Sylvia Sanchez on Arjo Atayde's foray into politics: 'Kung ako tatanungin ayoko'


Sylvia Sanchez admitted she is among those who don't approve of her son Arjo Atayde's decision to enter politics.

In fact, she is anxious about it.

The award-winning actress told us in a recent virtual conference: "Kabado ako siyempre kasi alam naman natin kung gaano kagulo ang politika."

"Actually, kung ako tatanungin ayoko," she added. "Pero wala e, gusto niya at anak ko siya so, siyempre susuportahan ko siya."

Sylvia then recalled how Arjo was already dreaming of the same even as young boy.

"Kasi ang dahilan niya gusto raw niya makatulong sa nakakarami," she related.

It took a backseat when Arjo joined show business.

"Nabuhay lang muli 'yung pangarap niya noong magsara ang ABS-CBN. Nalungkot at nagalit siya dahil marami ang nawalan ng trabaho at 'yun ang isa sa pinaka malaking rason kung bakit niya pinasok ang politika. E sa akin, magandang rason naman ito."

If ever Arjo gets lucky, Sylvia vowed to guide him along the way.

"Siyempre ayaw naman namin na matukso siya o gumawa ng hindi maayos so, ako, kami ng asawa ko, we will be there to guide him."