C.P. apologizes to all IGOROTS
Candy Pangilinan apologizes to all Igorots
By SHIRLEY MATIAS PIZARRO
May 15, 2009, 1:29pm
In the recent Mothers’ Day weekend, comedienne Candy Pangilinan didn’t feel pampered nor cherished just like most of us mommies felt on that day.
The reason was she had been working, and working real hard. It’s an open secret that Candy is a single mom and has been doing a good job raising her child as such.
Unfortunately, she got embroiled in a “scandalous” situation after she carelessly mouthed the lines “Akala niyo Igorot ako ano? Tao po ako,” attempting to throw a punchline during the show at SM Baguio.
Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano, Candy’s manager, said the comedienne failed to say “statue” instead of “Igorot.” But the repercussion was instantaneous. In this day and age of computers, internet and facebook, the “mistake” caused an uproar in the internet.
Angeli said Candy “was insulted, cursed, and called a racial murderer.” Candy, needless to say, feels so bad about the whole thing. “She had been crying and crying and was truly sorry for the lapse.”
Anyway, Angeli sent us Candy’s apology letter and we’re printing it here in full to appease those who may have been offended.
“Last Saturday, May 9, the day after my birthday, I had finished taping at 8 a.m. and left Manila to fulfill a commitment in Baguio at 2 p.m. I am truly sorry because I uttered an insensitive statement during the event. I did not mean to hurt anyone, especially, our Igorot brothers and sisters.
It was a careless remark and for that I am truly sorry. The harm was done and regardless of what explanation I give and whatever my intention was when I uttered such words, any defense would not matter at this point. I was wrong. I clearly remember that I did apologize for the careless statement I said during the show.
Comedians have a tendency to go overboard and say the wrong things to catch those punchlines and sometimes, one can get reckless. Truly I am sorry for my mistake. I have learned a precious lesson and I am sorry that I had to hurt people in the process.
I sincerely wanted to be a part of the community and delivered the lines correctly. I had no sleep that day and was very tired. In all of my shows I try to make it a point to let my audiences feel that I am a part of and one with them. If you were there and had finished the show, you would have heard me acknowledge my mistake.
I apologized and explained myself. I even went on to uplift the Benguet/Igorot Community. I am very proud of their contribution to society. I, as a person and a Filipino would never intentionally discriminate nor disrespect my roots, my ancestors, and my fellow Filipinos. In summary I pray that people would realize that I do not look down on anyone of a different race, heritage, or religion.
Again, I am deeply sorry. I hope that you can find it in your hearts to forgive me though it may be difficult to understand why I did it. There are certain things we regret saying in our life, and this was one major error! And may the Lord Jesus Christ forgive me and release me from such a major blunder.”
Sincerely, Candy Pangilinan.
(SOURCE:http://www.mb.com.ph/node/200674)
...TAO RIN PO KAMI!!...any violent reactions???
