Pia Wurtzbach Speaks Out Against Against Controversial Drug Bust In BGC

Pia Wurtzbach spoke up against the launch of the identities of the 11 males apprehended in Seda Hotel, 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City. She additionally wept foul over the launch of information that of the 11 guys apprehended has HIV.

According to Pia, the release of the sensitive information was unnecessary and cruel.

“DEA and local news outlets decided to expose the identities of these men to the media. Their mugshots, names, and the HIV status of one of them were released. “Was this really necessary? I understand that what the men were supposedly doing was illegal and they should face legal consequences.

“But there was absolutely no need to expose and publicly shame them. It’s illegal to publicly announce one’s HIV status (RA8504).

“What has been done has not only traumatized the men that were involved; it has also worsened the HIV situation in the Philippines.

“We’re working so hard in educating the people properly on HIV/AIDS, on taking away the stigma... “We cannot take big steps back. To PDEA and the news outlets, take steps to mend the situation. Sa aking mga kababayan, wag po tayo maging judgmental.

“Hindi immoral ang maging bakla, hindi dapat ituring na kaparusahan ang HIV. At lalong hindi ito biro na dapat pag-pyestahan at pagtawanan. To my beloved LGBT community, stay strong. We’ll win this.”

Source: kami