Sen Robin Padilla Scolds DGPI President Mark Meily Over Rude Behavior During Hearing
Senator Robinhood “Robin Padilla heated against director Mark Meily over his rude behavior during his hearing.
Senator Robin Padilla chastised Directors Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI) President Mark Meily for reportedly being disrespectful at the Public Information and Mass Media Committee hearing. Padilla highlighted the petition to prohibit Gerald Butler’s film “Plane” because of its portrayal of Jolo, Sulu, and Islam.
Padilla became enraged after noticing Meily clapping many times during the session. According to him, the matter was not amusing because the movie Plane hurt Muslim people, and it may also prevent tourists from visiting the nation, particularly Sulu.
Meily, as previously stated, was opposed to the decision to prohibit ‘Plane’ because the film was purely imaginary. Padilla, on the other hand, stated that the names referenced in the film, including Jolo, were not made up.
“Maaaring sa inyo, nakakapalakpak. Pero kaming mga Muslim, hindi kami magpapalakpak. Fiction sa inyo yan, pero tumatama sa amin yun. Jolo is not fiction. Philippines is not fiction. Lugar namin yun. Maaaring sa inyo, okay. Pero sa amin, mananatili ang posisyon namin, nasaktan kami rito.” Padilla said.
“The Muslims will never accept that this movie is fiction. Maybe for you, but for us, no. Because terrorism is never a part of our religion.” he added.
Padilla interrupted Meily’s attempt to straighten their attitude. Following that, the director apologized for his actions throughout the hearing.
“Pumapalakpak ka, bawal dito. Kanina pa ako kumakalma sa inyo. Hindi ko gustong pumapalakpak ka, e. This is my hearing!” the actor-turned senator stated.
“Ang sinasabi ko dito, Direk, huwag tayong masyadong ano, kasi nasasaktan na kami, e. Mga Muslim, pagdating sa amin, okay sa inyong lahat, e.” Padilla said during the hearing.
After the hearing, Padilla apologized to Maeily for their heated exchange. It can be recalled that Padilla appealed to prohibit the release of the alleged film in the country. The senator claims that Hollywood film tarnishes the country’s image, based on the report.
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