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Jollibee denies endorsing political candidates
Amid reports that Jollibee founder and chairman Tony Tan Caktiong is supporting Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the fast food chain issued a statement dismissing the claim
“Jollibee and its founder and Chairman Tony Tan Caktiong are apolitical and as such, do not endorse any political candidate, organization or agenda,” the statement posted on its Facebook page said.
Here is Jollibee's official statement.
Posted by Jollibee on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
The statement was released after a video showing a Jollibee mascot performing at an event for Duterte circulated online.
Jollibee for Duterte!The owner Tony Tan Caktiong is from Davao City and he is a good friend of Presidential Candidate mayor Rodrigo Duterte.Jolibee is now expressing support for Duterte.In 1991, Caktiong opened its 100th branch in Davao.#Duterte2016Admin Kurimaw
Posted by Bisaya Pa More on Friday, March 25, 2016
Moreover, an opinion piece by Rey O. Arcilla posted on malaya.com.ph on Tuesday said that Caktiong is supporting Duterte.
“Another bad news for Digong’s opponents… Billionaire Tony Tan Caktiong, who is from Davao and is the owner of the now world famous fast food chain Jollibee, has just declared his support for the Davao Mayor,” he wrote.
Jollibee said however that the company supports the campaign for a “fair, clean and honest” elections. — APG, GMA News
