These Innocent Twitter Artists Are Losing Jobs Because Of…This?

[@MohammedAgbadi]

*_*FILIPINO ARTISTS_** *_LEAVE A LINK TO YOUR WORK UNDER THIS_*

[@puppydogs68]

@Arielle ♪ that’s not artwork…

[@satucyre]

@@puppydogs68 and that's not a human either ! that's a bot . /nm

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

@Arielle ♪ Never gonna give you up never gonna let you down...

[@jazzygryphon]

@Arielle ♪ Bruh 💀

[@alessa143]

I never see u get recognized 4 this but thx for the captions u put and the tone

[@tavvviaiavia]

why are people connecting a country having a bad goverment to everyone from that country being a bad person? that just doesnt make sense yall

[@MohammedAgbadi]

beats me. like show me the sense!!

[@nikkan3810]

I suppose it's a new trend of social justice. Discriminate against an entire nation cuz it's remotely associated with something you don't like. I'm getting some of that as a russian, but at least nobody has cancelled on me yet.

[@lilpretzel5629]

Like canceling the commision an filipino artist worked hard to make will have no impact of the countrys respective politics IT will harm the individual artist who tries to make a living from there creative work, also unless You known the artist or the respective artist made there politicale inclination public others assummed those artist political View based on the winning party of an ellection and the goverment they have witch is a bunch of malarkie thinking

[@kittyythecat]

You would think to give them money to help them during the bad presidency. But nooooo. They do the opposite 🙄

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

Russia agrees!

[@hahamadeyouread214]

As a Filipino and an artist, it’s devastating seeing my fellow Filipinos being treated like this, its heart breaking for them just trying to get some money while living in an 3rd world country not to mention in the middle of poverty, what makes situations worse, there is a chance that paypal will be banned in the Philippines, making it harder to earn or transfer money. It just continues to solidify my belief that the internet prefer certain artists on races instead of skills, tearing down typing this just knowing that Filipinos are being treated in like this

[@unknowns78]

Yea I guess you guys should also maybe tell them that you did not vote for a person like this and that it was not something you could choose. I mean without context and just hearing that 90+% people voted for this guy I would also not support those people then.

[@hahamadeyouread214]

@@unknowns78 I’m not legal to vote yet

[@LazyKudla]

Hope everything calms down and people start supporting you instead of making your life even more difficult. Me and my whole family in Poland wish all the best to all Filipinos.

[@unknowns78]

@@hahamadeyouread214 Okay? My point was just to explain this situation so it might benefit you guys. Mohammed just explained a little bit about the situation (and I'm not specifically telling you that)

[@o_p3459]

I think you got misinformed about PayPal Ban in Philippines. Please note that PayPal is a PRIVATE company, not under US Government. Only the government will decide whether to cut off the relations with Philippines, but I doubt they will. Pres. Biden even congratulated BBM and invited him for the inauguration this coming June 30. You say PayPal gonna ban? Lol they won't, kid :v

[@ImmaLittlePip]

I've seen this happen to both Filipino and Russian artist because Twitter thinks that punishing the things they have no control over is some sort of new social justice If that's the case then shouldn't people boycott American artist for the sins of our country? No because the citizens don't really have any control what their government does most of the time

[@elizabethsmith955]

Yep. Nobody should be blamed for their government's mistakes in general

[@danielomar9712]

It's because people have no power over foreign events , so they take their anger and frustration on people they can control , online artists and the normal citizens

[@crisgriffin3042]

@@knarme5160 What war crimes are you talking about? Russia invaded more than 8 countries since WW2. US has maybe 3 operations that can even be considered as invasion, with no goal of occupation or taking anything.

[@Пинагод]

@@knarme5160 I disagree that they'll say it's unfair to boycott American artists, simply because these are the types of people that'll follow a herd and are too pathetic to actually think for a moment that other people's actions don't define the artist. Actually I think they'd encourage to continue boycott certain American artists for someone they aspire or like - And it's been done before; especially to certain right-leaning/left-leaning artists. But I definitely do agree that it's probably Americans who completely lack awareness of their hypocrisy that are inciting this, especially as Americans have the most access to the media out of everyone in the world - Especially when it comes to agendas and politics. Being part of an agenda or politic can make you biased, and make you deluded to the point that you do dumb shit like this.

[@Пинагод]

@@crisgriffin3042 We're not here to compare who's done worse, because by the end of the day, each country has probably done some bad shit based on the decisions of the governments. And America is no exception.

[@bunnibrainzZ]

It's sad how Filipino artists are losing commissions for something they can't control, thanks for bringing light into this situation❤

[@totallynoteverything1.]

now you get why I hate politics. FUCK POLITICS

[@MohammedAgbadi]

no problems! i hope you're all okay

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

the, can't control 90%!

[@Babylauncher3000]

If they publicly support a controversial politican than its not out of their control.

[@emawildchaos9861]

@@Babylauncher3000 That's the problem, they cancel commissions because they believe that being Filipinos automatically support the dictator's son.

[@thatspiritthingthatfollows4229]

This was so frustrating at the time because me & my mutuals started rapidly losing our international clients. I had to hide the fact that I was Filipino just so people would commission us. This situation is a really big deal for us because US dollars is quite big when converted to pesos, literally $10 could be three meals for 1 to 3 days for us & some of us are already undercharging.

[@evaniceface]

Damn..

[@ImaginaMoonie]

Hey it's that DUDE

[@spec_wasted]

I've surely heard your name before, it's got something to do with Vaseline

[@axalotol1316]

@@alenda9616 "MoDeliNghi"

[@ok9_5788]

Fucking bongbong

[@cg_4209]

The art industry here in the Philippines continues to struggle.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

oh man hope you guys are okay

[@macaroll]

It's sad, but that's the truth. Truly underappreciated, but still, we gotta do our best and pump out art! 💪🎨

[@chocoburgersenpai1627]

@@MohammedAgbadi theres not a lot of manga/comic company in here I wish to create one Iam saving money and studying how to manage a business since I want to open an animation studio here in PH my dream is to give the young aspiring manga artist a chance to get manga publish easily.

[@kimberlyrosesalientes8175]

It won't be a struggle if the art industry is not against the Philippine government.

[@achuuuooooosuu]

@@kimberlyrosesalientes8175 If that’s your reason, our film industry would’ve already been further stagnated by now. “Art Should Comfort the Disturbed and Disturb the Comfortable.” Artists in ANY country protest against their government through art that cannot be explained by mere words alone. In a democracy, dissent shouldn’t be silenced.

