Miguel Zubiri, may paumanhin sa pamilya ni Inday Badiday matapos uminit ang Senado
- Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri publicly apologized to the family of late TV host Inday Badiday after mentioning her name during a Senate plenary session
- IC Mendoza expressed disappointment after his grandmother’s name was dragged into a political discussion related to charter change allegations
- Zubiri described the incident as a “slip of the tongue” during a heated debate and admitted he should have been more careful
- The senator emphasized his admiration for Inday Badiday and acknowledged her impact on Philippine television and entertainment journalism
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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri issued a public apology to the family of late television personality Inday Badiday after mentioning her name during a heated Senate plenary session, an incident that sparked criticism online and drew reactions from netizens and public figures.
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The issue gained attention after actor IC Mendoza, grandson of Inday Badiday, expressed disappointment over the senator’s remarks, saying his grandmother should not have been dragged into a political discussion involving charter change allegations.
In a formal statement, Zubiri directly apologized to the bereaved family.
“Sa buong pamilya of the late Inday Badiday, I am sincerely sorry for mentioning her name during my manifestation sa Senado,” he said.
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He admitted the remark happened during a tense exchange inside the chamber.
“Slip of the tongue po iyon in the middle of a heated debate, and I take full responsibility because I should have been more careful with my words,” Zubiri added.
The senator stressed that there was no intent to disrespect the late TV icon, whom he described as part of Philippine pop culture and widely loved by Filipinos.
“I respect Inday Badiday… bahagi siya ng pop culture natin and she was loved by so many Filipinos,” he said.
Zubiri also acknowledged her contribution to Philippine television and media, calling her “lovable” with “charm, wit and warmth.”
He clarified that his frustration during the Senate session was directed at a video presentation on the floor, not at Inday Badiday’s legacy.
“My frustration was about the video shown on the Senate floor, and I never meant to disrespect her memory,” he said.
He later reiterated his apology and said he would be more careful with his words moving forward.
Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri is a veteran Filipino politician who has served multiple terms as a senator of the Philippines and previously represented the 3rd district of Bukidnon. A prominent legislative leader, he has held key positions in government including serving as the 30th Senate President from 2022 to 2024 and multiple terms as Senate Majority Leader.
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