Content creator Davao Conyo (Phillip Hernandez in real life) refused to create parody content about the ongoing controversy involving Kapamilya stars Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, and non-showbiz personality Jamela Villanueva, emphasizing the need to respect others’ personal struggles.
The issue began on December 3, 2024, when Jamela Villanueva accused her boyfriend, Anthony Jennings, of cheating during their nearly seven-year relationship. Jamela shared screenshots of private messages between Anthony and Maris, alleging a secret relationship between the two while she and Anthony were still together.
The revelation quickly became a trending topic on social media, drawing public attention and debate.
As the controversy unfolded, a fan asked Davao Conyo during a Q&A on Instagram Stories to create a humorous entry about the issue. The request read: “Make entry for Maris issue please. Hahahah. Looking forward.”
Instead of acquiescing, Davao Conyo used the opportunity to address the importance of sensitivity in content creation.
“Ante, hindi maganda yang pinagtatawanan ang may pinagdadaanan. Sana di mo ma-experience,” he replied.
Davao Conyo firmly expressed his stance against exploiting others’ personal struggles for entertainment.
“Making fun of others for the sake of quick views is one of the lowest forms of content. It’s lazy and malicious,” he stated.
He explained that while humor can help lighten situations or hold people accountable, targeting individuals for their mistakes is harmful and counterproductive.
“Shaming a mistake is different from shaming an evil person,” he said, adding that content creators who exploit such situations lack integrity and should be avoided.
Davao Conyo’s response quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter), with many fans praising his maturity and ethical approach to content creation.
In situations like these, you can clearly recognize people with genuine intelligence, high EQ, and class…not just someone pretending to be smart while desperately chasing clout.#Maris pic.twitter.com/bJTlqsT264
— 뭐야 (@np1170740456) December 8, 2024
Here’s Davao Conyo reminding us that we don’t need to be the best—doing good is more than enough. pic.twitter.com/FM6PInB1IC
— Sirr Sibs (@drexukun) December 9, 2024
I dare say that Davao Conyo is the smartest, wittiest, funniest, most sensible and most discerning content creator of the Philippines. https://t.co/3ujkBxH0lj
— Shinichi Dempsey (@chinitomanager) December 8, 2024
Kaya fave content creator ko si davao conyo iba sya sa iba na iniisip lang views ginagawan content pa para pagtawanan.. #MarisRacal pic.twitter.com/gZh6Q9U2uB
— versatile✨talented (@lykangel0405) December 8, 2024
Yung statement ni Davao Conyo about the recent issue of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings is/are on point. Filipinos are taking advantage of the situation, masyadong nasanay na pagtawanan yung mga issue na ganito, like it’s a serious issue yet ginagawang katatawanan….
— eriz (@rzsls_) December 9, 2024
THIS IS WHY I LOVE DAVAO CONYO.
entry ko naman here ay we have no right to demand accountability from them because this is a private matter that none of us should have known.
Using your flawed morals to shame others of their mistakes is just an excuse to be a horrible person. https://t.co/ZjqGoTze78
— (@peneloafpie) December 8, 2024
Our lesson for today, shaming a mistake is different from shaming an evil person. Thank you for this wisdom Davao Conyo. https://t.co/nfj6Esg5GM
— oliver (@ohitsmeoliver) December 9, 2024
Kudos to Davao Conyo for his classy yet firm response to that person who requested for an “entry” about the Maris controversy. Agree w/ what Phillip said .
& I hope that whoever that person is has realized just how low that request was. May nalalaman pang “looking forward.”— Princess Marie VP Leni supporter (@PrincessSpark3) December 8, 2024
Davao Conyo’s principled stand resonates with his audience, reinforcing the importance of responsible content creation and respect for personal boundaries.
