Ogie Diaz gives advice to food vloggers when receiving food they dislike

- Ogie Diaz advised food vloggers to give feedback privately when they don’t like a dish instead of posting negative reviews online

- He shared a lesson from Enchong Dee about respecting different taste preferences and not shaming food publicly

- Diaz emphasized the importance of being mindful of how reviews can affect small businesses and the people behind them

- The showbiz reporter encouraged influencers to give constructive criticism directly and not use their platforms just for views

Showbiz insider and actor Ogie Diaz took to Facebook to share his thoughts on responsible food reviewing, especially after content creator Euleen Castro faced backlash for her negative review of a coffee shop in Iloilo. In his lengthy post, Diaz encouraged vloggers to give feedback with compassion and discretion, rather than risking the livelihood of small business owners for the sake of content.

Diaz recalled a valuable lesson he learned from actor Enchong Dee: “Si Enchong Dee ang nagturo sa akin na, ‘Pag hindi ka nasarapan sa pagkain, ‘wag mong i-post na hindi masarap. Sabihin mo lang, hindi nakapasa sa panlasa mo. Kasi, hindi naman magkakapareho ang taste buds natin. Pwedeng hindi masarap sa ‘yo, pero sa iba, masarap.’”

Ogie emphasized that negative public posts, especially about food businesses, can have real consequences on people’s lives.

“Hangga’t kakayanin, hindi tayo para manira ng negosyo, lalo na sa food business… Siyempre, iniisip ko din, baka doon sa negosyong ‘yon humuhugot ng pambayad ng kuryente at tubig ‘yung tao o kaya ay pang-tuition ng anak, nagpapasweldo sa mga tauhan, tapos, sisirain ko lang? Wag. Hindi tama.”

He explained that when he receives food he doesn’t enjoy, he opts to send private messages instead of publicly shaming the brand.

“Kung hindi masarap, dini-DM ko para i-improve niya… Baka ‘yun pang post mong ‘hindi masarap yung luto o lasa ng pagkain mo,’ ‘yun pa ang maging sanhi ng kanyang mental health issue, ‘di ba?”

Diaz also shared a personal experience with a favorite coffee shop where he gave respectful feedback about their prices and food quality.

“‘Alam n’yo, lumampas na sa ₱500 ang presyo ng pasta, pero nabawasan naman ang lasa. Mas masarap siya nu’ng ₱345 pa lang. Ba’t gano’n? Saka ‘yung kani salad, puro carrots na lang, nawala na ‘yung kani.’” The staff took his comments seriously, and on his next visit, the food had improved.

Finally, he left a message for food vloggers and influencers:

“O, basta doon sa mga vloggers/influencers na nagpu-food review, pag ‘di nasarapan, tawagin ‘yung staff at sabihin nang maayos ang complaint. Hindi porke may platform ka, eh dapat ka nang katakutan, dahil kilala kang nagsasabi nang totoo… Hindi lahat sana for the views. For the love and concern din.”

Ogie Diaz is an actor, comedian, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He was known as “Pekto” in the popular TV sitcom, “Palibhasa Lalaki.” He is also the content creator behind the YouTube channel “Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update,” which is one of the most anticipated weekly as a source of hot showbiz news. He became a successful talent manager and once handled the careers of Vice Ganda and Liza Soberano. He has several children with his wife, and they are all very talented and respectful towards their parents.

In another post on Instagram Stories, Mama Ogs took time to remind politicians of the fleeting nature of life. He urged politicians he didn’t name to focus beyond wealth and temporary power. The showbiz reporter and talent manager also called on leaders to prioritize their impact on the nation. Mama Ogs then pushed for ethical conduct in public service and at the same time underscored moral accountability for politicians’ actions.

Previously, he responded to a question he received about “Pinoy Big Brother.” The entertainment reporter and talent manager took to IG Stories to post about his response. As per Ogie, someone asked him, "Paano po makakapasok sa PBB house?" Mama Ogs then wrote a hilarious response to the said question.

Source: KAMI.com.gh