Actress-comedienne Kakai Bautista took to Facebook to voice her thoughts on the kind of values every public servant should possess, emphasizing one trait above all: compassion.
“Alam n’yo, isa sa trait na kailangan meron ang lahat ng pulitiko or public servant ay malasakit sa kapwa at sa bayan,” she wrote in her now-viral post.
She explained that genuine care for others means prioritizing what will uplift and improve lives—not just for personal gain, but for the collective good.
“’Pag may malasakit tayo sa kapwa, iniisip natin ang makakabuti, ang makakagaan ng buhay nila. Ganoon din dapat sa bayan. Parang parte ng pamilya niya ang bayan, jowa niya. ‘Yung hindi kayang mabuhay hangga’t ‘di niya naibibigay ang lahat,” Kakai added.
The post also highlighted that love without action or empathy is empty.
“Hindi mo totoong mahal kapag wala kang malasakit kahit sa ano pang paraan.”
Her heartfelt message immediately drew strong reactions online, with many netizens agreeing—and some even encouraging her to run for office.
Among the comments were: “Malasakit sa bulsa meron sila.” “Tumakbo ka na kasi, Kai. Para may matutularan sila.” “Lahat ng tarpaulin may ‘malasakit’ daw. Pero paano malalaman kung totoo?”
While some expressed frustration over empty campaign slogans, others praised Kakai’s call for sincere leadership rooted in empathy.
