Arjo Atayde, naniniwalang mas maraming matutulungan sa pagtakbo sa Kongreso, ani Sylvia Sanchez

- What could be described as the last straw in prompting the decision of Arjo Atayde to run for Congress, was the shutdown of ABS-CBN, which left thousands of people jobless

- This was revealed by his mother, actress Sylvia Sanchez, in a recent virtual conference

- The actor filed his Certificate of Candidacy as representative of Quezon’s first congressional district on October 8

- Sanchez revealed that among the main goals of Arjo if elected as congressman is for the franchise of ABS-CBN to be renewed

One of the main goals of Arjo Atayde if elected as congressman is the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN.

According to Sylvia Sanchez, the mother of Arjo, this was among the reasons why the actor decided to seek an elective position in the coming elections.

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During a virtual conference, Sylvia said that Arjo had always wanted to be in politics since high school, though she did not approve of the idea.

“Actually, kung ako ang tatanungin, ayoko. Alam ng anak ko ‘yun at alam ni Enchong ‘yun. Nag-uusap kami d’yan ni Enchong. Ayoko pero gaya nga ng sabi ko, anak ko ‘yan eh. Wala akong magawa kung ‘di suportahan na lang ang anak ko,” Sylvia said during the conference.

However, when Arjo explained to her why he wanted to run as congressman, she experienced a change of heart.

She also said that one of the primary goals of Arjo should he become successful in his bid for congress is the renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN.

“Yes, because of ABS. Isa ‘yan sa reasons… D’un talaga. ‘Yun ang pinakatalaga, du’n s’ya nalungkot, nagalit, nalungkot s’ya sa lahat ng Kapamilya. Sa mga kaibigan sa loob, mga pamilya, lahat lahat, natanggalan ng trabaho tapos pandemic pa. ‘Yun talaga ang isa sa pinaka rason n’ya,” Sylvia revealed.

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The veteran actress said that now, she fully supports the political aspirations of her son because she can see his sincere motive to help.

Juan Carlos Campo Atayde, more popularly known as Arjo Atayde, is a Pinoy actor. He was born on November 5, 1990 to businessman Art Atayde and actress Sylvia Sanchez in Manila, Philippines. Arjo is currently under Star Magic and Viva Artists Agency. He has starred in various movie flicks and TV series, particularly as antagonist Joaquin Tuazon in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He is the older brother of Ria, Gela and Xavi. He entered showbiz at the age of 9 and it was with the kiddie variety show, Ang TV. He stopped, however, when his taping schedules interfered with his academics.

The multi-awarded actor filed his Certificate Of Candidacy for congressman of the First District of Quezon City on October 8, beating the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) deadline. He was accompanied by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and his parents, businessman Art Atayde and actress Sylvia Sanchez, when he went to the COMELEC office in Intramuros, Manila to file his COC. The 30-year-old actor and civic leader will be running as an independent candidate. He said that his experience during the height of the health crisis convinced him to run for public office.

Recently, Arjo and his family have recently been lauded by netizens in the online community. On Instagram, Arjo’s mother, Sylvia Sanchez, posted a video clip where they surprised their Yaya Cherry. According to the veteran actress, it was their household help’s birthday which is why they prepared a cake for her. Netizens could not help but be touched by the viral video clip because of the family’s bond with Yaya Cherry.

Source: KAMI.com.gh