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Filipino fans wonder why the "Visayas" were removed during the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards

Posted by Nayeonnaise3347 pts Monday, December 7, 2020

The Philippines is known for its beautiful island and beaches. It also consists of three main islands, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

During the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards, they announced the Top 5 Regions sending the most love on MAMA 2020.

Here is the full list:
1. South Korea
2. Indonesia
3. The Philippines
4. United States of America
5. Japan


After showing the United States of America, Filipino Fans noticed something strange. The Visayas was removed in the Philippines during the announcement. Filipino fans also complained about banning the live stream in their country. 

Here are some of their reactions:

"Visayas deserves better.😂😭"

"Visayas left the Philippines & Asia."

https://www.facebook.com/10003...

"Translation: What happened to Visayas MAMA? HAHAHAHAHA is that the Philippines?"

https://www.facebook.com/10005...

"where tf is visayas mama?🙄"

https://www.facebook.com/10005...

"Translation: MAMA, why did you made the Philippines a 'mananangal' (a mythical creature with a detached body)."

"People in the Visayas, you are not included."

https://www.facebook.com/10005...

"Translation: the Visayas also didn't in MAMA?"

https://www.facebook.com/10000...

"Translation: MAMA removed the Visayas in the Philippines. What is this, North Philippines and South Philippines?"

What is your reaction to this issue?



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    pink_oracle
    pink_oracle27,113 pts Monday, December 7, 2020 0
    Monday, December 7, 2020

    The map in general looks like the person who drew it was bursting to go to the toilet at the time.

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    desikpoplover
    desikpoplover3,962 pts Tuesday, December 8, 2020 0
    Tuesday, December 8, 2020

    It seems MAMA is supposed to have more responsibility and be more informed since it is licensed outside SK as well, so being sensitive to regional culutures and traditions is default.

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