Why Epy turned down P30M offer to buy his advocacy song?

IN THE season of various political campaigns, Epy Quizon pulled a surprise on Tuesday with the launch of his advocacy platform MagkaisaPH, which aims to heal bitter divisions in the Philippines, including on social media.

Some 30 artists, including Gary Valenciano, Yeng Constantino, Iza Calzado, and Matteo Guidicelli, are supporting Quizon’s cause via their recording of his composition Lukso Ng Dugo, which will be released this October.

At the virtual media conference, Quizon immediately shot down speculation about his entry into politics because of the timing of his advocacy campaign. It turns out the actor-director had planted the seeds of MagkaisaPH when he was tapped as peace advocate during the administration of the late president Noynoy Aquino.

“I will heed my dad’s legacy,” he said, citing the stand of his late father, comedy king Dolphy, against entry to politics. “Sabi nga niya, ‘Madali ang maging hari pero I was born to be a jester, so I’d rather be a jester, a storyteller, not a politician!’ ”

Quizon also stated that his longing for peace in the country has gone beyond his concern for Mindanao, where he saw teenagers in hot areas conscripted for war.

“Peace is not only about fixing the conflict in Mindanao; it’s also about addressing the hatred and negativity in social media on a daily basis,” he added.

More importantly, Quizon makes it clear that MagkaisaPH is not a money-making venture.

He revealed that he was offered P30 million by a political group to acquire his song Lukso Ng Dugo for a campaign.

He eventually refused. “I just told them I can make you another song but not this one, this is now owned by the artists who collaborated with me. It’s not about Epy Quizon.”(ABS-CBN News)

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