Recently, there has been a heated discussion sparked by an incident involving the Kamikazee band under the leadership of Sorsogon Governor Edwin Hamor. According to reports, Governor Hamor was displeased with the band’s behavior, and he expressed his disapproval at the very venue of their performance.
In a surprising statement, Governor Hamor told the members of Kamikazee, “Sana na naintindihan niyo. Hindi ko gusto to. Kaso sinabi ko nga, may attitude. Hindi na ‘yan makakabalik sa Sorsogon, maniwala kayo sa akin.” This statement quickly spread and became a topic of conversation on television and across all social media platforms.
However, this was not accepted by Banat By, also known as Byron Cristobal, a well-known vlogger who often discusses political matters. He is known for his outspoken language and frequent discussions of various issues on his vlog. One of the topics he tackled was the Kamikazee incident, where he referred to Governor Hamor as “unprofessional” for not accommodating fellow artists who needed a photoshoot. He argued that the band’s attitude should not be a reason to deny them transportation to the airport and accommodation in a hotel.
Banat By also said “Ang kapal naman ng mukha nyo sir tandaan nyo government official kayo public servant kayo tapus gaganyanin nyo ang mamamayan ano to Gantihan”?
Banat By remained unyielding and continued to present arguments regarding the laws and regulations concerning such situations on his vlog. On the other hand, netizens had various reactions to his statements.
This controversy began when Kamikazee declined the governor’s request for a photo shoot at their attraction called “Thousands Light Roses.” As a result, they were promptly escorted to the airport and denied the opportunity to perform. Additionally, they were not accepted at the hotel where they had expected to stay.
This incident reveals a deep-seated conflict between the band and the local government. While these debates continue on social media and various online platforms, we await further developments and statements from the parties involved.