JE C.C.
Ogie Diaz has never been one to whisper. Whether it’s showbiz drama or political shade, he delivers his commentary with the precision of a scalpel and the punch of a primetime cliffhanger. But his latest move?
It’s not about celebrity breakups or network wars — it’s about the 2028 presidential race. And he’s not just watching from the sidelines. He’s calling the shots.
In a fiery social media post that’s now ricocheting across political circles, Diaz urged potential presidential candidates to stop playing coy and “mag-announce na” — declare their intentions early, face the music, and let the public start scrutinizing.
His logic? If Vice President Sara Duterte is already leading the surveys, and no one else steps up soon, the race might be over before it begins.
Diaz isn’t just throwing shade — he’s naming names. He praised former VP Leni Robredo for her integrity and clean track record, lamented that Mayor Vico Sotto isn’t old enough to run (yet), and pointed to Senators Raffy and Erwin Tulfo as strong contenders who remain frustratingly silent. The message is clear: the longer they wait, the more they lose.
And then came the kicker.
Diaz dismissed the fear of fake news and black propaganda, telling aspirants to fight back with “fact news with resibo.” That’s right — the same mantra he uses to defend his showbiz scoops is now being weaponized for political transparency. In his words: “Hayaan nyo nang bugbugin kayo ng fake news. Eh di bugbugin nyo rin ng fact news with resibo.”
It’s classic Ogie — cheeky, confrontational, and laced with just enough truth to sting.
But beneath the sass lies a serious point. Diaz argues that delaying announcements only hurts the public. Voters deserve time to evaluate platforms, character, and credibility. Waiting until 2027 to declare a bid? That’s not strategy — that’s sabotage. And in a political climate where misinformation spreads faster than campaign jingles, early transparency might be the only antidote.
The intrigue deepens with whispers of Charter Change — a possible lowering of the presidential age requirement from 40 to 35 or 38, which could open the door for younger leaders like Vico Sotto. Diaz doesn’t confirm it, but he teases the possibility like a plot twist waiting to happen.
So what’s really going on here?
Ogie Diaz isn’t running for office. But he’s reshaping the conversation. By blending showbiz candor with political urgency, he’s turning the 2028 race into a reality show where silence is the villain and receipts are the hero.
And if the candidates don’t step up soon, they might find themselves outmaneuvered — not by rivals, but by a commentator who knows how to steal the spotlight.
