Diwata responds to whether he was indeed charging P1500 for photos
DIWATA – The pares vendor responded to allegations that he was charging fans who wanted to take a photo with him.
A photo card circulating online claimed that Diwata intended to charge P1,500 per photo opportunity due to the time he was spending accommodating fans. The card quoted Diwata as saying, “Puro pa picture hindi naman ako kikita sa inyo! Ito hah, naisip ko lang bawat magpapa picture sakin magbabayad na ng 1500 kada isang tao ng mapakinabangan ko naman pang-iistorbo n’yo!”
This post elicited mixed reactions from netizens, with some leaving negative comments about Diwata. However, in a video, he denied these claims, stating, “Gusto ko lang linawin sa inyo ‘yung naniningil po ng 1,500 para sa picture, fake account po ‘yon ha. Ba’t ako maniningil sa inyo?”
In another video, Diwata explained to fellow content creators that he couldn’t meet fans every day due to his busy schedule. Despite his explanations, he continued to face criticism from netizens, who questioned his attitude.
Netizens criticized Diwata, with one saying he has lost people’s respect and will quickly fade away due to his sharp tongue, while another social media user called him arrogant for his success and warned that his attitude would make him quickly forgotten.
To recall, Diwata explained in a one-on-one interview with Whamos that his busy schedule sometimes prevents him from taking photos, as he prioritizes the smooth operation of his paresan business. In the same interview, he expressed gratitude towards vloggers who featured his paresan, emphasizing their role in his success. He mentioned not viewing nearby paresan as competitors.
Meanwhile, Diwata is a social media personality and entrepreneur known for selling “pares.” Originally from Samar, he moved to Manila for better opportunities. His journey included hardships like living under a bridge and working various jobs before finding success with his 24-hour pares business, which is expanding and exploring franchise opportunities.