May panibagong diskusyong binuksan si Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Imelda Schweighart sa kanyang Facebook account kahapon, June 16, 2026, na nagpainit sa netizens, partikular na ang fans ng P-pop Kings na SB19.
Tinanong ng controversial beauty queen kung ang SB19 ba ay nagre-represent ng lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) community.
Ang SB19 ay binubuo ng limang miyembro: sina Stell, Felip, Pablo, Josh, at Justin.
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IMELDA SCHWEIGHART EXPLAINS WHERE SHE'S COMING FROM
Tanong ni Imelda: "Is SB19 lgbtqia+ representation? I dont wanna assume. Please enlighten me."
Bago pa uminit ang comments section sa kanyang post, nagpaliwanag si Imelda kung bakit niya natanong ang tungkol dito.
Lahad niya (published as is): "I was at megamall today and there was a pop up at the ground floor of SB19.
"Since it’s enrollment season with 'back to school' marketing pop ups around as well.. my mind got overstimulated.
"Wondering if other moms are also confused when they put themselves in children’s shoes."
Nagpauna rin ang Filipino-German beauty queen na hindi niya dinedepensahan ang sarili sa pagkakaroon ng malisyosong pag-iisip. Hindi lang daw kasi niya nakalakihan ang ganung istilo ng pagbebenta ng produkto.
Nahaluan daw kasi ng "LGBTQIA+ marketing" ang estratehiya para mabilis mabenta ang mga produkto.
saad niya: "Im not here to defend myself from malice but as someone who was born in 1995 i didnt grow up with massive LGBTQIA+ marketing.
"Seeing how powerful people are almost all LGBTQIA + i just wonder..
"I hope they also have children in mind..
"And if it’s a rainbow flag.. i hope it is indeed love. Not darkness.."
Si Imelda ay single mother sa kanyang eight-year-old son.
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NETIZENS REACT TO IMELDA SCHWEIGHART'S QUESTION
Gaya ng inaasahan, kinuyog kaagad ng fans at netizens ang comments section ng post ni Imelda.
Saad ng isa, wala sa mga miyembro ng SB10 ang diretsahang nagsabi ng kanilang preferred gender. Pero kung sakali raw, walang masama sa pagiging LGBTQIA+ member.
Higit pa rito, "massive allies" daw ang SB19 members.
Buong komento ng netizen: "No, none of the members are openly queer, so they aren't official LGBTQ+ representation.
"But they are massive allies who constantly break fragile masculinity stereotypes, wear whatever they want, and refuse to view gay rumours as an insult.
"Especially Stell, who always handles those questions with pure class and respect.
"They are just five secure men being icons, and as a proud Stellberry Farm resident, I love that for them. Periodth.
"Ako naiintindhan ko kung ano yan post mo I hope di ka atakehin ng mga ATIN.. Some of Us are very protective of Sb19."
Sagot dito ng former MGI All Stars candidate, "i see.. glad to know from you on here"
Sabi naman ng isang netizen: "Hi Imelda, they frequently asked about their sexual orientation and one member answered that question before, he said, 'If ever I was a gay, what's the problem?'
"That answer is not to deny or agree but to show that nothing is wrong to be part of the community.
"The group support and respect the whole community and even collaborated with some of the figures and influencers within the LGBTQIA+.
"Overall, their goal is to be cultural icon and dominate the world with Filipino music. Try to listen to their songs"
Tugon ni Imelda, "i see.."
Dagdag niya, "i did randomly hear one of their hits.. thanks for the enlightenment. Its nice to have conversations online without anyone being hostile."
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NETIZEN TO IMELDA: "Other closets are not yours to open.”
Kinuwestiyon naman ng isang netizen ang intensiyon ni Imelda kung bakit bigla siyang naging interesado sa seksuwalidad ng mga miyembro ng SB19.
Ayon dito: "If so, what is your concern? What is the intention of asking or clarifying?Other closets are not yours to open.”
Sagot sa kanya ni Imelda: "i was at megamall.. a thought popped my mind! And i put it on a status to bring awareness to fellow moms probably? That if children asks, we know what to answer, we know how to educate.
"Seriously, bat ang serious masyado? Is this defensiveness? Hindi pa ba enough? You guys are everywhere.
"Ano pa? Bawal na mag salita? Bawal na mag tanong? Silencing of women ba plans niyo? Ano nga ba talaga? Let women be women! Stop policing us."
Tugon ng parehong netizen sa kanya: "And here you are again, playing the victim LOL. You open up a topic in public and then expect people not to react differently?
"If your goal is to educate, then maybe you should start by educating yourself that someone's gender shouldn't be your concern. Treat people nicely not because they are a man, a woman, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, but so your children will learn something good from you.
"If your kids ask, 'Mom, are they gay?' what are you going to do? Tell them, 'Nak, let me post this on Facebook and ask the public for you'? Is that your mindset? Or should it be, 'Anak, no matter who they are, they are a good person and artist. Gender shouldn't matter to you.'?"
Reaksiyon dito ni Imelda: "i said.. enlighten me. Not pounce on me. Maybe you should vlog about my post and emphasize how much of a villain i am if that makes you feel better about yourself. Ciao"
Pero, hindi pa rin nagpaawat ang nasabing netizen. Tinawag niyang "toxic" ang dating beauty queen.
Banat naman ng isang netizen kay Imelda: "Is Imelda Schweighart attitude clapper queen representation? I dont wanna assume. Please enlighten me. Back to you girl."
Balik sa kanya ni Imelda: "so disrespectful. Pero ako yung attitude.. sino kampon mo teh? Dun ka lang."
Sa huli, pabirong inawat si Imelda ng kapwa MGI All Stars candidate na si Keylyn Trajano, na isang trans woman.
Komento mito: "ATEEEHHHH KWAAHH, I-INOM NALANG NATIN TO, ASAN KABA? UPUAN NA NATIN TOOO
"Taaamaaaa na yan inuman naaaaa"
At press time ay patuloy na dinadagsa ng comments ang post ni Imelda at paminsan-minsan ay sumasagot pa rin siya.
Wala pang reaksiyon ang mga miyembro ng SB19 tungkol sa isyu.
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