Former Pinoy Big Brother winner, influencer, and engineer Slater Young has come under intense public scrutiny after his reported partnership with the Cebu City Government to address flooding issues.

According to a report dated August 26, 2025, Slater was seen meeting with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival to discuss a "long-term flood control plan under the corporate social responsibility program of a premier residential development located on the hillside of Barangay Guadalupe."

Slater currently serves as the Chief Strategic Officer for the developer behind a luxury residential project situated in Cebu City’s mountainous area.

"We can talk in the same language because he’s an engineer. We’re very happy to be a part of that vision of the mayor," Slater stated.

However, the collaboration sparked widespread criticism online. Many netizens questioned the legitimacy of the initiative, with some accusing the hillside development of contributing to the flooding problem rather than alleviating it.

One comment, which garnered nearly 800 reactions, challenged, "How is he planning flood control when his development is causing the floods in the first place? Make it make sense."

Another user sarcastically remarked, "The mountain in Banawa was fragmented and now he wants to help solve the flooding issue."

Other online users requested Slater to demonstrate his flood control plans through a vlog, stating, "Please create a vlog explaining how you intend to resolve the flood problem."

Despite the criticism, there were supporters who commended Slater for his community involvement. One defender said, "That’s how a PBB winner should be, a committed citizen willing to help the community. Thanks for your willingness to assist the Mayor and the Cebu City Government."

At the time of this report, the post about the collaboration had amassed over 11,000 reactions and around 1,500 shares on the SunStar Cebu Facebook page, reflecting the high public interest and mixed sentiments surrounding the issue.