Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Angkas apologizes over ad criticized for 'promoting incest'
Angkas apologizes over ad criticized for 'promoting incest'
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 09, 2023 09:38 PM PHT
|
Updated Jun 09, 2023 11:01 PM PHT
Screen grab from Hya Bendaña/Twitter
MANILA — Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas on Friday issued an apology following backlash over its ad that was criticized as "promoting incest."
In a now-deleted social media post, Angkas announced a promo code "ANGKASDADDY," with an accompanying text that read, "Stepdad, I'm stuck (in traffic)."
One Twitter user criticized Angkas' social media post as "promoting incest and unhealthy sexual power dynamics."
"We sincerely apologize for our recent post that caused offense to members of our community," Angkas said in a statement.
ADVERTISEMENT
"It was not our intention, nor will we ever support or permit even the slightest disregard of women’s rights and human dignity."
Dalhin kong twitter kasi nakakaimbyerna kayo ang aga-aga @angkas
This is a bad ad. You're a male-led and male-dominated company promoting incest and unhealthy sexual power dynamics in an ad.
ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.
Our website is made possible by displaying online
advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting
us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.
Our website is made possible by displaying online
advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting
us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.
