Kakai Bautista, may matinding rebelasyon sa likod ng isyu nina Apple at Chad

• Kakai Bautista addressed the backlash she received after defending Apple David and Chad Gammad's relationship on social media
• She said she researched the issue, spoke directly with Apple, and confirmed that Chad was already 18 when they met
• Kakai questioned what she described as society's "double standards" when judging age-gap relationships
• Despite being labeled a "groomer," "p*dophile," and "enabler," she said she is prepared to seek legal action against defamatory online attacks

Actress and comedienne Kakai Bautista has once again spoken about the criticism she faced after publicly expressing support for the relationship between Apple David and Chad Gammad, saying she believes people should verify facts before passing judgment online.

During an interview with Ogie Diaz, Kakai recalled that her comment on a Facebook post about Apple initially came from simple curiosity rather than an intention to spark controversy.

"I-a-address ko lang, ha, about Apple David. Unang-una, when I said that and commented on this Facebook page, alam mo 'yung masaya ka lang. 'Hooy! Ano'ng nangyayari?' Kasi love ko 'yung mga tao doon sa page na 'yun. 'Ano'ng nangyayari? Sino na namang inaaway niyo? Bakit may ganoon?' So I said that thinking na wala lang iyon. It's not a big issue," she shared.

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As public criticism intensified, Kakai said she decided to look deeper into the issue before speaking further. She explained that she first checked whether any legal complaint had been filed before reaching out directly to Apple David to understand the circumstances surrounding the relationship.

"I reached out to Apple and I asked everything I could about their relationship or whatever. So everything's fine with her work, the parents of the guy, and her family. Everything is okay," Kakai said.

She added that she also asked Apple about when she and Chad first met.

"Sabi ko, ito ang issue: 'How old was he when you met him?' He was 18 already. (Sabi ni Apple), 'Di ko siya linapitan. Siya ang lumapit sa akin. He courted me.' Chad courted her. Through a friend kaya sila nagkakilala."

After hearing their side, Kakai questioned why many people continued criticizing the couple despite the information she had gathered.

"So what's your problem? Ano 'yung problema natin by being happy for other people and celebrating other people's happiness? Why do we have double standards? 'Pag lalaki ba older, ganito. Yes, sinsita natin. Bakit 'pag babae, lagi nating... 'Di ba? Double standards," she said.

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The actress also revealed that she was called a "p*dophile," "groomer," and "enabler" online. However, she said those accusations did not affect her because she believes she did nothing wrong.

"Before you throw a lot of hateful words sa akin, please verify and validate all your facts because, for me, I did not do anything wrong by enabling happiness. Sinabi ni Ms. Apple sa akin when she met Chad, kakagaling lang ni Chad sa Canada. So Canadian boy, half-half 'yung lalaki. Laking Canada," Kakai said.

Kakai also reminded netizens that there are legal consequences for online attacks and said she consults a lawyer before deciding whether to take action.

"Ang take ko diyan, pabayaan ko na. Hayaan ko na lang. Pero once pumitik ako at grabe na kayo, there's a lawyer who's just waiting," she warned.

Catherine "Kakai" Bautista is a versatile Filipino actress, host, singer, and comedienne who began her career in theater before transitioning to television and film. Renowned for her powerful vocal range and comedic talent, she has starred in prominent stage productions like Rak of Aegis alongside various hit movies and TV shows.

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In another report, Kakai Bautista answered the criticism she received online after defending Apple David's relationship with Chad Gammad. The actress denied accusations that she was being an "enabler," stressing that no formal complaint had been filed against the couple. She maintained that she would only speak against Apple David if authorities decided to pursue a legal case. Kakai's remarks sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing with her position while others argued that legality and morality are not the same.

Meanwhile, Joy Barcoma said she would now take offense if people compared her to Kakai Bautista following the latter's defense of Apple David. Her statement came after Kakai described Apple and Chad Gammad's relationship as a personal matter and challenged critics to file a complaint if they believed any law had been violated. Joy's post quickly gained attention as discussions surrounding the issue continued online. Apple David, meanwhile, remains a controversial figure after publicly sharing details about her relationship with Chad Gammad.

Source: KAMI.com.gh