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== Film star Manuel Sikatin to run for president in 2016 ==
Jillian Calangi | 6:32 PM | November 10, 2014
It looks like this nation isn't yet tired of having actors of blockbuster films rule over the country. After his widespread efforts for The Ruling victims praised all over social media, Manuel Sikatin surprised the people upon announcing his early plans to run for presidency in an exclusive one-on-one interview on live television.
Out of the 19 Philippine presidents, 9 of them are either film stars or popular local icons with no political background. With a huge fan base and an empowered backing thanks to his philanthropy and humanitarian efforts, the famously dubbed "Hero Boy of Alcantara" might just become the 10th film star taking the presidential seat after Incumbent Pres. Fernando Cojuangco.
Sikatin said in the interview, "I don't care what they say. People love me. I know nothing about leadership, but hey, as long as I've got deep pockets, what could go wrong?" However, at the same time, he expressed disinterest and uncertainty, saying "It's still 2 years from now. Anything could change. I might star in the sequel of Hero Boy and give up presidency. But, for now, my eyes are on that seat."
Netizens expressed their mixed reactions on social media. Some of whom are praising Manuel Sikatin for being bold to extrapolate his crime-fighting skills in Hero Boy to national leadership, indulging in the possibility of a country devoid of crime like that in Hero Boy. The other side condemns such an act, claiming it as impulsive and unwise.
Sikatin has provided relief goods, food packs, supplies, and housing for about a quarter of the provincial areas affected by The Ruling, which is considered by many to be the best effort in mitigating damages, even more so than the national government. With a reported net worth of 10 billion pesos, the Hero Boy of Alcantara promises to reach more areas and supply aid.
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