Janus del Prado, nagbitaw ng matatalim na salita laban sa mga UP iskolar
- Janus del Prado voiced strong opinions on his Facebook page about some UP scholars, calling out what he described as arrogance and constant complaints
- He clarified that he is aware of the Free Tuition Law (RA 10931) and its eligibility requirements
- The actor stressed that taxpayers still fund education, whether through scholarships or government support
- Janus revealed that he has been working since he was 5 years old and never had the chance to take the UPCAT
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Janus del Prado openly shared his thoughts regarding some University of the Philippines (UP) scholars and students, sparking online discussion about education, privilege, and social responsibility.
Source: Instagram
The actor’s remarks were connected to ongoing conversations following a violent encounter in Taboso, Negros Occidental that resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including student leader Alyssa Alano from UP.
On his Facebook post, Janus addressed criticisms from netizens who questioned his knowledge about the UP Free Tuition Law and his right to speak on the matter.
He said, “Sa mga nagsasabi sa akin na di ako updated sa UP Free Tuition law Republic Act No. 10931 nu’ng 2017, Yes, I am fully aware of that.”
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He added that the law still comes with conditions, explaining:
“But you still have to be eligible for that. Meron pa ring qualifications. There are still parameters. So hindi pa rin lahat 100% free ang tuition. Madami pa rin nagbabayad ng full tuition or nag-aapply for discounts.”
Janus also pointed out his belief about public funding in education, saying:
“Wag kayo masyado mayabang. Kasi pera ng taumbayan ang nagpapaaral at nagpaaral sa inyo. Through full scholarship man, free tuition law or discounted. Pera pa rin ng mga taxpayers yan.”
He emphasized the value of humility in public discourse, adding:
“Konting utang na loob naman sa taumbayan lalo na sa mga working class. Kaltas pa rin sa sweldo nila yan.”
The actor also shared a personal detail about his upbringing, stating:
“Yes, unfortunately I didn’t even have the chance to take the UPCAT because i’ve been working since I was 5 years old.”
Janus ended his message by urging students to contribute positively to society and avoid arrogance, stressing responsibility alongside education and privilege.
Janus del Prado is a veteran Filipino actor and comedian, widely recognized for his memorable roles as a reliable best friend in iconic films like One More Chance and Four Sisters and a Wedding. With a career spanning back to his days as a child star in the 90s, he has built a reputation as one of the industry's most versatile and respected character actors.
In another report, Janus del Prado addressed the backlash surrounding his joke by deleting the post and saying that some people were being too shallow in their interpretation of it. He later shared that he is ready to move on from the issue, making it clear that his New Year’s resolution is to stop cracking jokes with people who don’t understand his sense of humor. The actor also said he is choosing peace and stepping away from the online argument instead of continuing the discussion.
Meanwhile, Ysabel Ortega revealed that she and Miguel Tanfelix are both comfortable working with different on-screen partners in their respective projects. The actress stressed that their relationship is grounded in trust and is not affected by on-screen pairings with other actors. She added that they fully support each other’s individual growth and careers in showbiz. Ysabel also clarified that she is not the “territorial” type and respects the boundaries they have agreed on as a couple.
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