Amid the heated discussions on corruption and the rise of so-called “nepo babies” flaunting wealth online, award-winning journalist and TV host Kara David weighed in on the culture of “flexing” on social media.
Guesting on the vodcast ‘Your Honor’, David emphasized that there’s nothing inherently wrong with showing off possessions or achievements—so long as they are earned honestly.
“Okay lang mag-flex kung galing naman sa malinis na paraan,” she said.
David admitted that she also shares posts that may look like flexing, but clarified that her intent is different.
“’Yung pine-flex ko, halimbawa, ’yung nagbibisikleta ako, tapos nagkataon na ’yong bisikleta ko medyo mamahalin. Pero hindi ko pine-flex ’yung bisikleta. Ang pine-flex ko ay ’yung the fact that I’m 52 and I’m still biking. Na parang kung ako 52 years old at may trabaho na ganito, busy na tao, kaya kong isingit ’yung exercise. Makakaya rin ng iba,” she explained.
She also offered advice to social media users on how to approach flexing responsibly. “Siguro kung magpe-flex, number one, siguraduhin na galing sa malinis na paraan ’yung source ng pine-flex mo. And number two, may malalim na reason kung bakit ka nagpe-flex, hindi ’yung parang yabang lang,” David added.
Her remarks come at a time when public scrutiny over displays of luxury by relatives of politicians and government contractors has intensified, especially amid ongoing corruption controversies in the country.
