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Jennylyn Mercado proved that she's not given the Ultimate Survivor title for nothing as she defended herself from someone who doubts her about overcoming her bashers.

This is in line with her being outspoken about the political and social issues currently surrounding the country.

On Twitter yesterday, July 29, Jennylyn exposed the private message that expresses a concern.

I am a lot stronger than you think.
Kayang kaya. Ako pa? ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XWCf5LSEON

-- jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) July 29, 2020

It read: "Bessie. Ang daming artista na nagsasalita ang binabash at nilalait. Kakayanin mo pa ba?"

The said message provoked Jennylyn to respond publicly.

She strongly stated, "I am a lot stronger than you think. Kayang kaya. Ako pa? [heart emoji]"

A concerned netizen named Analette expressed fear for Jennylyn, hoping that the actress does not receive any death threats.

Bessie sana walang death threats :(

-- Analette (@analette) July 29, 2020

In her reply, Jennylyn assured Analette that there are no death threats involved. However, she revealed that she often received harsh words attacking her contribution to the betterment of the country.

Wala bessie. Puro panlalait lang sa pagkatao ko, pagsabi shut up, at pagtanong anong ambag ko.

I must be doing something right if they need to do those things to try to silence me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Pero nakakalungkot na madami satin ang nakalimutan ng rumespeto kahit social media lang.

-- jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) July 29, 2020

Replying to Analette's tweet, the Kapuso star said, "Wala bessie. Puro panlalait lang sa pagkatao ko, pagsabi shut up, at pagtanong anong ambag ko."

Jennylyn then said that it is sad to know that some people already forgot to respect one's opinion.

"I must be doing something right if they need to do those things to try to silence me.

"Pero nakakalungkot na madami satin ang nakalimutan ng rumespeto kahit social media lang."

Jennylyn's friend and My Love From The Star co-star Ana Barro was quick to defend her as well.

Bashers??? Suuuus!! Kaya yan Ate! 🙌🏻

-- Analyn Barro (@anaabarro) July 29, 2020

"Bashers??? Suuuus!! Kaya yan Ate!" Anna tweeted.

To console her, some of Jennylyn's fans also reminded her how strong she is not to surpass such criticism.

Bashers lang yan bessie. Baka nakalimutan nilang may powers ka! Haha 😘😘😘 pic.twitter.com/Qm9X9KTCrG

-- 𝙶𝚎𝚘𝚛𝚐𝚒𝚊 𝙴𝚕𝚒𝚣𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚑 (@dordz29) July 29, 2020

Kayang-kaya Bessie @MercadoJen kaya nga you are "The Ultimate Survivor" title holder ehh ❤️🥰 God bless you always Iloveyou Bessie 😇✨

-- AprilBaay (@BaayApril) July 29, 2020

Bessie pa ba? Proven and tested na ang pagiging Ultimate Survivor nyan! 🙌❤️ We gotchu always! 🙈

-- . (@BessieNiJen) July 29, 2020

Some netizens even lauded Jennylyn for standing up for her principles.

One said, "Mas gugustuhin ko yung taong may paninindigan at pinipiling pumanig sa tama kaysa manahimik na lang, walang gawin, at magpadala sa takot."

Mas gugustuhin ko yung taong may paninindigan at pinipiling pumanig sa tama kaysa manahimik na lang, walang gawin, at magpadala sa takot.

-- Jose de Guzman 🇵🇭 (@josedeguzman_) July 29, 2020

One netizen also brought up Jennylyn's traumatic experience as a battered child in the past to remind her that she can survive any challenge life throws her way.

We know parts of your life story and honestly for me it's not just your strength that's admirable. It's your compassion. Kahit sinaktan ka at inabuso, naging mabuti ka pa ring tao. Malakas ang loob pero malambot ang puso. 👑

-- ENIGMA (@dailytapsilog) July 29, 2020

The full tweet read: "We know parts of your life story and honestly for me it's not just your strength that's admirable. It's your compassion. Kahit sinaktan ka at inabuso, naging mabuti ka pa ring tao. Malakas ang loob pero malambot ang puso."