The personalities have broken their silence.
In separate venues, P-pop star Aiah Arceta of ‘Nation’s Girl Group’ BINI and professional basketball player Caelan Tiongson have spoken up regarding their speculated romantic link.
Aiah aired her statement through her personal account on X, formerly Twitter, last Thursday, March 6.
“Hey hey hey, everybody! First of all, breathe. Inhale the good, exhale the bad,” she opened her message.
She continued, “I am aware of what has been happening lately, and honestly, it’s interesting to see how it has become such a big deal for some, along with the multiple theories circulating about it.“
Arceta also shared her fascination as to “how quickly noise can grow and how many people can misunderstand so many things.”
“I also notice that almost everyone I hang out with or surround myself with gets linked, no matter who they are whether it’s a friend, a superior, or even a relative which I find is unfortunate,” the BINI member expressed.
She added that while she is usually “unbothered and let things be,” she has decided to speak up this time, as it pains her “to see that the people who make me feel safe, calm, and normal, and those who contribute to my happiness are being ridiculed and made fun of online.”
“My friends have been such a great help to me, especially lately, and I think they don’t deserve the hate. There are so many sides and truths that people don’t see, and I just hope we can all be kind to one another because kindness is free, and we all need it,” she iterated.
Aiah then encouraged her followers to be loving and kinder to one another once “all the hate gets suctioned out.”
Arceta is part of the 8-member group BINI, known for their popular songs like ‘Pantropiko,’ ‘Salamin, Salamin,’ ‘Cherry On Top,’ and most-recently, ‘Blink Twice.’
Meanwhile, in a report by ABS-CBN News, Caelan Tiongson, who plays for the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), did not make any specific comments to confirm or deny the speculations.
He, however, shared that the “story isn’t really what it seems right now,” adding that he hopes fans would understand should Aiah seek a romantic relationship with someone in the future.
Meanwhile, in a now-expired Instagram story, Tiongson wrote, “Praying for all those who spread hateful comments this morning.”
“If you’d like to throw it my way, that’s fine! But my family, friends, and teammates don’t deserve it. Nevertheless, I hope you have a blessed day,” he added.