[@power3297]

Thank you for brining attention to this man. Im Filipino and my sister is an artist that had this happen to her, she was ranting about it to me and our other siblings and I felt disgusted by it. I am happy to see the support you and other people are giving to Filipino artists. Much love man.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

thank you, it's truly sad and coming from a country that suffers almost the same, i understand how that can feel absolutely.

[@myfriend5546]

@@MohammedAgbadi you probably haven't heard of the reason. Most of the information source you have are mostly propagandas by the Dilawans. Your intention to help my fello Filipino kababayans are much appreciated but to add misinformation is disagreeable. One-sided. 🙂🙃

[@kimberlyrosesalientes8175]

Maybe because your sister draws against the Philippine government.

[@d.ani.6882]

Where can I contact her for commissions? I have never payed for commissions before but I think I will soon just because of this. :/

[@ShinyShilla]

I cant believe people are doing this based on something others didn't have any control over. It really shows some people just want to "look good" instead of thinking what good they can do. Because to be honest it should be the other way around, supporting them and help them more!

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

Not surprised, Twitter be cancelling everybody, even themselves

[@respecthanz9685]

Same

[@MohammedAgbadi]

bruh! these are mostly even in the dm, not directly on twitter with makes it even worse. what a mindset

[@johnmivule-novabow8143]

@@MohammedAgbadi damn, it baffles me that people have this much time to go Harass someone based on their ethnicity, or comments

[@sorentothesky]

@@johnmivule-novabow8143 then they're the same people to call you racist for not liking the new raceswap token characters. these people are twisted

[@supermariojean]

We need to help those Filipino artists because they're going to a lot of issues right now so the only way we can help them is basically sharing a lot of their artwork to people out there like that we can help those Filipino artists out basically because to be completely honest those people need more support than ever now.

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

instead of sharing the artwork! share some of your wallet bruh

[@Specters0rd]

@@schmietwechdeschiet4340 How can I when I don't have money to spare?

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

@Mrs Chalice same, honestly :)

[@blackroses96]

Commissioning a Filipino artist is supporting the Phillippines as a country?? How in the HECK??? Guess we should stop commissioning Russian artists, right now. Also, stop commissioning Americans, because U.S.A. is literally Capitalism Land and capitalism is bad. Stop commissioning anyone from Europe, too, Europeans were big colonialists back in the day, just like the Americans, who are literally Europe's children. Same goes for Saouth America, they're just all Spain's or Portugal's children, mostly. And don't commission artists from countries with mostly muslim people, cuz ya know, 9/11 and stuff, I guess. Oh, and stop commissioning Japanese artists, remember WWII? They were with the bad guys, after all. And of course, don't commission people from Africa, most of the freaking continent is under some kind of dictatorship, right? Aaaand don't commission people from Thailand, India, China, so on and so forth, those countries are already rich or gonna be rich because they make 90% of the stuff the rest of the world uses. Aaaaaaaaand don't commission anyone. That's supporting humankind as a whole, and we all know humankind is trash. Did I do my homework right, Twittosphere? :D

[@icecell]

💯💯Let's all just self-destruct as a human race because it's "the right thing to do". Jfc, this is why I'm not on twitter even though I'm an artist online. Business is still good enough without networking there.

[@blackroses96]

@@icecell The "funniest" part to me, is that Twitter isn't even the actual problem. The people are. Trending websites and platforms change, the people don't. Before Twitter was Internet's Hell, Tumblr had that title. And before Tumblr, I'm pretty sure Facebook had the title. And before that, forums were the main place to go to, but as they were forumS and not just one specific place, the "problematic people" were more spread and thus felt less numerous. Complaining about a specific website is like complaining about a kitchen knife used in a murder case. It ain't the knife's fault it was used to do bad stuff.

[@Sp3ctralI]

The human race could’ve been created in a better way….

[@kazukimisaki2312]

OK but also don't breathe air cause air have carbon dioxide which cause green house effect and if you inhale it you will die. SO DON'T EVEN BREATHE

[@blumiu2426]

The difference is China goes the extra mile to insolate and control every aspect of a society. Well, hard to say with North Korea, but China definitely has more resources. They would either ban certain things if they ever gained that strong a foothold there, it's hard to say.

[@cosmoidle]

Im actually a Filipino artist and Im so grateful someone has finally talked about this 😭 it's not just artists losing commissions from foreigners. We're losing a lot of foreign investors too that are pulling out because the former dictator's son won. The economy is crumbling apart. It hurts so much to witness :(

[@woornflows6046]

you dont know how economy works trust me u dont

[@KingBookWorm]

@@woornflows6046 533 likes vs 15. Edit: used to be 74 likes vs 0

[@pluvia5431]

@@woornflows6046 Well feel free to explain

[@dreamies1211]

@@woornflows6046 You clearly do not know how the economy works lol.

[@kimberlyrosesalientes8175]

I think you support a leftist here. First of all, the leftists and activists DO NOT HAVE PROOF that Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was a thief. They were proven guiltless. The foreign investors? Those are oligarchs behind them. Majority of the Filipinos have already opened their eyes and saw WHO THE REAL THIEVES are. Maybe because some of the Filipino artists promote communism and oligarchy. Those foreign investors NEVER CARED ABOUT THE POOR PEOPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES. I don't know if you watch news but I don't think you are aware what those "foreign investors" do to the poor to middle class Filipinos' money and those people did to the Marcoses.

[@ImagineAnimationStudios]

As a young Filipino artist. This is so messed up. We shouldn't judge someone because of their nationality and government. I heard a lot of things about the election from the news, I choosed not to listen because it's a serious matter and I don't want to get stressed out. I do hope that my fellow Filipino artists get what they need. We deserved better. I'm too young for this political stuff, but the government is so corrupt right now. Idk what to do. I didn't even know this was happening. I just hope there's something better in future.

[@paulinefontilara7871]

honestly so childish of them. this shouldn't even be a problem.

[@kimberlyrosesalientes8175]

The ones who lost it are the ones who are with and probably one of the activists and rebels of the Philippine government. They are either childish or still blind to face the truth. This is why politics should never get in the way in jobs, especially if it can cause libel and slander.

