MJ Lastimosa gives a reaction to the issue of Jude Bacalso
MJ LASTIMOSA – The beauty queen shared a humorous take on the controversy surrounding travel writer Jude Bacalso and a waiter on the social media platform ‘X’.
The incident in question involved Bacalso allegedly making a waiter stand for two hours as punishment for addressing her as “Sir” instead of “Ma’am”. According to social media accounts, Bacalso, offended by the gender misidentification, complained first to the waiter and then to the store supervisor.
The backlash against Bacalso was swift and severe, especially after a photo surfaced showing her sitting in a chair while the waiter stood in a parade-rest stance in front of her. Many criticized her for her actions, deeming them excessive and unkind. In response to the widespread criticism, Bacalso issued a public apology, admitting that she could have handled the situation with more kindness and understanding.
Amidst the ongoing controversy, MJ Lastimosa weighed in with a lighthearted comment. In her recent post, Lastimosa recounted her own experience of being mistakenly called “Sir”. She suggested that the misidentification was likely due to the other person’s nervousness rather than any deliberate disrespect. “Marecourse natatawag din akong sir minsan,” MJ wrote in her post. “I think natataranta kasi sila minsan not that they don’t know better. Let’s extend kindness a little more,” she added.
MJ Lastimosa, whose full name is Mary Jean Ramirez Lastimosa, is a Filipina actress, model, and beauty queen. She gained widespread recognition after winning the title of Miss Universe Philippines in 2014, representing the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. Although she did not win the international crown, she performed admirably and was praised for her beauty, charm, and stage presence.
In addition to her pageant success, MJ Lastimosa has pursued a career in entertainment, appearing in various television shows and films in the Philippines. She is also known for her active presence on social media, where she shares her thoughts, experiences, and humorous takes on various topics with her followers.