Actor-athlete Enchong Dee has recently become known as someone unafraid to give his candid thoughts on the turbulent politics of the Philippines. In fact, it’s become such a defining part of his persona that people have been encouraging him to run for public office.
A report from Pilipino Star Ngayon gives us Enchong’s take on that.
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“Sa totoo lang ayaw ko talaga. Ang dami ring nagsasabi sa akin na tumakbo. Kasi yung public service pwede mo siyang gawin kahit hindi ka nakaupo,” he said. [In all honesty, I don’t want to run. There are so many people telling me I should run. But public service is somethig I can do without holding a seat.]
“Alam naman natin kung ano talaga ang nangyayari sa loob ng pulitika. Mas okay na rin ako na tahimik ang buhay ko saka walang presyo. Yung lalabas ka sa bahay mo safe ka, walang nakatingin sayo o ta-target sayo. Lagi kong sinasabi walang presyo yung peace of mind.”
[We all know what really happens in politics. It’s better that I live my life freely and quietly. That I can leave the house safely and without anyone looking at or targeting me. I always say there is no price to having peace of mind.]
On why he remains vocal about Philippines politics, Enchong shares: “Ako naman ang punu’t dulo ko naman mahal ko lang ang bansa. Gusto ko lahat ng Pilipino mayaman, gusto ko lahat tayo mayaman. Yun lang naman gusto ko eh. If I can do it in a way na wala ako sa gobyerno, mas okay ako.”
[My only reason is that I love my country. I want all us Filipinos to be enriched. That’s all I want. If I can do it in a way that I’m not part of the government, then I prefer that.]
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