[@sophiagonzales8974]

Honestly it's just a a matter of the masses need to mature more in the Philippines

[@kitxaty1985]

Sadly, no matter how old we are, politics affect us. Even if you're too young to vote, you can be critical about the situation and be among the ones who can prevent something similar from happening. At this point, we're mostly just waiting to see what's going to happen and hope for the best.

[@thetruezonein]

It weird how the people who are taking away their commissions will probably call other racist despite the fact that the commission cancellation is caused by racism.

[@crisgriffin3042]

You have to look up the definition of racism. It is not what happening here. What happening here is called "collective responsibility".

[@eee1001]

@@crisgriffin3042 responsibility? of what? taking money away from people in a third world country because of a government they did not choose?

[@simonebernacchia5724]

@@crisgriffin3042 in short THEY voted for someone we don't like, is YOUR fault you did not resist enough - if someone in the 90 tell me that am responsible for Berlusconi, i would kick him so hard that he would still be in orbit now...

[@no-he4ug]

I think you meant xenophobia because racism means having dislike/hate/ or prejudice on a race meanhwile xenophobia is having dislike, hate, and prejudice in someone's country.

[@Ikesfavpen]

@@no-he4ug Yeah xenophobia is the correct term idk why people would rather use racism maybe because more people know it even though this has nothing to do w racism

[@Splat654]

As a russian artist i can, in some way, relate. I didnt do comissions at the time when our gov started a war but many people, whom i followed, had it as an only income, and after cutting off PayPal, patreon and swift, these people lost their only sourse of income, financial stability and thus, wasnt able to participate in protests as before, as they now needed to find a job extra quick. As a wise man, Maks Kaz said, "actions of our goverment isnt our fault, but it is still our responcibility". I hope we all soon will see a bright future and will be able to fix all those broken pieces, left for us after those horrible men in power.

[@tarantulasareterfs]

Я все ещё в ахуе с того что пейпал отключили. Я даже не успела снять свои деньги оттуда. Ощущение что люди недостаточно об этом говорят.. представьте теперь если бы какой-нибудь штат США пытались лишить пейпала и какая была бы реакция. А тут ну, славяне какие-то, who cares

[@nasu_senpaiii9260]

@@tarantulasareterfs нам нужно больше говорить об этом. Пейпал и свифт для художников как путь чтобы получить зарплату для жизни. Нужно поднять ъайп чтобы это стали обсуждать. Самое хреновое что большинство художников - мирные люди осуждающие ситуацию, помогающие тем кто нуждаются. Но теперь это ОЧЕНЬ трудно делать.

[@p40v1der13]

Thanks dude

[@solarmoth4628]

Canceling commissions is so preformative. If they really cared, they would be trying to support Philippines artist who now have to face a dictatorship.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

which literally bothers me. having lived under a dictatorship and military era, i have to say, they need all the support they can get

[@solarmoth4628]

@@MohammedAgbadi I’m surprised that people are willing to believe a dictatorship when they say 90% of people voted for it. Especially from a campaigner that was known to spread misinformation. Didn’t occur to them that they might be lying? I hope that these artist are able to find new commissions to make up for the money they lost.

[@ma.chariza9590]

@@MohammedAgbadi please fact check..we're not under dictatorship under the new President..you can't say things that are not yet happening even if it might happen in the future..don't contribute to the chaos that's already happening here..

[@bleepbloop8081]

Here's some more info: Nationally acclaimed artists, writers, and filmmakers in the Philippines like Virgilio Almario, Ben Cabrera, and Kidlat Tahimik were actively against Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Even during his father's time, the poem "Prometheus Unbound" by Pete Lacaba was made in protest. His work is used as a prime example of protest art during Martial Law. TL;DR: Many Filipino artists have been against Marcos Sr., and continue to protest against the sequel of his rule via his son. I am not a bot or a troll, I am a filipino artist who draws as a hobby. I just wanted to put information out there because I am just as frustrated as everyone else on the matter.

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

names 3 people nobody ever heard about. "many"

[@iamapandacorn1465]

@@schmietwechdeschiet4340 they could be more well known in Filipino groups just because you don’t know them doesn’t mean they aren’t well known

[@icecell]

Just as an aside, we're not in a dictatorship yet. Who knows what Jr. will do, but he'll be under so many microscopes for sure. Bawat utot niya may makakarinig. I'm just praying that his supporters are right and he does well, or mediocre at the very least, for our sake. Just have to keep in mind that he's not his father. This knee-jerk reaction, especially from foreigners, is such BS. Not a BBM supporter btw. God knows my family fought against them actively during martial law doing underground support.

[@seurn7801]

@@icecell Exactly my thoughts here. At the end of the voting count, I felt so defeated. I felt so scared for our country, but I know we still have the power to oust him if things go terribly wrong. For now, we must hope.

[@Mari_Izu]

@@schmietwechdeschiet4340 They not being known in your circle of friends doesn't mean they aren't in the Philipines, the relevant place in this conversation.

[@glowtail3744]

Politics to me is very stupid But its something nobody can ignore which sadly starts to ruin many aspects of life Its just the one thing that can't be stopped because of just the sheer importance of it and the sheer destruction it can cause

[@absolutelyrandom4978]

Philippine politics is a circus even just looking at it at the surface level. Our president could’ve been a professional boxer who’s done one term as a senator and THAT would’ve been better. It doesn’t justify the people that stopped supporting artists, but it’s true that there really is no way to look at this situation in a good light. A dictator’s son won the election and we cannot change that fact.

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

it "can" cause, when hasn't it caused destruction? "taking a look at the middle east" "2 world wars" I don't see the importance in government! I only see God complex and corruption!

[@KH0LRA]

This is why I don't wanna be apolitical even if it sounds better, its like everyone gets involved in the end over contributing in the vouching of a future leader. If they fuck up, everyone gets dragged along the way.. While the priviledged could get a hold off their safety nets, the oridinary and the most marginalized will suffer..

[@dodgegroin708]

Politics is really s*** but we still have to participate because it affects everything in our lives. If we vote dumb or give no shits THIS is what happens. Look what happened, it affected our livelihoods. Love or hate politics, you can't deny that it's extremely important.

[@vqiixen9554]

my sister is a filipino artist and i am spreading this video in case it happens to them. i don't think they are doing commissions rn but i want to try to spread the word on all of social medias.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

i hope they're doing okay

[@vqiixen9554]

@@MohammedAgbadi don't worry. they have spread this to their Twitter.

