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Controversial social media personality and political vlogger Jam Magno has strongly denied accusations that she is being paid to promote political figures, insisting that her privileged upbringing makes the allegations unfounded.
During her appearance on the podcast ‘Think Talk Tea’ on Friday, October 9, 2026, Magno addressed several controversies surrounding her public persona, including accusations of being a paid political influencer, her past support for former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her strained relationship with members of the Duterte family.
Known for her outspoken political commentary and polarizing online presence, Magno was also asked about being labeled the “Most-Hated Woman on the Internet.”
When directly asked whether she was a paid political personality, Magno immediately rejected the accusation.
“Nope,” she answered. “No one could possibly afford me.”
She explained that she did not grow up experiencing financial hardship and therefore rejected suggestions that her political opinions were motivated by money.
“Hindi naman po ako ipinanganak na dukha. So I don’t think anyone could afford me,” she said. “It’s so easy to call a person bayaran but I grew up very comfortable.”
Magno maintained that her financial background and personal circumstances were inconsistent with the accusations directed at her.
However, her statements represent her own denial of the allegations and do not independently establish whether any financial arrangements have or have not existed.
Another major revelation during the interview involved Magno’s relationship with the Duterte family.
Although she became widely associated with supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte because of her outspoken defense of his administration, Magno insisted that she should no longer be identified as a diehard Duterte supporter.
“Hindi po ako DDS, ‘wag n’yong ipilit. I’m not, I never was,” she declared.
Magno acknowledged that she publicly defended Duterte’s administration, particularly its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
However, she distinguished her admiration for the former president from support for his children and their political ambitions.
She also claimed that her experiences during the political campaign period influenced her decision to distance herself from certain members of the family.
According to Magno, she became dissatisfied with the behavior of one of Duterte’s daughters, prompting her to withdraw from campaign-related activities.
“Si Kitty na lang at si Rigo ang natitirang gusto ko sa pamilyang ‘yan,” she said.
Magno further expressed her opinion that the former president’s political abilities should not automatically be attributed to his children.
Her remarks reflected her personal assessment of the family and her changing political affiliations.
Despite distancing herself from the broader Duterte political circle, Magno spoke about her personal affection for former President Rodrigo Duterte.
She recalled an encounter during which the former president allegedly offered her financial assistance.
According to Magno, she declined the offer.
She also claimed that Duterte volunteered to help resolve a dispute between her and her family, but she refused because she did not want to involve him in their personal conflict.
Magno said she had left her family’s home amid their disagreements.
The political vlogger further revealed that the former president had allegedly offered her a government position.
However, she said she turned down the opportunity, joking that accepting a government job might prevent her from continuing to wear bikinis publicly.
The anecdotes provided a more personal perspective on her relationship with Duterte, whom she continues to regard with affection despite her criticism of some of his children.
Beyond politics, Magno also discussed a difficult period in her personal life.
During the podcast, she recalled experiencing financial challenges in 2020 and admitted that she had considered entering the world of online adult content creation.
She referred to the possibility of becoming a “cybora,” a Filipino slang term associated with individuals who produce adult-oriented content online for income.
Her revelation offered a contrast to her earlier statements about growing up financially comfortable, as she acknowledged experiencing difficulties later in life.
The discussion also provided context for the personal circumstances she faced during the same period when she became increasingly visible for her political commentary.
Throughout the interview, Magno maintained that her political opinions should not automatically be interpreted as loyalty to a particular politician or family.
While she acknowledged having defended former President Duterte, she rejected the idea that supporting some of his policies meant she was obligated to support his children.
Her statements also made clear that she no longer wants to be associated with the DDS label.
The interview comes as Magno continues to attract both criticism and attention for her outspoken views on social media.
