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Netizens blast ‘KMJS’ for focusing on the “Big Boy Dance Challenge” instead of real stories

The decision to post the video was viewed by netizens as an attempt by the program to gain likes instead of shedding light on more pressing matters.

Netizens have called out the GMA program ‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’ (KMJS) for the quality of its content.

In a recent episode, ‘KMJS’ uploaded a compilation of TikTok users doing the viral “Big Boy Dance Challenge.”

The decision to post the video was viewed by netizens as an attempt by the program to gain likes instead of shedding light on more pressing matters.

KMJS usually prioritizes struggle stories and significant events over social media stuff.

Netizens weren’t too fond of the program’s attempt and proceeded to mock it.

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However, netizens didn’t know that the viral dance challenge stemmed from a sad reason.

Emman Amurao, the son of a jeepney driver, was one of the many who helped make the dance go viral.

In an interview with KMJS, Amurao said he and his friends started dancing amid ongoing traffic.

Amurao said that ever since his videos became viral, he has received more invites to events. This way, he could help his father buy an upgraded Jeep.

“Kumikita naman kami kahit papaano,” he said.

“Gusto kong mabilhan ng jeep yung tatay ko, yung bago,” he added.

Some netizens also helped point this out.

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Transport organizations in the Philippines have initiated a nationwide strike in opposition to a government initiative that drivers believe would eventually replace traditional jeepneys. These jeepneys have acquired cultural significance.

In some regions, government vehicles have been mobilized to transport stranded commuters.

However, other groups have declined to join the week-long strike that could keep more than 40,000 passenger jeepneys, vans, and other outdated vehicles off the roads in the Manila metropolitan area alone.

Demonstrating drivers and supporters staged a loud protest in the Quezon City suburbs of the capital region. They then formed a convoy to the government transport regulatory office to amplify their objections.

In the same episode, KMJS also touched on the fatal hazing incident of John Matthew Salilig, and other significant stories.

Written by Charles Teves

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