MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The internet is once again ablaze with controversy as Filipino content creator Boy Tapang finds himself in hot water after turning ₱1 million worth of real Philippine currency into a kite—a move that has not only outraged thousands online but also caught the attention of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

In the now-viral video, Boy Tapang is seen proudly taping several ₱1,000 bills onto a large kite frame and flying it in an open field while laughing and posing for the camera. The caption? “Pera lang ‘yan, kaya kong paliparin!” (“It’s just money, I can make it fly!”) — a bold statement that may now have serious legal consequences.

🏛️ Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Responds: Legal Action Possible

According to legal analysts and BSP insiders, Boy Tapang may have violated Presidential Decree No. 247, which prohibits the willful mutilation, destruction, or improper use of Philippine currency.

“Whether it was done for content or not, using legal tender in this manner is punishable by law,” said one legal expert. “If the money is confirmed to be genuine, he could face a fine of up to ₱20,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.”

Officials from the BSP have yet to release an official statement, but sources claim an internal investigation is already underway.

💬 Public Reactions: Amused or Outraged?

The internet is deeply divided.

Some fans of Boy Tapang hailed the stunt as “creative” and “iconic,” while others called it reckless and disrespectful, especially in a country where millions struggle to put food on the table.

“There are people who don’t even have ₱1,000 to survive. And here he is turning a million pesos into a toy?” one user commented on Facebook.

“This isn’t content. This is mockery,” another netizen wrote on X (formerly Twitter), where the hashtags #BoyTapang and #BSPInvestigation quickly began trending.

❓ Real or Fake Money? That’s the Question

Amid the backlash, some viewers speculated that the money might be counterfeit or simply printed replicas. However, experts warn that even simulating the use of real currency in a misleading manner may violate other cybercrime or fraud-related laws.

If proven to be counterfeit, Boy Tapang could still face penalties for deception, especially if the video misled viewers into believing it was real legal tender.

“Faking real money for clout is still dangerous,” a cybersecurity expert warned. “It promotes misinformation and erodes respect for national symbols.”

⚖️ The Price of Viral Fame

This isn’t the first time a content creator has pushed boundaries for views—but it may be one of the most expensive. With law enforcement and regulatory bodies now paying close attention, Boy Tapang’s million-peso stunt could end up costing him more than just money.

Boy Tapang warned by BSP for kite made of P1K bill: Sorry
Representatives of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) personally warned YouTuber “Boy Tapang” at his house recently.

The content creator’s kite made of P1,000 peso bills went viral on social media. Boy Tapang himself posted a video on his social media account to inform netizens that some BSP personnel had visited his house.

This was to warn and remind him that the authorities are against the law to use money in content that makes it look like a toy.

The vlogger’s caption in the video he shared was, “THE BASKETBALL OF THE SOUTH AFRICA’S TEAM PCIG CONTACTED ME. MONEY IS NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH! I’M SORRY BSP!!!”

He also gave a shoutout to netizens who were amused by his kite, saying that he was only after “forda” content.

“Many thanks to those who understood and especially to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, sorry for what I did and many thanks,” Boy Tapang’s message.

The YouTuber also explained that he had no intention of destroying or playing with peso bills. He said that the kite was “for entertainment purposes only.”

Boy Tapang also promised that he would never make the same mistake again and that he had learned from what happened.