TALENT manager and vlogger Ogie Diaz has urged voters to be more discerning in choosing celebrity candidates, especially in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
In a series of Instagram Stories, Diaz encouraged the public to look beyond popularity and examine whether a celebrity candidate has a solid record of public service.
“Kung boboto kayo ng artista, check n’yo mabuti kung may mga nagawang mabuti sa bayan o may mga naipasang batas na pinakikinabangan ng bayan,” he said. “Lalo na ‘yung mga tumatakbong senador.”
Diaz also addressed questions on why some showbiz personalities running for office are not being endorsed by their fellow celebrities.
“Ako na po ang sasagot: Pangit ang ugali no’n, salbahe, o kaya ay alam ng buong industriya na hindi makakatulong sa bayan,” he said.
“Kaya kaysa ikampanya sila para ‘wag iboto, quiet na lang ang mga taga-industriya,” he added.