Actress Janine Gutierrez took to social media to emphasize how each person’s voice is important to keep democracy alive in the Philippines.
This, after she received some comments urging her to stop meddling with political issues.
Reaching out to others who get the same comments, Gutierrez said: “Pls don’t be swayed. It’s your right as a Filipino to speak up, question and be involved. I will keep repeating THAT YOUR VOICE MATTERS.”
Gutierrez further explained why she believes speaking up is important.
“Kahit ano pa ang trabaho mo o kahit naiiba ang paniniwala mo sa nakararami, una sa lahat, Pilipino ka. May karapatan ka at may responsibilidad ka. Stay informed. Speak,” she said.
And as for those who “promote this culture of silence,” she said: “You’re killing our democracy.”
Gutierrez has been one of the celebrities who have been using their platforms to campaign for what they believe in.
Last Independence Day, she and her siblings joined the rally at the University of the Philippines calling for the junking of the controversial Anti-Terrorism bill. (ABS-CBN News)
