Senator Robin Padilla is planning a movie that will inform the public about the West Philippine Sea (WPS), and to drum up support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other agencies involved in defending our territory.
Padilla disclosed this during a ceremony aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, marking the promotion of actor Gerald Anderson Jr. to auxiliary captain in the PCG. The legislator said Anderson will star in the movie.
“Gagawa po kami ng public information na pelikula na pinagbibidahan po ni Gerald,” said the chair the Senate committee on public information and mass media.
“Ang kababayan nating nabubuhay ngayon siguro 90% fake news.”
The lawmaker said this will show how the entertainment industry can play a big role in fighting fake news.
“Ang kababayan nating nabubuhay ngayon siguro 90% fake news, siguro magamit nyo ang artista para magbigay ng tamang impormasyon lalo sa ganap natin di lang sa loob ng ating bansa kundi sa ating teritoryo,” the senator said congratulating Anderson on his promotion, saying he is an example not only of a serious and dedicated entertainer but also a Filipino who shows his love for country by being part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Padilla reiterated his call to bloggers and media workers – especially the influential ones – to become Coast Guard reservists as well.
“Sana ang bloggers at nasa media, mag-reservist din kayo.”
“Sana ang bloggers at nasa media, mag-reservist din kayo, pumasok sa PCG, makasama si Gerald at ibang artista na nagbibigay ng serbisyong libre. Kumbaga ang buhay nila, literal yan, na sinasang-alang-alang ang buhay nila,” he said.
“Sana tulungan nyo kami sa showbiz din na meron kaming isang mukha. At ang mukhang yan magagamit ninyo para sa public information. Gamitin nyo kami, gamitin nyo sila,” Padilla added.
Last July, Padilla filed a Senate resolution seeking a commendation and promotion for Anderson, for his work in helping Quezon City residents affected by floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
For his part, Anderson said it was “very inspiring” to be around Coast Guard officials led by Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan and Padilla, who he described as his idol. He said Padilla’s recognition of his achievement “inspires me to be even a better person.”
