Enrique Gil Faces Backlash Over Juan Ponce Enrile Post
ENRIQUE GIL – The deleted post by the actor about the late former Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile drew criticism from netizens.
Enrile passed away on November 13 at the age of 101 after spending time in the intensive care unit due to pneumonia. His daughter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, confirmed his death at 4:21 p.m. and expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who offered support and prayers.
Following his passing, various reactions appeared online. Among them was a now-deleted post by Enrique Gil, who shared a photo of Enrile with the caption: “Rest in peace, sen [white dove emoji] Let’s not stress ourselves. Mananagot din ang mga taong nagdiriwang sa pagkawala mo [praying hands emoji].” The post was met with criticism, as some netizens felt it was inappropriate, especially given Gil’s prior portrayal of Enrile in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.
Amid these online discussions, Camille Prats, the well-known actress and TV host, also became a trending topic. Her name resurfaced because of a previously viral moment on the GMA show TikToClock. Netizens recalled an episode where the hosts were criticized for how they expressed sympathy to co-host Kim Atienza after the death of his son, Emman Atienza.
After briefly offering condolences, the hosts quickly shifted to an upbeat and lively tone while introducing Camille as Kim’s temporary replacement, using the now-famous line: “Mga Tiktropa, mag-ingay para sa ating paboritong Mars, Camille Prats!” Many viewers found this sudden transition awkward given the sensitive situation.
Because that clip had become a meme, Camille’s name trended again when news of Enrile’s death broke. Social media users humorously combined messages of sympathy for Enrile with the energetic greeting from the show, turning it into playful and ironic posts.