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Frankie Pangilinan gives her two cents on the topics she feels celebrities and influencers should talk more about via an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com.

Personalities have been speaking out and sharing their opinions online on several political and social issues. Among the recent newsmakers include Jennylyn Mercado, Sunshine Dizon, and other Kapuso and non-Kapuso stars.

More and more celebrities are truly lending their voices and using their influence and platforms to discuss public issues, and Frankie has a few topics that she believes should be part of the conversation.

1. Cancel culture

According to dictionary.com, cancel culture is a “popular practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. Cancel culture is generally discussed as being performed on social media in the form of group shaming.”

Frankie, however, feels more needs to be discussed about this.

She explains, “I'm not really sure about the nuances… There are so many new things are turning people off to it but like at the same time we want to hold people accountable.

“I just feel like we need to engage in a conversation about that and kind of narrow down how we feel about it.”

2. Women's rights

After fortuitously initiating the #HijaAko movement on social media, Frankie insists that celebrities should continue advocating for women's rights.

She says, “Let's encourage women, let's empower women. Speak out about our experiences. whether it be your #HijaAko story or whether it be like something in your career. Like even in just the most fundamental things, let's empower each other, let's encourage each other.

“Let's stop pitting women also against each other. Let's stop comparing women. Stop holding us against absurd beauty standards. Lagi na lang 'di ba, 'Who wore it better?' 'Who did this? Who did that?'

“This needs to stop especially in Filipino media. It's so outdated, it's so old. The women, especially the women in the public eye, they actually really all get along. They actually all really appreciate and love each other and want to support each other. And the only people tearing them down are like the people who shouldn't have a say in the matter.”

3. Anti-Terrorism Law

Frankie also continues to be vocal about government policies and she wishes other personalities to do the same.

This includes educating themselves about the anti-terrorism bill which was signed into law on July 3.

She requests, “Read up on the anti-terror bill. Just read up on it. I'm not gonna say more right now but know your rights. Recognize your rights and yeah, please do read up on that because it's very indicative I think of where we stand at this time.”

4. Gay rights

Aside from promoting women's rights, Frankie feels celebrities can also make room to champion gay rights.

She tells, “Support our LGBTQ+ brothers, sisters, and non-binary siblings.

She also sends them a message, saying, “I love you very much. You're very beautiful. Beautiful community, powerful community, strong community.”

5. The climate crisis

Lastly, Frankie encourages her fellow celebrities and influencers to discuss the climate crisis.

She simply states the importance of this conversation, claiming, “Global warming is real. Don't let people tell you otherwise. That's pretty fundamental.”

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