As public outrage over so-called “nepo babies” continues to dominate online discourse, one name has stood out from the criticism: Kris Aquino, the “Queen of All Media.”
A viral Facebook post from impersonator Tita Krissy Achino praised Aquino’s record of transparency and consistency in paying her taxes—contrasting her with other high-profile personalities who flaunt wealth amid allegations of corruption in government flood control projects.
“Among all the so-called ‘nepo babies’ of Philippine politics/show business, Kris Aquino stands out for one thing most people often overlook… her transparency and consistency in paying her tax obligations. Whether you’re a fan or a critic, her dedication and work ethics are obviously undeniable,” wrote Tita Krissy.
She then cited data allegedly from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), detailing Aquino’s income tax payments from 2008 to 2015, which amounted to ₱322,098,558.74 in total:
2008 – ₱25.4M (Top #8)
2010 – ₱32.3M (Top #17)
2011 – ₱49.87M (Top #1)
2014 – ₱54.53M (Top #6)
2015 – ₱61.74M (No Ranking Available)
“The numbers speak for themselves. At her peak in the 2010s, no other celebrity came close to her level of visibility, influence, and workload,” she added.
Tita Krissy also reminded the public of Aquino’s unparalleled presence in media: “For those who grew up watching her in the early 2000s, her dominance on television was quite impossible to miss. Talk Shows in the morning, Game Shows in the evening, countless Blockbuster Movies, Late-Night Showbiz Interviews, at may Weekend Showbiz Talk Show pa siya ha, to name a few. On top of that, her endorsements rolled out one after another, cementing her as one of the most visible personalities of her time.”
She further lauded Aquino’s integrity: “Imagine?! Pwede naman niyang dayain ‘yan at hindi na lang i-declare, but she chose to pay the right amount. Grabe, the Madæm is Madæming… hahaha!”
The post comes as public ire intensifies against political families and contractors allegedly linked to anomalous multibillion-peso flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The controversy has fueled backlash against their children, accused of flaunting luxury lifestyles funded by taxpayer money.
