Sass Rogando Sasot Expresses Disappointment in Maine Mendoza and Piolo Pascual for Their Promotion of Gambling
SASS ROGANDO SASOT – The blogger took to social media to share her disappointment with Maine Mendoza and Piolo Pascual for allegedly using their star power to promote gambling.
In recent years, gambling in the Philippines has surged, significantly influenced by the star power of celebrities. These high-profile figures help normalize gambling culture among the Filipino masses, often with harmful effects on families and finances.
Many celebrities endorse online gambling platforms and participate in events that glamorize gambling as an easy way to make money. They promote online casinos, poker games, and betting apps as entertainment rather than risky ventures, misleading the public into viewing gambling as harmless or even a potential path to wealth while ignoring the serious consequences of addiction.
These endorsements are particularly influential in the Philippines, where celebrities are seen as role models. When a beloved actor or athlete promotes a gambling platform, it creates a perception of gambling as socially acceptable and aspirational, especially among younger audiences. The rise of social media has further amplified this effect, allowing celebrities to reach larger audiences and interact directly with fans, embedding gambling culture into everyday life.
The consequences of this promotion are significant. Many families suffer financial strain from gambling addiction, leading to spiraling debts. The excitement of gambling often overshadows its risks, resulting in individuals chasing losses and making desperate financial decisions. This cycle can lead to various issues, including mental health problems, family conflicts, and even criminal activities to support gambling habits.
Meanwhile, blogger Sass Rogando Sasot took to social media to express her disappointment with celebrities promoting gambling. “I am so disappointed with Maine Mendoza and Piolo Pascual that they are using their star power to promote family-destroying and debt-causing gambling to the Filipino masses,” she wrote.
In the comment section of her post, Sasot launched a petition for e-wallets and banks to ban gambling apps, ads, and payments to gambling sites. Her post generated mixed reactions from netizens. One netizen wrote, “Unprincipled. Money comes first.” Another netizen commented, “Kaya daming sugarol dahil sa mga idols.”
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