Kapuso singer Aicelle Santos surprisingly expressed her sentiment about corrupt politicians on Monday, November 22, after she paid her taxes.
Based on her previous tweets, Santos was mum about politics but in her most recent tweet, Santos voiced out her frustrations as she wrote: “Kakabayad lang ulit ng tax. Haaay sana nararamdaman natin ang buwis na binabayad! Eh binubulsa lang naman nila!”
Kakabayad lang ulit ng tax. Haaay sana nararamdaman natin ang buwis na binabayad! Eh binubulsa lang naman nila! Kaya next year PLS LANG, WAG boboto ng magnanakaw o may history sa pamilya ng magnanakaw dahil lilimasin lang nila ang natitirang lakas at pinaghihirapan ng Pilipino!
— Aicelle Santos 🇵🇭 (@aicellesantosme) November 22, 2021
The singer then urged the public to vote wisely in the upcoming election, noting that Filipinos should be wary of candidates who have been either linked or suspected of corruption.
“Kaya next year, please lang, ‘wag boboto ng magnanakaw o may history sa pamilya ng magnanakaw dahil lilimasin lang nila ang natitirang lakas at pinaghihirapan ng Pilipino!”
Netizens agreed with her sentiment and some, even though the singer did not drop names, concluded that Filipinos should not elect another Marcos.
Yon o!! Why should Filipinos vote for someone with a history of corruption and a dubious past? Dahil isa siyang Marcos kaya OK lang pero pag-ordinaryong mamayan ay PAHIRAPAN.. ampir naman lolS..
Kaya e-birit mo yan @aicellesantosme 💝💝💝— ʍ乇ω⚘ﾟ (@Shortee3MEW) November 22, 2021
Isa lang kilala ko na kandidato sa pagka pangulo na walang bahid ng kurapsyon at sigurado ako na hindi magnanakaw- #LeniRobredo
— लोकहीनपरजन Pea Em (@petrusmarix) November 22, 2021
Political candidates who spend a lot during elections, 6 years will be too short to recoup expenses and enrich themselves, at the same time. For those who depend on contributions from ordinary folks, 1 year is enough to make a difference in the lives of common citizens.
— Milo (@MiloStriker) November 22, 2021
I feel you. Sana man lang maramdaman yung binabayad na tax sa mga kalsadang nadadaanan or sa mrt na sinasakyan. Kahit man lang sa local hospitals or health centers. Or kahit sa baranggay or city hall. Kahit libreng kape man lang or libreng photocopy ng papeles 😓😓
— 1fromdSideline (@candidascanbe) November 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/poyapsay/status/1462618492507545603
Some commended the singer for using her platform to spread awareness and information.
https://twitter.com/jrmnbos/status/1462694512682094595
However, not everyone agreed with her.
Sana next year di ka na kailangan magbayad ng malaking tax hahahah no? Para di mo ibintang sa iba ninakaw daw 😅
— Mj Celine (@MjTwit30) November 22, 2021
Santos is a regular performer in GMA Network’s variety show All-Out Sundays.
Those gunning for the presidency in the 2022 elections were Vice President Leni Robredo, Senators Christian “Bong” Go and Manny Pacquiao, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
