"Andito lamang ako": Vilma Santos, may mensahe sa mga "nagtitiwalang mayors"

• Vilma Santos-Recto expressed deep gratitude to the local mayors for their continued trust
• The "Star for All Seasons" also reaffirmed her commitment to serving Batangueños
• Her message comes amid the controversial statements made by Rep. Leandro Leviste
• Several supporters rallied behind the veteran leader, expressing their loyalty to her

Actress-turned-politician Vilma Santos-Recto has broken her silence following a series of cryptic posts, this time offering a direct message of appreciation to the local leaders of her province. In a new Instagram post, the veteran actress thanked the mayors who have remained steadfast in their support for her and her family.

"Sa mga minamahal kong nagtitiwalang mayors, maraming maraming salamat po! Tuloy lang ang ating serbisyo sa Batangueño bilang isang pamilya!" the now-viral online post read.

Vilma also emphasized that her primary focus remains the welfare of the Batangueños. She shared that the goal of their service is to ensure that Batangas remains sturdy with their leadership and governance.

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The post has since earned several comments since it was made amid the claims made by Rep. Leandro Leviste concerning the "Bawat Barangay Makikinabang" program. Leviste had previously questioned the distribution of certain funds, a move that sparked a wave of debate among the local social media community.

Supporters were quick to flood Vilma’s comment section with messages of encouragement for the actress.

"Gov Vi! The Batangueños are truly blessed to have you. Your accomplishments say it all!" one netizen wrote, while another one said, "We stand with you, Gov Vi. Mas galingan niyo pa."

Others noted that the unity between the provincial leadership and the city mayors is essential for the province’s continued growth, especially during such controversies that has been making headlines.

As the political landscape in the province heats up, Vilma remains composed, choosing to focus on the work at hand, "Andito lamang ako at nandiyan kayo! Pagtulungan natin ang isang matatag na Batangas."

Vilma Santos, also known as Ate Vi and the Philippines’ Star for All Seasons, is a famous actress and public servant with a career that has lasted for decades. She started acting as a child and became widely known after starring in the film Trudis Liit, which earned her a major acting award at a young age. She also played the iconic role of Darna in several movies. Later in life, she entered politics and served as Mayor of Lipa City before becoming the first female Governor of Batangas. She is married to Senator Ralph Recto, and they have a son named Ryan Christian, while she also has a son, Luis Manzano, from her previous marriage to actor Edu Manzano.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Vilma Santos reassured supporters amid concerns linked to recent allegations. The Batangas governor expressed gratitude for the continued prayers and support. She acknowledged facing challenges but emphasized serving with sincerity. Vilma urged the public to stay positive and not be affected by negativity.

Meanwhile, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos clarified that the viral video of her press interview was misleading and taken out of context. Her office said the clip was edited and shared in parts which created a false idea that she was insulting the public. The statement explained that the governor was actually talking about the danger of fake news and online bashing and reminding people to check information before sharing. The Batangas provincial government urged everyone to verify sources and be careful online to avoid spreading misinformation and division.

Source: KAMI.com.gh