AT A GLANCE
In a statement, the MUPh said the video commentary of Adam was "unfair, insensitive, hurtfuland dismissive of her accomplishments."
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization has condemned the video commentary of pageant enthusiast and vlogger Adam Genato on Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo.
In a statement, the MUPh said the video commentary of Adam was "unfair, insensitive, hurtful and dismissive of her accomplishments."
"We do not tolerate bullying and irresponsible vlogging, especially when an accredited MUPh media partner whom we have welcomed in our events," the MUPh statement also said.
It added: "We believe that content creators, bloggers, and vloggers must be guided by respect, responsibility, and decency."
The MUPh encouraged other creators, bloggers, and vloggers to exercise care in expressing opinions about Philippine delegates.
The same statement said that Chelsea does not deserve to be compared to other beauty queens.
Chelsea made it to the Top 30 semifinals of the Miss Universe Competition 2024 in Mexico, although she was also awarded Miss Universe Asia.
In Adam's video commentary, he said that the Philippines would have a bigger chance of winning the 2024 Miss Universe pageant if the delegates were either Athisa Manalo or Christi McGarry.
This developed as Adam tearfully apologized for his comments about Chelsea.
"I am coming out with this video not to gain sympathy, but I think this is the most Christian thing to do. The past 24 hours have left me bewildered about my actions towards our candidate, Chelsea Manalo, and it pains me to have come to this.
"Chelsea, I am sorry about what I said about you. It was never really my intention to hurt your feelings or your teams. You've worked so hard to be where you are right now.
"I realized now that I should have been diplomatic and tactful with my words. It is only now that I realize the impact of my words on you, your team, and everyone else.
"There's no excuse for what I did. It pains me when people say I am plastic to you. I want to apologize to you and everyone in MUPh. You guys have shown nothing but kindness to me ever since Day One.
I feel bad, and this is how I repay you all. Hindi ko talaga alam how I would still make up for this. I have no more excuses. All I want is to say I am sorry. I want to seek all your forgiveness."
