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Maine Mendoza apologizes for old tweets: ‘It was my careless self talking’

April 16, 2021

Maine Mendoza is offering her “sincerest apologies” to those offended by her old tweets.

On Friday night, the TV host-actress took to Twitter to say sorry for her “careless” tweets from way back.

“Hi tweeps! I’ve been receiving a lot of messages about my tweets several years ago. Sending my sincerest apologies to those whom I have offended with my tweets way back then. It was my careless self talking and I didn’t mean to offend anyone. I am sincerely sorry,” she wrote.

Hi tweeps! I’ve been receiving a lot of messages about my tweets several years ago. Sending my sincerest apologies to those whom I have offended with my tweets way back then. It was my careless self talking and I didn’t mean to offend anyone. I am sincerely sorry. ?
— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) April 16, 2021

The Eat Bulaga host started her Twitter account in 2009, years before she was catapulted to fame as one-half of the phenomenal love team AlDub with Alden Richards in 2015.

Maine didn’t indicate the posts she was apologizing for, but screenshots of her tweets deemed “offensive” and “problematic” by netizens were being shared on Twitter on Friday. The posts were dated as far back as 2010 or before she entered showbiz.

https://twitter.com/folkjax/status/1382962783545827332

https://twitter.com/folkjax/status/1382962793716936708

omg ?? pic.twitter.com/d2XMkByIXx
— Tayoncé Defense Attorney is sooo back (@lesbeyonsay) April 16, 2021

https://twitter.com/mainedcm/status/592639430189457410

https://twitter.com/taylorloverme/status/1383034359557545986

Nevertheless, the 26-year-old told her 6.4 million followers on the platform that over the years, she has learned to be more prudent with her words. She also asked for understanding from netizens over what she tweeted many years ago.

Maine said, “Through the years, I have learned to be more careful with my thoughts and words — and how it would affect the people around me. Hope you hear me out this time. Praying for everyone’s safety and sanity in these trying times.”

Fans, meanwhile, expressed their appreciation for Maine’s “courage” to say sorry.

We all make mistakes. We all have said things in the past that, looking back, shouldn't have been said. We've all been there, our younger (sometimes careless) selves should not define who we are today.

Having the courage to apologize now just shows how mature you've become. ?
— eLvs | #TeamKatkat ??? (@elvssszzz) April 16, 2021

You don't have to say sorry. It's being a part of teenager. Your fans understand pwera na lang sa mga bashers and makikitid ang utak. We love you still. Stay real ?❤
— ME MYSELF AND I (@mysuperiorfjs) April 16, 2021

We all go through that phase. What’s important is how we changed ourselves for the better as time goes by. And you did so for the better. Take care always. ?
— ? (@_cynicalrealist) April 16, 2021

Humble enough to admit one’s mistakes and shortcomings and to apologize for them even if the deed was done a long time ago and can easily be shrugged off is such an admirable trait. This is far better than those who remain silent of their mistakes with nary an apology. ?
— ? (@_cynicalrealist) April 16, 2021

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