On October 13, 2024, program host Carina Bea dela Cruz shared a post on her Facebook profile expressing her thoughts on the celebration of Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar (commonly known as Fiesta Pilar) within the
Fort Pilar Shrine premises. In her post, she suggested that the event “should be observed with dignified solemnities,” which sparked criticism. In response, Fort Pilar Shrine Administrator and Catholic priest Fr. Armand Aquino addressed the matter, emphasizing that while Fiesta Pilar is celebrated with solemnity, it also retains a festive spirit. Following the backlash, Dela Cruz deleted her original post and apologized, acknowledging “the importance of cultural and spiritual symbols for many.” The management of the radio station issued a statement clarifying that “the views expressed were her own and do not represent those of the station,” and confirmed that they had spoken with dela Cruz regarding the incident. ==References==