Darryl Yap, nagsalita na ukol sa pagbanggit kay Vic Sotto sa pelikula niya ukol kay Pepsi Paloma

- Darryl Yap issued a statement on mentioning Vic Sotto in the trailer of his film about Pepsi Paloma

- In a lengthy post on Facebook, the director first tackled how the stories he presents purportedly choose him

- He then aired his thoughts on the odds of offering an apology for mentioning Vic’s name

- Direk Darryl also said he respects his fellow artists and the pillars of the industry, but there is one thing he respects the most

Darryl Yap has taken to social media to release a statement on mentioning Vic Sotto in the trailer of his film about Pepsi Paloma.

In his lengthy Facebook post published on Monday, January 6, the director first discussed how he came up with presenting controversial stories in his films.

“Pepsi and I—we are Olongapeños. But more than that, this story has haunted the public consciousness for decades. As a filmmaker who started out in social media, I don’t choose these stories; they choose me.”

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“Social media keeps resurrecting it, raw and unresolved, like an open wound. And when something keeps coming back like that, you realize—it’s not just a story, it’s a reckoning. I felt a responsibility to confront it, to dig into the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, and present it in a way that demands to be seen and felt.”

As for mentioning Vic’s name, the director aired his honest thoughts on whether he would offer an apology for doing so.

“About Sir Vic Sotto, I’m not sure whether to offer an apology for his name being mentioned in the film. The truth, after all, is unapologetic. As a public figure tied to a public story, I believe there’s an understanding that stories like this will inevitably resurface.”

“My role as a filmmaker isn’t to pass judgment or provoke—it’s to tell the story as it happened, with honesty and respect for the facts. I trust that those who will watch the film will see it for what it is: an attempt to shed light on a controversy that refuses to be forgotten.”

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Direk Darryl concluded his post by highlighting the thing he respects the most.

“I respect my fellow artists, I respect the pillars of the industry, but what I respect most is the Truth in my heART,” he stressed.

Vic Sotto is an iconic actor, comedian, and television host in the Philippines. He is best known for being the main host of 'Eat Bulaga' and for his blockbuster comedy movies. The actor is married to actress Pauleen Luna, and they have daughters named Tali and Thia.

As previously reported by KAMI, Vic Sotto summed up his reason for not entering politics. In an interview with The Philippine Star, the veteran comedian explained he’s leaving politics to his brother, Tito Sotto, and his son, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. He also believed one doesn’t have to be in politics to be a public servant.

During his interview with Toni Gonzaga on "Toni Talks," Vic opened up about TVJ's issue with TAPE Incorporated. According to Vic, TVJ does not have an issue with GMA-7, only with TAPE. He then recalled how they were summoned to a general meeting about TVJ.

Source: KAMI.com.gh