Aga Muhlach and other celebrities react to Claire Castro's comment on DTI's P500 noche buena budget

• ​Aga Muhlach publicly questioned Claire Castro's laughing reaction to the DTI's statement about a ₱500 Noche Buena budget
• The award-winning actor directly challenged her reaction before asking, "Natatawa ka?"
• Other celebrities, including Arci Muñoz and Empress Schuck, also expressed disapproval of Castro's reaction to the topic
• Needless to say, DTI's claim about a P500 Noche Buena budget has since made headlines

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro recently faced public backlash, including pointed comments from celebrities like Aga Muhlach and Arci Muñoz, after she appeared to make a lighthearted reaction to the controversial statement from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regarding a ₱500 budget for Noche Buena essentials.

​The controversy stems from a new video of Claire, during a press briefing at the Malacañang, laughingly suggested that a family could purchase a small ham for just ₱500 for their Noche Buena celebration.

Following this news, the video post quickly caught the attention of prominent industry figures who challenged the reaction of the undersecretary in the comment section of Instagram user @queenchivsss.

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​Veteran actor Aga Muhlach was among the most direct in his rebuke, questioning the authenticity and seriousness of her reaction: "Totoo ba 'to??? Natatawa ka?? Seriously?" he commented, expressing surprise and disappointment.

Another figure in the industry, Arci Muñoz also weighed in, posting a series of angry emojis in the clip.

​Meanwhile, another celebrity, Empress Schuck, expressed her bewilderment: "Ano po nakakatawa?" further indicating the shared frustration with the DTI’s statement over the P500 Noche Buena budget.

​The pushback from celebrities highlights the collective sensitivity regarding economic hardships.

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Aga Muhlach is a multi-award-winning Filipino actor. He rose to fame as part of the iconic 1984 teen film Bagets, which cemented his status as a top heartthrob. Over the decades, he became known for his performances in both romantic comedies and dramas, starring in acclaimed films like Sana Maulit Muli, A Love Story, and In the Name of Love. His natural charm, boyish appeal, and strong acting chops helped him remain relevant across generations in both film and television. In his personal life, he is married to Charlene Gonzalez, and they have twins, Andres and Atasha. Despite the changing landscape of local entertainment, Aga continues to be regarded as one of the most respected and beloved leading men in Philippine cinema.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Aga Muhlach's son Andres Muhlach is stepping into the legendary role of his dad as he gets to play Adie in "Bagets The Musical." The young actor alternates the lead role with Mico Hendrix Chua. Aga offered no specific advice but expressed full support for his son’s stage debut. Andres says the biggest challenge is recreating the joy and impact of the 1980s classic for a live audience.

Meanwhile, Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez recently marked their 24th wedding anniversary. The actor then took to social media to post a heartfelt message to his wife. He likewise shared a video montage displaying several sweet photos of them. Charlene later took to the comments section to pen an affectionate reply to her husband which had netizens felt tons of 'kilig' vibes on the photo-sharing app.

Source: KAMI.com.gh