“Walay Deadline Sa Pagka Successful”Biteking’s Viral Statement Hits a Nerve Nationwide

MANILA, Philippines – May 2025
When mukbang creator and social media star Biteking dropped a seven-word bombshell—“Walay deadline sa pagka successful”—he didn’t just post a quote.
He sparked a movement.

In a digital world obsessed with speed, comparison, and 6-figure success before 30, his message felt like rebellion—and healing.

“There’s no deadline to being successful.”
Just like that, thousands of Filipinos took a collective breath—and looked at life differently.

Why Did It Go Viral?

Because everyone is tired. Tired of the pressure.
Tired of racing against invisible timelines.
Tired of feeling “left behind” just because they’re not where society expects them to be.

Biteking—usually known for slurping down isaw and kwek-kwek on TikTok—suddenly became the unlikely voice of a generation quietly screaming for grace.

And the internet couldn’t get enough.

• 🔥 #WalayDeadline trended across TikTok PH
• 🧠 Thought leaders and mental health advocates reposted the quote
• 💬 Facebook comments poured in from 40-somethings saying: “I thought it was too late for me. Not anymore.”

From Mukbang to Mindset Shift

Who would’ve thought the “King of Street Food Content” would be the same guy reminding you that your timeline is valid?
But that’s the magic of Biteking—James Torres in real life. He’s real. Raw. Relatable.

While others chase fame with flex culture, Biteking connects by keeping it human.

“I made this for people like me. For those who are still figuring it out. For those who feel behind just because their success doesn’t look like everyone else’s.”
— Biteking

Let That Sink In

Imagine if we grew up hearing this instead of “dapat successful ka na by 25.”
Imagine if failure wasn’t shameful—but a setup for a better story.
Imagine if your 40s, 50s, or 60s weren’t seen as “too late,” but right on time.

That’s the door Biteking’s words opened—and people walked right through.

The Reactions Say It All

Ingon ni Bite King “Walay deadline ang pagka successful”

It’s easy to say “there’s no deadline” kung naa kay kwarta, imong pamilya kwartahan, kung naa kay connections, backers, ug uban pang resources. But when you have nothing, every day feels like a DEADLINE. Sadly, it disregards the fact that success isn’t just about personal fulfillment but about basic survival.

The sad reality is that the current situation is making our sense of urgency even worse. With the rising costs of living, tight competition for limited opportunities, and a growing division between the rich and the poor, everything seems to be working against us. We don’t have the luxury of waiting for our chance or relying on others to catch us if we fall. Every mistake, failure, and missed chance has serious consequences that could completely ruin our future.

So sa uban nga gaingon “there is no deadline sa pagka successful,” try to live a day in our lives. Feel the weight of responsibility, the sting of rejection, and the desperation of uncertainty. Then, and only then, can you begin to understand why every day is a deadline for us.

Tight hugs sa mga naningkamot, gapaningkamot ug mga maningkamotay palang. Grats mga badi! Laban ra jud ta ani; dili para sa uban kundi para sa atong mga sarili.

#BITEking— Jay Facal

“WALAY DEADLINE ANG PAGKA-SUCCESSFUL”

-BiteKing

For me, never use this for you to be excused with what your responsibilities are now, because in my own measurements, considering the circumstances which everyone’s situation may varies… having a clear timeline and deadlines is crucial for achieving success. Without a sense of urgency and focus, goals can become vague and unattainable. Setting deadlines helps create a roadmap for success, ensuring steady progress and motivation. But one thing is very clear for me, patience and trusting Allah SWT, in shaa Allah, you will never be disappointed.

Remember datu sya daan, kwartahan. So never jud sya makafeel og kapressure sa kinabuhi guys. Norhaire D. Generoso

“Wala’y deadline ang pagka successful”

Sakto man si Bite King in so many ways, pero kana kay datu man gud siya. Di man sab siya pressured kab-oton ang bisag unsa pa man kaha diha kay naa na man siya ana in a snap (except for the license thing).

Dili lang gyud applicable nato tanan iyang gipangsulti kay sama nako na pigado, nay pamilyang ginabuhi, unsaon ko man nig sustain among needs ug magsige kog ka fail diay? To me, I got only one chance at everything, mao nay limit nako sa akong sarili. Bahalag magkinausa ang importante di ko maiwit. I’m chasing time and dreams. And sure, so many are like me. We just cant afford to fail because so many depends on us.

Imagine, si Bite King naay land cruiser wa pa ma engineer. Kita ani lisensyado, naay trabaho pero maglisod pagpangita sa imonthly satung inutang motor. — Yes, gacompare ko (on my perspective) aron dili nato iromanticize ang pag-fail kay dili kitang tanan ka afford ug hayahay nga kinabuhi bisag dili ta ma succeed.

In the end, dili ra ba trabaho ug lisensya ang sukdanan sa pagka-successful. Kwarta ra ba. So successful ba si Bite King? Ah. Syempre. Kitang lisensyado kaha ani, successful ba ta? Ambot lang kaha in the years to come. Maningkamot uroy ta. Di ta magrelate2 kay lahi-lahi ta. Mao ra. Celso Gayonan Jr.

“Walay deadline ang pagka successful”- Bite King

Privilege vs. Non-privilege

If ge panganak ka sa situation ni Bite King with silver spoon in your mouth, the statement ” Walay deadline ang pagka successful” is indeed tinuod. Naa kay fall back ug di ka maging successful. Mao ni siya ang naka anindot ug aduhan ang inyong pamilya kay for sure matulog gihapon ka nga naay naka on nga aircon, mo kaon ug lami nga pagkaon bisan unsang orasa, maka palit sa imong gustong nga sapatos bisan kanus a nimu gusto, maka laag sa lugar nga wa nimu na adtuan in your choice of time. Apan dili tanan tao susama nga adunay maong privilege.

