Leren Bautista reposted a quote on Facebook about not letting anyone dim her light following the hurtful comments she received regarding her relationship with basketball player Ricci Rivero.

She also mentioned that the truth will eventually prevail. Bautista admitted that the negative remarks affected her deeply but she remained committed to doing what is right and lifting others up. Her post came days after she declared that she had no time for hate and limited comments on her Facebook posts.

Despite being accused as the third party behind Rivero's split with his ex-girlfriend, both parties denied the allegation. Bautista and Rivero's relationship received support from the athlete's parents on social media.