A congresswoman faced controversy after some eagle-eyed netizens examined the bags, accessories, and watches she wore at events.
The said congresswoman, Abra Rep. Ching Bernos, was seen wearing some of the most expensive bags, watches, and accessories available in the market.
In a Facebook post shared by Tetelestai, Bernos could be seen owning a Hermes Neige Faubourge Birkin 20 White Matte Alligator Handbag worth P23.4-M and also a Hermes So Black Midnight Faubourge Birkin 20 Matte Alligator Handbag worth P19.5-M.
She was also spotted wearing expensive watches like Richard Mille RM07-01 for Ladies in 18K White Gold Top Diamonds with Red Jasper Island Diamond, worth P12.5-M; Richard Mille RM 72-01 Titanium Automatic Chronograph worth P17.4-M; Richard Mille RM 029 worth P10.6-M; Richard Mille Automatic Winding Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph worth P16.7-M, Patek Philippe Aquanaut Rose Gold worth P5.1-M and more.
Some netizens questioned how a public official could display such wealth regardless of the rules set for public officials and employees which stated that “Officials and employees and their families shall lead modest and simple lives appropriate to their position and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form,”
As of this writing, Rep. Bernos has yet to respond about how she afforded such items.