Christopher Lao’s name reverberated online these past few days. He became a favorite topic on social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter. He was even a trending topic in the latter. This was after his floating car was caught on camera and uploaded on the video-sharing site, YouTube. He received derogatory remarks, being called arrogant by many, instead of sympathy. The opposite reactions of the netizens were probably due to his replies when interviewed by the news team. He said he was “not informed”.
He released an official statement regarding the floating car viral video he sent to GMA News.
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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