Brillante Mendoza questions ₱12,000 water bill while in Jordan for film festival
Filmmaker Brillante Mendoza is publicly questioning a ₱12,000 water bill received while he was abroad representing the Philippines at the Amman International Film Festival. Despite the domestic issue, he continues his duties as a jury member and masterclass instructor at the festival.
Why it matters
The story highlights the intersection of public figures' personal grievances with their professional international engagements, drawing attention to local utility billing concerns.
Acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza found himself dealing with an unexpected problem back home even as he represents the Philippines at the Amman International Film Festival in Jordan.
In a social media post, Mendoza questioned a water bill amounting to more than ₱12,000, saying he was surprised by the charge while he was overseas attending the international film event.
The award-winning director called on the water utility to look into the billing, noting that he has been out of the country during the period in question.
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