Dustin Yu, may nilinaw sa lumang tweet niya na kumakalat sa socmed: "I decided to speak up"
- Dustin Yu clarified an old social media interaction that has recently been brought up again online
- Currently busy with a film, the actor said he initially chose not to pay attention to the issue
- He explained that the comment was made around five years ago as a joke while interacting with people who were tagging him
- According to the star, he decided to speak up for his loved ones while making sure to remain respectful toward the LGBT community
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Dustin Yu has spoken up after an old social media comment he made years ago was brought up again online.
Source: Instagram
In a lengthy post on X, the actor explained that he is currently busy working on a film and is staying at a lock-in taping location with limited signal. He said he was informed that his name was being dragged because of something he had commented years ago.
At first, Dustin said he did not pay much attention to the matter because he wanted to focus on the positive things happening in his life.
However, he eventually decided to address it because the issue was already affecting people close to him.
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“But I decided to speak up for the sake of my loved ones, while making sure to do so with respect for the LGBT community,” he wrote.
The actor then explained the context behind the old interaction.
“I replied to a comment on that account maybe around 5 years ago as a joke and simply to interact with people who were tagging me. Wala akong ibang intention behind it,” Dustin said.
The original tweet involved in the discussion has since been deleted and is no longer available on X. However, references and screenshots connected to the old interaction have continued to circulate on social media.
Source: Twitter
According to him, he only recently learned that the account involved had apparently changed its account identity and content since their old interaction.
He claimed that some people were now using his years-old comment to create a different narrative about him.
“Unfortunately, may mga taong ginagamit ngayon yung old comment ko para gawan ng ibang storya at i-drag ako,” he stated.
Dustin stressed that he knew what he meant when he posted the reply and did not want the old exchange to be interpreted differently from its original intention.
“I know what I meant when I said it, and I won’t let someone twist an old interaction into something it was never meant to be,” he added.
He also said his purpose in issuing the statement was simply to “set the record straight.”
Toward the end of his message, the personality encouraged people to choose kindness despite disagreements or differences in understanding.
“We may not always agree or understand each other, but I hope we can choose to be kinder instead of creating stories that can hurt someone,” he wrote.
He also addressed those who continue to criticize him, saying he hopes they find happiness without having to hurt somebody else.
Dustin Yu is a rising Filipino actor, model, and businessman managed by GMA's Sparkle talent agency, who first gained prominent recognition for his role in the drama series Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune. A former housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, he has successfully expanded his career with roles in the primetime series The Secrets of Hotel 88 and the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival romance film Love You So Bad.
In another report, Dustin Yu talked about his rhinoplasty during his guest appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda. Bianca de Vera also shared her support for people who choose cosmetic procedures, emphasizing that individuals have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies. Dustin explained that he does not see anything wrong with improving one's appearance, especially if it helps build self-confidence. The Kapuso actor also revealed that his nose enhancement was not only for aesthetic purposes but was also connected to a health concern.
Meanwhile, Dustin Yu addressed the speculations that connected him to Ivana Alawi and Kira Balinger. He shared that Ivana had been his celebrity crush even before he became part of Pinoy Big Brother. The actor also described Kira as beautiful, smart, and someone with qualities he considers "girlfriend material," while clarifying that he does not have romantic feelings for her. Dustin firmly stated that he is "hundred percent" committed to Bianca de Vera and is not looking to pursue anyone else.
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