[@PipoTechyon]

The comment at 7:37 was exactly what I was looking to see. This situation is heartbreaking and I’m hoping the best for the Filipino artists out there.

[@poob5108]

I haven't been on social media in a hot minute, so seeing something like this come up is crazy. Its also heartwarming in general to see people unaffected by problems like this care about them. So thanks to everyone who brings this up, it gives the artists a lot of hope

[@saixntsedits731]

I’m so glad you talked about this. I’m a Filipino artist and was about to open my commissions until this happened. I wasn’t even capable of voting but to think something I had no control over whatsoever has control over me. I fear having to remove any sign of me being Filipino from my account just to be able to get commissions….

[@Delta-2-0]

Just say you're an alien from jupiter, mine says i'm from space 😂

[@kitxaty1985]

No matter how old we are, politics affects us even if we think it doesn't. I'm sorry that you had to experience this. A lot of people tried their best to promote a candidate who could actually make a good difference, but sadly there were more who chose someone who has a higher chance of failing. And it's sad that you have to hide your nationality just to get commissions. There are days when I'm not proud of being Filipino myself, but it's not something I'd keep from the world. Good luck to us.

[@Kat-zh4ly]

I don't even know anything about their country's leader but I wouldn't cancel a commission because of him?? And seeing all this crap happening is messed up. If you don't want to support someone over their personal politics not aligning with yours that's your choice but?? Cancelling your already started commissions because of something out of their control?? Disgusting

[@MohammedAgbadi]

it's just mind blowing how people try so hard to not use their brains when its really necessary. they just don't want to look bad on the internet over something that isn't directly going to affect them or anyone they know.

[@absolutelyrandom4978]

I’m a Filipino (admittedly not of voting age so I didn’t pay as close attention to the voters), the president is Bong Bong Marcos, son of the former president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law and the people’s human rights were violated and the Marcos family stole a lot of taxpayer money for themselves. It was to the point that after they fled the country they found 4000 pairs of shoes that belonged to BBM’s mother Imelda Marcos, who’s guilty of graft but not imprisoned due to her age (iirc). To this day, not all of the money has been recovered and a lot of Filipinos live in poverty. Ultimately his term ended with the EDSA People Power Revolution which is actually celebrated on February 25. BBM himself only studied until high school and claims to have graduated college from Oxford University, but the university says that he didn’t. He and his mother also call the period of martial law the “golden age” despite it leading to many people getting tortured and killed. Bong Bong Marcos found reasons not to appear in debates and has even been convicted of tax evasion. Also recently in the news one of Pablo Picasso’s missing paintings was found in the Marcoses house and it’s either the actual thing or a replica (which is also illegal because replicas are only allowed a certain number of years after an artist has died). This is the result of years of misinformation and fake news being spread. There’s a problem with the education system here in the Philippines, and our leaders are to blame. A lot of the arguments for BBM are due to his father’s contributions to infrastructure and economy, which is true, but the lives that were taken/ruined cannot be glossed over. It’s a vicious cycle, and so people are angry over the results because it’s clear the country hasn’t learned from history. This is the same country that’s voted in a comedian, actor(s), and a professional boxer all with no previous experience in politics into office.

[@blackxrosary]

@@absolutelyrandom4978 wow sounds like if America had voted for donald dump again. Im sorry that is happening in your country and it sucks the people are being punished because the leader is terrible. Not fair. I hope things get better for yall. Do the Philippines have an impeachment process? Cause if they did that guy and his family has done enough bad shit to warrant it

[@absolutelyrandom4978]

He’s still not in office yet, but I doubt he’s ever gonna get impeached. The Commission of Elections (Comelec) didn’t disqualify him so he’s going to become president unless something big happens and there’s nothing to be done. I doubt the other people within the government would like to get him impeached because him being in power benefits them. Corruption is rampant in the Philippines. Even if he were to get impeached, Sara Duterte (she won as vice president, is the daughter of the current president, and was BBM’s running mate) would get into power and she’s the one that’s pushing for K-14 instead of K-12 and mandatory reserve officers training corps (ROTC) instead of focusing on the problems we have now such as the pandemic. (Fun fact! The Philippines was called the worst country to be in amidst the pandemic. What an honor!)

[@ianhomerpura8937]

@@blackxrosary it's familiar since, if I remember correctly, both consulted with Cambridge Analytica to manipulate social media to their advantage

[@setsuki17]

I'm beyond shocked that this is happening.... hugs for every artist in the Philippines. also huge shout-out to Matilda references because they are really amazing.

[@StKissa]

People just don't want to be associated with anything that could be seen as problematic, so nobody ever thinks through and rather washes their hands off things completely 🙃

[@aaronthenew5759]

Being a Filipino, this is just…jaw-dropping. I knew that artists will be cancelled because of this cruel world, but to have MY NATIONALITY INVOLVED??? That is just absolutely barbaric! Shame on those that cancelled my innocent Filipino artists. I’m a rookie artist aspiring to be a comic book writer, and seeing this is just disheartening 💔 Sending thoughts and prayers to my fellow Filipino artists from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@kitxaty1985]

The truth is, politics affect us no matter what we think. Art? It's very political.

[@nikkan3810]

Outrage culture has to go. Why are there so much of those fuckin people who make any little bullshit into a fucking moral panic? It's exhausting.

[@SteveTheArtCritic]

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[@demoniac4821]

Good thing i will always support my Filipino artist friends.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

lets go!!!! that's what we like to see!

[@juliatorresmartins6954]

As a brazilian, I can relate to what's going on in Phillipines, since the context in which they elected the president is quite similar to Brazil electing Bolsonaro. Everyone outside Brazil probably thinks that we're a bunch of stupid people, but that's not the case, we were MANIPULATED to elect him. In fact the majority of people just voted on him because they vilainized the opposite political party, and the majority that didn't vote in Bolsonaro voted blank or didn't vote at all, and that's the main reason why he won the elections. What I'm trying to say here is, don't judge the people from a certain place just because of their political background, that's just fucked up and stupid. Btw in case you're wondering, no, I did not vote for Bolsonaro, I'm privileged enough to have access to reliable information and not elected a piece o turd like him.

