MANILA, Philippines – What should—and shouldn’t—be posted when the country is experiencing a disaster?
The post of Filipino social media personality Zac Alviz drew a deluge of reactions and comments after he emphasized the benefits of investing in a condominium, especially during the rainy season.
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| Photo courtesy: Zac Alviz (Facebook)/ABS-CBN News |
In his Facebook post on Tuesday, July 22, he said that during times of heavy rain and flooding, people will appreciate condo investments because, unlike many ordinary houses whose roofs get blown off or that become flooded, in a condo you can just close the windows and go back to relaxing and watching on an online streaming app.
“In moments like this, dun mo masasabi na worth it yung condo investments mo. Ang daming binabaha, may tulo sa kisame, lumilipad yung bubong. Pero pag high-quality condo, in most cases, sara mo lang bintana mo, okay ka na. Resume Netflix na ulit,” he said.
In moments like this, dun mo masasabi na worth it yung condo investments mo. Ang daming binabaha, may tulo sa kisame,...
Posted by Zac Alviz on Monday, July 21, 2025
This immediately garnered a variety of reactions and comments from netizens. Some said the post was insensitive, pointing out that not everyone can afford to invest in a condo. However, others argued that there was nothing wrong with what he said, it was simply a reality check. And as they put it, reality hurts!
But Zac later explained his post.
“This isn’t a dig at people who can’t afford or choose not to invest in condos. It’s simply a reminder to focus on what matters most to you,” he said.
“Condos aren’t just about cash flow or equity appreciation. They also offer safety and peace of mind for many.”
“Stay safe and be blessed guys,” he said.
Still, as backlash continued, Zac issued a public apology, acknowledging the impact of his words:
“Hey everyone, I want to sincerely apologise for what I said in my recent post. It was insensitive and irresponsible, especially given the situation so many are going through right now.
Coming from the bottom myself, growing up in Valenzuela and Malabon, getting soaked in floods at church and school, and doing life alongside people who’ve faced these same hardships, I should’ve known better.
I’ve always been self-aware of a flaw I carry. I often lack empathy. Even as a kid, when I saw someone homeless on the street, my first instinct was to ask how they got there instead of simply offering help. My default mindset tends to focus on solutions, often overlooking the feelings and experiences of those around me.
That said, I want to genuinely apologise to anyone I may have hurt or offended. My goal has always been to inspire and motivate others despite my own imperfections. I’m not better than anyone and I never meant to come across as entitled or out of touch.
I’m taking this as a moment of learning. I’ll do better and I’ll be better. I appreciate those who called me out with love and honesty. My heart goes out to everyone facing difficult challenges right now. I’m really sorry.”
Hey everyone I want to sincerely apologise for what I said in my recent post. It was insensitive and irresponsible,...
Posted by Zac Alviz on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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