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Edu Manzano delights netizens with funny memes and his ‘University of Contractors’

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>With the nation’s headlines now splattered with stories of ghost flood control projects and the corruption attached to the contractors behind them, actor and host Edu Manzano has decided to put his own fun spin on the issue by continuing to put a spotlight on it in his own way. </p><div><br/></div><p>Earlier this month, the 69-year-old showbiz veteran started posting hilarious AI-generated memes, poking fun at corrupt contractors and their families&#x27; extravagant lifestyles through a series of posts. In his Instagram post last September 4, Edu made a poster for a mock university that can &quot;help&quot; teach its enrollees how to get their money back in just one month. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOLBjczCQir/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A601492.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1221" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In the post, which includes hashtags like “Philippines Deserves Better, “Turning Taxes To Hermes,” “Taxpayer Tayo Lahat,” “Singilan Na,” and “Sobra Na,” Edu can be seen in front of a university building which sarcastically offers degrees in Bachelor of Science in Public Works and Non-Disclosure, Bachelor of Science in Kickback in Logistics, Bachelor of Arts in Plausible Deniability, Bachelor of Arts in Non-Competitive Bidding, Masters degree in Political Science and Strategic Amnesia, and a Doctor In Philosophy in Resource Management and Creative Accounting. </p><div><br/></div><p>Edu wrote, </p><p>“Enroll now!</p><div><br/></div><p>Dito sa UNIVERSITY OF CONTRACTORS, May diploma ka na, may kickback ka pa. Sulit, diba?</p><div><br/></div><p>Enrollment ongoing!</p><p>Graduate in 4 years… ROI in 4 weeks</p><div><br/></div><p>Kaya enroll na!</p><div><br/></div><p>UNIVERSITY OF CONTRACTORS</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Your Road to Success.&#x27;&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/10/5/fresh-scoops/edu-reveals-why-he-almost-didnt-accept-his-role-202895" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Edu Manzano reveals why he almost didn’t accept his role in ‘Flower of Evil’: ‘It felt dark to me from the very beginning’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In one of his initial posts, Edu portrayed himself as a contractor sitting in the backseat of his luxury vehicle at the job site. He wrote, “Second day at work… pero abot na hanggang second life ang budget ko. HERMES MUNA BAGO SEMENTO.” 🤣 #dreamsdocometrue #sumaksesdin #roadtobulsa</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN7RiZWif2x/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A601505.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="794" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In a succeeding post, he showed off his “super luxury OOTD” which included cashmere blazer, a silk shirt, wool trousers, a leather briefcase, and a luxury watch that was priced at a whooping.  $2,800,000. He wrote, “On my way to a luxurious dinner… pero syempre, OOTD muna: Over-Priced Outfit Taxpayer Dues. 🍷#taxpayer”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOBJI9eCVFB/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A601517%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="945" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2017/3/24/fresh-scoops/edu-manzano-shares-why-he-is-still-close-to-angel--55345" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Edu Manzano shares why he is still close to Angel Locsin</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Edu can also be seen flexing while enjoying his mock lavish lifestyle at a hotel suite, along with his shopping haul of multiple luxury items. He wrote, “Saturday morning. Walang site visit, walang stress. Just Ladurée, Rolls-Royce payong, at taxpayer money brewed to perfection.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN91_DKCfwu/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A602838.5%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="969" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In another post, Edu shared an imaginary scenario with Hollywood actor and<em> Fast &amp; The Furious </em>star Vin Diesel. He wrote, &quot;FYI mga taxpayers: Vin borrowed a car, pero sabi ko, ‘Bro wag ka na mag-waze, mag-wings ka. Monday bukas, di ka male-late kung naka-hover mode ka. Kami kasi, point-to-point air mobility pag nagmamadali.&#x27; Full tank Jet A-1 fuel, altimeter flexed, and a ground crew on standby… all taxpayer-covered. Ganito talaga kapag naka-VIP subscription sa Privilege+ Premium Pass. Hindi ko na nagagamit lahat ng kotse ko.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOAcmMqietD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A603034.3999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="739" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/19/edu-manzano-s-son-enzo-completes-master-s-degree-at-new-york-university-1444" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Edu Manzano&#x27;s son Enzo completes Master’s degree at New York University</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>When severe thunderstorms triggered widespread flooding in the city last September 1, Edu shared another hilarious Ai-generated photo of himself and Vin Diesel braving the flooded metro in an SUV. He wrote in the caption, “Biglang napalabas ako sa suite. FYI,guys hindi ko project itong baha. Nag-check lang ako kung saan puwedeng mag-bid next para alam ko anong tapal gagawin.💸 Kasama ko pala si Pareng Vin, nanghihiram ng ride. But Seriously, guys, mag-ingat kayo (That’s my alter ego talking...ako kasi chill lang sa suite 😏)”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN-w0nuCbIf/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A603208.0999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="739" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN40QynCXjy/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A603581%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="951" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOILGckicrq/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A603738.3999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOFu60niY-X/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A604095.8999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A601062.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A601068.8000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="820" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Known for his witty humor and natural charm, Edu Manzano has long been regarded as one of the country’s most popular and enduring television hosts, having been the lovable host of popular ABS-CBN game shows like <em>The Weakest Link, Pilipinas, Game KNB?,</em> and <em>1 vs. 100</em>.</p>

<p>Using AI-generated memes, actor Edu Manzano helps keep the spotlight on ‘ghost’ flood control projects and contractors by poking fun at them with a series of posts on social media.</p>

Using AI-generated memes, actor Edu Manzano helps keep the spotlight on ‘ghost’ flood control projects and contractors by poking fun at them with a series of posts on social media.