Laguna SK Chairman Quits Post Following Convenience Store Video Backlash
SK CHAIRMAN – A viral video has led to the unexpected resignation of a Sangguniang Kabataan chairman in Laguna, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson of Barangay Bubukal in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, has officially stepped down from his position following a viral video that sparked widespread criticism online.
Mark Adrian Napiza, whose actions in a convenience store drew negative attention from netizens, confirmed his resignation through a signed letter. The controversy began after a video circulated on social media showing him allegedly mishandling siopao and hotdog products, which some netizens described as unsanitary and inappropriate behavior for a public official.
According to a report by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) dated February 20, 2026, Napiza formalized his resignation in writing.
“Ako po si Mark Adrian P. Napiza ay nagbibitiw sa aking tungkulin bilang SK Chairperson ng Barangay Bubukal, Santa Cruz, Laguna,” he began in his letter.
Napiza shared that he had found fulfillment in serving their barangay for more than eight years.
“Naging masaya po ako sa paglilingkod bilang isang Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson ng mahigit kumulang walong taon sa aming barangay,” he stated.
He also extended his gratitude to the Sangguniang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Bubukal, the Municipal Government of Santa Cruz, Laguna, and the Municipal Federation of Sangguniang Kabataan in the town.
“Nais ko po magpasalamat sa lahat ng aking nakasama bilang isang lingkod-bayan, sa buong Sangguniang Barangay ng Bubukal, Sangguniang Kabataan ng Bubukal, Pamahalaang Bayan ng Santa Cruz at sa Pambayang Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan sa bayan ng Santa Cruz, Laguna,” he said.
He added, “Sa lahat ng masasayang gawain bilang isang lingkod-bayan at sa mga aral na aking natutunan na aking dadalhin, kahit saan man ako makarating. Asahan niyo pa rin ang aking kooperasyon sa lahat ng programa ng Sangguniang Kabataan sa ating bayan.”
Napiza emphasized that his resignation was voluntary and meant as a form of self-discipline for what he acknowledged as a mistake committed as a public servant.
“Bilang pagdidisiplina sa aking sarili dahil sa aking nagawang mali bilang isang lingkod-bayan, ako ay kusang-loob na bumababa sa aking tungkulin bilang SK Chairperson ng Barangay Bubukal, epektibo rin ngayong araw, ika-20 ng Pebrero 2026,” he declared.
“Maraming-maraming salamat po,” he concluded.
The viral video reportedly reached Sta. Cruz, Laguna Mayor Benjo Agarao, who immediately ordered an investigation into the incident, emphasized that Napiza was a public servant. As of writing, Napiza has yet to release a new statement on his social media account regarding his resignation.
