The former ABS-CBN anchor Alex Santos was criticized by the talent manager and YouTuber for reportedly unprofessional and biased reporting.
Santos became a social media sensation after reporting on the daughters of Vice President Leni Robredo on NET25’s “Mata ng Agila.”
Alexander Hidalgo Santos, better known as Alex Santos, is a Filipino field reporter who is presently a Net 25 news anchor, DWIZ news director, and a former ABS-CBN and DZMM newscaster and television personality.
The reporter in the abovementioned show referred to Robredo’s daughters Aika, Tricia, and Jillian as “celebrity wannabes” and “kulang sa pansin,” while praising the children of presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Liza Araneta for just being quiet.
The report emphasized Robredo’s frequent posting on social media during Jillian’s graduation from New York University.
“Yung naka-move ka na kung hindi man wagi si VP Leni, pero ang mga paid trolls, di maka-move on kay VP Leni. Ano bang tawag sa mga ganitong klaseng nilalang?” stated Ogie in a tweet.
A few moments later, he retweeted a Net 25 news video clip with the caption: “Nakakalungkot no? Pati sila, di maka-get over ke Leni. Ano pa kaya ang gusto nilang mangyari?”
Furthermore, Ogie retweeted a video of Alex Santos, a former ABS-CBN news anchor who is currently a member of “Mata ng Agila.”
“Gusto kaya ni broadcaster Alex Santos itong ginagawa niya o wala lang siyang choice?” Ogie Diaz remarked.
Roger Diaz Pandaan, better known as Ogie Diaz, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and entertainment journalist. He is well known as “Pekto,” after his role in the long-running former television drama Palibhasa Lalake.
Net25 is a media outlet founded by the Iglesia Ni Cristo, a religious organization that backed BBM and his campaign partner, presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte.
Mata ng Agila, Alex Santos, and Net25 have yet to comment on the situation. However, other internet users have labeled Santos as “unprofessional” and “biased.“