Kuya Kim Atienza, nagpakumbaba, humingi ng paumanhin dahil sa tweet ukol sa monkey pox

- Kuya Kim Atienza took to Twitter and apologized for his tweet about chicken pox

- His initial tweet was that chicken pox is less severe, s**ually transmitted and usually "M to M"

- The TV personality said that his tweet never said that it was STD, only that it is spread through s**ual contact

- He also admitted being wrong in saying that it is usually spread between M to M, but that it can spread by any person regardless of their gender

Kuya Kim Atienza took to Twitter and apologized for an earlier tweet about monkeypox.

His initial tweet was informing the public about how monkeypox spreads.

"Chicken pox is less severe and the virus is airborne. Monkey pox is s**ually transmitted, usually M to M. #kuyakimanona"

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He then retweeted information from WHO, which stated that gay limit their s**ual partners in order to reduce spread monkeypox.

Later, the TV personality clarified that he did not say that it was STD, and apologized to those who were hurt by his tweet.

"My deepest apologies to those that were affected by my tweet.

Some of the things I said were ambiguous and caused a lot of hurt especially to members of the LGBTQ community.

You are correct Monkeypox is s**ually transmitted but also by non s**ual close contact. It not an STD."

"...I am also wrong in saying it's usually spread M to M. Monkeypox can be spread by any person regardless of gender. M to F F to F."

"Again my deepest apologies to the people I hurt by my tweet. I am deeply sorry."

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Kuya Kim Atienza is the son of Lito Atienza, a well-known politician. He is famous for his broad knowledge and love for animals. He worked as a politician from 1995 till 2004. He became the weather anchor of ABS-CBN newscast, "TV Patrol", and also hosted the educational show "Matanglawin" on the same network.

Earlier, Kuya Kim stunned his followers due to his social media post containing photos giving some glimpses of his brand new car. Netizens then took to the comment section to gush over the TV presenter's new vehicle. His followers likewise congratulated Kuya Kim for the well-deserved blessing.

Vhong Navarro uploaded a photo on his Instagram account. In the pictures, the Kapamilya star is with his fellow stars of 'It's Showtime.' It can be remembered that they debuted on TV5 last Saturday, July 16. Furthermore, Vhong's post has elicited various comments, including one from Kuya Kim Atienza.

Source: KAMI.com.gh