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Neri Naig reacts to criticism of her P1K meal plan

Published Sep 16, 2023 03:34 am

Neri Naig recently posted a simple and cost-efficient meal plan on social media.

She was hoping to be of help to mothers who are living on a tight budget.

The former actress wrote: "Eto na ang Neri’s (sample) Weekly Meal Plan. Para sa mga nanay na mamamalengke bukas pagkatapos ihatid ang mga bata sa school, eto na, pakiprint na po eto, kumpleto pati palengke list. Nagtry akong magbudget ng P1,000 for a week. Kung may sukli pa yan, pwede pangdagdag merienda o baon ng mga bata.”

The post earned mixed reactions, with some netizens deeming her plan "unrealistic."

One even commented, "Rich people making a content about the situation of the poor."

This prompted Neri to issue a retort.

She said: "Siguro sa inyo di mo kaya ang 1k per week baka 1k per hour or less sa situation mo, pero maraming Pinoy ang kaya yan."

Eager to defend herself, Neri went on to maintain those who personally experienced hardship like her, should know how to be resourceful.

“Matutong magtanim sa bakuran, mag alaga ng mga hayop na pwedeng pagkuhanan ng pagkain," she emphasized. "Nagawa ko na yan dati nung bata ako, nagagawa ko pa rin hanggang ngayon na magtipid kahit na may extra na ako."

“Di ko alam if you are following me before pa or napadaan ka lang just to comment. Malamang the latter kase palagi kong sinasabi sa mga followers ko kung gaano kalaki katipid kung magtatanim at maging madiskarte," she pointed out.

“Pwede ko rin sabihin sa comment mo na, younger generations talaga trying to look cool with their comment without even knowing everything. You’ll just comment, right?”

Prior, Neri already issued a statement directed to critics.

She wrote: “P.S. kayo talaga, kayo na nga binigyan ng 'sample' at idea ng meal plan, yung mga di followers, makapag-bash lang."

She added: "Sa mga followers ko na alam na palagi kong sinsabi na MATUTONG MAGTANIM SA BAKURAN O SA PASO PARA MAKATIPID SA INGREDIENTS. AT KUNG KAYA PANG MAG-ALAGA NG MGA MANOK PARA LAGING MAY FRESH EGGS SA BAHAY. MALAKING TIPID PO YUN. DUN NYO KUNIN ANG INGREDIENTS. DEPENDE RIN PO KUNG GAANO KAYO KARAMI. MAIIBA SIYEMPRE ANG BUDGET NYO. KUNG 1-3 KATAO PER HOUSE AT KATAMTAMAN LANG ANG KAIN, KAYA YAN."

“KAILANGAN TALAGA MAY EXPLANATION AT DISCLAIMER AFTER (laughing emoji). MARAMING PARAAN PARA MAKATIPID, UMPISAHAN NA PARA MAGING WAIS SA BUHAY. MASAYA YUN (heart emoji).”

She ended her post with an apology.

"Sorry di ko nalagay sa post na to na kunin ang mga sayote and other gulay sa bakuran, sa ibang posts ko po kase nalalagay ko minsan. Madaling araw na po kase nung napost ko to. Anyway, pasensya na po."

She assured: “Next time ilagay ko po lahat ng details at how much. Kase sa amin po madalas free po yung mga eggs. Tapos yung vegetables and fruits namin kase mahilig po akong magtanim. Again, pasensya na po."
 

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