Camarines Sur Governor Luigi Villafuerte and actress Yassi Pressman became the talk of the town at the Kaogma Festival after sharing a public kiss on stage, which has since gone viral and drawn mixed reactions from netizens.
In the video, Gov. Villafuerte is seen kissing Pressman after her performance, a gesture that took the audience by surprise. The prolonged kiss quickly garnered attention online, sparking a heated discussion.
Dami nyo namang sinasabi kay Yassi, eh wala nga syang kaselan-selan. 🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/1rQ3Mfkqsi
— BK🇵🇭 (@KwentongPajama) May 25, 2024
While some fans appreciated the couple’s display of affection, many netizens were critical, pointing out the impropriety of such behavior from a public official. Critics argued that Villafuerte’s actions were not suitable for someone in his position and that it set a poor example, especially given the large audience.
Kasagwa sa stage tlaga. Yassi ano na? https://t.co/AegRBp6RCu
— asdjkl (@dummpppplang) May 25, 2024
Sobrang downgrade ni Yassi Pressman. Sayang.
— Iroh 流星 (@irohryusei) May 25, 2024
si yassi pressman parang hindi first lady vibes eh. mukha siyang escort. sorry for the term.
— jenna rink (@pepibigwin) May 25, 2024
Ang sagwa pno p kaya pag slang dlawa lng to da max tlaga nkk turn off s yassi akala k dsenteng bbae
— Luis Mendoza (@LuisMen05760194) May 25, 2024
The incident has raised questions about the appropriate boundaries for personal behavior in public roles, emphasizing the scrutiny faced by public figures.