Some people may hate a particular influencer or vlogger because of his stunts on social media. But making someone believe they’re going to get a job is just pure evil. It is not a path that people should venture into.
Controversial influencer Buknoy Glamurrr recently shared his frustration over a live feed on Facebook regarding a traumatic experience.
In his Facebook live, he shared how he had been deceived by a an unnamed spa and salon in Angeles, Pampanga.
“May isa pong spa na nakipag-business collab sakin. Syempre as an influencer po sa trabaho, ginagawa ko po yung duty ko para mag-promote and everything, para lumakas yung spa, lumakas yung mga customer, dagsain, pumunta yung mga customer para magpagawa,” he said.
According to him, everything went smoothly and both parties agreed with the terms and conditions. There was only one thing to do—sign the contract.
“Bago po kami pumunta ng Pampanga, maayos na po yung usapan. Maayos na po. Maayos na po kami kausap, sa presyo, sa location, kung saan magsisign ng contract,” Buknoy said.
Buknoy, together with his manager, travelled all the way from Antipolo to Pampanga to meet the owner of the business and to sign the contract. However, they were shocked as the owner decided to cancel the endorsement that Buknoy would be doing.
“Then suddenly po pagdating namin dun, nag-meeting, nag-usap and everything, tapos ki-nancel. Ki-nancel,” Buknoy continued.
As a result, the vlogger broke down in tears as he explained how devastating it was for him and his managers.
He continued, “Tipong effort na effort po ako na pumunta ng Pampanga kasama mga manager ko from Antipolo. Pinilit ko po sila na itigil yung shoot para sa taping sa ibang series namin. Pero di ko ine-expect yung ganung pangyayari. Kasi ang hirap po. Lalo na kung magtatrabaho po ako sa sarili ko para may sustento sakin tsaka may pangpaayos ng bahay na nasira ko sa Pampanga nung may bagyo.”
Buknoy’s emotions were really apparent as he continue narrating the story—he had been led on.
“Umasa lang po kami sa wala. Lalo na po ako. Walang-wala na pong pumapasok na mga brand sakin dahil sa mga issues ko.”
What’s more sad is that it was his work that’s being affected by such antic. Fighting back his tears, he pleaded with peopl not to not make a joke when it comes to businesses where his line of work is being affected as well.
“Tapos sana ho wag n’yo gawing biro kapag ganun kasi business yun, trabaho ko po yun.”
He was made to believe that everything will be smooth sailing. However, he was wrong.
He added, “Hindi ko po kayo niloloko, or iniiscam, maayos po yung pakikipag-usap ko sa inyo. Sa phone pa lang, alam niyo na po na successful lahat ang sasabihin namin sa inyo kasi by the contract, alam na alam niyo po yun. Kaya pagka-meeting na pagka-meeting akala namin magbabayad na yung spa.”
Buknoy and his managers spent 6 hours in total just to travel to Pampanga and back only to return with a broken heart. He also shared how he borrowed money from his managers just to prepare for the ‘photoshoot’.
“Sana po next time wag nyo gawing biro. Kasi yung effort na 3 oras na byahe, hindi biro yun para samin. Hindi rin po biro yung bumili bili pa ako ng kung anu-ano. Mangungutang pa ako sa mga manager ko ng pambili ng mga outfit para sa inyo. Kasi ang alam ko dun na gaganapin ang photoshoot. Tapos lahat-lahat, ngayon di matutuloy.”
While Buknoy was talking about the experience, it can be heard that one of his managers was still optimistic about the incident. They were still thankful to other brands who trust them despite the issues that the vlogger faced.
“…okay naman eh. Nakausap ng maayos. Okay naman eh. Pero merong brands naman na nagtitiwala. Halimbawa kay sir Leo Ortiz di ba? Pasalamat tayo na merong mga brands na maaayos na brand kausap. Pero sana wag pamarisan yung kanina,” the manager said.
It was such a traumatic experience for the vlogger since he wasted his effort and time. Before he gave his phone to his manager he said: “Sana po wag niyo gawing biro yun. Kasi mahirap din po sa sarili ko na mag-cancel ng ibang plano.”
One of his managers also asked for support for the vlogger.
“Suporta natin si Buknoy. Wag natin syang lokohin. Maraming salamat sa inyo,” he said.
One of his managers who was driving also aired his side regarding the horrifying experience.
“…actually ako pa po yung kausap din… Kasi ayoko din naman po pamarisan din ng iba. Kasi di naman po biro din ang ginagawa namin. Naghahanap-buhay lang po kami, kaparehas niyo po. Pero kung ito po ang mangyayari, sana po… kung may personal man kayo na rason, sana po yung pag-aksaya ng panahon at lahat ng oras, lahat ng na-cancel na ano para dito, sana po wag na lang po nating gawing biro din itong panloloko na’to,” he said.
For him, his primary concern was the young vlogger who was just trying to make a living. What the anonymous spa did was done with malice. They were led to believe that they’ll get something out of their trip to Pampanga.
He continued, “Kasi kawawa naman po yung bata. Ang gusto nya lang matulungan din yung pamilya nya. Kasi nasira nga yung bahay nila gawa nung bagyo.”
He also asked people to not do such a thing. They were in good faith since the owner of the spa seems professional.
“So ayun lang po ang pakiusap namin. Sana po sa susunod, kahit po hindi po kay Buknoy. I’m speaking on behalf of all artists at kasamahan natin sa industriya. Kasi po in good faith po kami. May conversation po kami sa text and messenger. Maayos naman po yung naging usapan. In good faith kasi alam namin professional naman na kausap. Tapos on the spot na nandun na po kami sa location eh ayun po magka-cancel,” he added.
He then warned other influencers to be vigilant as they are also prone to these kind of pranks.
“Ayoko po sanang i-share ito pero sana, para din sa mga kasamahan namin sa industriya, sana po mag-ingat po tayo. Kasi kami naniwala po kami. In good faith po sa amin. Kahit malayo, alam namin na professional yung nakausap namin, yung may-ari ng business na yun,” he said.
Before ending the video, Buknoy asked again to stop this kind of joke as it is not healthy and funny at all. He proceeds to share his experience of being led by people and how much it hurts. He even emphasized that he made the video not to gain sympathy but to spread awareness.
Buknoy said, “Sana sa lahat din ng mga tao no, iwasan niyo na ang pangloloko. Kasi hindi lang kami yung nasasaktan, nasasayangan din kami ng oras. Kasi kami yung umaasa sa lahat. Sana next time ayusin niyo na lang. Hindi yung paasahin niyo pa kami. Gusto ko lang ishare sa inyo, hindi ako nagpapaawa or something. Sana maranasan niyo yung mga nararanasan ko sa mga bashers kasi hindi niyo naman talaga ako kilala.”
Before ending the video, he reads one of the comments stating that he deserves it. His response is, “Sana maranasan mo rin ‘to. God bless sa’yo ha? Ingat ka sa buhay.”
