Nagkausap na raw si Binibining Davao de Oro 2026 candidate Sam Aldeano at ang Kapuso actor na si Derrick Monasterio.
Kamakailan ay nag-viral ang video kung saan hinarana ni Derrick ang mga kandidata ng reguonal pageant noong March 7, 2026.
Sa video na kumalat, kinakanta ni Derrick ang "Photography" ni Ed Sheeran habang isa-isang nilapitan ang mga kandidata.
Nang nilapitan niya si Sam, na kinatawan ng Maragusan, niyakap ni Derrick ang dalaga mula sa likuran.
Pagkatapos ng pageant, ibinahagi ni Sam sa social media ang kanyang saloobin tungkol sa insidnete.
Inamin ng aspiring beauty queen na hindi siya naging komportable sa sitwasyon, pero nanatili siyang professional.
Mensahe ni Sam sa pinaghalong Tagalog at Bisaya (published as is): "Not gonna lie, uncomfortable nako ana gabii pero the show must go on! Professional lang gyud ta. Okay ra ko guys, thank you sa inyo tanan!"
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SAM ALDEANO: There are no ill feelings
Kahapon, March 9, muling naglabas ng pahayag si Sam sa pamamagitan ng Facebook.
Napansin daw kasi niyang may mainit na balitaktakan tungkol sa pagharana sa kanila ni Derrick noong coronation night.
Ipinaliwanag din niya kung bakit nakahawak siya sa kanyang gown noong sandaling iyon.
Saad ni Sam (published as is): "Hi, Bulawanong Adlaw!
"It has come to my attention that there have been discussions online about what happened during the coronation night when we were serenaded by Kapuso actor, Mr. Monasterio.
"For those who may not know, my gown relied solely on the structure of the dress itself for support.
"There were no additional layers or support underneath securing the top.
"That is why you may notice me placing my hand on my waist during that moment—so I could professionally and gracefully excuse Mr. Monasterio's hand while still maintaining composure on stage."
Nilinaw rin ni Sam na nagkausap na sila ni Derrick, na personal daw tumawag sa kanya para humingi ng dispensa.
Wala raw samaan ng loob sa pagitan nilang dalawa.
Umapela rin ang aspiring beauty queen na huwag nang palakihin pa ang isyu.
Saad niya: "I want to make it clear that Mr. Monasterio and I have already communicated, and the matter between us has been settled.
"He personally reached out to apologize and assured me that he will be more mindful in the future so that a situation like this will not happen to anyone again.
"There are no ill feelings.
"What I truly hope now is for everyone to stop making this a bigger issue than it already is."
Nakiusap din si Sam sa media na huwag na gawing malaking isyu ang nangyari.
"I respectfully urge media outlets and online pages not to sensationalize or use this moment for content.
"It was a brief moment on stage, and it does not define the event nor the people involved.
"Thank you to everyone who supported me and stood up for me.
"I see you, and I am grateful. Let us move forward with respect and kindness."
Nakasama si Sam sa Top 5 ng Binibining Davao de Oro 2026.
Siya ang hinirang na Binibining de Oro Kalambuan, habang si Jan Marie M. Nazareno ng Municipality of Maco ang kinoronahang Binibining Davao de Oro 2026.
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