VETERAN actor John Arcilla defended his decision to endorse several senatorial candidates, saying his support is based on principles and not money.
In a Facebook post on May 7, Arcilla responded to those questioning his endorsements.
“Ang hindi natin pinapansin, yung KARANIWANG NAG-EENDORSO NG TAMA AY MAAYOS ANG BUHAY at NAGBABAYAD NG MATATAAS NA BUWIS, kaya alam nila kung sino ang MAGPAPALUWAG NG ating BUHAY,” he wrote.
He added that his backing of candidates is not for personal gain but to help uplift ordinary Filipinos.
“Hindi nila ito ginagawa para sa SARILI NILA KUNDI PARA SA MGA MAHIHIRAP NA MAMAMAYAN…”
Arcilla also warned voters against supporting traditional politicians and political dynasties:
“Kung MAGMAMATIGAS tayo… at ang mga PINAGPIPILITAN NATIN AY PAYASO, TRAPO, BALIMBING AT DYNASTY, mabubuhay talaga tayo na WALANG MAGBABAGO.”
Among the names he endorsed are Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino, Heidi Mendoza, and Luke Espiritu.