Cong TV, Viy Cortez reduce aircon use: ‘Para mas makatipid kami’

Despite having successful businesses and social media pages that bring in millions, internet sensations Cong TV and Viy Cortez have been reducing household expenses, especially electricity.

“Ang pinaka-way ng pagtitipid talaga namin is may mga araw or may mga time kami na hindi kami mag-i-aircon,” Viy told the press during the press conference for Marstek Philippines, Europe’s premier AI Energy System.

“Napakaimportante sa amin na makahanap ng way [kung] paano makakatipid. Kasi kung hindi, buwan-buwan [ay] talo kami. Sa kuryente pa lang, mahal na,” Cong added.

Another interesting story shared by the two during the event was that before building their current home, they considered a variety of factors to ensure future financial benefits.

Viy pointed out, “Habang ginagawa kasi ang bahay namin, inisip talaga namin na hindi dapat laging naka-aircon. So kung mapapansin n’yo sa design ng bahay namin — which is lagi namang nakikita sa mga video — nabubuksan siya para tagusan ‘yung hangin. Ayaw din kasi namin na masanay ‘yung mga bata na laging naka-aircon. ‘Pag may oras na ‘pag matutulog na, papatayin na lahat ng mga ilaw. Ganoon talaga kami.”

Cortez’s husband went on to explain, “Number one, ‘yung ventilation din ng bahay, nung ginagawa. Number two, ‘yung design nung sala namin ay naka-glass. So hindi namin kailangan lagi ng ilaw na malakas para mailawan ‘yung buong bahay namin. Bukod sa maganda siya sa design, napaka-energy efficient niya. Imbis na magbukas kami ng ilaw, ginagamit na lang namin ‘yung araw. ‘Pag sobrang init naman, may kurtina lang na isasara mo lang ay okay na.”

He added, “Ayun ‘yung mga tinitingnan namin para mas makatipid kami kasi napakarami namin sa bahay, eh. Dalawa ang bahay namin na magkatabi. Sa isang bahay, ang tao roon ay kaming magkapamilya. Doon sa kabilang bahay, mga staff namin. So napakarami namin talaga.”

Speaking of more efficient and adaptable energy management strategies, the internet stars were recently named new ambassadors for Marstek Philippines, a company that helps consumers make the most of renewable energy and aims to raise awareness about practical energy solutions that can help families and businesses prepare for power outages, manage electricity more strategically, and gain more control over their energy needs.

Meanwhile, the couple, who have a combined 16 million Facebook followers, told ABS-CBN News how important it is for them as influencers to always post authentic content — as opposed to some creators who use theatrics for attention.

“Ako kasi sobrang natural. ‘Yun ‘yung typical na ginagawa ko araw-araw. Sobrang natural. Dinadala mo sila [sa mundo mo]. Kung paano kami sa bahay, ganoon din — sobrang natural lang,” Viy shared with ABS-CBN News.

“Kailangang mapatigil ‘yung bawat audience bago mo sila i-inform,” Cong TV said.

Sharing that online users can always tell when something is sponsored, Cong TV continued, “Sa totoo lang, ang mga tao, ayaw nilang nabebentahan. Kapag nakikita nilang binebentahan sila, parang nao-off sila.“

“One thing that you can do is kailangan mong maka-relate sa kanila,” he ended.