In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Salonga said Pacquiao makes a good point on the availability of contraception. She noted, however, that the boxer must think if the Sarangani people could afford it.
“But his point, which is a valid point, is: 'We have access to contraception. Why do we still need the RH bill?' That’s fine, but you have millions of pesos. It could be coated in gold and you’ll still be able to afford it. What about a lot of your own constituents who have no access to it? He’s a congressman and the first thing that he needs to think about besides his own family and besides God are the people that voted for him,” Salonga said.
Salonga also confessed that she found it a little funny when Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee, has been quoted as admitting she has taken pills while Pacquiao has made known that he is against the RH bill.
“It did cause a little controversy because on the one hand, you are saying you are using abstinence, and on the other hand, your wife is saying that she’s on the pill,” Salonga said.
“You might want to get your story straight before you come out publicly with a unified stance. I just thought it was kind of funny,” the singer said.
Salonga stressed, though, that she has nothing against either Pacquiao or Jinkee.
“If those were his absolute honest beliefs then I don’t hold them against him. But these are my beliefs. I respect his beliefs, but in turn, he also has to respect mine,” she stated.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com
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