"Virus ang kalaban...” -Angelica

Angelica Panganiban was among the second batch of stars to speak up via online protest dubbed ‘Laban Kapamilya.’

On Tuesday, May 12, Angelica, who has been with ABS-CBN since 1992, spoke up alongside fellow ‘angels’ Angel Locsin and Angel Aquino, actors Jaime Fabregas, Enchong Dee, Shaina Magdayao, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

As everyone called for ABS-CBN to be brought back, she pointed out that the network is not the enemy.

“Tandaan sana natin na hindi ABS-CBN ang kalaban ngayon. Hindi po ang mga artista na nagpapahayag ng kanilang saloobin ang kalaban ngayon,” she said.

Angelica cited actual issues that, for her, need to be addressed more than the franchise of ABS-CBN, which is a big help in disseminating information and relief during the on-going COVID-19 crisis.

“Ang issue ay ‘free mass testing.’ Ang issue ay ‘yung pagbibigay ng ayuda para sa mga mas nangangailangan. Ang issue po ay ang pagiging handa ng atinf healthcare system sa gitna ng isang pandemya. Ang issue ay ang kawalang-trabaho ng milyun-milyong Pilipino. Ang issue ay kung saan kukuha ng pagkain ang bawat pamilya,” she stated.

Angelica reiterated: “Hindi po ABS-CBN ang kalaban. Virus ang kalaban. ‘Yan ang kailangang sugpuin, ‘yan ang kailangan nating sagutin.”

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