As the May 2025 midterm elections draw near, talent manager and content creator Ogie Diaz has called on political candidates to present clear and actionable platforms, rather than relying on generic campaign promises.
In a recent social media post, Diaz emphasized that while good intentions are commendable, they are not enough to qualify someone for public office. He urged candidates to answer directly when asked about their legislative priorities, saying that voters deserve to know concrete plans, not just broad statements about helping the people.
Diaz addressed those who filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) and challenged them to articulate their policy priorities when engaging with voters.
“Sa mga tumatakbo sa kahit anong posisyon: Pag tinatanong kayo kung anong batas ang isusulong nyo kung sakaling manalo kayo, sagutin n’yo. Kasi batayan din yan ng mga botante kung karapat-dapat kayong iboto pagkatapos marinig ang mga plano n’yo para sa bayan o sa mga constituents n’yo,” he wrote.
He also criticized candidates who rely on vague and overused campaign narratives instead of laying out specific plans.
“Hindi yung gagamitin mo na lang yung gasgas nang narrative na, ‘Naghihirap na ang bansa. Ang iniisip natin ay kung paano makakatulong sa kanila.’ Ang linaw ng tanong: anong batas nga?!” he pointed out.
Diaz further expressed concern about the way politicians repeatedly use the struggles of the poor to appeal to voters, only to fail in delivering real change once in office.
“Juicekolord! Gamit na gamit na ang mahihirap nating kababayan, pero hanggang kampanya at eleksyon lang ba sila mabango at kailangan ng mga tumatakbo?” he questioned.
He also urged candidates to truly understand the responsibilities of governance, rather than simply relying on their good intentions to qualify for public office.
“Pag-aralang maigi ang papasuking pulitika. Hindi porke malinis ang puso mo, pwede na.”
Diaz ended his statement with a reminder that leadership requires more than just a good heart—it demands competence, intelligence, and integrity.
“Salamat kung totoong malinis ang puso mo, ha? Pero kailangan din ng UTAK. Higit sa lahat — ng malinis na KUNSENSIYA.”
As the 2025 elections approach, Diaz’s remarks echo a broader sentiment among many Filipinos who seek leaders with genuine plans and the ability to govern effectively.
