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DonBelle, co-stars 'spot' traits and actions that might signal red flags

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738942786200DonBelle-co-stars-spot-traits-and-actions-might-signal-red-flags-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>When people talk about red flags, it&#x27;s usually in the context of dating. But the truth is, they exist everywhere—in friendships, at work, and even in everyday interactions. Sometimes, they&#x27;re subtle; other times, they’re glaringly obvious. Either way, spotting them early can save you from a lot of trouble.</p><p>This topic is one of the key themes explored in the feel-good romance series &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/howtospotaredflag" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong><u>How To Spot A Red Flag</u></strong></em></a>.&quot; So, it&#x27;s safe to say that it&#x27;s made the cast more aware of the behavior or dynamics that can be considered warning signs.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABTVD7p3hWjidWa3&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>First on the list is gaslighting. The series&#x27; lead actress, Belle Mariano, playing the spunky barista Cha, has strong feelings about this form of psychological manipulation. “&#x27;Pag nangga-gaslight ka, kadiri ka,&quot; she expressed bluntly. </p><p>Her loveteam partner, Donny Pangilinan, the handsome Matt in the story, likewise didn&#x27;t mince his words as he talked about &#x27;controlling&#x27; behavior and how harmful it can be. &quot;Both people have to have their own non-negotiables. It has to be respected ‘yung mga boundaries ng isa&#x27;t isa... Dapat lahat pinag-uusapan.&quot; He stressed that both partners should be free to be themselves in a healthy relationship. </p><p>Not knowing how to apologize is another deal-breaker for Donny, who firmly believes that failing to say sorry will never be a green flag or something acceptable in a relationship. “How do you sleep knowing na marami kang kaaway o may hindi pa naaayos na problema? Ang hirap nu’n, eh,” he shared candidly.</p><p>When the conversation shifted to &#x27;not wanting to commit,&#x27; Belle pointed out that it might not be a red flag if the person has been upfront about their inability to commit. She elaborated, “Malay mo naman kasi hindi siya makapag-commit kasi madaming pinagdaanan in the past. Sometimes kasi our present is also a reflection of our past.”   It all boils down to having clear communication whatever the reason.</p><p>Meanwhile, Belle felt conflicted when asked about her opinion on ‘posting too much’. She admitted feeling torn about this one, wondering when “too much” becomes too much. For her, some people may simply enjoy taking pictures and sharing them online, so her general rule is to just be mindful of what to post. Donny chimed in with his own take, suggesting that “too much” might be when someone gets so caught up in posting that they forget to actually enjoy the moment.</p><p>But, is there someone so perfect that they have zero red flags? Both Donny and Belle find it too good to be true, and a bit suspicious. Belle reflected, “Tingin ko lahat tayo may red flags, pero depende kung gaano ka-major o gaano ka-minor, &#x27;yung mga acceptable at hindi acceptable na red flags.”</p><p>Meanwhile, the show&#x27;s more seasoned stars—Angel Aquino, Christian Vasquez, Benjie Paras, and Mylene Dizon—share the same sentiment that &#x27;dishonesty&#x27; is the biggest red flag. This extends to being a mambobola (smooth talker) or overly flattering, as well as being plastic (fake) or acting friendly to your face but treating you as an enemy behind your back. And honestly, one shouldn’t even try lying to these actors because, as Mylene puts it, &quot;Artista kami, basang-basa namin &#x27;yan.&quot;</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABRCGPeYxrRYXbeZ&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>But red flags aren’t just in relationships—they exist in the workplace, too. Christian pointed out that showing up on set unprepared is a major red flag for him. Angel and Mylene further explained that being unprepared reflects a lack of respect for your co-stars, directors, staff, and even for the craft itself.  And that, they all agreed, is a serious red flag.</p><p>Meanwhile, in another episode of Kapamilya Chat, Jameson Blake and Esnyr Ranollo took on a game where they had to go through a banners, each representing different traits or qualities, and decide whether or not the &#x27;flags&#x27; describe them.</p><p>Interestingly, they shared a fresh perspective, pointing out that sometimes qualities considered red flags aren&#x27;t necessarily something that should raise alarms. Maybe they’re flaws, but not necessarily red flags. It depends on the motive, perhaps.</p><p>For instance, Jameson, who plays Donny&#x27;s surfer best friend JR in the story, said that he could relate to the &#x27;works too much&#x27; banner but he doesn&#x27;t see it as a bad thing. He’s just passionate about his work. When he picked the &quot;shares too much&quot; banner, though, he quickly said that&#x27;s not him at all since he’s more of a listener than an ‘oversharer.’</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABT92_-lx6u7xFSC&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>As for &#x27;posting too much,&#x27; Esnyr admitted he relates to it, but again, he doesn&#x27;t view it as a red flag. He simply enjoys documenting everything and making special memories, especially &#x27;ganaps&#x27; related to &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/howtospotaredflag" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong><u>How To Spot A Red Flag</u></strong></em></a>&quot; like press conferences, shoots, and promos since it&#x27;s his first-ever series. Plus, he’s a content creator, thus uploading a lot comes with the job.</p><p>Esnyr, who portrays Belle&#x27;s bubbly BFF Maxie, also confessed that he used to be &#x27;impatient,&#x27; especially when someone would take took too long to reply. But he’s since learned to understand that adult life just gets busy. However, he was quick to reject the &#x27;controlling&#x27; and &#x27;liar&#x27; flags, saying he hates those traits and swears he’d never be like that. </p><p>How about you, Kapamilya? What do you consider to be red flags?</p><div><em>*Photo credit to Viu Philippines IG</em></div>

<p>DonBelle and their “How To Spot A Red Flag” co-stars share their takes on traits and actions that might just raise alarms!</p>

DonBelle and their “How To Spot A Red Flag” co-stars share their takes on traits and actions that might just raise alarms!