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MANILA – Bianca González and Frankie Pangilinan took to social media to apologize after they helped “spread misinformation” following the death of Christine Dacera, a 23-year-old flight attendant.
On Twitter, González acknowledged that he was one of the people who posted using the term “violation” and the hashtag #JusticeForChristineDacera “because the authorities said it was a violation.”
“I am embarrassed but also very confused by the conflicting reports. The call for justice remains, but justice to find the truth for both Christine and the accused, ”he said.
González also expressed his condolences for Dacera’s family and friends, and for those who may have been falsely accused.
“What a nightmare this must be. I sincerely apologize for my tweet which added to the noise that it was a ‘rape’. Sana lumabas ang katotohanan ”, he added.
My condolences to the family and friends of Christine Dacera, to all who may have been falsely accused on the news, what a nightmare this must be. I sincerely apologize for my tweet that added to the noise that it was “rape.” Sana lumabas ang katotohanan 🙏🏽
– Bianca González (@iamsuperbianca) January 6, 2021
Like González, Pangilinan said she is also “absolutely sorry.”
“Before I go to sleep, I would like to reiterate how sorry I am that I contributed to spreading misinformation: ((The authorities’ statements were misleading and confusing (and still are), so I hope you understand. Regardless, rape will never be okay however, ”he said, without editing.
“It’s really eating me up guys. I read articles before tweeting, but I should have waited knowing how authorities work today. It’s sick and sad. I’m so sorry.”
Before I go to sleep, I would like to reiterate how sorry I am to have contributed to spreading misinformation: ((the authorities’ statements were misleading and confusing (and still are), so I hope you understand. Regardless, rape will never be okay, though
– kakie (@ kakiep83) January 6, 2021
Explaining that she was caught up in outrage, Pangilinan promised to do better.
“I deleted all the misleading tweets, but I stand by everything I said about respecting girls, and I hope Christine still gets the justice she deserves. it’s still a heartbreaking and heartbreaking way to start the year. I’m really sorry, ”he said.
Dacera, 23, was found unconscious in a Makati city hotel bathtub after celebrating the New Year. She was rushed to Makati Medical Center, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police initially ruled Dacera’s cause of death was a ruptured aortic aneurysm after an autopsy, but later deemed rape with homicide after finding scratches and bruises on her body, with suspicion of sexual abuse.
The Makati City Prosecutor’s Office ordered the release of 3 suspects into police custody on Wednesday, saying more evidence is needed to show that Dacera, 23, was raped and killed.
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