Creators face backlash for critiquing Anne Curtis on Siquijor

Content creators Shaun Pelayo and Crissa Liaging faced backlash after appearing to criticize actress Anne Curtis for promoting Siquijor during a TikTok livestream on April 18.

Pelayo recently addressed the controversy through a Facebook video, apologizing to those he may have offended with his comments about not receiving recognition for promoting the province.

Curtis had previously gained attention in March with her posts from Siquijor, which included viral videos of her hanging over a lake and posing near waterfalls.

The content creators' comments were perceived as an indirect criticism of Curtis's promotion of Siquijor, leading to backlash from netizens who accused them of being entitled.

Former Commission on Elections commissioner Rowena Guanzon criticized the content creators for their statements and highlighted Curtis's positive impact on promoting Siquijor.

Several social media users noted that Siquijor has long been known for its natural beauty before celebrities and influencers began to visit, questioning the entitlement of Pelayo and Liaging.