- Quest speaks out about sexual harassment in local indie music scenes.
- He also gave an advice to both men and women faced in said situations.
- Then, he called out fake victims trying to catch others’ attention.
Quest spoke out about issues regarding sexual harassment in local independent music scenes on Twitter last November 22. He also called out fake victims, putting the limelight of the tweet to those who experienced real traumatic situations. These tweets are also a response to netizens calling all indie musicians ‘rapists’ and ‘misogynistic manipulators.’
Quest, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Quest is Jose Villanueva III’s artist name, which he said means a “journey” to inspire people and to encourage them to live with positivity. He never thought he had a talent for singing until he joined the Victory Christian Fellowship, where he worked as a Musical Director for three years.
“I want to create a culture where it’s all positivity,” he said, “I think we as musicians become responsible and make a music that will help uplift the nation, that will help uplift Filipinos.”
In 2017, he is one of the musical artists that make us cry and feel inspired.
Recently, he spoke out about sexual harassment issues circulating the local indie music scenes. He tweeted:
“Take advantage of the fact that you can inspire a generation with one song. Abuse your time in the studio and on stage. Dont hold back.. give 100% to your craft. Harass negativity with positivity. Force your way to your listeners ears and hearts with inspiring music. GANYAN!”
Then, he also added that women should be able to fight for themselves. Also, men should be able to resist from harassing women. He also encouraged his followers on speaking out the truth.
“To the women: be vigilant and be ready to speak up when you’re put in an uncomfortable position. Knee them balls when needed. To us men: be vigilant in keeping our morals intact. NO ONE is exempted from temptation. and let us all be courageous in fighting for truth.”
He then tweeted out what he would do.
“Basta gagawa lang ako ng mga kanta na makakatulong sa paglalakbay mo.. yung gigising sa tulog mong puso.. yung magtutulak sayo na mangarap.. yung magbigay sayo ng pagasa.. yung magpapaala sayo na ikaw ay karapatdapat magmahal at mahalin. Dito lang ako, kaibigan.”
He also called out “fake victims” who are just trying to catch the attention of others. He focused the attention of the tweet towards the real victims going through real trauma.
“Oh one more thing.. LAST NA PROMISE. ate gurl, kung nakipaglandian ka naman talaga at gusto mo lang magpapansin dito sa issue. Uwi ka na lang at manood ng spongebob. Huwag mo nang palalain yung issue. Ang focus yung mga tunay na victims. Huwag na makisawsaw. Kthanksbye.”
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