Vilma Santos’ camp clarifies her viral video: “Maling impormasyon, pinuputol na konteksto”
- 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
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Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has issued a clarification after a video of her press interview went viral online, where she was heard saying that she and her husband, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, were being targeted “because we are up there and you are down there.” The governor’s office said the video was misleading and taken out of context, causing some netizens to think she was insulting the public.
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According to the official statement from the Office of the Governor, the circulating posts are considered misinformation.
“Nais pong linawin ng Tanggapan ng Gobernador na ang mga kumakalat na post tungkol sa naging press interview ni Gov. Vi ay maling impormasyon at pinuputol na konteksto,” the statement said.
It explained that only selected parts of the interview were edited and shared, which led to a false narrative.
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“Ang ilang bahagi ng interview ay pinili at in-edit mula sa kanyang buong sinabi, na nagdulot ng maling naratibo na nagsasabing siya ay nang-iinsulto sa publiko.”
The governor’s office stressed that Vilma Santos was not talking about ordinary citizens. Instead, she was discussing the growing problem of fake news and online bashing.
“Sa katunayan, tinatalakay ni Gov. Vi ang lumalalang problema ng mga nagkalat ng pekeng balita at mga bashers online,” the statement said.
Her message, they added, was meant to remind the public to check the credibility of information, avoid spreading false news, and protect healthy public discussion. The clarification also emphasized that Governor Vilma Santos-Recto was not attacking anyone from the public.
“Hindi binabatikos ng Gobernador Vilma Santos-Recto ang ordinaryong mamamayan kundi tinutukoy ang mga panganib ng manipuladong content at sinasadyang maling impormasyon,” the statement read. The Batangas provincial government then urged everyone to be careful with what they share online. “Hinihikayat ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Batangas ang lahat na tiyakin ang mga pinagkukunan ng impormasyon at mag-ingat bago magbahagi ng anumang nilalaman na maaaring magdulot ng maling interpretasyon o maghatid ng pagkakawatak-watak ng publiko.”
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.
In other news, Vilma Santos was one of the first to arrive at the wake of her close friend and fellow screen legend Nora Aunor. ABS-CBN News shared a video showing Vilma quietly visiting the wake in Taguig, dressed simply in a white long-sleeved top and black pants. Her silent and respectful presence touched many fans and quickly spread online, especially among admirers of both actresses.
Meanwhile, Vilma also shared her grief on social media after Nora’s passing. She honored her friend by calling her a Superstar and a National Artist, and thanked her for her lasting contributions to Philippine arts and culture. Their bond was formed through many years of working together in the film industry, making the loss deeply personal for Vilma.
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