ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | Nov. 16, 2024
Photo: Rhian Ramos - IG
Inalmahan ni Rhian Ramos ang inilabas na balitang nandaya sila ng boyfriend niyang si Tutok to Win Partylist Representative Sam Versoza sa marathon race na ginanap sa New York, USA last November 3.
Gamit ang kanyang socmed (social media) account, inilahad ni Rhian ang totoong nangyari sa kanila ni Sam sa pagsali sa marathon at pinasinungalingan ang akusasyong nandaya sila.
Sumali raw sila sa event na ito to help raise funds for the operation of more than 100 kids with cleft palates.
Nilinaw ni Rhian sa kanyang Instagram (IG) post last November 13 na tatlo sa mile markers sa race ay hindi raw nai-record na nakapasa.
Sa video clip na ipinost ni Rhian, makikita ang pangalan nila ni Sam sa official list ng mga nakatapos sa race.
Caption ni Rhian: “I understand that a lot of people think ‘chismis’ is fun, and it’s so easy to make something up just to get 15 minutes of fame. But in 2024, it’s so easy to send an email, verify facts, and get your story straight before trying to ruin someone’s name for a little attention -especially when it’s your job to do so.
“Yes, if you work in media, publications, or law, you do have a much bigger responsibility to not spread fake news, and it’s much more disappointing from people in that line of business to publicize lies. But I believe that everyone can also benefit from a little fact checking and common sense.”
Dagdag pa ni Rhian, “Sam and I aren't professional runners. In fact, the New York Marathon was my first 42k ever. Before this, I’ve never even run 32k...not even 22k!
“Everyone said I was crazy to do it, especially without a professional trainer, but given my schedule, I basically just relied on mental strength and making sure that I kept a fairly active lifestyle before actually flying to the US.
“We didn’t do it to compete with anyone's time. We just had to make sure we could finish it without passing out or getting injured, because above everything, we were doing it for charity.
“By completing each of our runs, Sam and I raised money for children with clefts to get proper treatment and essential operations and even if we were pretty much limping to the finish line, it was this cause that kept us from quitting and made this experience one of the best things I’ve ever done! And I’d totally do it again too.”
Ipinaalala rin ni Rhian sa kanyang 3M followers na maging maingat sa mga fake news and gossip sa socmed. Napakabilis daw nitong kumalat nang ‘di nabe-verify ang facts.
“I can’t fathom why someone would try to take that away from us and our cause. Crab mentality is such a common term in this country, but can we Filipinos not be known for that anymore? Can we be known for pushing one another to achieve goals and make dreams come true? Like, why is that our norm, right?
“Anyway, I'd like to use this moment to encourage you that if we could do this, you can do anything! And also it’s a reminder that liars and fake news are everywhere, and even if ‘chismis is fun’, the truth can be fun too.”
‘Yun na!
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