Xyriel Manabat continues to speak up against the objectification of women. Just recently, the actress entered the PBB House as one of the newest Celebrity Collab Edition housemates with Shuvee Etrata.
During the 38th episode, the housemates were given the task to identify the most hurtful comments they have received from their bashers. Then, they were asked to reflect and share their insights and feelings toward such comments.
READ: Xyriel Manabat Speaks Up Against Objectification of Women
"Ang natatanggap ko na talagang nakakaapekto sa akin is 'yong comment na 'kaya ka nababastos'."
No stranger to such comments, Xyriel has previously opened up about the struggles of being sexualized as a curvy girl. She even revealed that she had to go to therapy because of people sexualizing her.
"For me, there will be no valid reason para mabastos ang isang tao. Babae ka man o lalaki ka, kahit anong piece of clothing mo, that will never validate someone's disrespect or someone's behavior lalo kung ino-objectify ka," Xyriel continued.
The actress then admitted how affected she is whenever she would hear such comments, mentioning her practice of speaking against people who think that it's okay to sexualize and objectify.
During a one-on-one conversation with Big Brother, Xyriel explained that her outspoken nature is a defense mechanism she had to develop to deal with the bullying she experienced.
"Feeling ko po kaya po ako naging opinionated kasi po parang na-develop ko po sa sarili ko na hangga't alam ko pong tama ako, may point ako or wala akong tinatapakang tao, wala akong nababastos, talaga pong ipaglalaban ko po 'yong opinion ko. Talaga pong sasabihin ko siya," the actress told Big Brother.
Impacted by Xyriel's honesty and bravery, her fellow housemates clapped and cheered after her response to the task.
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