Philippines – Actress and Activist Angel Locsin did not hold back this Thursday when she publicly called out Senator Robin Padilla in a pointed social media post. Her message was short but heavy: “Tama na, Kuya. Gising na. Hindi pa huli ang lahat.” For Filipinos following the political drama back home, the callout struck a nerve — a well-known celebrity questioning a senator’s loyalties in plain, unfiltered words.
According to a news report, Locsin’s remarks came shortly after Padilla made a startling declaration during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The “Komunista Po Ako” Moment
Padilla stunned observers when he openly said “Komunista po ako” while grilling NBI-Bangsamoro Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc on the fifth day of the trial. The admission set social media abuzz – and it clearly caught Locsin’s attention.
She actually credited the senator for his honesty, saying she was glad to see a glimpse of the “Old Robin Padilla” she once knew. But that praise came with a sharp follow-up question.
Questions Locsin Wanted Answered
The actress, who has long spoken against political red-tagging, demanded to know why Padilla stayed silent while she was being falsely labeled. She claimed he was even close to the very people doing the tagging.
Her callout touched on several points:
- Red-tagging silence: She asked where he was when she was being tagged, despite him knowing the accusations were untrue.
- The Quiboloy question: Locsin noted that Padilla, a Muslim who topped the 2022 senatorial race, seemed to fight harder for detained preacher Apollo Quiboloy. She bluntly asked if he truly believed Quiboloy was the “appointed son of God.”
- The China stance: She also flagged her disagreement with his position regarding China, a sensitive issue for many Filipinos worried about national sovereignty.
A Reminder of Who They Serve
Locsin closed her message on a personal note. She pointed out that she and Padilla walked similar paths — both rose from humble beginnings, worked early in life, and earned the public’s love.
Her final appeal was simple yet firm: their debt of gratitude belongs to God and to all Filipinos, not to a single person.
For OFWs watching from thousands of miles away, the exchange is a reminder that accountability among public figures remains a live and passionate conversation at home.