Lexter Castro Flooded with Fake Deliveries and Viral 'Boy Dila' Incident

Lexter Castro recently went viral for his involvement in the Basaan festival in San Juan, a cultural tradition where participants splash water on each other. Following this, he has been overwhelmed with fake deliveries. Numerous people placed online orders and had them delivered to his address without payment, causing significant inconvenience.

The Fake Orders

A variety of products, ranging from clothes to household items, were delivered to Castro's address without his consent. Food was also ordered by some angry individuals, expecting him to pay for it. This led to frustration among delivery riders.

One delivery rider, Kervin, expressed his frustration: "If you're mad at Lexter Castro, don't involve us workers who are just doing our jobs... You're causing trouble for the sellers and riders."

Due to this incident, many delivery drivers are complaining and hoping that such abuses can be prevented. Meanwhile, Lexter Castro shared his thoughts, stating that he is not the one being inconvenienced by his haters' actions.

The Viral Video Incident

Lexter Castro also became infamous in a viral video for spraying a rider with a water gun while sticking out his tongue during the "Wattah Wattah Festival" or the feast of St. John the Baptist. This behavior caused outrage among netizens.

In a video response, Castro clarified that he did not harm the delivery rider in the video but merely sprayed him with water, which is customary during their festival. He explained that if people didn't want to get wet on that day, they should avoid passing through the area where the festivities are held.

"First of all, I didn't hurt the guy, I just sprayed him with water. I asked for his permission, I said, 'I'll spray you,' and he said 'No, because I have a meeting,' but I sprayed him anyway because it's a festival," he said. "Don't pass through San Juan on June 24th, everyone knows that," he added.

Due to the annoyance of netizens, some even suggested sending him to the West Philippine Sea to retaliate against Chinese soldiers using water cannons on Filipino soldiers.

A Lesson on Responsibility

The incidents involving Lexter Castro serve as a reminder to the public about the responsibilities that come with using online platforms and the impact it has on workers such as delivery riders. The local government of San Juan City has issued a public apology, and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora encouraged those who felt harassed during the festival to file complaints.

The Basaan is a cultural tradition held in San Juan during the annual celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist. It symbolizes the baptism performed by Jesus and St. John the Baptist, commemorated on June 24th. The City of San Juan takes pride in this tradition as part of its identity, emphasizing the need for respect and understanding of cultural practices.