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SOCIAL media personality Crist Briand Oncoda, or known as Brader, issued a public apology for his “Baboy na Halal” online post that offended the Muslim community on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. 

“I sincerely apologize for the post I made, which offended members of the Muslim community. I understand that my words and actions were inappropriate and caused pain, and I take full responsibility,” Brader said in his public apology.

“I will refrain from creating and posting any content for a month. I will attend a psychiatric consultation together with my mother in order to better understand myself and my actions,” he added.

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)-Davao Region and the city government, through the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office, facilitated an amicable settlement with Oncoda on Wednesday.

“This settlement is not only about addressing an offense, but also about building bridges of respect and understanding within our diverse communities,” Arch. Sherilla Porza-Sawah, NCMF regional director, said.

“During the proceedings, Mr. Briand issued a public apology acknowledging the harm caused by his post and expressed his commitment to exercise greater responsibility in the use of digital platforms,” NCMF Davao said in a press statement.

Oncada agreed to voluntarily commit to suspending all social media accounts and refraining from posting content for a month starting September 10.

This except posting the public apology, which must be republished weekly for a month. 

The vlogger will also participate in community service activities to be coordinated with and monitored by NCMF and DCMAO.

This includes community immersions such as feeding programs for the benefit of the Muslim Filipino local community.

Brader also committed to regularly visiting his psychiatrist and attending a psychiatric consultation together with his mother to ensure his personal health and well-being. He is required to provide updates on his medical check-ups on a regular basis, as proof of compliance.

After serving his suspension and community service, Brader will join the NCMF and the city government in a peace advocacy campaign to promote cultural sensitivity and responsible digital influence.

“Shall at all times conduct himself in a manner befitting a true Dabawenyo, upholding the values of “Dabawenyo DCplinado”, by exercising respect, accountability, and cultural sensitivity in his words and actions, both online and offline,” NCMF said.

Brader also vowed to refrain from repeating similar acts, with future offenses to be dealt with accordingly. 

“I shall conduct myself in a manner that befits a true Dabawenyo, by exercising respect and accountability and cultural sensitivity in my words and actions, both online and offline. Thank you for giving me the chance to correct my mistake and to grow from this experience,” he added.

Screenshot courtesy of NCMF