Comedian and show business writer Ogie Diaz defended incoming Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa from his critics who questioned his ability.
In a Facebook post, Diaz admitted that he didn’t vote for Dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go who’s also secured his victory in the senatorial race, however, he urged the people that they should respect that the two politicians were already elected by the majority.
He pointed out that some Senators fail to serve the people despite having a more impressive educational background.
Diaz also praised Bato for not being pretentious, saying that he admitted that he’s not yet familiar with making laws.
According to him, people should give the retired General a chance to perform in the Senate.
He wrote:
“Wag na nyong laitin si Gen. Bato at SAP Bong Go at kwestiyunin ang kapasidad nila para maging Senador.
Ilan din naman yung mga senador na may mataas pang pinag-aralan na ine-expect pa nating performing, pero sinamantala lang ang pwesto.
Buti nga itong si Bato, hindi pretensyoso. Talagang sinabi niyang wala siyang alam at mag-aaral pa siya. Kesa mag-ilusyon siyang alam niya ang trabaho ng isang senador kahit hindi naman, mas nakakabuwisit yon.
Ako nga, di ko ibinoto sina Bato at Go, pero dahil sila’y halal na, eh respeto pa din ang gusto kong ibigay sa kanila at panalangin na sana’y magampanan nila ang iniatang na responsibilidad sa kanila.
Let’s give them a chance. Tandaan: si Nancy Binay noon, katakutakot din ang lait sa kanya, pero performing ang lola sa Senado.
Kaya yung mga hindi pa din matahimik diyan at okray pa rin nang okray kay Bato eh di sana, kayo na ang kumandidato, tutal, ang tatalino nyo eh.
Kayo na.”
Bato received criticisms on social media after he asked if there’s a seminar available to teach him how to make laws because he’s not yet familiar with it.