Councilor Slams Phillip Salvador for His Decision to Run for Senator
KIKO RUSTIA – The former “Survivor” castaway and incumbent Pasig City Councilor criticized actor Phillip Salvador’s decision to run for senator in the 2025 elections, labeling it as turning “the Senate into a garbage dump.”
Phillip Salvador is a prominent Filipino actor known for his roles in both film and television. Born as Felipe Reyes Salvador, he has been a significant figure in the Philippine entertainment industry since the late 1960s. Salvador is recognized for his compelling performances in dramatic roles and has earned numerous awards for his acting, including several FAMAS Awards.
His film career is marked by a long-standing collaboration with acclaimed director Lino Brocka, through which he starred in critically acclaimed films like “Jaguar” (1979) and “Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim” (1985), the latter of which brought him international recognition when it was entered into competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Beyond his acting career, Phillip Salvador has also been involved in politics. He ran for vice governor in Bulacan in 2016 but was not elected. His personal life has been in the spotlight due to his relationships, notably with actress Kris Aquino, with whom he has a son. Salvador’s career has spanned several decades, during which he has portrayed a wide range of characters, contributing significantly to the Philippine film and television industry.
Meanwhile, former “Survivor” castaway and incumbent Pasig City Councilor Kiko Rustia criticized actor Phillip Salvador’s decision to run for senator in the 2025 elections, labeling it as turning “the Senate into a garbage dump.”
Rustia’s remarks reflect his dismay at the PDP nominating Salvador, suggesting it forebodes further disaster for the Philippines. He is not alone in his criticism; several netizens also voiced their disappointment, with some arguing that Salvador’s potential salary as a senator would be a waste of resources.
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