Leren Bautista. Image: Instagram/@rapyuphotos via @lerenmaebautista
Leren Bautista appeared to be unbothered by the criticisms over her relationship with basketball player Ricci Rivero, as she declared that she has “no energy for hate” on social media.
Just days after engaging in a spat with bashers, Bautista took to her Facebook page on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to repost a quote that talks about having “no energy for hate,” although the author of the quote is unknown.
“I have no energy for hate. I either love you, wish you well, or hope you heal,” her post read, which appeared to be written by one @_pammy_ds_ on X (formerly Twitter).
The beauty queen-turned-politician noticeably limited those who can comment on her post.
Image: Screengrab from Facebook/Leren Mae M. Bautista
Bautista has been making waves on social media after she took time to defend her romance with the baller on Facebook, where she accused them of “pushing their own version of the story” while appearing to dismiss explanations on their romance.
Prior to confirming her romance with Rivero, the Los Baños councilor denied any romantic involvement with the athlete in an official statement last June, after she was accused to be the third party behind the athlete’s split with ex-girlfriend Andrea Brillantes.
Despite this, the former beauty queen was spotted with the basketball player on multiple occasions including a festival in Laguna and shopping at an undisclosed mall.
It can also be noted that Bautista has chosen to not directly address questions of whether she’s the mystery woman who was seen by Brillantes in Rivero’s apartment, and instead said, “Ask her.” /ra