[@myfriend5546]

I greatly disagree. But understandable as you don't have any ideas of what the Philippine government supporters' side. Can't blame you cause even here inside our country, misinformation, fake news and bias reporting occurs made by Yellow Propagandas that despite of the government's accomplishments chose to badmouth and create a bad image of Philippines to gain sympathy from foreign countries because majority of their fellow Filipinos made a democratic act of voting our chosen leader and they can't do anything to console their selfishness. Honestly speaking, our President Marcos never made the 31million+ to vote him out of terror, like what you're trying to compare to how your national leader was elected. So I suggest not to compare your country to a country you've never been or experienced yourself before. 🙃 Cause our elected President never undergone that crude way like how you describe your current leader, cause PBBM, he's not like that! From the start of his journey from filing for the presidential position, to campaigning, campaign rallies and now that he's going to be proclaimed our 17th Philippine President, people were very supportive of his advocacies and were very vocal of their full support, trust, heart and respect and it was witnessed even on surveys and on the actual result of the no. of votes. Of course, most media outlets opposed to him never shares the news favor to him and always finds their ways to dig dirt on him but they have no valid proofs, just mere accusations, that even if the loser opposition that resorted to cheating VP position last 2016, now filing DQ against the winning BBMarcos, were all trashed. They can't accept it cause they doesn't like to have a discipline and progressive nation, even trying to always bring him down but they just can't cause majority of Filipinos are watching closely now. In all honesty, we only get to know the actual happenings on the vlogs on fb, youtube and some unbiased network of how the majority of Filipinos supports him whole-heartedly, believing in his capabilities, not out of fear, but out of respect! Even if many puts lots of accusations and negative remarks, he remained humble and respects the Filipino people. He never bought people's votes, doesn't speak ill of other candidates running for presidency no matter how hard they try to bring him down. His character isn't even close enough to how others judge and criticize him but the total opposite of their accusations. Unlike the other side who keeps on dictating BBM supporters that their candidate MUST be chosen and not him. The opposition's supporters are majority just like their candidate who is up to no good- always the best at criticizing others, hiding in the name of human rights and democracy but doing unethical actions, willing to sacrifice self-respect and dignity out of desperation corrupting the minds of the youth to fight against the government and gaining sympathy using the painful happenings of the past that they themselves, undisciplined citizens caused and now they fear as their covers were blown away for conspiracy against the Philippine Government just cause majority of the Filipinos had been awakened of their lies of what they pertain to the "EDSA" trash that brought Philippines down for almost 30 years, self-procliamed "heroes" of our nation but did nothing except building worthless statues that doesn't bring worth to our Philippines. They even use Catholic priests to join their campaign against the Marcoses, making their Mama Leni lugaw ediited her face on a religious painting of Mama Mary and acts like cults. How disgusting! And knowing their side is losing, try to make other candidates to step down so the votes can make her win against BBM. Because of them, the children were disrespecting their parents who votes for BBM cause they want their "Mama Leni" on whose reason of running is questionnable. For Filipinos or just to beat a Marcos? They can't even open their mouths with their platforms but so great to talk like empty can who only knows how to criticize their fello Filipinos. How hypocrite! Now, who are the dictators? Him or them? 🙂

[@Пинагод]

I also do think that another reason for certain people to win is solely because politics is so exhausting to try and understand for most. People have their own lives they want to focus on, and so either didn't vote or followed other people's advices to try to do the bare minimum because there is the pressure of your country's future depending on you, but the advices they've gotten were from biased people. That really doesn't make anyone stupid, and as someone who wants to be invested in politics - I completely understand why people would hate this never-ending hurricane of controversy. I can't even blame them for wanting to get this over with.

[@inisipisTV]

The reason Marcos was elected as president was because the people who replaced him like the Aquino government turned out more corrupt, inept and equally brutal. The election is the most peaceful and most transparent for a long time. The International observers and US government finds the election very fair and quite peaceful, something they would hardly do since the US is against the Marcoses. All national Polls and media polls (most are anti-Marcos since most are owned by cronies of the rival Aquino family) all the polls find Marcos winning by a large margin. His closest opponent, who's just a Puppet by the anti-Marcos Oligarchs that controls much of the mass-media, had nothing to offer but just mud-slinging and negativity, with no any actual platform to put forward. Marcos put unity and cooperation with everyone, especially having the Daughter of the present President as Vice-President. It's means a continuation of more Reform and Economic progress that the Philippines is experiencing right now. I wouldn't put to much stock on the MSM about Marcos. A lot of those companies are gained by political favors and corruption hand-outs by the Anti-Marcos group. I lived through those times it's totally different from what the Media portrays. Ferdinand Marcos was good friends with Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew. Most of Lee's strict iron-fisted rule of Singapore he copied from Marcos. Most of Marcos's rival in those times are Rich Land-Owners, most are literal Warlords with their own Militia and Marcos was pushing for real Land Reform to better the Agriculture sector. The Communist and Muslim terrorist are thriving at that time. Those times are really violent and chaotic. It's hard to go to University because of the constant riots, Student shootings or bombings, hostage taking. Marcos was able to stabilize and brought order back. He was investing much on Philippine infrastructure to make the Philippines more economically competitive and more modernize (which past government have neglected and which the Usurping Government all but wasted and destroyed along with the people's money.) You can see a little of these Demonizing and Spreading Fake-News with the same way these people irrationally cancel Pilipino artists due to rampant misinformation.

[@usuallyremilia1218]

Just a question, how were you guys manipulated to elect him?

[@juliatorresmartins6954]

@@usuallyremilia1218 fake news mostly, and the citizens not wanting to have anything to do with PT (the political party from Lula), those things just worked out because the country still struggles to provide a good educational system, but it's not because the government can't afford, they just don't want to invest on this, the people that are currently in charge benefit from our political ignorance. I hope that this answers your question, but it's a very extensive topic, therefore not very easy to explain.

[@tiggerishkitty8920]

Bots and trolls will come and attack the comments section to spread misinformation. It already happened to a few influencers and some got cancelled because of it. So when reading the comments proceed with caution.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

thankyou for this.

[@KagamiSeiko]

As an amateur filipino artist, it's really frustrating to see fellow filipino artists being treated like this for some political chaos in Philippines. I'm still hoping everything calms down soon, but seeing the state of the situation, I'm not so sure anymore.

[@jjjk717]

💀 that's why I hate political issues

[@tavvviaiavia]

me too half the time its stupid petty stuff

[@OleanderRainbow]

Agreed.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

same literally

[@thiagodias5530]

Political Garbage Culture are like scorpions that some people insist on putting in their mouths out of pathological necessity. It does not make any sense.

