Zeinab Harake apologizes for ‘offensive’ comment on Vice Ganda’s video

Zeinab Harake apologizes for ‘offensive’ comment on Vice Ganda’s ‘Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas’ video | Images: Instagram/@zeinab_harake, @praybeytbenjamin

Online influencer Zeinab Harake apologized for her “laro” comment on Vice Ganda’s “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” video after netizens called her out for “seeing the video as superficial despite the meaningful and political awareness it’s trying to imply.”

The internet personality penned an apology on her Instagram Story, saying she made her comment out of amazement. Moreover, she said she has talked to Vice Ganda about the matter.

“Sa mga na offend ko sa comment ko kay Meme Vice, I am really sorry na amaze lang talaga ako ng sobra sa pagiging witty niya sa pag gawa ng content dahil napasok niya ang social issues in which we all should be aware of,” she said. 

Harake underscored that she will always support the “It’s Showtime” host and urged everyone to continue using their platforms for matters of significance.

“l really do love her and I will always support her no matter what. Nagkausap na din kami ni Meme Vice about this. Let’s all support Meme Vice and let’s continue to use our platform for better purposes and to uplift one another and our country,” remarked the YouTuber.

Image: Instagram/@zeinab_harake

Vice Ganda, hopping on the TikTok trend “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” ft. “Asoka,” gained various positive comments as the netizens saw his take on the challenge as truthful and politically aware of the Philippines’ situation as a country. 

After the comedian-host’s video went viral, netizens caught Harake’s “laro” comment, which they perceived as “thoughtless,” given Vice Ganda’s video did not just show the wonders and beauties of the Philippines but, more importantly, the relevant issues the country faces, such as the traffic, bad transportation system, and jeepney phaseout, among others.

“Not at Zeinab commenting on Vice Ganda’s entry “laro” when in fact it is something we need to be serious about. I don’t hate Zeinab but can “influencers” be AN INFLUENCER? kasi sayang platform niyo kailangan ng mga pilipino gumising sa reyalidad bago ang eleksyon!!!” remarked one netizen.

not at zeinab commenting on vice ganda's entry "laro" when in fact it is something we need to be serious about 😭

i don't hate zeinab but can "influencers" be AN INFLUENCER? kasi sayang platform nyo 😭

kailangan ng mga pilipino gumising sa reyalidad bago ang eleksyon!!! 😭 pic.twitter.com/kFetKWofMn

— looking for moots // (@noturtaetae) May 10, 2024

“Laro” is an internet slang that pertains to something being not taken seriously, like being treated as a playtime. It is also a term used when turning something into a laughing matter or a meme.

Meanwhile, aside from the netizens, many Filipino celebrities have praised the comedian and expressed their admiration for Vice Ganda’s unique and honest approach to the “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” video challenge. 

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