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Asia's Next Top Model and Eat Bulaga host Maureen Wroblewitz took to Twitter to give her two cents on some of current sensitive issues.

The 20-year-old model said that people should be open-minded on these issues, especially on the discussions about LGBT community.

First, she expressed her dismay on people who are using "gay" as an insult.

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A post shared by Maureen Wroblewitz (@mauwrob) on Oct 20, 2018 at 4:29am PDT

She said, "If you knew me personally, you'd know that I would never support, defend NOR even be friends with someone who sees being 'gay,' 'lesbian,' 'transgender,' etc. as an insult.

"My friends and family can agree to this, especially my sisters who know me so well."

"I'm all for equality and I still can't fathom why some people are still not open to the thought of it."

"I am extremely happy that Germany legalized same-sex marriage and I hope more and more countries will do the same."

"I have a lot of family and friends from the LGBT community and supporting someone who allegedly used 'gay' as an insult would make me a hypocrite."

"Being in the LGBT community doesn't make you less of a person, it actually shows how strong you are that you're able to step out of that perfect 'image' that apparently everyone is supposed to be."

Aside from the issue of discrimination among LGBTs, Maureen also pointed out that people should treat underprivileged people fairly.

"Body shaming, bullying, belittling disabled people or people who aren't as lucky as we are, is just as BAD."

"We are all the same. We are all human beings. So that's how we should treat each other."

Speaking of equality, Maureen shared her personal reflection as a TV personality.

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On the last part of her post, Maureen revealed that she's not used with the special treatment she has been receiving from her fans and supporters amid her popularity.

She recounted, "One other thing that I have noticed, especially here in the Philippines, is that a lot of people put themselves down when they talk to a celebrity or someone with a big platform.

"Celebrities are also human beings who shouldn't be treated like they're better than everyone else. We all have feelings."

She added, "That's why I ask you [to] treat me like a normal person.

“I'm just a girl who is lucky enough to follow her dreams and have such a BIG family who supports her no matter what."

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Maureen also took this opportunity to thanked her supporters.

"To my supporters, you are part of that family. I love each and every one of you. You are the reason for my success and I will never forget that."

"I may not have a lot of friends but that's okay because I have you, guys."

"I will continue to spread positivity using my platform and I hope everyone else decides to do the same."

This has been on my mind for a while and I think it's important to finally talk about it. Spread love everybody! Have an amazing day ahead ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FMQg8vnOco

-- mau (@MauWrob) October 25, 2018