Angel Locsin criticized Senator Robin Padilla over his political stance, saying that it is never too late to change one’s mind.
Photo: Angel Locsin/Facebook
In the early hours of July 16, Angel shared a post on social media recalling how she once knew Robin and the stories he used to tell her.
“Nung mga panahong magkasama tayo, madalas mong i-kwento yung panahon na namundok ka at nag-armas para ipaglaban ang bayan. Sabi mo pa nga, dinadalaw ka ng ex mo sa bundok,” she wrote. “Sa statement mo na to, kahit papaano, natuwa akong makita ulit yung dating Robin Padilla na nakilala ko. At least, honest ka ngayon, Kuya.”
“Ang tanong ko lang, nasaan ka nung panahong nirered-tag ako kahit alam mong hindi totoo? Actually, kasama mo pa nga at kachikahan yung mga nangre-red-tag. Naghugas-kamay at pumikit sa katotohanan,” she added.
The actress said that many Filipinos voted for Robin because of his willingness to speak up for his Muslim brothers and sisters. This public support was reflected in his topping the 2022 senatorial elections with more than 26 million votes.
However, she argued that this image appeared to contradict his support for Apollo Quiboloy. The pastor is currently detained while facing charges related to human trafficking, as well as child and sexual abuse.
She pointed out, “Bakit parang mas ipinaglalaban mo pa si Quiboloy? Naniniwala ka ba talaga na siya ang ‘appointed son of God’?”
The 41-year-old actress said he was one of the bravest people she had ever known, but admitted she was disheartened by his current political stances, particularly his position on China.
“Kahit paano, alam kong halos pareho tayong landas na dinaanan. Galing sa hirap, nagtrababo ng maaga, tinangkilik at nakapagpasaya ng mga tao. Ang utang na loob natin ay sa ating Diyos at sa lahat ng Pilipino —hindi lamang sa isang tao,” she said.
“Tama na, Kuya. Gising na. Hindi pa huli ang lahat,” she concluded her post.
The post came after the senator proclaimed himself as a communist during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
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