My take on this one is that kami nga walay same nga prebilihiyo, walay oras nga dapat ma sayang panahon nga pwede mag banjing banjing kay time is precious for us anak sa pobreng o**n. Walay opportunity nga dapat ma sayang kay kinahanglan maka income paghuman ug graduate. Naga ka tigulang among ginikanan and among damgo, una unta sila mo biya aning kalibutana maka experience sila unsa mabuhi nga provided tanan imong kinahanglan. Maong wala koy panahon mag breakdown mag mental health problem kay importante ang mga adlaw nga ma kab ot ang akong dakong damgo alang sa akong pamilya.

Walay mali sa ge ingon ni Bite King depende lang sa sitwasyon nga ana ka karon. In fact, I salute him for being so brave and showing his weakness.

Laban para sa kaugmaon! — Dexter Cabeza

“WALAY DEADLINE ANG PAGKA SUCCESSFUL”

Mon-Friday “Banker ko”

Weekends “Model ko”

free time “Content Creator ko”

and I’m also a Mom

Negosyante

seaman’s wife (2nd officer pa akong bana)

“WALAY DEADLINE PERO NAAY EXPIRATION” DLI MAN TA INGON ANA KADATU SAMA NI BITE KING PAREHOS RA BTAW TA ANAK SA SINGOT SA KADLAWON PERO GOLD MAN ANG NAG GAMA NIJA SAMANTALANG KITA BOBWIRE RAMAN MAONANG WALAY RASON NGA DLI TA MOKAYOD! MAONANG PAGTARONG MOG SKWELA OG PANGITA MOG DISKARTE PARA MAKA KWARTA TA ANING KALIBUTANA PARA MABUHI TA KAY DLI PATAS ANG BALAOD SA ATOA SUERTE KA KUNG ANAK KAG ARANG DATUA PEROG APIKI HALA AJAW CGEG SCROLL DIHA PANGITAG DISKARTE NGA TARONG MAIKOG TAWN PD KA NAKO NGA TAG LEFT AND RIGHT ANG TRABAHO OG SIDELINE OG BUOT HUNA HUNAON MAKA PROVIDE RAJUD TANAN AKONG BANA SA AMOA Princess Abueva

I just saw a video of Bite King whom I look up to and he said:

“Walay deadline ang pagka successful” which means there’s no deadline in getting successful.

And while that may be true for many, for people like me, it wasn’t the choice.

Para sa gaya naming galing sa pamilyang mahirap…

Yung kagaya naming lumaki sa gutom, yung kagaya naming lumaki sa pagod at pangarap…

We don’t have a choice but to set a “deadline” for ourselves.

Kasi habang sinasabi ng iba na “take your time”

Nakikita ko si Papa, ubo ng ubo, pero bumabangon namamasada.

Nakikita ko si Mama, nanginginig na ang kamay, pero naglalaba pa rin.

Habang sinasabi ng iba na “success will come when it’s meant to”. Gurl! Naririnig ko tiyan naming kumakalam sa hapdi ng gutom.

We didn’t eat three full meals a day.

Sometimes rice lang, walang ulam. Minsan asin. Sometimes tubig na may kape para lang may lasa.

I watched my parents grow old faster than their age.

Not because of time, but because of pagod.

Pagod sa pagkayod, sa puyat, sa pag-iisip kung paano kami mabubuhay bukas.

I’ve seen them sick — but still working.

I’ve seen them broken — but still showing up.

And those memories? Hindi sila yung tipong gusto kong kalimutan. Sila yung dahilan kung bakit ako lumalaban.

Kasi alam ko sa sarili ko, hindi ako pwede maging kampante.

People say there’s no deadline in getting successful,

but for me, I made one.

I gave myself a deadline.

Because what if…

What if wala na sila sa panahon na kaya ko na silang alagaan? What if dumating yung araw na mayaman na ako, pero wala na akong mauuwian?

What’s the point of success if the people I’m doing this for… are gone?

That’s why I run.

That’s why I fight.

That’s why kahit pagod, kahit walang tulog, kahit umiiyak sa stress, tuloy pa rin.

Because time is not always on our side.

If you ask me now,

“Successful ka na ba?”

YES.

Not because I have everything. But because I’ve started giving my parents even just a taste of the life they never had.

Ang pangarap ko lang noon?

Na hindi na kailangang magtrabaho si Papa kahit may sakit. Na si Mama, makakakain ng prutas hindi lang kapag may sakit siya.

Na makakain kami ng gusto namin kahit anong araw.

Na may bubong kami na hindi na kailangang saluhin ng balde kapag umuulan.

Na ang mga kapatid ko, hindi na kailangang mag-absent dahil walang pamasahe.

Iba-iba tayo ng dahilan kung bakit gusto nating yumaman, magtagumpay, umasenso.

Some chase status.

Some chase dreams.

But people like us?

We chase peace. We chase time. We chase healing.

So yes, there’s no deadline in getting successful…

But if your heart beats for people who might not have forever, sometimes, you create one.

Because true success isn’t about what you have.

It’s about who you still have when you’re finally able to give.

And when that moment comes, you come home, look them in the eyes, and say:

“Ma, Pa… ako naman ngayon.”

Again, our stories are different and this is MINE. – Your Best Virtual Assistant

Final Thoughts

In a time when everyone is obsessed with “overnight success,” Biteking reminded us of a truth we forgot:
🕒 Success has no deadline.
And it’s never too late to try, change, or win—on your own terms.

So if you’ve ever scrolled through social media and thought, “Am I behind in life?”—this is your sign.

You’re not behind. You’re just not finished yet.