Christopher Lao became an instant buzz on social networking site just after GMA-7 aired a report yesterday showing his car floating in flood water interviewed by GMA field reporter- Jun Veneracion, where he was caught on the camera blaming the government, traffic enforcers and people in the area for the incident.
This is the video uploaded by WheninManila entitled Christopher Lao Floating Car: Smart guy vs flood waters of Manila.
GMA Network asked the public to stop humiliating the guy since their intention on showing the video ois to warn the motorist and not to humiliate Christopher Lao.
"(He) was already victimized by the flood and a lack of warnings. He shouldn't be victimized again.Many of us could have been in his situation. We are urging the public to stop the insults. We regret that our video which was meant to provide a lesson for all motorists, was used in any way to make fun of another person."
This is the video uploaded by WheninManila entitled Christopher Lao Floating Car: Smart guy vs flood waters of Manila.
Official Statement from Christopher Lao
4 August 2011
The past few days have been very disheartening for me and my family. As you know I have been a subject of a viral video that showed my helplessness during a trying moment. As it stands right now, I have several hate pages in Facebook and Twitter with hurtful and derogatory messages attacking my person. The reputation that I built the past years has been besmirched. A bad day has now turned into wounded feelings and sleepless nights for me and my family.
I have been silent the past few days as I want this to go away soon but not before saying sorry and thank you to people who matter.
I would like to apologize for my behavior that was seen on nationwide television and now on the internet. It was unfortunate that I was caught on camera immediately after an overwhelmingly stressful mishap.
I would like to again sincerely thank those who braved the flood to help a distraught stranger like me. Their selfless act reminded me of how dependable Filipinos are in times of crisis.
Lastly, I would like to thank my family, friends and all of those who showed empathy, consideration and support throughout these trying times. You have given me strength and courage to rise above and be a better person.
Sincerely yours,
Christopher Lao
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