"Kami po ay walang laundry shop": Jayson Gainza, nagulat sa kanyang electric bill

• Jayson Gainza's latest Meralco bill has gone viral on social media after he posted a photo of the amount online
• In the comments, many were stunned by how much the comedian's bill is for this month
• Jayson jokingly clarified that his family does not run a laundry business or an auto shop
• The actor directly tagged the official social media handle of the power company, demanding a clear explanation

Even local celebrities are not safe from the painful bite of rising utility costs, and Jayson Gainza is the latest to feel the heavy sting.

In a recent Instagram post under his handle @imjaysongainza, the comedian shared a close-up photo of his latest billing invoice from Meralco. The file photo clearly highlights a total amount due of ₱17,845.79, a massive figure that quickly caught the attention of netizens facing similar problems with their electric bills.

Stunned by the unexpected spike, Jayson used his trademark humor to voice his frustration and confusion over the bill computation.

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"Dear @meralcoph, kami po ay walang laundry shop, wala rin po kaming talyer at lalong lalo na wala kaming 4 na swimming pool. Paki-explain papano niyo ito na compute ng ganito kalaki," Jayson wrote in his caption.

The high expense got the actor thinking about alternative energy sources just to escape the steep monthly rates. However, he couldn't help but make another funny remark about how switching might pan out.

"Baka naman pag nag-solar kami maging 12k na lang kuryente namin aba aba baka lalo kayong yumaman!" the comedian added.

To make his online complaint even more relatable, Jayson even set his post to play Mae Rivera's classic novelty hit song "Arayyy..." in the background.

Netizens quickly flooded his comment section with their own shared experiences, with many expressing how much they related to the pain of opening a modern-day electricity bill.

Jayson Gainza is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, impersonator, and vlogger who first rose to fame as the first runner-up (Second Big Placer) on the inaugural season of Pinoy Big Brother in 2005. His appearance on the reality show opened the door to a successful entertainment career, particularly in comedy. He became a familiar face on ABS-CBN through programs such as Banana Split, Banana Nite, and Banana Sundae, where he gained widespread recognition for his hilarious impersonation of veteran host Boy Abunda.

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As previously reported by KAMI, another celebrity, Cacai Velasquez-Mitra shared her shock after receiving a Meralco bill amounting to ₱94,355. The actress-comedian said they are only living in a residential house and are already careful with electricity consumption. Netizens flocked to the comments and some suspected there might be an error in the meter reading. Others used the incident to raise concerns over high electricity costs affecting many Filipinos.

Meanwhile, Barbie Imperial was shocked after seeing her Meralco bill reach ₱18,964.82 for June 2026, even though she said she lives alone in her condominium unit and hardly stays there because of her busy work schedule. On June 28, she posted a photo of the bill on Facebook with the caption, “Meralco wild!!!,” which quickly drew reactions from netizens who questioned how the electricity charge could be so high for a unit that is barely occupied.

Source: KAMI.com.gh