Vice Ganda’s Honest Reaction to Ion Perez Backing Out of Politics
VICE GANDA – Host Vice Ganda is once again making headlines after revealing his honest thoughts on Ion Perez’s surprising decision to back out from politics.
Vice Ganda once again became the talk of social media following his candid and heartfelt interview with journalist Karmina Constantino-Torres on her YouTube program KC After Hours. In the emotional sit-down, one topic that stood out was Vice’s reaction to Ion Perez’s decision to withdraw his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) in November 2024.
During the interview, Karmina asked the Kapamilya star, “When Ion decided to go into politics, but kalaunan he withdrew. Ano yung fear mo nung time na yun? And were you thankful na he didn’t push through?”
Vice replied openly, “Yeah, I was thankful na he didn’t pursue but I did not convince him not to pursue it, and I also did not convince him to do it, to file for a candidacy.”
He went on to explain that their relationship is built on mutual respect and independence. “Ganun yung dynamics namin eh. Hindi ko pakikialaman si Ion, hindi ko i-aayon yung kagustuhan ni Ion sa kagustuhan ko. Yung kailangan yung buhay mo eh nakaayon sa kung anong kagustuhan ko, sa ikaliligaya ko, at kung ano ang pabor sa akin. Ayoko yung, ‘Si Ion, asawa ni Vice’ o ‘partner ni Vice’ kasi si Ion ay si Ion. May sarili siyang life,” he shared.
Vice also gave insight into Ion’s background in public service, which many may not know. “Si Ion kasi, leader ng mga SK sa Tarlac. Hindi alam ng karamihan yun, siya ay leader at active talaga siya sa public service nung bata pa lang siya sa Tarlac. Even before I met him. At kinukwento yun ng mga taga-Tarlac, yung para siyang youth leader. Noon pa siya kinukumbinsi na tumakbo bilang konsehal,” Vice recounted.
The revelation not only shed light on Ion’s quiet involvement in public service but also highlighted the depth of their relationship, one founded on individuality, trust, and respect.
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