Congressman Crispin Remulla was recently caught on video writing down notes as the National Anthem was playing during a hearing on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal.
He apologized for his actions but he blamed ABS-CBN for spreading the video when in fact other news outlets were the ones who spread the video in the first place.
Remulla apologized directly to ABS-CBN CEO Carlo Katigbak for his accusations but did so in a very aggressive manner, interrupting the latter in the middle of his sentence.
Congressman Remulla apologizing to ABS-CBN CEO Carlo Katigbak for wrongly accusing the network of spreading the Lupang Hinirang video online. Nothing new. Bastos pa rin. pic.twitter.com/q0WXmhTBsw
— Hapooon (@Hapooon_) July 2, 2020
Angeli Valenciano, wife and manager of Gry Valenciano, went on Twitter and called the lawmaker out for his recent actions.
Angeli said that Remulla and their parents were the best of friends and she did not like it when he blamed ABS-CBN for his gaffe.
To @BoyingRemulla31 our parents were the best of friends. So this much I will say ~ you accused @ABSCBN because you are being bashed online & said it was part of the communication strategy of the network? Really? Pls watch the hearings again. Netizens have their own minds.
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
Angeli then emphasized how arrogant Remulla was during the hearings, along with the constant interrupting of others.
You will sow what you reap online. @BoyingRemulla31 Sometimes unfairly people misjudge others which is normal. But most of the time, your character is judged on the basis of whether you were kind, or fair, respectful, considerate, just, compassionate and willing to listen.
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
Unfortunately @BoyingRemulla31 u clearly have it all figured out. You are not showing any of the above traits that would have drawn you closer to the viewers, many of who love @abscbn Were there violations? Fine them. Discuss these issues that need correction. But be considerate.
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
Instead gaining fans, Remulla is losing them with his approach.
Unfortunately @BoyingRemulla31 u clearly have it all figured out. You are not showing any of the above traits that would have drawn you closer to the viewers, many of who love @abscbn Were there violations? Fine them. Discuss these issues that need correction. But be considerate.
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
The consensus, in reference to Remulla’s recent actions, is that he needs to show more respect, an attribute that has been obviously lacking after netizens pointed out how they don’t like how he acts during the hearings.
I cried so many times watching you all butcher & disrespect our beloved CLK who is one of the kindest CEOs I know or Tita Cory who is the mother hen of everyone in @ABSCBN They represent a company that is one of the top taxpayers in the country. @BoyingRemulla31 Respeto lang.
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
The Remulla family is basically a household name in Cavite and Angeli herself knows they are ‘special’ that is why she hopes the lawmaker would have a change of heart.
My heart broke reading all the bashing u have been receiving @BoyingRemulla31 because your family is special. Very special. Today I choose to pray for u my brother & ask the Lord Jesus whom you are named after, to open the eyes of your heart to the truth that will set you free.💔
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020
Even with all the negativity Remulla has brought, Angeli and her husband Gary prayed for him.
Lastly @BoyingRemulla31 today @GaryValenciano1 & I bless u despite the pain that you have inflicted on us,our friends,our artist-colleagues who are mostly jobless now. I commit to pray for u because we love your family especially your parents. We are Kapamilya so we will pray.🙏🏻
— Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano (@AngeliPV) July 2, 2020