Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 18) — Actress Angel Locsin unleashed her fury on fellow ABS-CBN stars who have kept silent over the network’s lost fight for a fresh franchise.
Locsin, along with other ABS-CBN workers, gathered for a noise barrage on Saturday in front of the company headquarters in Diliman, Quezon City.
“Sa mga kapwa kong artistang hindi nagsasalita…Wala na kayong network!” she shouted.
[Translation: To my fellow celebrities who are not speaking out…you no longer have a network!]
The network had said that the House of Representatives’ decision to deny it a new franchise would affect the lives of 11,000 workers.
“Kahit magpa-cute kayo diyan sa Instagram…hindi niyo nadadamayan ang mga katrabaho niyo na dahilan kung bakit kayo sumikat!” Locsin said, addressing fellow talents.
[Translation: Even if you try to look cute on Instagram…You are not empathizing with your fellow workers who are the reason behind your success!]
A video clip of Locsin exhorting the crowd drew support from netizens, making her a top trending topic on Twitter. Many called her “Darna,” in reference to the local superhero she had previously portrayed.
The network said it will begin laying off employees on August 31.
“Sa mga kasamahan kong artistang di nagsasalita, Ano? May network pa ba kayo? Wala na! Wala na kayong network, kahit…
Posted by Angel Locsin on Saturday, July 18, 2020
THE GREATEST ROLE THAT ANGEL LOCSIN HAVE EVER PLAYED IS ANGEL LOCSIN. MY ALL-TIME FAVE CHARACTER IN THIS LIFETIME.
Darna must've been so proud to be portrayed by an actual, real life superhero!
Mahal ka namin Maam @143redangel! ❤💙💚 https://t.co/VT1XUpwm4H
— Carmela Tunay (@carmelaloo08) July 18, 2020
She was destined to be our Angel ❤️ https://t.co/iayu0gjzWv
— Liza Soberano (@lizasoberano) July 18, 2020
If you think about it, Angel Locsin could easily turn her back on this– she's happily engaged, financially secured, and could live a stress-free full of positivity life. NOW THIS IS EMPATHY. THIS IS RECOGNIZING HER INFLUENCE AND PRIVILEGE AND USE IT TO FIGHT FOR WHAT IS JUST. ✊🏼 https://t.co/n8EmNDwglC
— Matt Yu (@yomattyu) July 18, 2020
