Piolo Pascual jokes about why he would not pay taxes: "Ipambibili lang ng luxury goods"

• Piolo Pascual joked about his unpaid back taxes, hinting at corruption and misuse of public funds
• He said officials might just spend money on “luxury goods” and travel, then added “joke lang”
• Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, Enchong Dee, and Agot Isidro have also spoken against corruption
• More celebrities are using their influence to call for accountability and transparency in government

Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual made light of his financial struggles but underscored a serious issue in his recent statement about corruption in government.

“Meron akong back tax na kailangan kong bayaran, hindi ko mabayaran. Ipambibili lang naman nila ng luxury goods, sabay gano'n, ipambibiyahe lang naman nila. Hindi... joke lang,” Pascual said, drawing both laughter and reflection from fans.

While his remark was made in jest, many noted that it touched on a painful reality—alleged misuse of public funds.

The award-winning actor is not the first celebrity to express frustration over corruption. Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda recently shared a series of Instagram stories criticizing how corruption weakens governance and perpetuates poverty.

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In one post, Vice likened the people to victims hiding from a killer, labeling corruption as the enemy that continues to endanger the nation.

Similarly, actress Angel Locsin has, in past interviews, called for greater accountability and transparency, especially during times of crisis when government resources should be directed toward public welfare.

Other stars, like Enchong Dee and Agot Isidro, have also used their platforms to question irregularities and demand honesty from leaders.

While Pascual’s comment may have been delivered with humor, it resonates with a growing wave of public sentiment.

More Filipino celebrities are speaking out against corruption, using their influence not only to entertain but also to advocate for a government that truly serves the people.

Piolo Pascual is a Pinoy actor who appeared on TV shows like Gimik and Mara Clara during the early 90s. He rose to prominence after being paired with Judy Ann Santos, with their love team becoming the talk of the town during the early 2000s. They did four multi-awarded movies during that time — Till There Was You, Kahit Isang Saglit, Don't Give Up on Us, and Bakit Di Totohanin.

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Previously, Piolo was declared as the winner of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Best Actor award during the organization’s awards night held at Manila Hotel’s Fiesta Pavilion. He won the award for his portrayal of the character of Juan Severino Mallari in the movie “Mallari,” which is a horror/drama film that is based on a true story. Papa P then climbed up the stage and proceeded to express his gratitude to the award-giving body, as well as his co-actors in the film. This is Piolo’s second FAMAS Best Actor award, the first being was for his portrayal of the character of “Lino” in the 2004 movie Milan.

In other news, a video of Piolo making an attempt to do the "Pantropiko" challenge has gone viral. In the video, Piolo was with other co-stars for his new series "Pamilya Sagrado." The actor could be seen trying to do the moves of the viral dance. Near the end of the video shared by the fan page Kapamilya Online World Alerts on TikTok.

Source: KAMI.com.gh