Arnold Clavio Criticizes Candidates Lacking Plans
ARNOLD CLAVIO – The prominent anchor for GMA Integrated News expressed his concerns about candidates running in the 2025 midterm elections.
He pointed out that while many candidates are eager to win, they often lack clear and actionable plans for the country’s future. In a light-hearted Instagram post dated October 15, Clavio humorously referred to these candidates as “CACATUA MANGMANGUSAMUS,” a playful term suggesting they aim for victory without a genuine strategy in place.
His remarks resonated widely, generating buzz across social media platforms. Among those who reacted was actor Gardo Versoza, who added to the discussion with a humorous take on the situation. He remarked, “hahahahahaha kanya kanyang diskarte talaga para makaahon sa buhay at magkamal ng salapi,” implying that everyone has their own unique approach to improving their lives and accumulating wealth.
Versoza’s response came in the context of his recent posts related to elections, referencing insights from the late Comedy King Dolphy on the challenges of running for office and the need to address political dynasties. Interestingly, Clavio did not specify any particular candidates in his post, leaving it open for interpretation and prompting speculation among his followers.
Previously, a candidate gained attention online after stating that she would only reveal her political platform if she won the upcoming election. When asked about her reason for running, the candidate declined to answer and said she would disclose her platform if she won the election scheduled for next year.
Her response received mixed reactions from the public. One commenter noted, “Buti pa sa pag file ng coc wlang qualifications. Pero pag maghanap ka ng trabaho trabaho dame hinihingi requirements!!! Aba! Gising Pilipinas!”
Some people doubted her seriousness, suggesting that the campaign lacked sincerity and that she was unlikely to gather enough votes. Others likened her statement to “mystery boxes.” The video has since gone viral, attracting thousands of views.