Alvin Karingal Alias ‘Fishball Warrior’ Suggests 30 Years of Community Service for Corrupt Government Officials
The viral fishball warrior suggests 30 years of community service for government officials involved in corruption.
Alvin Karingal, popularly known online as the viral fishball warrior, shared a bold idea during the recent Trillion Peso March held on November 30, 2025. He suggested that government workers involved in corruption should be required to complete 30 years of community service as their punishment.
The Facebook page DWAR Abante Radyo shared a video of Karingal’s unexpected proposal during the protest. The video quickly caught the attention of many people and elicited comments from the online community.
Karingal attended the event with the hope of promoting unity and accountability. He explained that instead of focusing on anger, he wanted to push for a solution that would allow corrupt individuals to make up for the damage they caused.
His proposal centered on long-term service, which he believes could help restore trust and support the community they once failed to serve.
This is not the first time Karingal has gone viral. He first gained attention during the anti-corruption rallies on September 21, 2025, where he was seen calling for lower prices of fish balls and other street food.
The fish simple yet relatable appeal made him a recognizable figure online and even earned him the nickname fishball warrior.
Karingal was also present during the Baha sa Luneta 2.0 event. He became known once again after being briefly arrested by police during the September 21 gathering before later being released.
the latter continues to emphasize the importance of lowering prices of common snacks such as fish balls, kwek-kwek, squid balls, kalamares, and tokneneng. Beyond this, he also expressed his wish to help farmers gain access to their own land in their provinces, sharing that this goal inspired him to run for mayor.
In a previous report, a viral fishball warrior freed after detention
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