Nadine Lustre, a prominent Filipino actress, has taken to social media to address serious concerns regarding the treatment of locals in Siargao, where she resides. In her Instagram broadcast, she expressed her dismay over the disrespect shown to residents by tourists, who often treat them as if they are beneath them. Lustre highlighted the troubling incidents of aggression and entitlement, particularly referencing an alleged assault by Israeli nationals on pro-Palestine locals. She criticized the Philippine government, labeling the situation a 'blatant shitshow,' and accused officials of corruption and incompetence. Lustre also raised alarms about environmental degradation, specifically the cutting down of trees in the name of development, and condemned the cruelty towards animals, emphasizing that many treat them as disposable. Despite her frustrations, she encouraged her followers to embrace mindfulness, compassion, and respect for communities, nature, and animals, stating, 'the world doesn't become gentler on its own. We have to choose it.' Lustre's outspoken nature on political and social issues has made her a significant voice in the Philippines.