Muling humingi ng tawad ang mga podcaster ng Machong Chismisan kay Josh Aquino at sa pamilya nito.
Naglabas ng bagong pahayag ang Machong Chismisan dalawang oras matapos ibalita ni Boy Abunda sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda na sasampahan sila ng kaso ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dahil sa pang-iinsulto sa anak nina Kris Aquino at Phillip Salvador.
Sa kanilang bagong pahayag, humingi ng tawad ang mga podcaster sa pamilya Aquino at sa iba pang nasaktan sa kanilang mga naging kilos at pananalita.
Inamin din nila ang kanilang pananagutan at sinabing handa silang matuto mula sa insidente.
“Kami po ay lubos na nagsisisi at taos-pusong humihingi ng kapatawaran sa aming mga pagkukulang at pagkakamali. Buong puso po naming tinatanggap ang aming pananagutan sa aming mga naging kilos at pananalita,” ang bahagi ng kanilang public apology.
Hindi lamang kina Kris at Josh humingi ng tawad ang grupo kundi pati sa buong pamilya Aquino at sa mga taong may karanasan sa pag-aaruga ng mga batang may special needs, gayundin sa mga taong may kapansanan.
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MACHONG CHISMISAN ISSUES APOLOGY ANEW
Sa English version ng kanilang pahayag, direktang kinilala ng mga podcaster ang sakit na naidulot nila sa pamilya Aquino.
Saad nila: “To Ms. Kris Aquino, Josh, and the entire Aquino family whom we have hurt and aggrieved, we offer our sincerest apologies.
“We take full accountability for our actions and behavior during the episode. We acknowledge that our conduct was inexcusable, deeply insensitive, and hurtful.
“We recognize the impact of our actions, and we do not wish to make excuses for the harm we have caused.
“To the families and individuals who share the experience of loving and caring for children with special needs, to the broader community of persons with disabilities, and to the general public, we extend our heartfelt apologies as well.
“We recognize that our actions were not only hurtful to the Aquino family but also deeply disrespectful to the dignity and experiences of many others.”
Sinabi rin ng grupo na tinanggal na nila ang lahat ng content na may kaugnayan sa kontrobersiyal na episode.
Gayunman, kinilala nilang hindi sapat ang pagtanggal sa mga ito upang mabura ang pinsalang naidulot.
“As part of taking responsibility for our actions, we have proactively taken down all of our content related to the episode. We understand that removing the content does not undo the harm we have caused, but we hope this action demonstrates our sincere remorse and our commitment to being accountable for our mistake.”
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READY TO COORDINATE WITH ADVOCACY GROUPS
Bukod sa paghingi ng tawad, sinabi ng Machong Chismisan na bukas silang makipagtulungan sa mga organisasyong nagtataguyod ng karapatan at kapakanan ng mga batang may special needs at mga taong may kapansanan.
“We are wholeheartedly willing to work with organizations and advocates dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and welfare of children with special needs and persons with disabilities.
“We are open to learning from the Autism Society Philippines, the National Council on Disability Affairs, legislators, public officials, members of the entertainment industry, and other advocates who have called for greater awareness and sensitivity on this issue,” saad nila.
Binigyang-diin din ng grupo na hindi dapat hanggang paghingi lamang ng tawad ang kanilang pananagutan.
Ayon sa kanila, kailangan din nilang makinig, matuto, at gumawa ng mga konkretong hakbang upang maitama ang kanilang pagkakamali.
“Beyond expressing our deep remorse, we recognize that accountability must be accompanied by meaningful action, a willingness to listen, and a genuine commitment to learning and doing better.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to reflect on our actions and, where possible, make amends through concrete and responsible steps.”
Samantala, habang isinusulat ang artikulong ito ay wala pang opisyal na pahayag si Kris Aquino at ang kanilang pamilya kaugnay ng mainit na isyung ito.
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