Netizens criticized Karen Davila and Bianca Gonzalez for not speaking up on Gretchen Fullido ‘s case
Karen Davila and Bianca Gonzalez, prominent personalities who are known advocates of women’s rights, were criticized for their momentary silence about the case of Gretchen Fullido.
When it was revealed on social media that Gretchen filed sexual harassment case against TV executives Cheryl Favila and Maricar Asprec, netizens started to sympathize with her.
In line with this sympathy, netizens also wondered why Karen and Bianca were silent at first.
They are known to be vocal and fierce in expressing their thoughts about certain issues. On the other hand, for a moment, netizens haven’t heard anything from them.
The first time that this issue surfaced on social media, netizens immediately expected that Karen and Bianca will speak their minds about this.
Based on the article published in Bandera, some netizens called them hypocrites for not commenting about the issue which also involved Ces Drilon.
Here are some post from netizens who slammed Karen Davila and Bianca Gonzalez.
Karen Davila circa Oct. 2018 (after the Gretchen Fullido issue):
"Hmmm, hell can't be THAT bad." pic.twitter.com/XqBTrQamsR
— Puncturer (@puncturer) October 7, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/100007166113772/posts/2196151733967009/
They shouldn’t disappoint. But knowing Karen Davila and Bianca Gonzales, for sure they’d keep quiet and support Ces Drilon. Gretchen Fullido has the public support anyway.
— livealittle (@notatwitwarrior) October 5, 2018
Conditional ang pagiging opinionated ni @iamsuperbianca. She usually has something to say on every damn thing. Funny how her mouth is shut on this issue.
— Yuna Ik (@YunaBrie) October 5, 2018
You just inadvertently bear your bias towards men. Pag lalaki ang kalaban mabilis ang hatol, pag babae sa babae involved mahirap? I hope your husband wouldnt find your statements offensive to him. Irregardless of gender, harrasment is harassment.
— Elly Bordios (@EllymoreElly) October 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/ParagasJonathan/status/1048396006079979520
Based on a previous article, Karen Davila already expressed that she is taking the side of Gretchen Fullido when a netizen cited that the latter’s wardrobe caused the issue.
She said that how a woman presents herself “can never be cited as a reason for sexual harassment.“
Bianca Gonzalez also expressed her thoughts regarding this matter.
The celebrity mom said that she commend Gretchen’s bravery to speak up. She also hopes that the truth will come out soon.
On the other hand, she’s saddened that other people are making this issue as woman versus woman.
She pointed out that this particular case is sensitive because all the involved persons are women.
“Yes, women should support women. But when its women involved in both sides, nawawala ang ‘babae ako’ at nagiging ‘babae tayo’. Mahirap,” she said, based on the article.