[@momtokek]

Same

[@Alanide]

As a filipino artist, it was very sad and frustrating to witness all of these in real time. A lot of PH groups I was in started losing hope, discussing alternatives and tactics on how to keep art businesses afloat with all the cancellations of commissions and contracts. One artist I follow was expecting a payment that would've lasted their household for over a year, yet was denied because of election results they couldn't control. I was one of the few lucky ones where instead of backing out, my clients were willing to just pay and not receive anything in return as support because they knew the stress happening in our country. It sickens me how some people would just cut off an innocent artist's source of income in a snap because they don't want to be cancelled over a 'bad investment'. Too many social media users really would rather protect their non-existent reputation than having a heart and helping those in need.

[@blaze595]

To really put in perspective how ludicrous this is; just imagine if people started cancelling commissions, and ending business deals and whatnot with Americans when Trump got elected... ...I also wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people doing this ARE American, which really adds to the irony.

[@souppaina1925]

i am always have been proud being a Filipino. but i never have been always proud of my country. not everything in this country is all: "happy paradise"

[@g00psc00ps]

Thank you so so much for talking about this. It's disheartening to see my fellow Filipinos get treated like this. A bad government does not reflect our own views

[@Kiyagarretfisher]

Im a young artist who’s planning on doing commissions rlly soon and thanks for clearing things up for me to understand! I’ll make sure i can spread awareness!!

[@mierulii3592]

I do hope this video reaches more people!! It hurts to see my fellow filipino artists being discrimated or cut out just for being...filipino.

[@SanzzNinetyNine]

I'm Indonesian but this is just so sad to see fellow artists in another ASEAN country being treated like this. I've learned some things about the Philippines in school and from what I've heard their culture is pretty interesting. (Well, from what i can remember because i don't pay attention that well in school lol)

[@joannaoliva9388]

This was well said! Thank you so much for talking about this. I hope this helps other Filipino Artists out there!

[@mikan0347_]

As a Filipino artist, this really bothers me. We can't really control the situation so why are they not being understanding and makes this even worse for us?? They should consider how it would affect us.

[@kurx1857]

As a Filipino artist, I honestly give zero cares if my commissioners want to drop out of my client list. If you don’t want to pay for my art just because of my ethnicity, then that says a lot about you. I don’t need nor want that type of hate and unsupportiveness in my fan base. I WILL become a big artist. That is my resolution. And guess what? When my commissions go from 20 USD for a full render to 100 USD+ , that will be on you, not me.

[@jeffpaguinto9082]

The frustrating part aside from losing jobs is the helplessness and that all of what's been happening is out of our control even though there's obviously something wrong. All because intertwined people in power are corrupt.

[@somethingsnotright]

i had a friend that did splatoon art (idk if he still does it) and he's from the Philippines, this makes me worry for him and i hope he's doing well with his art. hope he's getting paid for it too since his art is amazingly good

[@flidethechemist]

Dude, I love these Matilda references LOL. As a Filipino artist/writer, I plan on opening commissions for writing works as soon as I gain more traction, and I'm just glad you're covering this topic.

[@a.jinkxed]

My fellow Filipino artists don’t need to struggle like this. I don’t live in the Philippines anymore but I still try to stay posted with some of the news in the Philippines. This is truly heart breaking and I hope that all of you can get through these though times. All prayers and love to everyone.

[@artz-chan9640]

As a Filipino teenager who is a rookie artist I am very sad 😔 We Filipino's are very kind and hard working especially when it comes to art so this is very hard for artists

[@RazuYazu]

As a Filipino artist currently living in Canada, I was so disheartened as I saw this happening on Twitter to my friends and other artists in the Philippines. I just don't understand the logic. People should be helping artists. Not punishing them for something out of their control.

[@Babylauncher3000]

Filipinos pay income taxes right? I think the idea is that the commissioner’s money cannot be taxed, collected, and used by the dictator’s regime if it never enters circulation in the country. By starving the artist they are also starving the new government of taxable revenue.

[@draculaura_keyblade]

@@Babylauncher3000 that still doesn't justify making the artist suffer

[@dumpmeshi]

International commissions are like gold mines for the Filipino artists. A dollar is already equivalent to like ≈50 PHP, imagine just only $10-15, it would absolutely support their whole family when it's converted to our currency.

[@HenyaArmpitSniffer]

As a Filipino who's learning Japanese, I'm gonna try to hide my nationality and pretend that I'm Japanese so maybe my art career would flourish rather than blatantly flashing my nationality to the world. That might work.

[@himignicest1571]

I'm so glad you brought this topic up, bruh, my parents cried so hard after seeing the following voting results. People these days are just ao misinformed and I'm genuinly worried about the future of the Philippines, and as an artist myself too, for all Filipino artusts. :'0

[@supermariojean]

To be completely honest this entire situation is honestly sad because honestly people should not even cover their nationalities only because something that is going on in their country that cannot be controlled and people canceling their commissions only because of that honestly it's just fucking stupid in my opinion.

[@niffleraku]

One of my friends has the filipino flag on her twitter bio, and when she heard about the discrimination and negative views foreigners had of filipinos (twt and fb comments calling us dumb and such and "we deserve it", which is extremely unfair and we don't want to hear that from foreigners who would NEVER even be affected by whatever negative impact befalls our country, she took the flag off

[@greycais3503]

Thank you for bringing light into this situation. I am so disgusted with the politics here that it has affected my work and mental health. Filipino artists like me already struggle with cultural aspects and day to day living, so hoping that clients don't pull out over something we can't control. And I hope many artists here will also use their skills and art to fight the rampant disinformation that is happening or use it as a platform to better help our communities like for donation drives.

[@Myluz12]

Thank you for covering this, Mahammed.

[@k1a18i5]

This is a bummer. I'm a Filipino and I've been dreaming to become an artist for a while now. This is discouraging, but I won't let it stop me from doing my best anyway. I hope whoever is reading this, if you're a filipino; huwag mong hayaang mapako mga pangako mo sa sarili mo, marami ka pang gustong gawin bilang isang artist diba? Don't let all of these shitty things get to you, chin up. What goes down, eventually goes up.

[@mjbanawa7508]

Thank you, Mohammed for this. I know a lot of Filipino artist, including myself, who didn't vote for Marcos and seeing how the current elections impacted artists just made me a lot more scared for the future. My sister and I are artists and my little sister have been practicing real hard because she also wanted to make a living out of art so this news was devastating for her. Thank you for using your platform to raise this issue and I know this will really help us. Praying for a light in the darkness

[@ntz752]

Bringing politics into everything is just so tiring,especially if it doesn't affect you in the slightest.

