Veteran broadcast journalist Kara David amused social media users recently with a playful post featuring a “Death Note” notebook, a gift from her co-faculty at the University of the Philippines.
In the photo, she holds the notebook while jokingly clarifying, “‘Kara’ po ang pangalan ko hindi ‘Kira,’” referencing Kira, the main character in the popular manga series “Death Note” known for using a supernatural notebook to end the lives of those whose names are written inside.
This lighthearted moment followed Kara’s viral birthday wish, where she said, “Sana mamatay lahat ng kurakot sa Pilipinas!”, which stirred buzz online.
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Many netizens linked her wish to “Death Note,” imagining a real-life version of the manga’s deadly notebook.
One Instagram user joked, “Matutupad na talaga ang wish ni Ms. Kara.”
“Simulan nyo na po Magasulat Ms. Kira este Ms. Kara…hahaha,” a Facebook user commented in jest.
Kara’s witty post and candid birthday message resonated amid ongoing frustrations with corruption in the country.
—With Janelle Liong
