Daughter Complains to Tulfo About Her Father’s Insufficient P500 Daily Allowance
500 IS NOT ENOUGH? – A Senior High School student has faced widespread criticism and sparked online debate after complaining on Senator Raffy Tulfo’s show that her father’s daily allowance of 500 pesos was insufficient.
Alexandra Ortega, accompanied by her mother Liza Vergara, went to Senator Raffy Tulfo’s public service program to complain about her father Rolando Ortega’s alleged insufficiency in providing her daily allowance. She claimed it had been a week since her father last gave her any money and highlighted that the allowance had become inconsistent. Rolando, a Grab driver, defended himself by stating that his fluctuating health and fatigue often affected his earnings.
Further complicating matters, Alexandra accused her father’s new wife, his legal spouse, of interfering with the allowance disbursements. Despite the family discord aired in public, Rolando emotionally expressed his love for his daughter and his commitment to supporting her education. He resolved to settle the matter at their local barangay and pledged to strive to provide at least 500 pesos daily.
This family’s issue has sparked significant online debate after reaching the Tulfo program, where many netizens criticized Alexandra for her demands, considering the father’s efforts and the economic struggles typical for many. The discussion highlighted the father’s contributions, which extended beyond the daily allowance to include significant household expenses such as rent, electricity, and water, often sacrificing his personal needs.
Online commentators argued that a daily allowance amounting to 15,000 pesos a month should be more than sufficient for a student, criticizing Alexandra for publicly shaming her father. The public response included shared experiences from other netizens about managing their allowances during their studies and the common hardships faced.
The incident not only shed light on the personal financial grievances of one family but also stirred a broader conversation about gratitude, familial responsibilities, and the challenges of financial management within family settings.
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