Hi, econ honor student here! No matter who, E*GENE or not, the point is: YOU ARE A SHOP, NOT A STAN ACCOUNT. Not only was it unprofessional, but it reflects your own personal work ethics. Here’s my rebuttal on why this “apology” may be taken as manipulative: https://twitter.com/BELLENAKAYOPH/status/1321443354534576129

First of all, I want to point out that I do not tolerate any form and kind of cancel culture. This thread is made as an avenue for OP to learn, be better, and be educated; and for others who encounter such acts will be aware. This is my personal application on my learnings.

1. “Honestly, I expected that many of you will comeback at me.” — If you expected, then why did you take such grave actions, as a SHOP, with a grain of salt? If you were aware of your actions, it would have been addressed on the first hand — again, if you would++

consider yourself a shop.

2. “I expected na e*genes are going to bash me” — Why the direct focus on e*genes? E*gene or not, it doesn’t matter. If no one brought such act up, the actions that were done wouldn’t be realized, or even taken into consideration.++

On the business sense, it seems like you’ve already established a steady conclusion that the approach of your apology is gonna be passive-aggressive TOWARDS THOSE WHOM YOU CHOOSE TO ADDRESS THIS APOLOGY TO, and will not treat++

the picture of those involved in the situation with true respect.

3. “I know some of you are really waiting for an apology” — This is where it gets interesting. This line alone establishes the fact that you approached the e*genes viewing the entirety of this situation++

as an act against you; in return you established that you are posting this ONLY for the sake of posting. Through this understanding, the insincerity that you’ve created towards the grave actions you’ve done is reflected on this “apology”.

4. “...Also I will add this...gusto kong makabawi kahit papaano.” — First, what is there to make up, if you have not addressed the actions you’ve created before you made the GO? But, I would want to point out that this is a fallacy called Appeal To Pity, defined++

as “a fallacy in which someone tries to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting his or her opponent's feelings of pity or guilt.” Your inclusion of this specific statement comes across as you wanting for people to take your side,++

in which people would’ve if you weren’t contradictory to your statements.

5. “Kasi oo, tanga ako pero hindi naman akong sobrang tanga na…” — First, this was unnecessary because it doesn’t make anything better. However, you are coming off as guilt-tripping others. Why?++

When one says this kind of statement, you are making it seem like the other side is bad, for you to be the “good.” But in fact, the motive of people calling you is for you to realize the depth of your actions.

6. “It’s okay for me if ayaw nyo maniwala, but it’s the truth.” — This comes off as manipulative. Because, if you had genuine intentions to contribute for E*hypen and E*genes, you wouldn’t put aside your professionalism to discredit or disrespect someone.

I wanna end it here, but overall, I hope you understood every depth of the actions you’ve done. Opening a shop is truly a big commitment, but everything will go to waste if you choose to forget the good intentions you wish to uphold in your shop.

Also, remember: respect drives a healthy environment. I will be straightforward here, you won’t succeed without respect. People will respect you if you respect them. Know your words and actions, because it’s what makes your image.

Please, don’t take this as a “patama” or an act to discredit you. You have the space to reflect, but make sure that you really will.

I'm being genuine, good luck sa business mo.