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Former contestant on ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ Rita Gaviola couldn’t hide her emotions when confronted with harsh criticism from online trolls.
These critical comments came about during one of Rita’s live selling sessions on TikTok, where some viewers accused her of having an unpleasant demeanor.
Several netizens went so far as to suggest that Rita should abandon her online selling efforts and return to begging, using her Badjao heritage as a point of reference.
In response, Rita became visibly emotional, vigorously defending herself and expressing her pride in her cultural background. She made it clear that she had personally experienced the hardships associated with her heritage.
Rita refuted claims of arrogance and took the opportunity to explain that she was battling an undisclosed illness while conducting her live sessions. She also questioned the judgmental nature of some online commenters, urging them to refrain from watching her content if they held such negative opinions.
“Sasabihin n’yo sa akin, bumalik ako sa pamamalimos ko? Bakit alam n’yo ba ‘yung pinagdadaanan ko? Sinasabi ko sa inyo, lait-laitin n’yo ko sa pagiging Badjao ko, proud ako!” Rita asserted.
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In light of the online criticism, numerous netizens rallied to support Rita, emphasizing that she was working hard and striving to earn a living honestly. They called on others to be empathetic and understanding rather than passing hasty judgments.
Despite the negative comments Rita received, a significant portion of her audience expressed solidarity and offered words of encouragement. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining sensitivity and compassion in online interactions.
