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Forget the Kiki dance challenge, Mocha Uson gave us the ‘Pepe-dede-ralismo’ craze

In case you haven’t caught up with the latest dance craze, people from across the globe are doing the “In My Feelings Challenge” where a person is filmed getting out of a moving car and dances off to Drake’s hit song. But forget Kiki and whether she loves you or not, because there’s a new dance craze in town—you might not want to ride along with it though.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Asec. Mocha Uson got herself in yet another fiasco after another controversial video involving her surfaced. In a live video shown last Thursday, Mocha, along with blogger Drew Olivar, hosted a “Good News Game Show” episode which talked about the proposed shift to federalism in the country.  It was meant to explain how federalism is for the betterment of this country; and for our “entertainment,” Mocha and her co-host opted for a “song-and-dance” to explain federalism to the viewers.

Good News Game Show with Drew & Mocha

MOCHA USON BLOG 发布于 2018年8月2日周四

Here’s a cut of the video where Olivar is seen performing his dance choreography on federalism while singing “I-pepe, i-pepe. I-dede, i-dede. I-pe, i-de, i-pederalismo.” He’s even pointing to certain body parts while saying “I-pepe and I-dede”.

WATCH: Sneak peek of our federalism lecture series entitled "Kain Pepedederalismo", hosted by MOCHA USON BLOG and Drew Olivar.

Malacañang Events and Catering Services 发布于 2018年8月4日周六

The lewd dancing sparked outrage among netizens and even senators who called out the PCOO Asec. for its “vulgarity”, saying that she “symbolizes those in favor of federalism.”

Mocha defended the controversial dance video and claimed that the video was shot even before she met with the consultative committee (Con-com) that was tasked to draft a new constitution. In a video she posted on her page, she countered that she and Olivar has been doing the game show for quite some time and that they did not receive any payment to promote federalism.

Paglilinaw sa mga pilit na binabaluktot ang issue patungkol sa video ng gameshow. At para sa mga nabiktima ng mga pag twist ng ilang media at dilawang blogger paki panuod na din.

MOCHA USON BLOG 发布于 2018年8月5日周日

Wala pong inilabas na pera dito sa video na ito o sa game show na ito. Walang pera, walang budget, hindi po binayaran si Drew,” she said. Mocha also clarified that she’s not the spokesperson or ambassadress of federalism and that she’s only helping in promoting federalism on social media.

But people are saying that it’s not just about using public funds but also about upholding the dignity of a public office and taking her job seriously. After all, our taxes are paying for her salary.

Some reminded her of her duties as a public official and that as someone holding a government position, she should act and think accordingly.

Others pointed out how aside from the inappropriate dancing, Mocha and Olivar were wrong about certain aspects of federalism and were basically sharing wrong information to their viewers.

And as an appointee, Mocha Uson’s work reflects that of the president.

Netizens are calling to fire Mocha and demanding zero budget for the PCOO.

And the plot twist? The Con-com seems to be not happy with the viral video, too. “It is certainly not the way to present federalism,” Con-com spokesman Ding Generoso in a statement.

But maybe Mocha is really the best person to promote this “campaign” as she can use her “expertise” to fuel federalism.

And if showing to the public what federalism in the country would look like is really her goal, then good job, sweetie!

Maybe Asec. Mocha Uson can review this previous interview of hers and see if it speaks to her now. Watch until 00:39!

Mocha Uson to VP Leni: Sinungaling ka

AN OPEN LETTER TO FRED J. ELIZALDE, Chairman CEO of Manila Broadcasting Company This video ni Mocha Uson was shown yesterday sa programa niya po sa DZRH. Dito po walang habas niyang minura at pinagsabihan ng tanga ang Vice President of the Philippines na si Leni Robredo. Hindi ko po alam kung ano po ang pamantayan ng DZRH sa responsible broadcasting but this video is so wrong in so many levels. Sir Fred, sa broadcasting mahirap pong macensor kayo kasi you do it live. Kaya nga po most of your radio commentators and broadcasters ay they do their show responsibly. Sir, ayoko na pong magpaka technical, tanungin nyo na lang po ang sarili nyo if this video of Mocha Uson represents ang prinsipyo at values ng DZRH mula nung panahon ng Martial Law hanggang ngayon? Or kaya nyo po bang ipanood to sa mga anak nyo or apo. If the answer is YES by all means continue to hire her. But if this is not the values your company's represent and even you as a person then maybe it's time for you to save the reputation of DZRH and forget the profit. The reason kung bakit minura ni Mocha si VP kasi sa isyu ng EJK. Sir Fred, alam naman natin ang katotohanan. Araw araw nirereport sa DZRH ang kaliwat kanan na patayan. Sa panahon ng kadiliman sa mga member ng media kami umaasa sa tamang pagbabalita. Pero kung sa pagbukas namin ng radio at internet at ganitong klaseng mga salita ang maririnig namin, hindi po ba nakakapanlumo? I understand na maybe you are thinking about profits when you hired her. Sir, malaking kompanya ang Manila Broadcasting Company, kung masasakripisyo lang naman ang values at reputasyon ng station na pinapangalagaan nyo, ano pa ang silbi nang malaking kita, kung nababalahura naman po ang pangalan ng istasyon?Ako po habang pinapanood ko po ang video, nangngilabot po ako sa kabastusan ng bibig niya. Maatim nyo bang marinig muli from the listening public ang katagang, "Sa DZRH pala nanggaling yung pambabastos na video ni Mocha"?Sir Fred, your company and your family had been a good example sa mga Pilipino for decades now. Please don't let one person destroy what you have built for a long time. If you fire Mocha, you are doing Philippines a huge favor. Your company will be known as the company who promotes good values to Filipino. And your company will be known also as the company who never tolerates KABASTUSAN sa inyong mga empleyado. God bless you with wisdom, discernment and good health, Sir Fred.

Pinoy Ako Blog 发布于 2017年3月18日周六

 


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