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IC Mendoza calls out Sen. Migz Zubiri over remarks about late Inday Badiday
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Former child actor IC Mendoza called out Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri after the lawmaker mentioned his late grandmother, showbiz icon Inday Badiday, during a heated Senate session.
Inday Badiday, whose real name was Maria Lourdes Jimenez Carvajal, passed away in 2003, but her name trended on social media on Monday, May 25, 2026, after Zubiri reacted to what he called a “horrible propaganda video” presented by Senator Imee Marcos during the Senate plenary session.
Sen. Migz objected to allegations that he was among the senators pushing for charter change through a constitutional assembly.
“I just want to point out that the video that the lady senator presented was obviously opinionated, a propaganda tool, right?
"It should be stricken off the record...
“Kung galit po kayo, magsalita po siya [Imee] diyan, magalit siya sa gobyerno niya, magalit siya sa kapatid niya, murahin niya kapatid niya.
"Pero huwag naman niya idamay yung mga taong walang kinalaman diyan,” Miguel said.
The senator also denied having discussions with former Senate President Tito Sotto about charter change.
During his remarks, Sen. Migz referenced Inday Badiday.
“Inday Badiday na ba tayo rito sa Senado?
"Kaya nga sinasabi we're circus. I apologize to those watching, they think we're circus.
"We're circus because this type of language that we are pushing in this august chamber, it's unparliamentary,” he added.
IC Mendoza, a self-confessed lola's boy, later took to Facebook to defend his grandmother's legacy.
He wrote, “Please do not disrespect the legacy of my late mommy Luds. She was more than showbiz chika and intrigues.
"She helped shape local pop culture and the entertainment journalism landscape of her time, and her work influenced conversations around media and entertainment for generations.
“Reducing her name and legacy to describe the 'circus' happening in the Senate is offensive.
"Ang tagal nang patay ng lola ko. Please leave her out of your political commentaries and analogies,” IC said.
Sen. Migz later apologized to the Inday Badiday's family, saying his statement was a “slip of the tongue.”
"Sa buong pamilya of the late Inday Badiday, I am sincerely sorry for mentioning her name during my manifestation sa Senado.
"Slip of the tongue po iyon in the middle of a heated debate, and I take full responsibility because I should have been more careful with my words,” the senator said.
He also praised the late entertainment columnist and television personality.
"I want to say this from the heart: I respect Inday Badiday, and like many from my generation, lumaki rin po ako na nakikita siya sa TV, bahagi siya ng pop culture natin and she was loved by so many Filipinos.
"Lovable talaga siya, with her own charm, wit and warmth, and I fully recognize her contribution to Philippine television, entertainment journalism and media.
"My frustration was about the video shown on the Senate floor, and I never meant to disrespect her memory or reduce her legacy to politics.
"Tama si I.c. Mendoza, dapat hindi na nadamay ang lola niya sa usaping pulitika. Kaya muli, I apologize deeply to the family and I will be more mindful moving forward.”
IC Mendoza later accepted the apology, saying in a separate post, "I also get where you're coming from and your frustration.
"And yes, I'm sure you meant no malice by it. Kilala talaga siya for showbiz intrigues, but it just felt off seeing her memory associated with fake news peddlers.
"Kaya that's what caught us by surprise. But all good! Thank you for this Senator Migz. Appreciate it, Keep fighting the good fight."
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