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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17704501329711770450130780.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Diwata and his Diwata Pares eatery. Screengrabs/Alvin TV "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Diwata and his Diwata Pares eatery. <em>Screengrabs/Alvin TV </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Vlogger Diwata has revealed that he was arrested over “non-compliance” of his pares business. </p><p>“Nakulong ako. Bakit? May warrant na naman ako,” Diwata said in a video uploaded Wednesday morning. </p><p>The vlogger, whose real name is Deo Jarito Balbuena, said he received no warning or subpoena before his arrest. </p><p>“Nakakalungkot lang noh. Ganyan yung nangyari. Pwede namang ayusin kung may pagkakamali ako. Pero bakit warrant agad?” he said.</p><p>“Tsaka hindi naman ako big-time na negosyante. Tamang-tama nga lang pangkain ang kinikita ko, minsan abono pa,” he added. </p><p>The vlogger refrained from sharing details of his arrest due to his ongoing case, but said he was granted temporary freedom after posting P60,000 bail after 24 hours since his arrest. </p><p>“Ang hirap maging Pilipino sa totoo lang. Lumalaban ka naman nang patas. Hindi ka naman namemerwisyo, dumidiskarte ka sa sarili mo para mabuhay ka pero bakit ganun?” he said. </p><p>In April 2024, Diwata was also <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/4/19/vlogger-diwata-arrested-for-2018-crime-1220">arrested </a>for charges of slight physical injuries filed in 2018, after he allegedly hit a construction worker in Pasay City.</p><p>Diwata first rose into fame after his Pares business gained traction for its overloaded serving for an affordable price. </p><p>He also starred in the drama “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/12/viral-star-diwata-opens-up-on-struggling-pares-business-1149">Viral star Diwata opens up on struggling pares business</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FXwW24jOV-k?si=veTEpiWjBFgXKrpW" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Vlogger Diwata revealed that he was arrested this week over “non-compliance” of his pares business.</p>

Vlogger Diwata revealed that he was arrested this week over “non-compliance” of his pares business.

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Vlogger Diwata arrested over business non-compliance

Marilyn Cahatol,

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Published February 07, 2026 04:01 PM PHT

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Updated February 07, 2026 04:09 PM PHT

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