A fire that broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) building in Quezon City has sparked conversations beyond emergency-response circles — it’s reached social media and the Philippines’ celebrity sphere.
Among those reacting were popular stars Anne Curtis, Darren Espanto and Dominic Roque — their posts reflecting public scepticism about the timing and context of the blaze.
- Darren Espanto’s brief social-media post said: “Ay wow biglang nasunog.” (Oh wow, suddenly it burned.)
- Anne Curtis re-posted similar sentiments, adding the question: “Ay wow… paano na kaya ’yun?” (Oh wow… what now?)
- Dominic Roque shared coverage of the fire along with a caption simply stating: “This is not right.”
The reaction comes at a politically and socially sensitive moment — the fire occurred while investigations into alleged corruption involving DPWH flood-control and infrastructure projects are underway. The fact that well-known public figures are asking questions reflects broader concerns over accountability and transparency.