With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) coming up next week, we seem to have forgotten that the national elections are coming up soon. As part of this historic event, journalists are already interviewing political aspirants on their platforms and plans once they win a seat.
An interview by respected journalist Karen Davila with actress-turned-senatorial candidate Alma Moreno was uploaded on YouTube and is making the rounds on social media for its awkwardness.
The interview starts innocent enough. Moreno talked about why she decided to run for senator, her qualifications, and the challenges of being a political aspirant as a former actress. Things become awkward when Davila asked Moreno her advocacy.
Below is a transcript of the interview:
Davila: If you won a Senate seat, what would be your advocacy in the Senate?
Moreno: More on sa kababaihan (women).
Davila: Like what?
Moreno: Boses ng kababaihan (the voice of women)… Magna Carta of Women…
Davila: But then the law exists already.
Moreno: Pero may mga bagay na di na-implement (There are things that have not yet been implemented).
Davila: Like what? I want to hear it.
Moreno: Teka muna (hold on).
Cue awkward laugh. When the talk turned to the Reproductive Health Law, it became really awkward. When asked if she supported the RH Law, Moreno hesitantly answered “yes.” Moreno said that she had some reservations, but couldn’t answer what those reservations were. When asked what her reservations were, Moreno simply answered: “Kailangan pa bang sagutin (Do I need to answer that)?” To which Davila replied: “Of course. You’re running for the Senate.”
Watch the interview below. The awkward part starts at the 9:40 mark:
What do you think? Share your thoughts below!
kung ganto na yung plans ni ms alma moreno for being a senator I want to hear more from Manny Pacquiao. Sana marealise nila na ang papasukin nila ay seryosong tungkulin na hindi tumatanggap ni kahit maliliit na pagkakamali. wag nyo po pagpractisan ang senado.
now the voters can decide if alma deserves a senate seat. thanks karen. i think pacquiao should be next
juice ko po… ayan ang gustong tumakbo sa senado.. simpleng meaning ng “with reservation” di alam, di rin nya alam ang pills ay isang contraceptives LOL… holy ..mother fucking cow.. seryoso? ang senado at pag gawa ng batas kailangan ng utak, hindi porke 9 taon ka ng tumutulong sa mga relief opearation at mga community service eh pwede ka ng maging senador, parehas ka lng nung pambansang katulong sa senado na si nancy binay.
What a waste of time…..
No sound on 2nd part.. pls resend link ty!