Cat Arambulo. Image: Instagram/@catarambulo
Socialite-influencer Cat Arambulo issued a public apology after her video, in which she thought of using a “floatie” and a “wakeboard” in the flood caused by typhoon Carina, drew ire from the public.
In Arambulo’s now-deleted TikTok video, she can be seen documenting herself, her kids and a few other companions inside a vehicle while wading through a flooded street.
“First time for the kids to experience baha here in Manila,” she said.
Her daughter Alana then suggested using a floatie and then swimming in the flood, to which Arambulo replied, “You want a floatie? Safe bang mag-floatie d’yan?”
Turning to her house helper, Arambulo asked, “Safe kayang mag-floatie d’yan, yaya? I guess so. It’s just water. Should we try? We should wakeboard.”
@bchcoso Floatie?!! Wakeboard?!! First time to experience baha in Manila?!! #OutofTouchKween #StayAtHomeGirl #DDSsupporter #CatArambulo #CatArambuloBaha ♬ original sound – BCH
Days later, Arambulo took to her Instagram page on Saturday, July 27, to apologize for her remarks.
“I deeply apologize for my insensitivity and my actions, especially during a time of crisis. I hear you and I will use this as a learning opportunity for myself and to teach my kids to be more socially aware and active,” she said.
“I am now focusing my efforts on providing relief to different communities. My prayers go out to everyone affected,” she concluded.
In 2020, Arambulo also faced backlash after her “insensitive” comments against workers going out of their homes at the height of the pandemic.