Vilma Santos defends sons Luis Manzano, Ryan Rector for entering politics
MANILA, Philippines —"Star For All Seasons" Vilma Santos answers critics who are questioning her sons Luis Manzano and Ryan Christian Recto for joining her in politics.
In a report by Philippine Entertainment Portal, Vilma said they are not the only family to do that.
“At saka kami, nag-o-offer ng serbisyo — ang tao naman ang boboto kung pagkakatiwalaan kami o hindi. Ang importante, nu'ng mahilingan akong tumakbo uli at gusto nila uling maging governor ako, inisip ko rin kung saan ako lalagay," she said.
“Si Ralph [Recto, her husband] kasi is not running. Secretary of Finance siya at hindi siya makakaalis sa national government," she added.
Vilma also defended her sons, saying they are already exposed to the public that's why she welcomed their decisions to run.
“So, ang akin lang, bakit ang dalawa kong anak? Kasi, na-expose na 'yung dalawa kong anak sa tao. Noong secretary na si Ralph, hindi siya nakaka-attend ng mga affair sa barangay, like educational distribution, financial assistance, mga TUPAD [Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Displaced Workers]," she said.
“Ang ipinadadala niya lagi, si Ryan at si Lucky [Luis]. At na-expose na 'yung mga anak ko sa mga tao," she added.
Vilma said that Luis and Ryan are prepared for public office.
“Ngayon nararamdaman nila 'yung mga totoong buhay na ng mga tao, at nararamdaman ko, may puso na sila doon. At saka lumaki na sila sa amin. Imagine, nu'ng maging public servant ako, nu'ng mayor ako, Ryan was only three years old,” she said.
“So dito na rin sila lumaki, sa public service na nakita nila sa amin, at naranasan nila iyon nang magsilbi sila at magbigay ng mga financial distribution," she added.
Vilma said that she needs Luis as the vice governor of Batangas because technology is evolving.
“Because I personally believe kung nahilingan akong tumakbo bilang nanay uli ng Batangas, I need Lucky. Kailangan ko 'yung anak ko. Kasi kailangan ko 'yung technology, kailangan ko 'yung social media. Kailangan ko ng technology na itong mga new blood ang makapagbibigay to do a fast work, fast service.
“Remember, three years lang 'yan. So, nakaplano ang programa. Pero kailangan natin itong bagong dugo. Fast track ng mga serbisyo. Si Lucky, nu'ng governor ako, nag-a-Alay Lakad 'yan. Alam niya 'yung tulong sa education, so hindi ito bago sa kanila. Ryan is the same thing.
“Nu'ng na-expose na uli sila dito sa Lipa, they are both ready. Matalino at may puso ang mga ito.”
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