Dingdong Bahan Urges Respect Over “Being Real”
DINGDONG BAHAN – The former Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 housemate caught the attention of netizens with a simple but meaningful Facebook post about the common advice to “just be yourself.” In his video, Dingdong explained that while being true to yourself is important, it should not be used as an excuse for bad or hurtful behavior.
In his video, Dingdong emphasized that saying, “ganito talaga ‘ko” doesn’t automatically make bad behavior acceptable. He reminded everyone: “Stop calling it ‘authenticity’ if it’s hurting people.” He encouraged people to reflect and not hide behind the idea of “being real” when their actions are actually rude or disrespectful.
He gave examples of people who act rudely but justify it by saying, “At least ako, totoo ako.” According to Dingdong, being real should always come with kindness and respect. He urged viewers to ask themselves, “Am I honest” o “Am I kind?” O kaya naman daw, “Am I authentic but still respectful?” His message was clear: “Being yourself is good, but evolving is better.”
Although Dingdong didn’t mention anyone by name, many netizens believed his message was connected to fellow PBB housemate Fyang Smith. This followed a recent viral incident where Fyang wiped saliva on Dingdong’s face during an event, which drew backlash online.
Despite the controversy, Dingdong chose not to comment directly on the incident. Instead, he shared his message to inspire people to reflect on their actions. His simple yet thoughtful advice resonated with many viewers.
In the end, Dingdong’s reminder was clear: being true to yourself should never mean hurting others. Everyone can be authentic while still working to become a kinder, better version of themselves. His post quickly gained attention online, with many agreeing that personal growth matters more than simply saying, “this is who I am.”