Janine Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, other celebrities defend Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto
Janine Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, and other celebrities take the side of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto who's being summoned by the NBI on alleged violation of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.
Earlier today, NBI spokesperson Ferdinand Lavin confirmed that NBI has asked Mayor Vico to explain his alleged violation of the mentioned COVID-19 response act.
This caught the ire of Filipinos, with the hashtag #ProtectVico trending at number one in the Philippines and worldwide. Celebrities, in particular, posted their support for the Pasig City mayor.
It can be remembered that the Department of Justice requested for compassion for Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III despite violating quarantine protocols and breaching the safety measures of Makati Medical Center.
Janine echoed this sentiment, saying, “Busy po siya. Bakit hindi nalang si Senator Koko Pimentel ang ipatawag ninyo? Or yung isang Mayor, marami daw po kasi naghahanap sa kanya.”
Angel and Zsazsa Padilla also shared their opinion, stating that Mayor Vico was not deserving of the subpoena.
Angel wrote, “Hindi ako nag mamarunong sa batas, pero sa opinyon ko, si Koko ang dapat ipatawag at hindi si Vico.”
Zsazasa also pointed out in a series of tweets, "Bakit ganun. Namimili ng ipapatawag. Samantalang yung iba dyan obvious na panlalabag ng batas eh nakalusot at di man lang napagsabihan. Ano ito? Bwisit. Nakakagalit.”
YouTuber and indie artist Janina Vela also expressed her disgust towards the government.
She said, “Frontliners are dying. Funds are being misplaced. People are rioting from lack of relief goods. Workers are starving. People are violently being arrested. and NBI is using their resources to subpoena a mayor for doing everything he can for his people? No. Words. #ProtectVico”
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