COMEDIENNE and host Pokwang has publicly apologized after a viral video showed her younger brother involved in a physical altercation with a man pushing a cart in Antipolo City.
The incident reportedly occurred in Brgy. San Roque Tulay when a cart pusher with a child allegedly scratched a white pickup.
The pickup’s driver, later identified as Pokwang’s brother, allegedly got out of his vehicle and slapped the man, prompting bystanders to intervene and break up the fight.
On Tuesday, December 16, Pokwang released a video confirming her brother’s identity and expressing regret over his actions.
“May gusto lang po akong ipahiwatig or malaman niyong lahat na totoo po ‘yung tungkol po sa nag-viral po na video na isa pong lalaki na naka-Hilux na Toyotang puti; opo kapatid ko po ‘yun. Nag-viral siya,” she said.
She emphasized that her brother’s actions do not reflect her own values. “Paalala lang po na ang kasalanan ni Pedro ay hindi kasalanan ni Juan. Maaaring iisa kami ng apelyido, pero hindi naman po kami pareho lagi ng pag-iisip at ng mga gawain araw-araw,” Pokwang added.
She also extended her apologies to the father, his child, and the public. “Ako po ay humihingi ng dispensa doon po sa kaniyang nakaalitan, at lalong-lalo na po doon sa anak na babae. Pasensya ka na hija, dadalawin kita. Wait lang ha pupunta ang Tita Pokwang mo diyan. Pasensya ka na,” she said.
Pokwang expressed disappointment toward those who posted photos of her family online, warning that these could constitute cyberbullying or cyberlibel.
“Paalala ko lang din po, doon sa mga nag-post pa nang paulit-ulit ng mukha nung pamilya ko may tinatawag po tayong cyber bullying at cyber libel,” she said, cautioning even politicians who shared the images.
She concluded her statement by stressing she does not condone her brother’s behavior and urged the public to respect her family online.
“Hindi po ako kumakampi sa kapatid ko pero sana nag-iingat po kayo sa mga posts ninyo, mga comments ninyo,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Office has suspended her brother’s driver’s license for 90 days and issued a show-cause order.
