip at puso ko ang sinabi ko, payapa ang aking kalooban,” the actor added.
As of now, Vice Ganda’s camp has not issued any response to Natividad’s statement.
