Charles Teves
CJ Santos, better known to his fans as Jack Logan, an internet personality, came to the defense of actor-director Coco Martin and the team behind FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ after motivational speaker Rendon Labador criticized them.
Labador criticized the production of Coco Martin’s show following complaints from vendors affected by the increased security measures in Quiapo.
“Kung hindi mo babayaran lahat ng losses sa pag gamit mo ng lugar, umalis-alis ka na diyan. Para sa PUBLIKO at MAMAYANG PILIPINO YAN! Ginawa mong pansarili mo lang? Hindi ka batang Quiapo, isa kang ‘anak ng tokwa’.” Labador said.
Logan expressed confusion as to why Rendon was overly concerned about the vendors’ issue in Quiapo.
He pointed out, “Hindi ko maintindihan ang lahat ng pagbubunganga nitong si Rendon. Halos lahat na ‘ata ng makita sa social media, gusto niya, siya pa rin ‘yung sentro ng atensyon. Wala namang masama sa kritisismo, kahit pa bulateng muscle man ang magkomento sa mga hindi niya nagugustuhan.”
Logan suggested it would be better to resolve the issue peacefully without using negative language. He also empathized with the production team of FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’, as they may face the consequences if forced to leave the area.
“Hindi lang si Coco Martin ang pinapalayas mo kundi ang daan-daang tao sa likod ng teleserye,” he added.
Rapper Smugglaz also joined in mocking Labador.
“Dapat talaga taasan mo ang value ng atensyon at emosyon mo… Lalo na’t maraming taong handang gamitin ito para sa pansariling interes lang o pagkakitaan lalo sa panahon ngayon hihikayatin kang magalit o bumatikos at magkaron ng masamang imahe sa isip mo ang iba,” he wrote on Facebook.
Following their heated argument, netizens came up with a solution to end Rendon’s dispute. They suggested that the two should be given roles in FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ to test their bravery.
They also suggested that the two should collaborate on helping the vendors affected during the show’s taping.
As of now, there is still no response or statement from Martin regarding this matter.
Meanwhile, Manila Mayor Maria Shielah ‘Honey’ Lacuna-Pangan lauded the strong ratings of Martin’s TV series.
During signing the contract for Miss Manila 2023, Lacuna-Pangan acknowledged Martin’s skill as the reason behind the success of ABS-CBN action drama FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’.
“Kahit papaano po malaki din ang naitutulong sa lungsod ng Maynila, na ma-highlight po ang isang lugar dito sa aming lungsod,” Lacuna-Pangan concluded.
