Koronadal City, South Cotabato — The actions of vlogger Crist Briand, more popularly known as Brader, have drawn widespread outrage after two separate incidents that showcased not only a lack of respect but also a dangerous level of insensitivity toward culture, religion, and public property.
The first controversy stemmed from his offensive social media post asking for “baboy na halal.” For the Muslim community, such a phrase is not just a bad joke—it is a direct insult to their faith. The Muslim Council of Elders in South Cotabato immediately issued a strong condemnation, stressing that this was a blatant disrespect to Islam. They warned that if sufficient evidence is gathered, they will pursue legal action, including filing a case under the Cybercrime Law.
The post has since been deleted, but the damage has been done. The Council also reminded the public not to engage with such posts as they only fuel the content creator’s profit through controversy. Their appeal was clear: respect our beliefs, or be ready to face the consequences.
But Crist Briand did not stop there. In a second incident, he was caught climbing the Koronadal City roundball—a public monument—just to stage a so-called “money hunt challenge” for content. This act was met with disgust from residents, vloggers, and cultural advocates alike, who called out the recklessness and disrespect in treating a city landmark like a playground for clout-chasing.
“Content creation does not excuse vandalism, nor does it justify mocking a community’s values,” one local vlogger, Angkol Noy TV, remarked. “If you can’t vlog with respect, don’t vlog at all.”
The South Cotabato Police Provincial Office also issued a stern reminder under the campaign “Responsible Vlogging, Safe Community.”
“The South Cotabato Police Provincial Office strongly reminds all vloggers, content creators, and members of the public that money-hunt and other similar content that promotes unsafe and risky behavior will never be tolerated.
As your Provincial Director, I emphasize that safety and security must always come first. We urge everyone to use social media platforms responsibly and avoid dangerous stunts that may encourage others, especially the youth, to imitate such unsafe practices.
We call on our content creators to promote positive, safe, and community-oriented content that uplifts, educates, and inspires rather than endangers lives. Rest assured that the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office, in coordination with the local government of Koronadal City, will continue to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our citizens and maintain order in public spaces.
Together, let us be responsible in our actions, both offline and online, for a safer and more secure South Cotabato.”
The Koronadal City Police Office also released an official statement condemning the irresponsible stunt:
“The Koronadal City Police Station strongly condemns the recent act of climbing the heritage statue located at the Koronadal City Roundball. Such conduct can constitute a violation of Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code (Alarms and Scandals, Title 5 – Crimes Against Public Order), as it disturbs peace and order in a public place.
In addition, this act may also fall under Articles 694–707 of the Civil Code on Public Nuisance, since it poses danger to safety, offends the community, and disrespects a cultural landmark. The public, especially bloggers and content creators, are reminded to exercise responsibility and respect towards our city’s heritage sites.”
The City Government of Koronadal has been striving to beautify and preserve public spaces, and irresponsible acts such as climbing monuments not only disrespect this effort but also endanger the public. A fall could have caused injuries, or worse, the gathering crowd could have led to accidents in a busy traffic area.
Freedom of expression and creativity have limits. No amount of followers or views can justify insulting an entire religion or endangering public property. What Crist Briand has done is not just tasteless—it is reckless, arrogant, and dangerous.
The Muslim Council of Elders has already raised the alarm, and the police have given their warning. The public is now asking: how many more violations before this vlogger is held accountable? Content creators must understand that influence comes with responsibility. Being a “vlogger” is not a license to offend or destroy; it should be a platform to educate, promote, and inspire.
In Mindanao—where cultures, faiths, and traditions are deeply woven into daily life—there is no place for such insensitivity. Crist Briand’s actions are not only unbecoming of a Mindanaoan, they are a betrayal of the very values of respect, harmony, and peace that people here hold dear.
The message is clear: Stop trivializing culture. Stop disrespecting religion. Stop endangering public property. Irresponsible content creation has no place in a society striving for unity and respect.