Designer bags and outfits: Valenzuela City councilor called out for lavish lifestyle

January 23, 2026 – 6:36 PM

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A city councilor in Valenzuela was criticized for her perceived extravagant lifestyle, with Filipinos scrutinizing her social media posts.

Valenzuela City Councilor

Kisha Coleen Ancheta

was called out after some of her photos showed her wearing designer brands, jewelry and other signs of a lavish lifestyle.

“Inggit ka lang eh HAHAHAHA, trabaho ka kasi, iyak ka na lang, gusto ko pa mainggit ka pa. Hahahahahaha”

Screenshots also circulated showing some of the city councilor’s photos, which included Gucci paper bags, a Hermès bag and a designer top.

“Ganito ba dapat umasta mga government official?” a Reddit user wrote in the “r/Philippines” community on Friday, January 23.

The Redditor reminded the city councilor of

Republic Act 6713,

also known as the

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

“[It] mandates that public officials and their families lead modest lives appropriate to their income. Section 4(h) explicitly prohibits extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth,” the Reddit user said.

“Ba’t ganito binoboto niyo? Pano nanalo ganito ugali?” the Redditor asked.

Redditor

wrote.

“Unbecoming of a public official. Merits Code of Conduct case,” another

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

states that public officials should observe “simple living” in the discharge and execution of their official duties.

“Public officials and employees and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form,” it said.