February 27, 2012 | 9777 views
FHM'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE BELA PADILLA COVER
On Saturday, February 25, we uploaded the March issue with Bela Padilla on the cover on our Facebook page. Just hours later, a slew of comments on the supposed "racism" of the cover image and cover line flooded the magazine page, prompting the editorial team to re-examine the cover so that we could put into context its execution and assuage the concerns of our readers and non-readers as well who've weighed in on the issue.
We took all the points into consideration and have decided to take the side of sensitivity.
When FHM hits the stands in March it will have a different cover. We deem this to be the most prudent move in the light of the confusion over the previous cover execution.
We apologize and thank those who have raised their points. We apologize to Bela Padilla for any distress this may have caused her. In our pursuit to come up with edgier covers, we will strive to be more sensitive next time.
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Ka_Nardo 3 months ago Report Abuse3bakit naging racist yung cover? racist na ba yung pag may kasama kang hindi mo kakulay?
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good job guys! great decision! more power!
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my quick review to your upcoming coverrnrnhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2731716854306&set=a.2731713054211.2112892.1298807540&type=3
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honestly,there's no racism in it.bago lang sa paningin ng photo kasi eh.
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just put 2 covers for the march issue.kawawa naman kayo,nakadesisyon na tapos Italy lang pala. tss.Anniversary issue niyo pa naman.
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racist?...arte naman nila maganda naman ang concept...masyado lang nagmamarunong ang mga plastik na yan.rn
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The magazine is trying to imply that these black women are the shadows which is very degrading
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good decision.. =D
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a li'l bit of racism, we should always look for the sensitivity of others
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ganyang cover din. mga puti naman ang ipaligid kay Bella.
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remember that FHM is a international brand. kahit philippine issue pa yan makikita pa rin yan sa abroad. kung ganito ang senaryo..chinese model na napapaligiran ng kayumangging kulay na babae at may text na mejo racist ng dating. malamang mag aalburuto ang mga ganyang kulay na lahi diba? ganyan din sa kaso ng mga itim. kung tayo nga ngitngit ang galit natin pag nassabihan ng masama o mailagay sa pangit na sitwasyon o katuwaan sa lahi natin eh.mabuti ang ginawa ng FHM dahil pangalan at kredibilidad ang nakataya sa kanila..good job FHM!
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what? FHM lost its balls over that garbage?
