Andronico Del Rosario
Netizens were dumbstruck at the recent levels of epal-ness that public officials would go through just to get their name out.
The most recent entry comes from the National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ryan Enriquez.
https://www.facebook.com/thepapercliff/posts/3586100938081381
It shows a COVID-19 advertisement paid for by the NYC with Enriquez’s face right next to it.
The half that had Enriquez’s face has since been taken down, with the NYC chairperson saying he “paid for it out of my own pocket.”
https://www.facebook.com/1515763818663512/posts/2931105163796030/
In a statement sent to CNN along with the photos, Enriquez said the goal of the ad was to help with information dissemination, “lalo na ngayong nabawasan and major network na nagbabalita.”
“Ang pagkakamali ko, anlaki ng mukha ko. Pasensya na,” he added.
Images of the said ad are still making rounds on Twitter and Facebook, with people expressing disgust at every turn. Some have called it misuse of public funds; others argue that it’s a form of early campaigning for the 2022 elections.
Facebook users have been calling for his resignation through #ResignRyanEnriquez.
Mas malaki pa mukha niya kaysa sa infographic, you'd think siya yung pangontra COVID 😂 https://t.co/0Ti10YCEje
— Jai Cabajar (@jaicabajar) September 1, 2020
Pet peeve ko talaga mga billboards eh. 🙄
Taxpayers' money na naman ba itong nilustay n'yo, NYC? Walang humpay ang pandidiri ko sa inyo! pic.twitter.com/twin3hQQOt— Fudge Tajar (@fudgetajar) September 1, 2020
Misappropriation of public funds. Ano bang ginagawa ng National Youth Commission? https://t.co/Gf7EKEbW4A
— amy martir (@cathycis) September 2, 2020
Even former Senator JV Ejercito has chimed in.
In what way is this a Youth Development-related project, Mr. National Youth Commission Chairman?
Why the need for your gigantic pic? pic.twitter.com/utUBDvvZan
— JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) September 2, 2020
The NYC has been under fire lately for excessive spending. The Commission on Audit (COA) released a report last Monday, August 24 slamming the commission for its questionable spending and deplorable accomplishments.
In its 4 findings, COA pointed out that the NYC spent too much on costumes (over P3,000 a piece for barong Tagalog) and spending close to P35 million in 2019 on trainings, seminars, workshops, and conferences. 11 out of the 65 events were held at 5-star hotels in and out of the metro.
Enriquez has also been under fire for showing support towards the Anti-Terrorism Act, as well as staying mum over national issues and causes that have caused an uproar in the country’s youth.
