Bretman Rock reveals his ₱550,000 donation to his old school was almost lost

• Filipino-American influencer Bretman Rock recently shared a frustrating experience regarding a ₱550,000 donation he made to his former elementary school
• The social media star sent the funds directly to the school principal, but other faculty members reportedly had no idea the money existed until they contacted him
• Bretman revealed that his mother had to intervene and take control of the donation process after a teacher, who is also a relative, raised the alarm about the missing funds
• Despite the living in Hawaii for many years, Bretman continues to support his "kababayans" through various charitable acts while staying true to his Filipino roots

Giving back is usually a moment of pride, but for Filipino-American internet sensation Bretman Rock, it became a lesson in vigilance. In a recent podcast, the world-renowned "Da Baddest" influencer opened up about a disappointing encounter involving a substantial donation he made to his childhood school in the Philippines.

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Bretman, who attended Sanchez Mira West Central Elementary School in Cagayan before moving to Hawaii, wanted to show his gratitude by donating ₱550,000. He used a remittance service to send the money directly to the school's principal, trusting that it would be used to improve the facilities for the next generation of students. However, things took a turn when other teachers started asking questions.

According to Bretman, faculty members were left in the dark about the donation because the principal reportedly hadn't shared any information regarding the half-million pesos. One teacher even reached out to Bretman through a direct message to verify if a donation had actually been made. Luckily, Bretman has a cousin who works at the school, which allowed the truth to come out faster.

Once Bretman's mother found out about the lack of transparency, she immediately jumped into action. “Mom really said, ‘You’re not about to get my f’ckin’ son’s money,'” Bretman shared during the podcast. His mother called the cousin and demanded to speak with the principal, eventually taking over the management of the funds herself to ensure every cent went to the students and not into someone's pocket.

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Bretman Rock, 27, has built a massive global empire through his humor, makeup artistry, and proud display of Filipino culture. Despite his international fame, he has always maintained a strong bond with his hometown in Cagayan. This incident, which later went viral on Reddit, sparked a conversation among netizens about the reality of corruption even in small-scale local institutions.

The social media star admitted that while he loves giving back, he prefers not to handle the logistics themselves, which is why his mom’s intervention was so crucial. For Bretman, the goal remains simple: to be a "legend that gives back" while making sure the help actually reaches those in need.

This story of standing up for what is right is just one of the many personal updates Bretman has shared with his fans recently, ranging from his personal relationships to his experiences in the global spotlight.

Bretman Rock recently confirmed the end of his relationship with Justice Fester, a topic that had been the subject of much speculation among his followers. In a characteristically honest update, the influencer shared some of the details surrounding the split, expressing his desire for growth and moving forward. Fans have flooded his comments with messages of support as he navigates this new chapter of singlehood.

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Even icons have "fan" moments that go wrong, as Bretman Rock proved when he recounted a lackluster meeting with a famous Hollywood celebrity. Bretman didn't hold back in describing how the encounter left him feeling underwhelmed, reminding his audience that not everyone in the industry is as warm as they appear on screen. The story served as a humorous yet insightful look into the reality of fame and meeting one's idols.

Source: KAMI.com.gh