Screengrab from the Facebook page of the Municipality of Dalaguete
There is nothing wrong with President Benigno Aquino III鈥檚 sister, actress Kris Aquino, riding the presidential chopper, Malaca帽ang said聽Wednesday.
鈥淢embers of the President鈥檚 immediate family are allowed to ride with him in official government vehicles,鈥� Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. told media after photos of Kris walking beside a helicopter with the presidential seal went viral on social media.
Critics said the President and the Liberal Party are misusing public funds by allowing Kris, who has been campaigning for the ruling party鈥檚 standard-bearers Manuel 鈥淢ar鈥� Roxas II and Camarines Sur Representative Ma. Leonor 鈥淟eni鈥� Robredo to ride the government vehicle.
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While the photos have been reposted in different social media accounts, some say it originated from the Facebook page of the Municipality of Dalaguete.
The page聽on Tuesday聽afternoon posted several photos of Kris and the presidential party at Casay Airstrip.
Screengrab from the Facebook page of the Municipality of Dalaguete
There were a number of negative comments on the posted photos. One Facebook user said Kris should have her own helicopter since she is rich.
鈥淟ook at how these people use the government鈥檚 money and vehicles to campaign for Mar Roxas,鈥� another commenter said in Filipino.
Another netizen said government assets should be used against rebels in Mindanao instead of campaigning.
The President has been campaigning for Roxas, who has yet to top an election survey, during the past several months. His sister, a famous actress and television host, has recently joined the Liberal Party鈥檚 sorties in the Visayas. RAM
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