Truth be told, we don’t really get why he feels that showbiz personalities are being singled out.
“Manila Mayor Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to expand the war against illegal drugs to other professions and organizations where prohibited drugs are prevalent,” reports Betheena Kae Unite in Tempo.
Actor-turned-poltician Estrada was quoted as saying, “Well, lahat naman ng personalities [involved in drugs], ‘di lang mga artista. May mga mayor, barangay chairman, may mga abogado pa. Bakit sine-single out mga artista?”
(“There are all kinds of personalities [involved in drugs], not just celebrities. There are mayors, village chairpersons, and even lawyers. Why are celebrities being singled out?”)
Estrada went onto address law enforcers in general, saying, “May mga sundalo pa, pulis pa [involved in drugs]. What can you say about that?”
(“There are soldies, and cops [involved in drugs]. What can you say about that?”)
