Boom Labrusca, may matinding banat sa mga “bida-bida” sa pagdepensa kay Mayor Leni Robredo

• Boom Labrusca defended Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo amid criticism over her meeting with Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh
• The actor called out those he described as “bida-bida” and “self-righteous” in a Facebook post
• Labrusca argued that diplomacy should be considered in discussions surrounding the mayor’s actions
• Robredo has yet to issue a public response to the criticism over her welcome and tour for Kursh

Actor Boom Labrusca has spoken out in defense of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo as the local official faces criticism over her recent welcome to Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh.

Labrusca addressed Robredo’s critics in a Facebook post, where he questioned the approach of those publicly condemning the mayor. He referred to some of them as “bida-bida” and “self-righteous,” while also bringing up Robredo’s defeat in the 2022 presidential elections.

“Alam n’yo kung bakit natalo si Leni? Hindi dahil sa mga [DDS], dahil sa tulad nyo .. bida-bida, [self-righteous], ‘ahh basta kami tama blah blah,’” Boom said.

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He then pointed to diplomacy as an important consideration in understanding Robredo’s decision to accommodate the Israeli envoy.

“‘Diplomacy.’ Ang [tanong] dyan bakit si Leni ang pinupuntahan? Utang na loob hindi ito ang tamang [oras] kung [ano] man ang [nararamdaman n’yo maghunos-dili] kayo,” he added.

Labrusca’s remarks came as Robredo drew reactions from netizens following Kursh’s visit to Naga City. Some criticized the mayor for welcoming and accompanying the ambassador despite ongoing international condemnation of Israel’s actions in Palestine.

The criticism comes amid heightened discussion in the Philippines regarding the country’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Philippine delegation was also among those who walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2026.

The controversy has placed renewed attention on Robredo’s interaction with the Israeli ambassador, with some social media users questioning the decision to receive and tour Kursh.

For his part, Labrusca appeared to urge critics to exercise restraint and consider the diplomatic aspect of the situation before drawing conclusions about the mayor’s actions.

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As of the latest information provided, Robredo has not yet released a statement directly addressing the criticism surrounding her welcome and tour of Kursh.

The discussion continues to draw strong reactions online, particularly among Filipinos who have differing views on diplomacy, Israel’s actions in Palestine, and how Philippine public officials should respond to foreign representatives.

Boom Labrusca, born Anthony Labrusca, is an established Filipino character actor and model who has built a prolific television and film career with notable supporting roles in major drama series like FlordeLiza and Mars Ravelo's Darna. He shares a son, actor Tony Labrusca, with his ex-partner Angel Jones and is married to fellow actress Desiree del Valle, with whom he has another child.

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Previously, Ogie Diaz caught attention after sharing a video featuring a rally for Leni Robredo, where numerous supporters could be seen wearing pink. His accompanying Facebook post included a lighthearted disclaimer for followers who might take issue with the content. Diaz also mentioned “good governance” and a “hindi corrupt na public servant” in his caption, adding another layer of interest to his decision to share the old rally footage.

Source: KAMI.com.gh