John Arcilla Defines True Authenticity After Watching Viral Video of Rude Behavior
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Veteran and multi-awarded actor John Arcilla took to Facebook on Sunday, July 27, to express his thoughts after witnessing what he described as rude behavior in a viral video during a presentation.
In his post, Arcilla emphasized that being “totoong tao” (a real person) doesn’t mean acting without filters or manners.
“Ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging totoong tao ay ang paggamit ng ating likas na kakayahang magtimpi, pumili ng wasto, maging diplomatiko, at alamin ang tama sa mali,” he wrote.
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He admitted that everyone makes mistakes at times:
“Minsan sumasablay tayo diyan. Pero at least alam natin na hindi ‘yun wasto o hindi ‘yun pagpapakatotoo.”
John clarified that self-control and diplomacy are not forms of hypocrisy, but rather signs of maturity and humanity.
“Ang pagtitimpi o pagpili ng disposisyon o salita ay hindi kaplastikan. Iyon ay isang natural, likas, at makataong kapasidad—at ito ang nagpapaiba sa atin sa hayop,” he added.
The actor’s post earned praise from netizens, many of whom agreed that being authentic doesn't have to come at the expense of respect and decency. His message served as a reminder to social media users and public personalities alike: being real must also come with responsibility.