Based on Ogie Diaz, here’s why Kathryn Bernardo and others were not able to join the rally.
Why did some celebrities, Kathryn Bernardo and several others, miss the anti-corruption protest? According to Ogie Diaz, here’s the reason.
During the September 21 rally, emotions were high, and joining the tens of thousands of people who staged protests in various parts of Metro Manila were some of the well-loved celebrities of the local entertainment industry. The protests took place on the anniversary of the 1972 declaration of martial law by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Who were the celebrities who attended the demonstration?
Spotted was comedian and TV host Vice Ganda, whose speech was admired and made an impact. Anne Curtis, Donny Pangilinan, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Darren Espanto, Jackie Gonzaga, Maris Racal, Elijah Canlas, Andrea Brillantes, Angel Aquino, Gardo Versoza, DJ Chacha, Alex Medina, Julia Barretto with brother Leon and their mother Marjorie Barretto, Tessie Tomas, Iza Calzado, Catriona Gray, Gabby Garcia, Kahlil Ramos, Jane De Leon, Benjamin Alves, Jerald Napoles, Kim Molina, Dasuri Choi, Faith Da Silva, Rhian Ramos, Saab Magalona, Ion Perez, Bianca Gonzales, Nadine Lustre, Dingdong Avanzado, Mika Salamanca, Ralph de Leon, Ivana Alawi, KD Estrada, David Licauco, Dustin Yu, and Jodi Sta. Maria were also there.
There were more, but among the notable celebrities who were absent are Kathryn Bernardo, Piolo Pascual, and Alden Richards. Many are asking where they were, especially Bernardo, who was so silent amid the current happenings.
With 21 million followers on Instagram, Kathryn has the potential to reach and influence a massive audience if she chooses to speak up.
In a post, Ogie Diaz shares what he knows and the probable reason behind the absences, and according to him, it could be because of the terms in their contract endorsements. Aside from the fact that partaking is a personal and voluntary choice, Diaz cited that some endorsements require endorsers to be non-partisan or apolitical.
He added, “Kasi madedemanda sila o magpe-penalty sila pag nag-join sila. Kahit gustuhin man nilang makiisa. Wag na kayo magalit. Alam nating lahat na galit din ang mga yan sa corrupt!”
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