Herlene Budol after career shift joke: “May nag-PM sa akin, wag ko daw gawin pagiging contractor”

• Herlene “Hipon” Budol amused netizens after joking on social media that she might as well become a contractor instead of pursuing her career as an actress
• Her post quickly went viral, with many followers entertained by her witty humor and candid personality
• In the comments, she clarified that her statement was meant as a joke after someone took it seriously
• The post surfaced as public conversations about corruption and inequality continue to spark discussions online

Herlene “Hipon” Budol sparked laughter online after making a playful remark about changing professions. The actress-comedienne took to Facebook to share a post that instantly caught the attention of her followers.

“Parang gusto ko tuloy maging Contractor nalang kesa mag Artista,” Herlene wrote in her post, drawing amused reactions from netizens who know her for her witty humor and candid personality.

Her joke continued in the comments section, where she explained that someone had sent her a private message, taking her words seriously.

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“Natawa naman ako may nag PM sa akin wag ko daw gawin pagiging contractor. Komedyante po ako kuya, sineryoso mo naman ang caption ko. Kung pag pipiliin ako between artista o contractor baka ikaw pa piliin ko kuya. I lab you,” she reacted, keeping the mood light.

While the post was made in jest, it surfaced at a time when discussions about public frustration over inequality and corruption remain heated across social media. In recent weeks, citizens have been outspoken about how families of politicians and government contractors appear to live comfortably—traveling abroad, flaunting luxury possessions, and enjoying privileges—while ordinary workers face daily hardships.

Despite the serious undertones of current public discourse, Herlene’s humor provided a moment of comic relief. Known for her quick wit and self-deprecating jokes, she managed to engage her audience while reminding them not to take every caption too seriously.

Herlene Budol, also known as 'Hipon Girl', is an actress, comedian, and social media star who broke through in showbiz as a contestant on “Wowowin” and later became a host. Herlene was first runner-up and won several minor awards at the 2022 Binibining Pilipinas pageant. She was also crowned as Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 in the recent Miss Grand Philippines pageant. Herlene played the lead role in Kapuso shows "Magandang Dilag" and "Binibining Marikit."

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In a previous report by KAMI, Herlene Budol admitted she sought professional help to move on from the 2023 controversial issues involving her and “Magandang Dilag” co-stars, Rob Gomez and Bianca Manalo. During the press conference of “Binibining Marikit,” she revealed that she went through a series of psychological therapy to help her move on. It can be recalled the controversy stemmed from the alleged exchange of messages between her and Rob, as well as messages between the latter and Bianca. The actress said she has put everything behind her and is now focused on making herself better as a person and as an actress.

In another report, Herlene Budol recently delighted her Instagram followers by sharing a cute and entertaining house tour video. In the video, Herlene revealed that she was visiting the beautiful home of her good friend, Pokwang. Pokwang, who was so welcoming, gave Herlene a tour of her lovely home, showing off some of the stunning features of her house.

Source: KAMI.com.gh