Aljur Abrenica surprised many people with his decision to run
Actor Aljur Abrenica said that it is his time to give back as he decided to run for councilor of Angeles City, Pampanga.
Aljur is one of the showbiz personalities who decided to file their certificate of candidacy for the 2025 elections. It would be his first time to be in the world of politics. His decision to enter politics received negative reactions online.
Some netizens questioned the actor’s credibility to be a public servant while some pointed out that he should become a father first to his sons before taking responsibility in the government.
After Aljur Abrenica’s filing of COC, his estranged wife Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla shared an intriguing post that garnered speculations that it was a “patama” to the actor.
Kylie pointed out in her post that a good leader is someone who takes care of his own family. She also said that service is intended to uplift others and not one’s self.
In an interview shared by CLTV 36 on TikTok, Aljur talked about his decision to enter politics. He said that when he returned to Angeles City, Ret. Gen. Oscar Albayalde, who is running for mayor, talked to him and showed his plans. Aljur believed in Albayalde’s vision of the city.
The actor said that people wants to serve other people and Albayalde showed him everything in this aspect. “Panahon na rin po na mag-give back sa ating mga kababayan,” he said. Aljur Abrenica also stressed that without the people of Angeles City, he would not be where he is now.
@cltv36 “PANAHON NA PARA MAG-GIVE BACK.” Nais daw suklian ng kabalen celebrity at aspiring councilor na si Aljur Abrenica ang mga Angeleño. Dagdag niya, hindi raw dapat hamakin ang mga artista lalo na kung nagsusumikap ang mga ito na maging makabayan at gustong maglingkod sa kanilang hometown. Naniniwala rin daw siya sa kakayahan sa pamumuno ni Ret. Gen. Oscar Albayalde. | via Paulo Gee Santos, CLTV36 News #celebrity #aljurabrenica #CLTV36News #CLTV36NewsDigital #CLTV36VoteWatch #NLE2025 ♬ original sound – CLTV36
Meanwhile, Aljur Abrenica is not the only showbiz personality who decided to enter politics. It is also the first time for Kapamilya host Luis Manzano and actors Marco Gumabao and Joaquin Domagoso to aspire for a government position.