Actor Piolo Pascual revealed that his not allowed to endorse President Duterte openly on the Presidential election last 2016. Piolo Pascual is an artist under ABS-CBN.
In his old interview, Actor Pascual said that he meets President Duterte in Davao during the campaign period many times, but it is kept as private because of the rules are given to him by his superiors. He then revealed the politician he supported after the election.
“Every time I would go to Davao, pinipilit kong maka-meet siya and hindi lang ako pinayagang mag-endorse [openly], pero I’ve always been for Digong.” Actor Piolo Pascual said.
According to Pascual, he is not the only artist who prohibited in endorsing the candidates.
“It’s crucial, e, this election is crucial para sa bayan natin. And I wanna be able to use my influence para at least magamit naman natin ang tamang paraan ng pagkakampanya sa gusto natin.” Actor Piolo Pascual said.
“It will define the next six years of the Philippines, economy-wise, and it’s important for us to know who are we gonna vote for,” Pascual added.
The old interview of Pascual has been circulated on social media amid the franchise renewal issue of ABS-CBN. However, Pascual is one of the artists who support ABS-CBN's franchise renewal who prayed that everything turns out well and ok.
On the other hand, some supporters of President Duterte accused the broadcasting company of trying to influence the 2016 elections after they aired the ads against him. But, ABS-CBN said on the hearing that they don't have any political agenda.
Source: GRP | PEP
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