Naglabas ng pahayag ang TV at social media personality na si Awra Briguela laban sa isang propesor ng Universidad de Manila matapos umano siyang makatanggap ng mapanlait at transphobic na komento sa social media.

Sa kaniyang post, hayagang tinawag ni Awra ang atensyon ng nabanggit na propesor dahil sa naging komento umano nitong “babaeng may burat” sa isang pampublikong post tungkol sa kaniya.

Ayon kay Awra, hindi katanggap-tanggap ang naturang pahayag lalo na’t nagmula umano ito sa isang educator na inaasahang nagpapakita ng propesyonalismo, respeto, at pagiging huwaran sa mga estudyante.

"As a professor, you are expected to uphold professionalism, respect, and basic human decency. Educators should serve as role models and create safe spaces for students, not contribute to online bullying, humiliation, and discrimination. What he did was completely unacceptable and disappointing coming from someone in a position of authority," aniya.

Dagdag pa niya, mas nakababahala umano ang sitwasyon matapos siyang makatanggap ng mga mensahe mula sa ilang tao, kabilang ang mga estudyante, na nagbahagi rin ng umano’y negatibong karanasan at concerns laban sa naturang propesor.

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"What makes this even more concerning is that many people, including students, have messaged me sharing their own negative experiences and concerns regarding his behavior. This shows that this may not be an isolated incident," anang Awra.

Dahil dito, sinabi ni Awra na pinag-iisipan na niyang pormal na ireport ang insidente sa administrasyon ng pamantasan at mangalap ng mga salaysay mula sa iba pang indibidwal na maaaring nakaranas din umano ng hindi wastong pagtrato mula sa propesor.

"Because of this, I am now considering formally reporting the matter to the Universidad De Manila administration and gathering statements from individuals who may have also experienced inappropriate treatment from him. Accountability is important, especially for people entrusted to educate and influence students."

Binigyang-diin din ng celebrity na hindi dapat nakabatay sa gender identity, itsura, o personal na opinyon ang paggalang sa isang tao.

“Everyone deserves dignity, and no professor should use their platform to publicly shame or degrade another person,” saad pa niya.

Sa comment section ng kaniyang post, ipinagpatuloy ni Awra ang kaniyang panawagan para sa mga mag-aaral na nakaranas umano ng "inappropriate behavior" mula sa propesor.

"To all students or individuals who may have experienced inappropriate behavior, discrimination, bullying, humiliation, or any negative experience involving Professor Benjo Hernandez Contreras — kindly message me privately."

"I am currently gathering statements and complaints because I am planning to personally go to Universidad De Manila to formally file a complaint regarding his behavior and public remarks toward me."

"I have also been receiving messages from different people sharing their own experiences, not only from UDM students but allegedly from individuals connected to PLM and SVCC as well."

"If you are willing to speak up and share your experience, know that your voice matters. No professor or person in authority should make students or anyone feel disrespected, unsafe, humiliated, or discriminated against."

"This is not about hate or revenge — this is about accountability, professionalism, and making sure that students are treated with dignity and respect," aniya pa.

Photo courtesy: Screenshot from Awra Briguela (FB)

Sa kasalukuyan, wala pang inilalabas na opisyal na pahayag ang Universidad de Manila at ang nasabing propesor kaugnay sa isyu.