Ashley Rivera, kinondena ang hindi pagsipot ng ilang 'Machong Chismisan' hosts sa NBI

• Actress and host Ashley Rivera called out the hosts of 'Machong Chismisan' for skipping their recent scheduled NBI appearance
• Out of the five subpoenaed podcast personalities, only Daniel Vivar personally faced the NBI
• Ashley stressed that while personal struggles are real, mental health concerns should never be weaponized to avoid accountability
• The investigation stems from a widely condemned, now-deleted episode where the hosts mocked Kris Aquino's eldest, Joshua

Ashley Rivera, once again, did not hold back in calling out the hosts of the controversial podcast Machong Chismisan.

During an episode of the talk program Kalurks, Ashley and her co-hosts addressed the ongoing investigation conducted by the NBI following a widely criticized, since-deleted episode where podcast personalities made offensive remarks at Josh Aquino, the eldest child of Queen of All Media Kris Aquino.

Out of the five hosts summoned by authorities, only Daniel Vivar presented himself at the NBI headquarters, while fellow hosts Makoy Pare, RJ Carbonell, and Tito P did not appear.

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Reacting to reports that some parties cited personal health concerns for their absence, Ashley firmly criticized using wellbeing as a convenient shield against accountability or due process:

"Bakit ganun? Biglang ngayon, ginagamit niyo yung mental health. Not that I'm invalidating yung paggamit ng mental health kasi lahat naman tayo may pinagdadaanan, but don't use that as an excuse na iwasan ang pagiging accountable."

Ashley underscored the stark difference between how bold commentators often act online versus how they respond once formal legal consequences begin to unfold after airing said remarks:

"Kasi ang tapang niyo sa mga sinasabi niyo, ngayon naman ayaw niyong magpakita. Diba, parang, bakit ganun?"

Her co-hosts concurred, noting statements from lawmakers such as JD Castro, who asserted that mental health claims must not serve as a convenient loophole to evade accountability under the law.

Viewers praised Ashley for speaking directly on the issue, echoing her reminder that online freedom of speech carries real-world responsibility—especially when vulnerable individuals are involved.

Ashley Rivera, also known by her alias Petra Mahalimuyak, is a Filipina actress, comedian, and social media personality. Known for her online content, she gained recognition as a cast member of Bubble Gang and appeared in shows like Happy ToGetHer and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. On TikTok, Ashley has built a solid following and has amassed over 2.7 million followers with over 58.9 million likes on the app alone.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Ashley Rivera revealed she keeps stacks of her 2026 calendars in her car to give away to security guards and barangay halls. The "Sang’gre" star jokingly hopes her gifts to GMA security guards will help her secure better parking spots at the network. Ashley shared that being a calendar girl was a goal she manifested during a podcast episode, inspired by veteran actress Carmi Martin.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Ashley Rivera was the special guest for the latest episode of the travel show Biyahe ni Drew in Sarangani Province. She experienced the thrill of white-water tubing on the Pangi River, one of Mindanao's cleanest waterways. Ashley expressed her sheer delight with the trip, saying, "I'm so happy! I enjoyed it so much!". The episode also featured the local delicacy tinagtag and highlighted the province's incredibly budget-friendly food options, one that delighted many of their viewers online.

Source: KAMI.com.gh