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After the brand announced its newest celebrity endorser following a big layoff in its workforce, Filipino buyers uninstalled and called to boycott Shopee. Shopee's teaser post garnered almost 19,000 quotes, with many commenters saying that they had removed the app and advised others to do the same. Netizens immediately recognized the singer-host-actress Toni Gonzaga from the teaser post. Marcos also served as godfather in her marriage to director Paul Soriano. Gonzaga sparked controversy after leaving her hosting stint on Pinoy Big Brother to campaign for then-former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr in the May presidential election. Marcos was also the godfather at her wedding to director Paul Soriano. Netizens and celebrities slammed Gonzaga for being "unbothered" in the face of criticism for hosting the Marcos-Duterte proclamation event in February. Several people also commented on Shopee's reportedly ill-timed announcement, which comes just one week after the firm announced a major layoff of its staff. "So you cut down your workforce but you're willing to pay a traitor to this country?" one Twitter user wrote in Filipino. "How can you have enough budget to hire an endorser but not retain your workers?" another asked.BKM/ Expat Media
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