Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes has issued a public apology to the Tausug community after admitting that an incorrect greeting was used during a recent episode of ‘Family Feud’.
In a video posted on Facebook on Friday, October 24, Dingdong humbly took responsibility for the mistake, which aired earlier in the week.
“Mga Kapuso, last Monday po sa Family Feud, may binati po kaming mga kababayan natin sa programa. Unfortunately, mali po pala ang ginamit naming pangungusap nang i-greet namin ang mga kababayan nating Tausug,” he explained.
Speaking from a beach location, the actor-host added that he and his team have taken the incident as a learning opportunity.
“At dahil po diyan, humihingi po ako ng paumanhin. Sorry po. Sa susunod, sisiguraduhin po namin na mas pagbubutihin pa namin ang aming pagsasaliksik. Kaya sa mga kababayan nating Tausug, maraming salamat po sa inyong patuloy na suporta. Babawi po kami ng tama at buong puso. Magsukul.”
The Tausug word “magsukul” means “thank you”, and Dingdong’s use of it in his closing line drew praise from netizens, who lauded his humility and sincerity.
The apology quickly went viral, garnering overwhelmingly positive reactions from viewers—especially members of the Tausug community.
Many commended Dingdong for addressing the issue directly and respectfully, calling his gesture a “class act” and an example of genuine public accountability.
