Ivana Alawi speaks on flooding concerns amid controversy over cellphone giveaway
- Ivana Alawi spoke about Filipinos affected by flooding amid controversy over her cellphone giveaway
- She said she was busy repacking relief goods for flood victims
- Ivana questioned the country’s flood control projects and the billions of pesos allocated for them
- PAGCOR fined the online gaming company behind the promotional campaign ₱1 million and ordered it stopped
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Actress and content creator Ivana Alawi addressed the situation of Filipinos affected by flooding as discussions continued over the online gaming promotion linked to her giveaway of high-end smartphones.
Source: Facebook
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, Ivana said she was focused on repacking relief goods for people affected by the recent flooding caused by storms and the southwest monsoon, or habagat.
“Busy lang mag repack ng relief goods," aniya.
Her post came as the controversy surrounding her cellphone giveaway continued to draw attention online. Instead of focusing on the criticism, Ivana shifted attention to the situation of Filipinos dealing with the effects of flooding.
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She questioned the status of the country’s flood control projects and the billions of pesos allocated for them.
“Kayo po, kamusta na kaya ang flood control? Ang bilyon bilyong pondo?”
Ivana also stressed that the plight of Filipinos affected by flooding should not be forgotten.
“Habang may Pilipinong lumulubog sa baha…. Sorry, hindi kami makakalimot," aniya.
She further urged the public not to allow other issues to distract from concerns that she considers more important.
“Wag tayo gumawa ng ibang issue para matakpan ang mga pinaka importanteng issue.”
Ivana ended her message by emphasizing the need for concrete action and solutions to address the flooding situation.
Her statement came amid reports about action taken by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) against an online gaming company connected to her cellphone giveaway.
On Monday, August 24, the gaming company was reportedly fined ₱1 million over a promotional campaign featuring Ivana’s giveaway of 100 high-end smartphones. PAGCOR also ordered the promotion to be stopped.
During a House Committee on Appropriations hearing on PAGCOR’s proposed 2027 budget on the same day, Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Elijah “Eli” San Fernando cited Ivana’s cellphone giveaway as an example of influencer promotional activities that may require closer monitoring.
According to reports, participants in the giveaway were required to like or follow the online gaming platform’s social media page.
PAGCOR Chairperson and CEO Alejandro Tengco said the ₱1 million penalty was imposed because the promotional activity did not secure the agency’s required approval. He also warned that the company could face heavier penalties, suspension, and eventually cancellation of its license if another violation occurs.
Ivana previously went viral after showing herself purchasing 100 iPhone 17 units for her followers. The phones were reportedly worth more than ₱4 million in total.
The giveaway was part of Ivana’s celebration after reaching 50 million Facebook followers. However, some netizens criticized the promotion because of its connection to online gámbling.
As of the latest reports, it remains unclear whether Ivana herself will be called to a hearing or face a sanction over her role as an endorser of online gámbling.
Ivana Alawi is a prominent Filipino-Moroccan actress, model, and internet personality who is one of the most-subscribed YouTube content creators in the Philippines. She gained widespread acclaim for her roles in television series such as A Family Affair and Batang Quiapo, while building a massive online following through her lifestyle and prank vlogs.
In another report, Ivana Alawi celebrated her younger sister Mona Alawi’s 22nd birthday with a heartfelt social media greeting. She posted a Facebook reel highlighting scenes from Mona’s birthday photoshoot, where the young actress donned a red outfit and posed against a curtain backdrop. The clip also featured Mona with her birthday cake, along with moments when Ivana joined her during the shoot.
Meanwhile, Ivana Alawi shared her happiness after seeing the progress made by Tatay Jesus in taking care of the home, farm, and livelihood that had been provided for him. In her latest vlog, the content creator returned to Bicol after several months to check on his situation. She discovered that he had helped construct the house while also growing vegetables and looking after different farm animals.
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