Bianca Gonzalez wants media to hold back on luxury price posts

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Television host Bianca Gonzalez Intal made an appeal to media platforms regarding the luxury items of celebrities.

The “Pinoy Big Brother” host on Monday, April 6, urged publications to refrain from posting the prices of such items, given the current climate.

“Malamang ay pinag-ipunan nila ito, oo, pero sa ekonomiyang ito, sa taas ng presyo ng gas at bilihin, sa nangyayari sa mundo, sa hirap na pinagdadaanan ng mga kababayan natin, hindi ito ang panahon para detalyehin pa at ibida ang mga ganitong bagay,” she wrote.

“Hindi naaayon. Salamat,” Bianca added.

The post has garnered 277,900 views, 2,400 likes, 272 reposts and 27 comments.

“I think celebrities should also be more mindful of what they put out there, public figures sila eh. I understand they’ve worked hard for what they have, but there should be some restraint in flexing or showcasing a lavish lifestyle, [especially] considering the current economic situation,” an X user wrote.

“Tama… sana maging sensitibo…” another commented.

“Agree. Let’s be more sensitive, especially during these times,” a different Pinoy said.

“This… napaka out of touch ng iba,” another wrote.

The country is currently facing an oil crisis as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, where suppliers are encountering difficulties in shipping their products due to ongoing military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

This has led to soaring petroleum prices, with some fuels, such as diesel, reaching triple-digit prices per liter.

Aside from consecutive weekly oil price hikes, Filipinos are also expected to face higher electricity bills due to increased use of appliances such as air conditioners and fans, especially during the dry season.

Moreover, water concessionaires have begun raising their rates this month in response to foreign currency fluctuations.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last month declared a state of national energy emergency. He called the situation an “imminent danger” to the Philippines’ energy supply, noting that the crisis has since pushed fuel prices higher. (J. Malasig/Interaksyon)