Mariel Padilla hits back at bashers criticizing her lavish Christmas feast
- Vlogger and actress Mariel Padilla recently responded to online criticism regarding her lavish Christmas buffet and her earlier P500 Noche Buena budget challenge
- The controversy began when netizens pointed out the gap between her viral experiment following a DTI statement and her actual expensive holiday celebration
- Critics on social media specifically mentioned the presence of luxury food items like foie gras and suggested that the celebrity should get in touch with reality
- Mariel defended her actions by revealing that she provided holiday assistance to over 1,500 families while people were busy posting negative comments about her online
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Mariel Padilla is not staying quiet after being called out by netizens over her Christmas celebration. The celebrity vlogger and wife of Senator Robin Padilla recently faced a wave of "bashing" due to the contrast between her P500 Noche Buena challenge and the actual buffet she served during the holidays.
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The issue started when Mariel joined other personalities in reacting to a viral statement from Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. The DTI head suggested that P500 is enough for a family's Noche Buena feast. While many Filipinos criticized the statement as unrealistic due to inflation, Mariel decided to put it to the test. In her vlog, she managed to cook spaghetti and macaroni salad for four people using the budget, though she admitted it was difficult. “P500 was not really enough because she excluded ingredients like salt, pepper, sugar, onion, and garlic,” the report noted.
However, the mood changed when photos of Mariel’s actual Christmas celebration surfaced. A netizen compared her P500 challenge to her family's real feast, which featured high-end dishes. The critic also lumped her together with veteran actress Gloria Diaz, who also supported the P500 budget idea despite having a fancy dinner. “Buffet at Foi Gras. Tapos kasya ang 500 for Noche Buena anes? Go touch some grass mga madame!” the netizen posted.
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Mariel was quick to defend herself when a supporter told others to watch her full vlog first to understand her point. Taking to the comments section, the actress expressed her frustration over the judgment she received. “Most especially if alam lang nila na that I helped over 1,500 families this Christmas while they were busy posting sh!t about me,” Mariel replied.
Mariel Padilla has long been a staple in Philippine entertainment, starting as a popular host on "Pinoy Big Brother" and "Wowowee." She eventually shifted her focus to vlogging and live selling, where she has built a massive online following. Known for her bubbly personality and high-energy content, she often shares glimpses of her family life with Senator Robin Padilla and their children.
While this recent controversy has sparked intense debate online, Mariel has always been vocal about her opinions on current issues affecting Filipino households. In an earlier report, she admitted that she felt compelled to try the budget challenge because she was curious about how a family could survive on such a small amount.
Aside from her budget experiments, Mariel is also known for being a hands-on wife and daughter-in-law, often going the extra mile for her husband’s family. Senator Robin Padilla even took to social media to praise Mariel for the beautiful holiday setup she personally prepared for his mother, Mommy Eva. This story highlights the effort she puts into family traditions.
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