ANGEL Locsin penned an open letter to actor-turned-senator Robin Padilla, urging him to “wake up” and reminding him of their once shared principles and loyalty to the Filipino people.
The actress addressed Padilla, whom she calls “kuya” (older brother), through her social media pages on Thursday, July 16.
Locsin shared alongside her message a report about the senator calling himself a “communist” and speaking about the alleged “Operation Romanov,” while questioning National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Nung mga panahong magkasama tayo, madalas mong ikwento yung panahon na namundok ka at nag-armas para ipaglaban ang bayan. Sabi mo pa nga, dinadalaw ka ng ex mo sa bundok. Sa statement mo na ‘to, kahit papaano, natuwa akong makita ulit ‘yung dating Robin Padilla na nakilala ko,” Locsin wrote. “At least, honest ka ngayon, Kuya.”
“Ang tanong ko lang, nasaan ka nung panahong nire-red-tag ako kahit alam mong hindi totoo?” she asked. “Actually, kasama mo pa nga at kachikahan ‘yung mga nangre-red-tag. Naghugas-kamay at pumikit sa katotohanan.”
Locsin also pointed out how Padilla was elected to office because of the Filipinos who were hoping that he would amplify the voice of the Muslim community in the country.
“Pero bakit parang mas ipinaglalaban mo pa si Quiboloy? Naniniwala ka ba talaga na siya ang ‘appointed son of God’?” she questioned, referring to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy — a staunch ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte — who is currently detained for sexual abuse and qualified human trafficking.
Further recalling the Padilla she knew back when they were working together, Locsin lamented how the latter’s stance on societal issues have changed.
“Isa ka sa pinaka-makabayang taong nakilala. Ikaw si Andres Bonifacio. Kaya nakakalungkot pag nakakabasa ako ng stand mo pagdating sa China. Hindi ito ang Robin Padilla na nakilala at hinangaan ko,” she said.
“Ang utang na loob natin ay sa ating diyos at sa lahat ng Pilipino —hindi lamang sa isang tao,” she underscored.
Concluding her message, she urged Padilla to come to his senses. “Tama na, Kuya. Gising na. Hindi pa huli ang lahat.”
As of this writing, Padilla has yet to respond to Locsin—with whom he starred in projects including the hit GMA TV series “Asian Treasures” and the ABS-CBN sitcom “Toda Max.” (Anne Pasajol © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