[@mr.potatohead9511]

thank you for shedding light on this issue. I'm a filipino artist and I was scared to open comms ever since after elections. we're already having a hard time coping up with what's happening, and this issues just add fuel to the fire

[@hazelnuiit]

I remember seeing how ppl were like "I just can't risk it" when telling Filipino artists they don't want to continue commissioning them. Im sorry, but like risk what??? Like really??? 🙄

[@barslaf]

They don't want to risk their Twitter credit score lol

[@elyann8005]

Thank you so much for covering this! Things have been pretty hard rn. Also, I really like your Matilda movie references, I really love that movie

[@crazyplantmae1610]

Man... This is WHY I hate politics so much... Because, talking about it totally ruins EVERYTHING. Destroying the relationships because of the different opinions. Destroying the identity from where you came from. Destroying the name of the country where you lived in because whoever won the position. Well... And everything you may know how it ruins.

[@mangocookieissogoddamncute4774]

Tysm for talking abt this, I started worrying what would happen next after seeing that the ph stock exchange have gradually decreased. Ty for making videos like these that spread knowledge abt what’s going on in other countries

[@BiBiren]

As a Filipino artist, I only have one commission so far and that was only a year ago. It's hard to get one despite advertising myself so much in commission FB groups and it's even harder due to this stupid reason. I hate politics and how everyone in my age keeps talking about it without the full knowledge of it and how much this is cemented into EVERYTHING. My older brother once told me that i have "no life here" in the Philippines as an artist and just go abroad. That honestly sucks but now I kinda believe him.

[@chocoburgersenpai1627]

You have future as an artist you just need to be creative in advertisting and develop a unique captivating artstyle that people will quickly recognize as your artstyle once they saw it. Either way complaining is a sure way to defeat. Stand your ground and grind and find ways to better your advertising skills. Heres a tip look observe pros and copy what works.

[@itsrachelsummers]

Thank you for bringing light to this issue. It’s scary here but we Filo artist will grind and fight if necessary 🥺🥺✨

[@LatulaArts]

One of my friends actually lost three commissions this month because of this shit. And they're a minor at that so they literally have no choice in where they're living or their government.

[@rae-kunfrange3577]

Thanks for bringing this up. I was about to open commissions for the first time but due to the threat of PayPal being banned and these people pulling out on commissions, I’m not so sure anymore. Still though, us Filipino artists are thanking you for doing this especially when you have such a huge platform.

[@elvillivle]

As a Filipino, thank you so much for creating this video but it's not true that Bongbong Marcos got 90% of the votes. He got 50+%. These figures matter because it shapes how the world sees Filipinos. If it's 90%, it says almost all of us support Marcos kind of politics so we deserve anything bad that happens to us. If it's 50+%, it says half of us don't support Marcos and what he stands for and we don't deserve to be treated as if we did support him. My whole family and I did not vote for Marcos and I'm worried about what's gonna happen to our country in the years to come. We hope the world doesn't forget that half of us did not want for any of this to happen to us. And we have fought for what's right during the election by doing everything in our power even if we had to spend our own money, although we're having money problems, to campaign for the right candidate but their disinformation machinery has beaten us.

[@art_of_Miko101]

As the Artist and a Filipino here, I thank you for bringing the light of this situation of what's happening to my country ❤

[@ЛюбовьМатвеева-ш2ж]

As a Russian person who suffered from decisions of our government and current dictator, the war many people disprove, I will commission talented people from all around the world, including Philippines, I don't support the dictator, I support people who are working hard on their lives, and for their families. I hope everyone will be okay, make art, be happy and polite to other users of web.

[@ma.chariza9590]

Please don't assume that our new President is a dictator..It's not even happening yet..if it does, then that's when you talk 🙄

[@mary.mnre21]

As a filipino, this is devastating. I’m so sorry for all my other kabayans out there suffering because of this pettiness.

[@TheUltimateOwl]

When I heard about what has been happening to the poor filipino artists it just reminded me how basically Hungary have re-elected Orban and FIDESZ as a majority party (this year's April), where Orban and his entire party have also used propaganda and misinformation to lie about the opposition. They have also have adopted the UK's voting system, which allows that with the right amount of gerrymandering they can secure themselves a win. Alot of people have not voted for Orban, yet he and his party still won. And I have (luckily) not seen people do this to Hungarian artists, but hoo holy shit. Just... the case with filipino artists being screwed over like this reeks of malicious ignorance and racism on behalf of those who cancelled commissions from those artists, who need it more than ever now so they even get a slim chance to get out from there, and somewhere safer.

[@thisisathreat4749]

Thank you so much for this and for bringing light to this situation, I am a Filipino artist and luckily my commissions haven't been pulled as I haven't revealed my nationality. Wishing my best regards to the other Filipinos out there!

[@ArtisanAsteroid]

That’s like blaming someone for what their parents did,makes no sense whatsoever.

[@tantantaaan__5198]

You’re cool for covering this situation and bringing support for us Filipino artists!

[@misternikolas8611]

What infuriates me the most, there might be even Filipino Artists that couldn't even vote yet because they're not old enough yet! Or maybe they're in the 10%, or just generally don't really do politics and look for themselves. This entire situation is like destroying products in malls because they came from a shady company.

[@yafatguy7656]

Thanks for covering this topic! I've started to seriously pursue art about half a year ago rather than just a hobby, and I've been focusing hard on improving constantly. I've searched multiple ways to earn money through art and have been trying a bunch. Commissioning was one that I had finally worked up the guts to put up and this situation couldn't have come up at a worse time :0. Feels like a major setback for me, and for more seasoned artists, most definitely one.

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

2:48 I think that was "its going to harm us" as in the word us and not the US as in USA.

[@MohammedAgbadi]

hahhah i see what you did

[@claireeatspotatos7171]

my twin sister is Filipina, and she has always been a dream of being an artist and do commissions, and after hearing this news it makes me worried for my sister when she's going to experience these type of things

[@DemonCici]

This is so sad... I am Filipino and I was just scrolling tonight because I have only recently started drawing again... I used to draw when I was a child until my early teens, and then I got to stop... I tried drawing again back in 2020 when the pandemic struck but it was a failed attempt... Now, I am taking another chance, but I felt so sad after seeing this :( I never knew their decisions would affect a lot of things, even art. I didn't even vote for Marcos because I didn't fall for his lies... but yeah, it really is sad. :(

[@CannabearArt]

Thank you for this!❤

[@idrlc2123]

Like literally we're the ones getting the short end of the stick like commissioning artists in the Philippines literally does not impact you but the artists!

