Manila Bay Challenge: Filipino Celebrities Join The Trend (Photos)

Filipino Celebrities Join The Manila Bay Challenge

MANILA BAY CHALLENGE – Watch their hilarious entries of the Filipino celebrities below.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) ‘white sand’ project at Manila Bay broke the internet after it opened on Saturday, September 19. Lots of people immediately posted memes and used the hashtag #ManilaBayChallenge.

A large crowd of visitors flock their way to see the controversial dolomite beach personally. Their photos receive ire from the netizens because they’re not practicing social distancing.

Famous Pinoy celebrities reacted to the crowd that gathered together in Manila bay due to the ‘white sand.’ They are worried about the possible infection of coronavirus as we are still fighting against a pandemic.

Meanwhile, other celebrities joined the #ManilaBayChallenge. Rappler’s photo of the visitors at the footbridge went viral on social media and gave birth to a new trend.

White-Sand-in-Manila-Bay-1 — Photo Source: Philstar

Among the celebrities who shared their hilarious entries on social media are Anne Curtis, Pokwang, Nikko Natividad, and Aunite Julie.

Watch the photos below:

Chie Filomeno

Ako lang to HAHAHAHHAHAHHA!!! pic.twitter.com/nC0l7ftOis
— Chienna Filomeno (@ChieFilomeno) September 20, 2020

Anne Curtis

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA! https://t.co/OpvizCc79s
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) September 20, 2020

Pokwang

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWh2QFATpo/

Nikko Natividad

Hirap ng walang privacy😔😔 pic.twitter.com/C50vDLqqIW
— Nikko Natividad (@Hashtag_nikko13) September 20, 2020

Auntie Julie

Ms. Everything

Internet Superstar, Ms. Everything spotted enjoying the white sand of Manila Bay! 🤡#ManilaBayChallenge pic.twitter.com/KlU7OyJIpm
— Josh Nucup 🌐 (@josh_nucup) September 20, 2020

The ‘white sand’ project in Manila Bay cost PHP389 million. DENR’s makeover project drew criticism from environmental groups, geohazards, and marine science experts. Vice President Leni Robredo said the project is an ‘insensitive’ move of the government because the country is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a previous article, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno insisted that dolomite is not hazardous to health. “May mga iilan nagsasabi na hindi napapanahon. Ang tanong ko sa inyo, kailan ang panahon para pangalagaan ang kapaligiran ng ating bansa?” he asked.