Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday explained that his idea to ban foreign-made shows, such as Korean dramas, in the Philippines was only raised because of his frustration on the lack of support to homegrown artists which he said are world-class too.
"Kaugnay sa aking pahayag kahapon sa mga foreign-made shows, my statement stems from the frustration that while we are only too eager and willing to celebrate South Korea’s entertainment industry, we have sadly allowed our own to deteriorate because of the lack of support from the moviegoing public," Estrada said in a statement.
The senator, who was an action star prior to his political career, said he has nothing against the success of Korea's entertainment industry but Filipinos must also patronize local films. He continued: "South Korea’s phenomenal success is rooted in their love of country. It is high time that we follow their example and do the same for our own entertainment industry that is at best, barely surviving."
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