Regine Velasquez questions unequal burden in accessing funds: “Nagtatanong lang po”

• Regine Velasquez expressed on social media her concern about how ordinary Filipinos face strict requirements to secure funds, while others seem to access money with ease
• She observed that even modest home renovations demand contracts and receipts, while billion-peso undertakings seem to bypass such requirements
• The singer also emphasized that regular citizens are burdened with collateral, interest, and amortization when applying for loans
• Her posts prompted discussions online about fairness, accountability, and financial challenges faced by many

Regine Velasquez has questioned the contrast between how ordinary Filipinos face numerous requirements to secure funds for significant purchases and how large-scale projects seem to be carried out with little documentation.

On X, formerly Twitter, the Asia’s Songbird shared that even a small renovation in her household came with contracts and receipts, unlike billion-peso projects that reportedly operate without the same process.

“We are renovating Nates room now maliit na halaga lang ito and yet we have contracts we have receipts. Hindi ko maintindihan bat yung nag lalakihang proyekto wala? Bilyon bilyo tapos cash lahat???? Nagtatanong lang po,” she wrote.

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In another post, she described the hurdles that regular citizens face when applying for loans, including collateral requirements, interest, amortization, and the monthly effort to keep up with payments.

“Sa pangkaraniwang mamayan tulad natin pag may gusto tayong bilhin o ipagawa at medyo malakilaking halaga, daan daang proseso ang kailangang pagdaanan. Naroong dapat may kolateral para ma pag desisyunan ng pagkakautangan na ikaw ay karapat dapat. Ang interes na pagbabayaran, ang amortization, at ang pangkalahatang pagsisikap na bunuin ang halagang kakailanganin buwan buwan ay di madaling pagdesisyunan. May kaukulang tapang, pagpupursigi, at pananampalataya upang ito ay maisakatapuran. Ganito kahirap makakuha ng pondo para matupad ang pangarap mo. Pero sa kanila parang ang dali dali lang ano??” she explained.

While she did not specify any particular project or institution in her posts, her statements have sparked ongoing discussions about systemic challenges faced by Filipinos in accessing financial resources, as well as concerns about how government and private entities manage large-scale expenditures.

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Regine Velasquez, is a renowned Filipino singer, actress, and record producer. She is often referred to as "Asia's Songbird" due to her exceptional vocal range and belting technique. Regine's passion for music was evident from a young age. Recognizing her potential, her father, Gerardo Velasquez, took an unconventional approach to train her voice by immersing her neck-deep in the sea. Throughout her career, Regine has released several studio albums, making her one of the best-selling Filipino artists. In December 2010, Regine married fellow Filipino singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid. The couple has a son named Nathaniel James.

Regine marked her 55th birthday on April 22. Before her special day ended, the singer shared photos giving glimpses of how she spent her birthday. The Asia’s Songbird also penned a meaningful caption about her celebration. She likewise tackled how she prefers making memories with her loved ones more than having lavish parties.

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Regine also received a heartfelt birthday greeting from Jaya. On Instagram, Jaya shared lovely throwback photos of herself and Regine captured during a pictorial. In the caption, Jaya fondly wrote about their friendship and express her prayer for the birthday celebrant. In the comments section, it could be noticed that Regine penned a short but sweet reply to her “kumare.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh