Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin has issued a stern warning to individuals who have been sending threats and relentless criticism toward Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairman Lala Sotto.
These actions come as a response to MTRCB’s decision to impose a 12-day suspension on the Kapamilya noontime show ‘It’s Showtime.’
During an episode of her vlog titled ‘Showbiz Now Na,’ Cristy, along with her co-hosts Romel Chika and Wendel Alvarez, discussed the severe backlash that Lala has been facing. Despite Lala’s earlier statement, in which she claimed to have had no involvement in the MTRCB’s decision and chose not to cast a vote, she continues to be a target in the controversy. This has led to threats against her personal safety and her family.
Cristy cautioned both the bashers and supporters of Vice and ‘It’s Showtime’ to exercise caution with their words, especially considering that Lala has not committed any wrongdoing.
Cristy emphasized, “Alam niyo po, ‘wag po tayong nagbibitiiw ng mga salita na ganyan. Alam niyo naman po, matakot tayo. Mapagbiro ang panahon. Baka mamaya po, sa atin bumalikwas ‘yang mga pinagsasasabi natin.”
Cristy commended Lala for her open-mindedness and the way she gracefully handles criticism. “Totoo naman po. Masama pa ba ang puso ng isang tagapamuno na kinontra pa nga ang nakalagay sa IRR ng MTRCB na sa halip na one month ang suspension sa ‘It’s Showtime’ ginawa na lang labindalawang araw.
“Nag-inhibit pa po ‘yun. Hindi pa siya sumama doon sa pagbibitiw ng suspensyon [ng It’s Showtime]. Aba. Hindi naman po tama ang ginagawa n’yo. Matakot po kayo sa karma kasi baka mamaya ‘yang mga pinagsasasabi ninyo, mga bagay na ipinupukol n’yo sa kapwa n’yo, bumalandra mismo sa buhay n’yo,”
Cristy also challenged the bashers, stating that if they are truly brave, they should reveal their true identities.
Expressing her frustration, Cristy remarked, “Nakakahiya. Ang lalakas ng loob niyong magsabi na mamatay na sana ang pamilya Sotto pero ang picture niyo tissue. Naku! ‘wag po kayong kasing tapang ng kapapanganak na tigre na magsasabing ‘Dapat ka nang umalis dyan bilang chairman ng MTRCB’, ‘Dapat sa ‘yo ipapatay’, ‘Dapat sa ‘yo ipa-rape’ pero ang picture n’yo, stick ng ice drop?
“Matatapang kayo? huwad ang katapangan niyo. Head on kay chairman Lala Sotto, magpakita kayo ng identity ninyo. Pumunta kayo ng MTRCB… Makipgharap po kayo para magkaliwanagan kayo. Hindi po ‘yung ganyan. Peke po ‘yung katapangan niyo.”
