KING of Talk Boy Abunda set the record straight that President-apparent Senator Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino did not offer him a Cabinet post, particularly as chief of the Department of Tourism (DOT).
In his evening program "Showbiz News Ngayon" (SNN), Boy said there was no formal talks about the issue and all were merely casual talks among friends and families.
“Wala pong pormal na offer na ibinigay sa akin. Walang inilatag sa akin ang isang kumite ang ating future President,” he said.
If in case he will be invited in the post, the host pointed out that he will decline the offer because he is not yet ready to live life outside the showbiz industry.
“I understand that when one is offered to occupy a government post, dapat intellectually, emotionally, and financially ready. Intellectually, we can debate about it; emotionally, it's a judgment call; but financially, hindi ako ready,” he stressed.
“I need a few years para mag-ipon kung saka-sakaling mapag-desisyunan ko na to join government,” he added.
Apart from handling various stars in the entertainment industry, Boy has an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN until 2011.
“There are contracts and commitments to be fulfilled. There are talents to be discovered. There are talk shows to be produced at marami pa po akong trabahong gagawin,” he emphasized.
He chided his detractors who are wondering why his name is being considered to handle DOT, citing he can handle the job if he wanted but he just cannot do it this time.
“I take offense. I am an entertainer but I am not just an entertainer. Hindi po madali ang aming ginagawa. To do what we do is not an easy job. I am a serious entertainer at ikinararangal ko po yan,” he reasoned.
“To get where I am today was not easy. It was a difficult journey and pinaghirapan ko po ito,” he reiterated.
“Am I closing my doors? No. But is it gonna happen now? No.” he firmly said.
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