Bela Padilla calls out Slater Young amid remark of Rep. Cojuangco on typhoon
- Actress Bela Padilla criticized Rep. Mark Cojuangco for saying typhoon victims faced the “consequence” of living in flood-prone areas
- Cojuangco made the comment on X after a video showed homes and animals submerged in floodwaters from Typhoon Tino
- Padilla stressed that officials should prioritize rescuing victims instead of blaming them
- The actress also took a jab at Slater Young, whose hillside project in Cebu has been linked to flooding issues
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Actress Bela Padilla publicly rebuked Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark Cojuangco over his comment implying that residents affected by Typhoon Tino were to blame for their situation.
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Cojuangco reacted to a viral compilation video on X that showed people, homes, and animals submerged in floodwaters, saying, “Bakit kasi sa flood plain gumawa ng tirahan? Takaw sakuna,” with a facepalming emoji. (Why did they even build houses on the flood plain? It’s attracting tragedy.)
His statement drew heavy criticism from netizens, including Padilla, who reminded the lawmaker that empathy should come before judgment.
“Respectfully, you don’t start giving swimming lessons to a drowning man, sir. You save him first,” she wrote.
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The actress also questioned why local authorities allowed residents to settle in such areas in the first place.
“Why didn’t the [local government units] stop them from building there in the first place? Common folk don’t know where they can or can’t build,” she added.
Padilla ended her post by saying, “I mean—look at Slater Young,” a pointed reference to the former "Pinoy Big Brother" winner.
Young’s hillside development project in Cebu has faced backlash amid allegations that it contributed to severe flooding in the province.
As of this writing, Cojuangco has not issued any response to Padilla’s remarks, but his statement continues to spark debate online about accountability and compassion during disasters.
Bela Padilla is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and director known for her versatility and depth in acting. Some of her most notable performances include lead roles in films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Meet Me in St. Gallen, and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. In her personal life, she is also the niece of action star Robin Padilla. Over the years, Bela transitioned from supporting roles to lead roles, solidifying her place in Philippine cinema. Beyond acting and writing, she has also ventured into directing and producing, further proving her creative range in show business. She is also very frank and honest when it comes to matters concerning the political situation of the Philippines.
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