[@Wolfdragoness]

Shared this video. My fellow artists deserve love and support!

[@evenceflux1852]

I was just about to take commissions and when our country started to have this misunderstanding..my dreams just shattered from helping my mom from doing the best thing I was good at...

[@remi7462]

Then keep going at it. Nothings stopping you lol. If your dreams shattered this easily then you better prepare for the future cause more hardships will come your way. If there are people that don't want to commission you because you're a _Filipino_ , there may be people who want to because you have skill. There's still hope so don't sulk and strive to become a better artist to help your mom.

[@evenceflux1852]

@@remi7462 true! And time will tell, we never knew...thanks on that one!😊

[@KiaAzad]

Good point, now do a video about all of the other artists that have been in the same situations for years. I don't see anybody shed a tear about all of the artists that live in African and middle eastern dictatorships, they can't even get paypal account to start doing commissions.

[@anonymoususer.]

I'm a Filipino artist that lives in Hawaii, I seriously can't see how people could do such pitiful things.

[@mariz_aina]

I just saw this on my feed today and again reminded me of how sad it is. To properly inform people only 60% percent voted for him. And there are a a lot of Filipino against him. Social media mis-information is a big blame for all this bad things happening in our country.

[@silwar5348]

Wow, wtf? I'm a russian artists and of course things are not good with our government and president, but none of my customers has cancelled their commission! I feel so sorry for Filipino artists, that's terrible

[@kiricappuchin]

I am half Filipina born in Canada and an aspiring artist myself. I’m worried for my family back home, my aunts and uncles, cousins…i hate this dictatorship. Cancelling commissions for Filipino artists who are *struggling* right now isnt helping AT ALL. This is devastating

[@heyyou9137]

Considering the fact that most voting people are middle age/old people (and artists are most likely younger than that, and they don’t actively vote), and the fact election in third countries and with high corruption levels are most likely rigged and falsified, you are most likely hurt people who are not related to the dictatorship, and that’s just sad. I think it might happens to Russian artists as well, since Putin’s invasion to Ukraine, but in the end artists who are from Philippine or Russia do not deserve the fate of loosing a job bcs of politics, unless they actively support the government. Its already hard to earn money for artists, don’t make it worse.

[@icecell]

No. I'm a Filipino artist. Most people here who voted for Marcos are the young people who have been exposed to the Marcos apologist machine. Voter turnout's been quite huge this election too. My dad's generation would never vote for Jr. because martial law is still quite fresh in their memory. Only the ones who benefitted from Marcos in their generation would vote for the guy, and they're the minority. My friend's family is actually one of those. Quite funny because my family was (quite actively) on the other side of the fight in those times, but we're still good friends. Politics is such BS, and what I hate the most is other countries faking concern, dragging business into politics and hurting ordinary people.

[@uselessdead2317]

I agree with Ice Cell, the one who actually voted for Marcos were mostly the younger generation, there's even an article about it, the older ones (the one who experienced the old times and was ruled under) Actually hates him XD *insert my parents who absolutely despised him*

[@kieffkipkeep]

Sad how all of my family tree except for me voted for the Dictatojunior because they all believed social media propagandas by trolls that keeps spreading false information. I guess I'm the only one thoroughly researched the candidates and even if I voice out my opinion to my family they wouldn't believe me. Even me not voting for him raised so many eyebrows from my family and it sucks.

[@ahlzenschannel8846]

As a filipino, i know that alot of artists do their works and they can make arts and drawings, just like me i'm good at drawing and sculpting clay 🇵🇭

[@hauwley]

I’m a Filipino artist that been thinking of opening commissions to get some money for myself, but then a week later the the election in the Philippines happened and i was pretty peeved and devastated by all this. Just as i was abt to start doing commissions i was struck with this, just my luck kekw. :,,)

[@blumae1170]

same

[@barslaf]

Just don't tell your nationality on your platforms.

[@hauwley]

Yeah but it still sucks tho

[@Danikoshii]

Even though I don't take commission, as a Filipino artist, I appreciate it SO MUCH that you made this video. My fellow artists need support more than ever and its frankly idiotic and unfair that people are pulling out of commissions for reasons that don't affect them. It shows some level of self-centeredness and racism, even if its unintentional, in my opinion. You're doing great work here man! Lots of love from the Philippines

[@mav._.mabyss7190]

I am a 16 year old Filipino artist, not really a big artist but these non-Filipinos have the audacity to say "it's risky" to take commissions from Filipino artists because of the candidate that won in the election? Politics LITERALLY had nothing and absolutely nothing to do with these artists who is just doing their business trying to earn some money.

[@cocobeebunnied7371]

They need more support than ever, not for people to drop them :(

[@Gallade400]

I would like to apologize in behalf of my countrymen if trolls and bots begin to storm this video and harass you, Mohammed. It already happened to Hassan Minhaj, John Olliver, and any foreigner who spoke against the current administration and against the Marcoses. If you see these trolls, please do understand they're a problem that the country is currently dealing with. Thank you for speaking up on this. There's a lot of things that went on during that election, and that night during the partial tally was shady as hell. There's also a lot to unpack about this issue, but it's just absolutely devastating.

[@Ememlovesiceceambellymuchuuu]

I am a filipino and i really grateful for you posting this. Back then i always draw then after that i post it online. I got allot of haters bc of my country thats why i stopped posting my drawings online. I still post my arts if it was an art contest but after then contest i always delete so i cannot receive some hate in the future.

[@bloatedcow1361]

If only our current president apologizes for his father's mistake, but instead he acts like it didn't happen at all. His mother isn't the best person too.

[@woaash]

i am not in the philippines right now but i was raised and lived there for most of my life and this just breaks my heart, seeing so many people getting hurt by something they couldn't really control? Or something that they were just pulled into?

[@urpp8879]

I'm an artist from the Philippines and I've seen all of my friends lose their clients because of our new president, So just wanna say to people who commissions a Filipino artist,Pls continue on commissioning them,Some of us don't even support our new president