Jose Rizal University Enrollment Confusion Goes Viral
MANILA, Philippines — A straightforward question about Jose Rizal University enrollment sparked an unexpected buzz when a hopeful student received a binangkal recipe instead of the usual admissions details. This unusual reply quickly gained traction online, drawing smiles and laughs from many.
The university swiftly addressed the mix-up and apologized for the amusing error. “We have been informed that a message sent to a prospective student asking about enrollment mistakenly included a binangkal recipe,” the school shared in a statement. “We take all inquiries seriously, but we also acknowledge this flavorful detour. We sincerely apologize for any confusion and hope the recipe was at least helpful.”
What Happened? The Viral Binangkal Recipe Reply
The incident started when a prospective first-year student messaged the official Facebook page of Jose Rizal University asking, “Good evening. How to enroll? Incoming first-year college student po.” Instead of a straightforward reply, the university’s page posted a detailed recipe for binangkal, a beloved Filipino snack made from flour, milk, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, sesame seeds, and oil. This traditional doughnut-like treat is popular in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Shortly after, the university followed up with the actual enrollment instructions and asked readers to disregard the first message, adding a grimacing face emoji to show the lighthearted nature of the mistake. The post quickly went viral, amassing over 27,000 reactions and 4,000 shares, sparking a wave of humorous comments from netizens.
Netizens’ Reactions and University’s Playful Apology
Many social media users joined the fun, sharing their own snack cravings and jokes. Comments included, “I need hopia recipe, JRU! I NEED THE ORIGINAL HOPIA RECIPE!” and “Pabili po ng binangkal sa JRU ????” (I want to buy binangkal at JRU). Others admitted, “Nagutom ako bigla.” (I suddenly got hungry) and “Hindi nakapag switch account ????” (Couldn’t switch accounts).
Jose Rizal University closed their apology with a playful note: “To that one student who got a binangkal recipe instead of enrollment steps, might we interest you in Hospitality Management?” The school also assured the public that their team has been reminded to provide proper enrollment information moving forward.
The Charm of Binangkal and Social Media’s Role
Binangkal, a crunchy, sesame-coated dough ball, holds a special place in Filipino snack culture. Its unexpected role in this enrollment inquiry brought a moment of lightness to the usual seriousness of college admissions. The viral post highlights how social media can turn simple mistakes into moments of shared humor and community bonding.
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