Charles Teves
TV personality Kim Atienza, better known as Kuya Kim responded to a non-supporter of ABS-CBN with the use of knowledge and wits instead of foul words.
It all started when Kuya Kim cited the bible verse Luke 11:9-10 as a prayer for those who are against giving the company a new franchise.
Goodnight verse. Lord If it is your will, soften the hearts of those who hate ABS and may Congress and the powers that be give us our franchise. In Jesus name.
Luke 11:9-10
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; https://t.co/u5kggigMAM— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 29, 2020
One user asked Kuya Kim to not use the Lord’s name for his ‘hypocrisy’. Kuya Kim responded with class and admitted that he too is a sinner.
oh you can always use the word of God to pray. I am a sinner. I do not deny that. God bless you Sonia. https://t.co/lbhZfP2P3b
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 29, 2020
Another basher called Kuya Kim an ‘asshole’ which started his short #kuyakimtrivia run where he laid out facts in response to the harsh tweets.
alam niyo ba na ang medical term sa a**hole ay
Anus or the opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. #kuyakimtrivia https://t.co/2VduKL4S5M— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 30, 2020
Kuya Kim even responded to petty tweets. He talked about how the history of farts.
Alam niyo ba na ang utot ay 방귀 (bang gwi) sa korean at mula sa old English word na "feortan" meaning to pass wind. Ibat iba din ang amoy depende sa nakagawiang kainin. #kuyakimtrivia https://t.co/iLoxowKYr8
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 30, 2020
One user with the name ‘cedric’ also asked Kuya Kim to not use the name of the Lord. Kuya Kim then gave the user a short history of the origin of their name.
Alam niyo ba na ang Cedric ay isang fictitious name na inimbento ni Sir Walter Scott noong 1819 sa kanyang nobelang "Ivanhoe" https://t.co/0qg1Qit81W
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 30, 2020
He then responded to another user with ‘engkanto’ in their name.
Alam niyo ba na ang salitang Encanto sa Español ay charm ang kahulugan at walang kinalaman sa salitang pinoy na Engkanto, isang underworld supernatural character. Walang koneksiyon. #kuyakimtrivia https://t.co/yfolkUJyxX
— kim atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) June 30, 2020
Kuya Kim previously praised his father for calling the franchise hearings as a ‘fishing expedition’ as his colleagues constantly attempt to bring up new issues against ABS-CBN even after the company had been cleared of all violations which were confirmed by various government agencies.
“proud of you pops. Thank you,” Kuya Kim tweeted.
“After 7 hearings, wala pa po silang napapatunayan. Humihingi sila ng records, meaning they are on a fishing expedition,” Rep. Lito Atienza said.
Atienza wanted a ‘better control’ of the proceedings and asked his fellow lawmakers to evaluate ABS-CBN based on its contributions.
“Husgahan natin ang ABS-CBN on the basis of their contribution to national development and the protection of the rights of every citizen and public service,” he added.
Netizens also praised the older Atienza after he called out his colleagues for repeating allegations that have been addressed and “monopolizing the hearings.”
“Ang tanong sa akin sa labas, ganon lang palagi. ‘Kayo ba ay talagang desidido kayong huwag bigyan ng prangkisa?’ Sabi ko, ‘Bakit ganon ang impression ninyo?’ ‘Eh napapanood po namin.’ ‘Yung paratang ng isa ay paulit-ulit na hindi binabago bagamat nagsasalita na ang awtoridad.’
“This is not a committee of 1, 2, 3, or 4 congressmen,” he said. “We are a 305-member Congress and this committee represents the Philippine Congress. Sana’y mapagbigay sila. Immediately magrereact siya ng ganyan, nangangahuluang lang na tampo yung aking damdamin na itong hearing natin ay hindi po natin inilalagay sa tamang direksiyon,” he said.
