Neil Arce defends Gela Alonte: "Make sure we call out the right ones"

• Neil Arce publicly expressed support for Gela Alonte after she was dragged into conversations about politics and privilege
• He explained that although he believes in holding corrupt individuals accountable, Gela should not be unfairly criticized
• The film producer praised her dedication and said she never displayed entitlement despite her background
• Neil urged everyone to continue speaking up while ensuring that they are targeting the right people

Neil Arce has come to the defense of Gela Alonte after the young personality was dragged into the middle of public discussions on privilege, politics, and social inequality.

On Instagram Stories, Neil expressed his stance, emphasizing that while he supports calling out corruption, he believes Gela should not be unfairly targeted.

“History would prove that I would be 100% supportive of bashing the corrupt,” Neil wrote.

He continued: “But not Gela Alonte. I have seen her work hard for what she has and I have never seen a glimpse of brattiness or privilege when I work with her.”

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“Let's continue calling people out but let's also make sure we call out the right ones,” the film producer urged.

Neil’s post came at a time when public frustration over social inequality and corruption remains a heated issue. Many netizens have been vocal about how children of politicians often enjoy comfortable lifestyles without experiencing the everyday struggles of ordinary workers.

By singling out Gela, Neil underscored his belief that not everyone connected to politics should be automatically judged or condemned. His statement sought to highlight the importance of fairness in public discourse, especially when individuals are working hard to establish themselves on their own merits.

Born Angela Marie Fe M. Alonte, Gela is a 23-year-old Filipino content creator, actress, and medical student. She first gained popularity on TikTok through her lifestyle and fashion content before making her acting debut in The Four Bad Boys and Me in 2025.

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According to PEP.ph, Gela pursued her college studies at the Ateneo de Manila University, one of the country’s top private Jesuit institutions, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Life Science and Biochemistry. She is now continuing her path in medicine at the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.

Gela was born into a prominent political family in Biñan City. Her father, Angelo “Gel” Belizario Alonte, currently serves as mayor after three terms as vice mayor, while her aunt Marlyn “Len” Alonte previously represented the city in Congress. Her grandfather, Bayani “Arthur” M. Alonte, also served as mayor, further cementing the family’s political legacy.

On her maternal side, she is the great-granddaughter of philanthropist Dr. Ildefonso Belizario, while her mother, Jhozalyn Mañego Alonte, built a career in the private sector as an operations manager at Rain’s Place Corporation, a company involved in dormitory, hotel, and commercial developments and management.

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Neil Arce is a famous film producer, director, writer, and social media influencer. He and Angel Locsin tied the knot in 2021 in a civil wedding attended only by close friends and family.

As previously reported by KAMI, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce marked their fourth wedding anniversary on July 26. On Instagram Stories, the film producer admitted that he and his wife forgot their anniversary. He then thanked those who reminded them about their special day. He reassured fans that this was no big deal between them, sharing their early agreement to treat every day as special instead of focusing on specific dates.

In a rare glimpse into their family life, young actor Joaquin Arce, the son of film producer Neil Arce and stepson of esteemed actress Angel Locsin, has openly shared his profound admiration for his stepmother, whom he credits as his primary acting mentor.

Source: KAMI.com.gh