Critics of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. haven’t spared his supporters from ridicule, with some mocking the Filipinos who went to see him during a surprise visit to a Singapore mall.
Marcos made an unannounced visit to the Lucky Plaza in Orchard Road Sunday (September 17), where he was met by thousands of Filipino supporters.
Photos and videos taken at the event showed Filipinos shoving each other to get near Marcos and have a photo opportunity with him. Many also chanted his initials, “BBM!”
X user @bongbongmarcosx posted a video of Marcos visit with the caption: “Uwi na kayo sa Pilipinas! Golden era na!”
He claimed that the crowd at the mall was “hakot” or paid to attend.
“SURPRISE VISIT – NOT TRUE. Hindi totoong unorganized ang event. Meron silang taga hakot. Mga leader ng ibat-ibang loyalists groups in SG. Kailangang umarte na pinag kakaguluhan si Jr. Merong alalay si Jr. na kumu-contact sa mga group leader. Di ba, Franz Imperial?” @bongbongmarcosx said, adding that the supposed contact person for vloggers reportedly works at Radio TV Malacanang.
Other netizens challenged Marcos’ fans in Singapore to return to the Philippines to experience how difficult life has been lately.
“Di nila deserve magtrabaho dyan. Dapat nasa Pilipinas silang lahat,” @FakeAlta said.
“Hahaha. Mga OFW’s nga naman oo. Proud na proud pa sila na yung presidente nila e well known na sa maling gawain. Nakakahiya,” said @iknowedison.
“Kaya ang baba ng tingin sa mga Pinoy eh. Sa ibang bansa pa nagkakalat ng katangahan nila,” said @iamkulasparov.
“Lucky Plaza tambayan ng mga inday na every Sunday ang day off! Galingan niyo pag support sa idol niyo para habang buhay din kayong kakayod dyan!” said @Tweetoti.
