Muslim Community Furious Over FPJ's Batang Quiapo Episode?
Toto
9:36:00 PM
The new TV series, FPJ's Batang Quiapo, received a warm reception from fans and viewers after its first episode aired. The show features talented actress Miles Ocampo and is produced by popular actor Coco Martin. However, the show recently faced criticism from the Muslim community due to an episode that portrayed the community in a negative light.
Fernando Poe Jr., or FPJ, is a beloved figure in the Muslim community, not just for his films, but also for the respect and recognition he gave to the community in his work. It was disappointing that the Batang Quiapo series offended the Muslim community, even though the episode in question was fictional. The scene depicted a Muslim character tolerating theft, which many viewers found offensive and inaccurate.
"...Nais kong ipaalam na personal po na pumunta sa aking tanggapan si Ginoong Director Coco Martin upang ibigay po ang kanyang paliwanag sa kontrobersyal na bahagi ng kanyang teleserye. Personal ko pong narinig at nakita at naramdaman ang sinserong paghingi ng paumanhin ng aking kapwa actor at director sa lahat po ng mga nasaktan sa nasabing paglalarawan. Mga mahal kong kapatid, ako na po ang naggagarantiya sa mabuting kalooban ni Ginoong Coco Martin at sigurado po akong wala siyang masamang intensiyon kanino man. Inaamin po nya na kulang ang kanyang kaalaman sa Islam, kung kaya't sa halip po na ating kutyain ang kanyang pagkukulang, ako na po ang nananawagan po sa inyo upang atin itong sama-samang bunuan.
Sampu po ng mga bumubuo ng Batang Quiapo, sila naman po ay nangangako na mas magiging maingat at sensitibo sa pagsasalarawan ng mga sektor lalo't higit po kung nakasalalay dito ang imahe ng kultura, tradisyon, at maging relihiyon.
Tunay na mayaman po at makulay ang komunidad ng Muslim sa ka-Maynilaan, partikular po sa Quiapo na tumatagos sda libu-libong pahina ng ating kasaysayan..."
[(translation) "I want to inform everyone that Director Coco Martin personally came to my office to explain the controversial part of his teleserye. I personally heard, saw, and felt the sincere apology of my fellow actor and director to all those who were hurt by the said portrayal. My dear brothers and sisters, I guarantee the good intentions of Mr. Coco Martin and I am sure that he has no ill intentions towards anyone. He admits that he lacks knowledge of Islam, so instead of criticizing his shortcomings, I appeal to you to help us build a better understanding together.
The members of Batang Quiapo, in cooperation, promise to be more careful and sensitive in depicting sectors, especially when the image of culture, tradition, and religion is at stake.
The Muslim community in Ka-Maynilaan (Manila), particularly in Quiapo, is truly rich and colorful, which runs through thousands of pages of our history."]
This incident is an opportunity to learn more about the Muslim culture and stop judging people based on appearances or stereotypes. Coco Martin and the Batang Quiapo team have committed to doing better in the future and promoting more accurate and respectful representations of the Muslim community.
The members of Batang Quiapo, in cooperation, promise to be more careful and sensitive in depicting sectors, especially when the image of culture, tradition, and religion is at stake.
The Muslim community in Ka-Maynilaan (Manila), particularly in Quiapo, is truly rich and colorful, which runs through thousands of pages of our history."]
This incident is an opportunity to learn more about the Muslim culture and stop judging people based on appearances or stereotypes. Coco Martin and the Batang Quiapo team have committed to doing better in the future and promoting more accurate and respectful representations of the Muslim community.
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