Vilma Santos returns to politics after taking a break for several years
Star for all Seasons Vilma Santos and her sons Luis Manzano and Ryan Recto responded to the issue of political dynasty.
Vilma had served in the past as Mayor of Lipa City, Congresswoman, and Governor of Batangas. Aside from being a veteran actress, she is also a veteran in the local political arena.
Last year, the award-winning actress nicknamed Ate Vi in showbiz, decided to return to politics. She filed her certificate of candidacy for governor and her running mate is her eldest son Luis Manzano while her youngest Ryan Rector is running for congressman of the 6th District of Batangas.
Because of this, the political dynasty issue is being thrown at them. In a recent interview, based on the article in The Philippine Star, Vilma Santos stressed that they were not entertaining this negative comment about them.
“We are here to serve and people will judge us. That’s all,” the actress said calmly. Luis seconded his mother’s point of view. He said that there is an electoral process and that what they aim is to provide services to the people of Batangas. “Kung saan mapunta ang pangarap namin sa paglilingkod, kung saan gusto namin ilagay ang puso namin, nakasalalay sa botante ‘yon,” the Kapamilya host added.
Ryan stressed that they are simply throwing their hats at the people that they are here to serve the public and that it is still the people who have the final say if they will be voted or not.
Vilma Santos also stressed that criticism will always be present in politics. “Damned if you, damned if you don’t. You do good, may sasabihin. You do bad, may sasabihin sa iyo,” she said, adding that the priceless thing is that people would give their trust to them and believe in what they can do.
For her, this is the true fulfillment and the legacy that they could have behind the camera. With her 24-year experience in this field, Ate Vi said that this is one of the hardships. She is just focusing on the good side of politics which is the fulfillment that she feels for serving her constituents.