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Actor Boom Labrusca stirred conversation on social media after posting what many interpreted as a humorous jab at Senator Alan Peter Cayetano using the now-viral term “halfie.”
Traditionally, the term “halfie” refers to individuals of mixed racial or ethnic heritage. However, Boom appeared to give the word a different twist in a Facebook post shared on Saturday, June 13.
The actor uploaded a screenshot from Cayetano’s Facebook Live broadcast on June 12 and accompanied it with a caption that quickly caught the attention of netizens.
“Half dds, half Independent. Half blogger, half Pastor. Gusto ko halfie ka. Gets?!” Boom wrote.
The post rapidly gained traction online, generating a mix of amusement, criticism, and political commentary from social media users.
Among the comments left by netizens were: “Wala ba syang planong i-fire yung stylist nya?” “Dami nasisilaw sa galing at katinuan ni SP APC. Parang inasinan mga puwet.” “Huwag kukurap may lalabas sa noo.” “Kung sa LOTR may gandalf, sa senate may grandhalf.” “Buhay nanaman ulit sya.”
“Actually SELFIE yan, sarili lang iniisip. Dikit ngayon sa dds yan kase dun sya nakakaisip ng pakinabang. Dami ng na traydor nyan. Erap, Gloria, Pnoy. Lahat yan dinikitan nya hanggang sa hindi na nya kelangan. Typical na Linta.” “First LOL ko of the day grabe sa caption.” “Saan kayang planeta galing tong si alien.”
While some users found humor in Boom’s wordplay, others used the post as an opportunity to express their views about the senator.
The online buzz comes amid the ongoing discussion surrounding the term “halfie,” which recently became a trending topic following remarks made by Filipino-American pageant titleholders Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo.
The two drew criticism after suggesting that the Philippines would have difficulty competing on the national pageant stage without individuals like them. Their statements sparked widespread debate on social media, with many questioning the implications of their comments on Filipino identity and representation.
With public conversations about “halfies” still ongoing, Boom’s post added another layer to the discourse, turning the term into a political punchline that quickly resonated with online audiences.
As of writing, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has not publicly responded to Boom Labrusca’s post.
