ANGEL Locsin publicly said sorry Wednesday night over what she described as a “mortal sin” of once politically endorsing Koko Pimentel, amid the senator’s controversial quarantine breach that has sparked outrage online.
The actress-philanthropist, who has been spearheading fundraising efforts for minorities, initially opted for a tongue-in-cheek response to Pimentel’s actions that were condemned by the Makati Medical Center.
On Twitter, Locsin replied to an article about the incident in a playful manner, tagging an influencer, Cat Arambulo, who similarly became the target of criticisms in relation to the COVID-19 crisis.
Arambulo earlier apologized for what have been described insensitive comments about Filipinos who could not afford to stay home, as the Luzon-wide quarantine threatened to cost them their daily income.
“Calling @catarambulo_com where are youuuu?” Locsin wrote with heart emojis – a tweet fans took as a teasing remark about Pimentel breaking his quarantine period.
Turning serious, Locsin said she regrets endorsing Pimentel for senator in the 2007 elections.
“Yes. Super,” she answered one follower. “Mortal sin. Patawarin niyo po ako bilang ex-husband po siya ng pinsan ko.”
Locsin was referring to beauty queen Jewel Lobaton.
When another fan asked Locsin to promise she wouldn’t repeat endorsing Pimentel, the actress pointed out: “Naka-ilang eleksyon na rin naman pong hindi naulit.”(ABS-CBN)
