Pinky Amador says Gen Z changed landscape of electoral voting

Pinky Amador believes Gen Z Filipino voters have significantly reshaped the country's electoral voting landscape. 

The veteran actress guested on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" Tuesday with Bianca Gonzales and Faith Da Silva, where she noted the younger generation's discernment when it comes to choosing who to vote for. 

"Sila talaga ang nagbago ng landscape kasi, ano nga eh, mapanuri na sila. Hindi porke't sikat ka eh, titingnan nila ano ba 'yung mga nagawa nitong batas? Ano bang plataporma nito? Iisa-isahin nila 'yan," she said. 

According to Pinky, she knows some Gen Zs who would take the lead at home and guide older family members in choosing political candidates.  

"'Yun ang makakapagbago ng bansa natin, sila, dahil mapanuri sila, dahil magaling sila sa internet, magaling sila mag-search. 'Yun ay hinahanap natin, kailangan may kaalaman." 

Pinky also talked about personalities who go into politics, such as celebrities and journalists, noting that intention alone is not enough. 

"Walang mali dun pero sana meron ka ring, apart from 'yung intention, sana nag-aral ka kahit public administration man lang. Kaalaman, kailangan 'yun, or sinasabi ng iba 'kukuha na lang ako ng magaling na staff.' Hindi sa ganun 'di ba, hindi nakukuha sa magaling na staff 'yun." 

Per Pinky, it is important for public figures running for office to have a personal understanding of governance. 

"Kailangan meron ka ring apart from intensyon, meron ka ring sariling angking alam. Paano bang gawing solusyon ito?"

She likewise emphasized the importance of listening to the people and engaging directly with communities. 

"Kailangan marunong ka rin makinig, marunong ka rin pumulso sa tao, ano ba talaga problema natin? You have to go on the ground to find out, ano ba talaga, paano natin sosolusyonan ito? Pero dahil sa [Gen Z], maraming nagbago," she said. 

Pinky previously starred in the Kapuso series "Binibining Marikit" and "Abot-Kamay na Pangarap." 

—CDC, GMA Integrated News