Dingdong shuns politics
Dingdong Dantes said his involvement in various advocacies does not mean he is planning to enter politics.
“Hindi, malayo (na pumasok sa politics). Kasi sa totoo lang, mas may freedom ako to do all this kasi binigyan ako ng pribilehiyo bilang isang aktor and as a celebrity na nagagawa ko ito on my own free will,” he told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! during the press conference for MTV Exit on Tuesday, October 18.
Dingdong’s political ambition was brought up again since he was tapped as ambassador of MTV Exit in its campaign to prevent human trafficking and exploitation. He will also host MTV Exit's documentary titled “Enslaved.” Besides this, Dingdong is also involved in advocating youth empowerment via his YesPinoy Foundation.
Dingdong explained that these endeavors are just forms of “social commitment,” not a political stepping stone.
Besides, the 31-year-old actor said he'd rather concentrate on what he does best.
“Linya ko naman talaga ang pag-arte,” Dingdong said. “Kumbaga, itong mga bagay na ito e, this is my social commitment. I believe naman na we're given this certain kind of responsibility for a reason. So bakit ko naman sasayangin?”
Support
How does his girlfriend Marian Rivera fit into his causes?
“She supports me in all my endeavors naman. Whenever we engage into something, we make sure that it will help us both as a couple and as an individual,” Dingdong said.
He added Marian helps him with his education advocacy.
“And she's an advocate of Red Cross as well. So, active sya sa ganun,” Dingdong shared.
Although both Kapuso stars are very busy, the couple will go on a vacation in Las Vegas next month.
“The only thing na makakapaghadlang sa amin is kung meron kaming taping. Masaya at nagawan ng paraan,” he shared.
He said the trip won't be a grand vacation since they'll only stay there for four days. This is because Dingdong will start taping for his upcoming GMA-7 show “Sundo” on Thursday, October 20. Of course, Marian is also doing the ongoing primetime show “Amaya.”
“Sundo” will be Dingdong's return to the weekday primetime slot after “I Heart You Pare.” It will also be his reunion with “Stairway to Heaven” co-star Rhian Ramos.
“Kahit na alam kong next year pa sya ipalalabas, sobrang dami na ng paghahandang ginagawa na namin. Excited talaga akong bumalik sa primetime,” he said of “Sundo.”
Dingdong added, “And syempre, isa talaga sa love ko is television so di mawawala ang excitement ko.”
“Enslaved: An MTV Exit Special” will premiere on GMA News TV on November 27 at 9:55 PM.
