Columnist Ramon "Mon" Tulfo Jr. ignited backlash after calling residents of quake-hit Manay, Davao Oriental, "pusaka," "uncultured," and "uncivilized" for reportedly chanting "Sara, Sara!" during President Marcos Jr.'s visit. The term 'pusaka' is a sacred Mandaya/Obu Manuvu term for spiritual heirloom, ancestral wisdom, and cultural heritage. His sister, former DOT Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo, also drew fire for a deleted post listing their family's aid contributions to the town.