JUNE Mar Fajardo wasn't laughing when he debunked AI-driven rumors about him dating courtside reporter Apple David.
The soon-to-be nine-time PBA MVP was left scratching his head when SPIN.ph showed to him social media posts romantically linking the two - and obviously AI-generated photos of the two shared by some pages.
"Wala akong panahon sa ganyan. Tahimik ang buhay ko," Fajardo said in between DOTA games.
"Ito lang ginagawa ko eh. Tigilan nila ako sa ganyan."
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What's true was the photo which David took with Fajardo during the PBA Media Day on Thursday when San Miguel took its turn to meet the press ahead of the league's 50th season.
What's not is the chatter, especially with AI-generated images which put a different spin on the non-couple.
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Apple David also touched on the issue in his own post on Saturday.
"It's funny how some people would make up stories just for views and engagement on social media.
".. pero mas nakakaloka yung pati nanay ko nataranta nung nakita yung post. Guys wag niyo binibigla mommy ko, nahihirapan siya magpaliwanag sa mga officemates niya," said the TV host and content creator.
Fajardo is no stranger to being a fodder to these rumors, with clout-chasing pages still reposting old photos of him with old flame Aerieal Patnongon and insinuating that they're still together.
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The couple broke up back in 2021.
Nonetheless, Fajardo's full attention is on the upcoming golden season of the pro league, with the Beermen eager to claim back-to-back Philippine Cup crowns.
Also, he's a cinch to win his record-setting ninth MVP award, further cementing his place as arguably Philippine basketball's GOAT.
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