Statement of Richard Yap’s Camp on Rumored Political Desire
RICHARD YAP – The camp of actor Richard Yap broke its silence on speculations that he will run again for a post in Cebu.
There are celebrities in the Philippine showbiz industry who left the field to be in the political arena. There are those who have long desired to be in public service and serve the people in their hometown. However, not everyone who have the desire got the chance to win.
One of those showbiz personalities who previously ran for a position is actor Richard Yap. In 2019, he challenged the re-election of then Cebu City north district representative Raul del Mar but he failed to win the election.
Out of four (4) candidates for Cebu City’s north district representative, Yap finished as second next to del Mar. He ran under BARUG-PDP-Laban.
Recently, there are speculations again that Richard Yap might run in the next election. The rumored another political desire of the actor crossed the surface following a tweet of a netizen with a user handle Andrew Summer that the actor joined a community pantry in Cebu.
Community pantries are rampant nowadays amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is where those who wanted to share what they have can donate and those who are in need can get food and goods for free to suffice their needs amid the crisis.
visit: Vico Sotto Reacts To Setting Up Community Pantry amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The camp of Richard Yap broke its silence on the speculations. Based on a report on Pep, Kate Valenzuela from KreativDen, the management of the actor, clarified that he had pictures with some people at the community pantry as per a request from those people.
The camp of the actor clarified that he attended the community pantry “not in any way political in nature” as he was just attending an invitation of a friend.
Thank you for visiting Philnews.ph. You may express your thoughts and reactions below through the comment section. You may also follow us on Facebook, on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Philnews Ph.
READ ALSO: Netizens Slam Inday Sara Duterte Community Pantry
