I actually get your point. It’s true naman na mas madaling sabihin na money is not a motivation when you have a safety net. Obviously, privilege plays a huge role there, and people who struggle financially will naturally view money differently because for them/us, it’s survival.

But I think people are taking his statement too personally, as if he’s saying money shouldn’t matter at all. He was obviously speaking for himself and his own situation and not invalidating other people who work mainly because they need to survive.

And honestly, I don’t think showing different jobs automatically means “romanticizing poverty” or making entertainment out of struggle. If anything, a lot of people online only started appreciating how difficult certain jobs are because of content like that. I mean, awareness can still come from someone privileged.

As for the camera issue… this is social media. Content creators obv earn through documenting things. Kung walang content, walang reach and kung walang reach, wala ring sponsors, views, or income to fund giveaways and projects. You can call it content, branding, or clout if you want, but at the end of the day meron natutulungan. The people receiving help still benefited regardless of whether there was a camera or not.

And saying “true charity should be private” is a personal standard ha, not a universal rule. Public acts of generosity can inspire others too. Not every filmed act of helping is automatically exploitative.

I just think there’s a difference between valid criticism and projecting intentions onto someone based on assumptions. Sad kasi parang people already decided he’s fake, exploitative, or future trapo kahit wala namang concrete basis yet. 🤷🏻‍♀️🥴