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Angel Locsin to celebs silent on ABS-CBN shutdown: ‘May career pa ba kayo? Wala na kayong network!’
Actress Angel Locsin urged fellow celebrities to speak out against the shutdown of ABS-CBN, emphasizing that silence equates to siding with injustice.
Locsin stated that many celebrities owe their careers to the network and its workers, and their current silence does not help those who lost their jobs.
She acknowledged the pressure on artists to maintain a neutral image but stressed that speaking up is crucial to avoid complicity.
Locsin directly addressed silent celebrities, questioning if they still have a career or network, and urging them not to be afraid to speak out.
She criticized the 70 lawmakers who voted against ABS-CBN's franchise renewal, noting the shutdown's impact on employees.
Locsin challenged her colleagues to be brave and lend their voices to support jobless media workers.
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