Open Letter from Darryl Yap to Arnold Clavio Over Pepsi Paloma Movie
DARRYL YAP – The controversial director took to social media, where he penned an open letter addressed to veteran broadcaster Arnold Clavio following his criticism of the movie about Pepsi Paloma.
His open letter to Arnold Clavio is a response filled with frustration, as he defends his film The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma against Clavio’s criticism. Yap begins by acknowledging Clavio’s right to share his opinion but immediately questions why Clavio feels the need to push for the film’s censorship before it even reaches the MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board).
Yap feels this move is not just an attack on his creative work but also undermines the credibility of the MTRCB and its chairperson, Lala Sotto. He defends her, pointing out her history of fairness and integrity, and suggests Clavio’s comments unfairly portray her as someone who might be easily swayed or have something to hide.
Yap also addresses Clavio’s concern about the film’s title, suggesting it’s unnecessary to focus on the full name when selling tickets or promoting it. He compares it to how people don’t say the entire title of The Chronicles of Narnia when buying a ticket, implying that viewers will likely refer to the movie simply as “Pepsi Paloma.” He believes this would ease some of the concerns about the title without compromising the film’s message.
He also responds to Clavio’s moral critique, pointing out the difference between his film and others that sensationalize real-life tragedies for entertainment. Yap suggests that Clavio is misjudging him by focusing on his film’s content without understanding its intentions.
In closing, Yap expresses that he won’t be lectured on morality and that Clavio’s criticism is based on unfounded accusations. He ends the letter with a sarcastic New Year’s greeting, signaling that while they may not agree, he is standing firm in his position.
Here’s the open letter of Darryl Yap to Arnold Clavio:
OPEN LETTER TO ARNOLD CLAVIO
Hello sa’yo. Musta ka na?
Maraming Salamat sa pagbabahagi ng opinyon mo patungkol sa aking pelikulang #TROPP#TROPP2025 The Rapists of #PEPSIPALOMA.
Ibig sabihin, naglaan ka ng oras at kaisipan para ihayag sa publiko ang kung anumang sa palagay mo ay tama.
Ngayon, opinyon ko naman tungkol sa sinabi mo:
SINO KA, PARA PANGUNAHAN ANG PAMUNUAN NG MTRCB NA HARANGIN ANG PELIKULANG HINDI PA NARARATING ANG KANILANG TANGGAPAN.
Hindi lang pambabastos sa pinaghirapan namin—
kundi maging kay MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto ang pinagsasasabi mo—SINO KA, PARA MAGDESISYON PARA SA KANYA.
Pinagmumukha mo siyang may gustong pagtakpan at natatakot— Hindi ganon si Chair Lala, pinakita na niya ang kanyang pagiging patas sa maraming sitwasyon.
Wala ring saysay kung pagbabatayan ang pamagat-
kung pipila ka sa Takilya, Hindi mo naman kailangang banggitin ang THE RAPISTS OF,
sigurado akong halos lahat PEPSI PALOMA lang ang sasabihin— kaya maaaring yun lang ang ilagay sa posters sa mga Piling sinehan
Noong nanood ka ba ng NARNIA, ay
“TICKETS PO…DALAWA…PARA SA THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE”
Alam mo Igan, malinaw naman na di natin feel ang isa’t-isa, pero wag ka naman manabotahe—
Hindi ko naman gagawin yung “ANG PAGLABAG KAY BALABAGAN” ayoko gumawa ng film tungkol sa reporter na nabuntis ang traumatized and abused na OFW na kinocover lang nya ang istorya kaya chill ka lang.
Wag mo kong malecture-lecturan sa moralidad at tama o mali ha—
yung ibinibintang sa akin— puro imbento. puro bunganga.
yung sa’yo…may bunga.
HAPPY NEW YEAR SA INYO NI ARN ARN.
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