The local make-up brand Colourette Cosmetics’ CEO Nina Ellaine Dizon is getting bashed by President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters.
This started when Dizon posted a tweet on November 12, during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. She was looking for the President and wanting him to be accountable for the sake of Filipinos.
She tweeted, “Will we always be left to fend for ourselves? Can someone please take accountability for the Filipino people?!!!! #NasaanAngPangulo”
Will we always be left to fend for ourselves? Can someone please take accountability for the Filipino people?!!!! #NasaanAngPangulo
— Nina 💖 (@theninaellaine) November 12, 2020
The courageous CEO then started receiving hate from supporters of Duterte. And things got pretty heated. She had an altercation with a Twitter user named TIO MORENO. The account has since been suspended thanks to a mass report done by Dizon’s fans.
@Amiii712 tweeted the very start of the argument between Nina Dizon and TIO MORENO.
https://twitter.com/Amiii712/status/1327166447349428227
Despite receiving hate from those who defend the president, she became more vocal than ever. She used her voice because it is her right to point out incompetence and oppression coming from the government.
She also apologized to those who defended her.
In her tweet, she said, “I am a FILIPINO first. You can’t expect me to stay silent when I see the oppression right before my very eyes. I’m already apologizing to the people who will be affected by all the bashing. Sorry if nadadamay kayo dahil pinagtatanggol niyo ako.”
I am a FILIPINO first. You can’t expect me to stay silent when I see the oppression right before my very eyes. I’m already apologizing to the people who will be affected by all the bashing. Sorry if nadadamay kayo dahil pinagtatanggol niyo ako.
— Nina 💖 (@theninaellaine) November 12, 2020
Those who support Duterte threatened to sabotage Dizon’s business. They now use the hashtag #boycottCOLOURETTEcosmetic. Using ad-hominem to hurt Dizon personally, they’re also trying to have her business canceled.
https://twitter.com/buzzer1235/status/1327212532226949121
Buti pa yung suso malaman yung utak ni **** wala.#IStandWithTioMoreno#boycottCOLOURETTEcosmetic
— DUTERTE LANG MALAKAS (@rnzdave) November 13, 2020
However, she was not intimidated by them. This fierce lady even posted that she’ll cancel the orders of those who support Duterte.
In her tweet, she said, “Para sa lahat ng mga die hard DDS na nagorder nung 11.11, paki comment ang order number. Ako na mismo magcacancel ng order niyo.”
Para sa lahat ng mga die hard DDS na nagorder nung 11.11, paki comment ang order number. Ako na mismo magcacancel ng order niyo.
— Nina 💖 (@theninaellaine) November 12, 2020
Because of her bravery, some known personalities on Twitter applauded her for standing up and being the voice of the oppressed.
Columnist Francis Baraan IV supported Dizon and encouraged her to speak her mind.
In his tweet, he said, “Nina, don’t mind the trolls/bashers. They have a political agenda & are trying to push a biased narrative to discredit you. You have every right to speak your mind. That right in enshrined in the Constitution. Thank you for empowering others, & for using your platform for good.”
Nina, don't mind the trolls/bashers. They have a political agenda & are trying to push a biased narrative to discredit you.
You have every right to speak your mind. That right in enshrined in the Constitution.
Thank you for empowering others, & for using your platform for good. https://t.co/rlWI6RCkqD
— Francis Baraan IV (@MrFrankBaraan) November 13, 2020
Former radio host M.A. BuendÃa HD also supported Colourette’s CEO by reminding her that she doesn’t have to mind those who hate her.
He tweeted, “Always remember, being hated is better than being ignored. Don’t mind them. Your brand is your brand. Bitch, we stan!”
Always remember, being hated is better than being ignored. Don’t mind them. Your brand is your brand. Bitch, we stan!
— M.A. BuendÃa ✪ (@MABuendiaHD) November 13, 2020
Colourette Cosmetics which was founded in 2015 became known for makeup products that can be used on the eyes, cheeks, and lips.
Dizon who has gathered a substantial following on social media usually interacts with her followers and also those who support her brand. She also posts regularly about women empowerment, inclusivity, diversity, and also her political opinions.
