The upcoming Philippine elections are set to see a surge in celebrity candidates, sparking debate among voters about their qualifications and impact on politics. Gen Z voters offer diverse perspectives on this trend, highlighting both the allure of fame and the importance of considering experience and expertise.
The opening of the filing for the Certificate of Candidacy saw a number of celebrities, influencers, and personalities vie for a position in elective postsAs dozens of public servant aspirants submitted their names for national and local positions before the deadline last Tuesday, almost a hundred celebrities, influencers, and personalities expressed their desires to run for elective posts happening on May 12, 2025.
With the opposing views surrounding celebrities entering politics spreading across social media, Manila Standard Entertainment took the time to talk with several people from the youngest generation of voters, the Gen Z, to give their comments and discuss their thoughts over such developments. “This upcoming election is filled with a lot of different opinions. I can say that this is a usual occurrence in our country where populism is part of our political system,” said Anthony.24, with populism among candidates has become the standard for most of the voters of whom to elect, they tend to set aside the qualifications of an individual should have before entering the public office.
“Just from watching their interviews, I became dismayed from how detached they are from reality. They do not realize the many burdens of becoming a leader for the people, the responsibilities they’re obliged to have and the sacrifices they have to make. And I think because of this ignorance, consequences will be met and the people of this country will suffer,” explained Nicole., 20, believes that a deserving candidate is one that bears the right qualifications for the job.
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