Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin believed that it may become difficult for television host Willie Revillame to recover his image after his controversial statement against the people he helped in the past.
On February 7, Revillame used his own show to respond to the criticisms he received from the people who received help from him.
“Hindi na ako matatakot sa inyong lahat, laban na ito kung laban. Masyado niyo na akong inaapi. Tirahin niyo ako minu-minuto, I don’t care dahil kayo ang may utang na loob sa akin, hindi ako.” Revillame said.
Several friends of Revillame, including Fermin and Ogie Diaz, responded to the television host.
While Fermin already accepted their apology to Revillame, she said that the host still needs to do more to bring back his reputation to the public.
According to the columnist, some people may started to doubt the sincerity of Revillame when helping others.
“Dahil doon, iniisip tuloy ng mga kababayan natin ngayon na ‘yung pagpapakitang gilas niya, yung papunta-punta niya sa lugar na may kalamidad, ‘yung pagbibigay niya ng one million sa ganito, 5 million sa ganyan, hindi pala ‘yan bukal sa kaooban. Pwede palang isumbat din niya,” she said.
“I forgive but I remember names… Nakaktakot ang mga taong nanunumbat,” she added.
It can be recalled that Revillame only mentioned Fermin in his public apology.
Fermin urged Revillame to humble himself and also apologize to the other people he mentioned including Diaz and Gab Valenciano.
The television host has yet to give a response to Fermin’s request.