Angel Locsin breaks social media hiatus to speak out against corruption

Angel Locsin broke her silence on social media as thousands of Filipinos today, September 21, staged the Trillion Peso March to express their sentiments on the anomalous flood control projects plaguing the country.

Angel, who is known for being outspoken for her political beliefs and for supporting various outreach projects helping victims of natural disasters and conflicts, has been absent from social media for the past few years. She only briefly resurfaced last month to express her support for Joaquin Arce, her stepson, as he signed up with Star Magic.

“Today, I’m breaking my social media silence. To all Filipinos fighting corruption – may God give you more strength to keep going,” Angel began her post.

She recalled what she felt as she watched the senate blue ribbon committee interview various personalities involved in the flood control projects.

“Watching the hearings, I couldn’t help but remember the messages and news of people begging for help. Families with homes washed away, parents who lost their work, lives lost to floods/typhoons.

“Naiiyak ako sa galit. kasi pwede pa lang hindi sila naghirap. Pwede pa lang walang nasaktan. Pwede pa lang walang namatay,” the actress expressed her dismay.

Even as she is saddened by the events, she encouraged people to speak up and let their thoughts be heard.

“Ang bigat. Nakakapanghina yung ganitong kasamaan. Pero mas nakakapanghina kung mananahimik lang tayo. Kaya we keep speaking, we keep fighting. For truth. For justice. For change. No politics. Para sa tao.”

She made an additional statement on X (formerly Twitter), using a line from Mindanaoan hip-hop group Morobeats song, “Anak ka ng PU!”

“‘Ang sa amin, galing sa hirap—ang sa inyo, galing sa mahihirap’ 😔 #stopthecorruption.”

Angel was last seen acting on TV in 2019’s The General’s Daughter and as the host of  Iba ‘Yan.

Vice Ganda calls for death penalty for corrupt officials

Vice Ganda was among the celebrities who joined the anti-corruption protest at the People Power Monument on September 21, 2025. Photo from Angat Buhay’s Facebook page

MANILA — Vice Ganda did not mince words as she called for the death penalty for government officials allegedly linked to anomalous flood control projects.

“Ibalik ang death penalty sa mga corrupt. Ikulong pati pamilya nila,” the comedy superstar said during the Trillion Peso March program at the People Power Monument along EDSA

(Bring back death penalty for corrupt officials. Jail even their families.)

For the “It’s Showtime” host, stealing from the country is more heinous than the crimes committed by murderers and terrorists.

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“Ang corrupt na politiko ay higit pa sa mamamatay tao. Ang korapsyon ay higit sa terorismo… Ang magnanakaw walang pinipili. Kapwa Pilipino ang inaabuso,” she said.

(A corrupt politician is worse than a murderer. Corruption is worse than terrorism… a thief spares no one. Fellow Filipinos are the ones being abused.)

Vice Ganda fiercely urged Filipinos to speak out and make their anger felt.

“Tapos na ang panahon ng mabait at resilient… ‘Di na uubra bait-baitan. Hindi ko babaitan mensahe ko — sa katunayan, mga hayop sila. Hindi natin kakalmahan dahil deserve nila ang galit, poot, at pikon,” she said.

(The time for being kind and merely resilient is over… pretending to be nice won’t work anymore. I won’t soften my message—in fact, they are animals. We will not stay calm because they deserve our anger and outrage.)

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She also directly addressed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging him to punish everyone accountable as it is his job as a public servant elected to serve Filipinos.

“PBBM, upang magkaroon ng magandang legasiya ipakulong mo lahat ng magnanakaw. Inaasahan ka namin. Swine-swelduhan ka namin PBBM. Kami nagpapasahod sa inyo. Tapos na panahon takot sa gobyerno. Takutin natin. Ipakulong lahat. Lahat. Bawiin mga ari-arian,” she said.

(PBBM, if you want to leave a good legacy, jail all the thieves. We are counting on you. You’re being paid by us, PBBM. We are the ones paying your salaries. The time for fearing the government is over. Let’s make them afraid. Jail them all. Every single one. Seize all their assets.)

Joining Vice Ganda on stage after marching from EDSA Shrine were Anne and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Darren Espanto, Donny Pangilinan and Jackie Gonzaga.