Donny Pangilinan has called out toxic fan behavior directed at actresses Belle Mariano and Shuvee Etrata.
Photo: Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan, and Shuvee Etrata/Instagram
In a lengthy post on X, Donny said that while “there are far more important things happening” in the country, he felt the need to speak up against the growing negativity online toward Shuvee, who was seen with him at a birthday party in a viral video.
Hey guys, I’m out of the country right now on a short break but I’ve been seeing a lot online. I don’t usually speak up, but I think it’s about time we stop spreading hate and constantly comparing people. There are far more important things happening in our country.
— Donny (@donnypangilinan) March 28, 2026
“I feel like we’ve gotten too comfortable throwing hate online without thinking about how that affects actual human beings who have done nothing wrong. This is for all fandoms. Artists have lives too. It’s gone below the belt. Why did we reach this point?
He also asked netizens not to drag his onscreen partner, Belle, into the issue: “As for Belle, please keep her out of your narratives. She is beautiful, talented, and most importantly, has a great heart. Nothing you say or do will change that.”
In the thread, the actor shared that he has reached out to Shuvee since the matter was blown out of proportion.
“I told Shuvee the videos were going around out of shock, as I went to dinner at first thinking it was just going to be intimate and private. People forget we are all friends in this industry. Why do we keep pitting people against each other?” he stated.
Finally, he emphasized that he is not cultivating a space for clout or for people to be bashed out of nowhere.
“And to those who think I just enjoy the clout and people getting bashed, you clearly don’t know me. Feel free to leave. There is no space for that here. I am and never was about that,” he said.
“That’s all from me. Hope everyone’s doing okay despite how horrible our situation is right now in the country. Thank you to those who continue to spread love. Have a blessed Holy Week! Love y’all,” he concluded.
In a media conference for the upcoming horror film “Huwag Kang Titingin,” the 24-year-old Kapuso actress apologized to DonBelle fans after her reaction to seeing the “Roja” actor at a birthday party went viral.
@itspowlly Shuvee apologizing to Donbelle fans after the recent backlash over her interaction with Donny at the event. 🥹 ctto#shuveeetrata #donbelle #nocopyrightinfringementintended #trending #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp ♬ original sound – polly
“Sa lahat na po ng DonBelle fans, gusto ko pong mag-sorry (To all DonBelle fans, I want to apologize) if I reacted that way. I’m so sorry if I’m always fangirling over Donny. I will do my best para mapigilan po yung nararamdaman natin (to contain my emotions) next time,” she said.
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