Lea Salonga Clarifies Controversial 'Pagmumura' Post

Here’s what Lea Salonga said regarding her “pagmumura” post

Broadway Diva Lea Salonga went controversial just recently due to her “pagmumura” post which garnered various reactions from netizens.

The singer-actress wrote this on her Facebook post: “Dear Pilipinas, p***** ina, ang hirap mong mahalin.” Several netizens agreed with her as she hinted about her thoughts on why she shared the said statement.

On the other hand, radio host Vivian Velez contradicted her and said that “unity” is a vital key right now in the aim of the government to change for the better.

Several netizens who are supporting the current administration also created a buzz on social media as they made the hashtag “Dear Pilipinas Sarap Mong Mahalan” trend on Twitter.

Amid all the speculations that rose regarding her post, Lea Salonga clarified what she meant when she shared that statement. “I thought to use this platform and this space to offer some clarification in the hope that I’m more clearly understood,” the singer-actress said.

She stressed that she stands with every word that she said in her controversial post as it was her expression of frustration of the current status of the county. “However, contrary to what some of you might believe, I never, NOT EVER, cursed the Philippines,” Lea added.

The Broadway diva also said that serving the Philippines is one of her greatest honors and as a Filipino representing the country is source of pride and pleasure for her.

On the other hand, she stressed that the “pagmumura” was not intended for anyone. “My p- i- was aimed at no one in particular, and was used only as an outburst, a cry. My apologies if I hurt your feelings with my choice of words,” Lea Salonga said.