Comelec headquarters in Intramuros, Manila. —Inquirer recordsdata
MANILA, Philippines — A tv present contestant who admitted not realizing a lot in regards to the capabilities of the Fee on Elections (Comelec) stated she has turn into “extra enlightened” after being given a guided tour of its central workplace in Manila on Tuesday.
“I now higher perceive what the Comelec actually means and what different issues it does. I encourage everybody to be taught in regards to the Comelec’s job,” 20-year-old Coronary heart Aquino instructed reporters afterward.
“I’m now extra enlightened, extra educated following my go to right here,” she added.
Within the “Attractive Babe” phase of the noontime present “It’s Showtime” on Feb. 28, Aquino, who was requested to ship a message to the Comelec, stated she didn’t know a lot in regards to the company.
Stunned, co-host Vice Ganda remarked that Aquino’s response was “bothersome.” A video clip of the alternate posted on social media went viral hours later.
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Aquino admitted she was bashed in consequence as she clarified she was not completely clueless in regards to the Comelec’s function.
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“Like I stated, I’m not that very educated [about Comelec] however I do have data, and I simply skilled psychological block as a result of it was my first look on TV and it was a bit nerve-racking,” she stated.
Comelec Chair George Garcia, when requested in regards to the incident, stated that as an alternative of reprimanding Aquino, it might be higher to ask her to the central workplace as a part of voter training.
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Aquino arrived early Tuesday afternoon and was given a tour of the Comelec places of work and halls, together with a gallery full of posters displaying its historic milestones and achievements.
She was accompanied by Comelec Director Frances Arabe and different senior officers.
Aquino stated that if the Comelec would ask her to tell her friends about its capabilities and to induce them to register and vote, she may use her social media presence.
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“My message to younger folks like me is to study Comelec and vote correctly. It’s for our personal sake. That’s what I spotted. Allow us to not ignore occasions occurring round us,” she added.
