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Agot draws flak, support after calling Duterte a 'psychopath'
Agot draws flak, support after calling Duterte a 'psychopath'
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 09, 2016 06:13 PM PHT

MANILA – Actress Agot Isidro drew mixed reactions from netizens after she criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for his latest tirades against the European Union and the United States.
MANILA – Actress Agot Isidro drew mixed reactions from netizens after she criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for his latest tirades against the European Union and the United States.
Last Thursday, Duterte said he would rather die of hunger than accept aid from superpowers that wish to meddle in his war against illegal drugs.
Last Thursday, Duterte said he would rather die of hunger than accept aid from superpowers that wish to meddle in his war against illegal drugs.
Duterte said Philippines "will survive" even sans aid from traditional allies, the US and EU, which are among the country's major sources of official development assistance.
Duterte said Philippines "will survive" even sans aid from traditional allies, the US and EU, which are among the country's major sources of official development assistance.
In a Facebook post on Friday that has since become viral, Isidro called Duterte a "psychopath."
In a Facebook post on Friday that has since become viral, Isidro called Duterte a "psychopath."
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“Unang-una, walang umaaway sa iyo. As a matter of fact, ikaw ang nang-aaway. Pangalawa, yung bansa Kung saan ka inuluklok ng 16 million out of 100+ million people ay Third World. Kung makapagsalita ka parang superpower and pilipinas eh. At excuse me, ayaw namin magutom. Mag-isa ka na Lang. wag kang mandamay. Hindi na nga nakakain ang nakararami, gugutumin mo pa lalo,” she wrote.
“Unang-una, walang umaaway sa iyo. As a matter of fact, ikaw ang nang-aaway. Pangalawa, yung bansa Kung saan ka inuluklok ng 16 million out of 100+ million people ay Third World. Kung makapagsalita ka parang superpower and pilipinas eh. At excuse me, ayaw namin magutom. Mag-isa ka na Lang. wag kang mandamay. Hindi na nga nakakain ang nakararami, gugutumin mo pa lalo,” she wrote.
Isidro also wrote: “May kilala along psychiatrist. Patingin ka. Hindi ka bipolar. You are a psychopath.”
Isidro also wrote: “May kilala along psychiatrist. Patingin ka. Hindi ka bipolar. You are a psychopath.”
Isidro’s post made it to the list of local trending topics on Twitter.
Isidro’s post made it to the list of local trending topics on Twitter.
While some netizens supported Isidro for voicing out her opinion, others lambasted the actress because of her post.
While some netizens supported Isidro for voicing out her opinion, others lambasted the actress because of her post.
Even actress Elizabeth Oropesa seemed to be reacting to Isidro’s post on Sunday, when she posted a picture of her wearing a pro-Duterte shirt, writing in the caption: “One of the 16 million psycopaths.”
Even actress Elizabeth Oropesa seemed to be reacting to Isidro’s post on Sunday, when she posted a picture of her wearing a pro-Duterte shirt, writing in the caption: “One of the 16 million psycopaths.”
Here are some of the comments on social media to Isidro's post:
Here are some of the comments on social media to Isidro's post:
@agot_isidro Good luck Agot! You have no more fans. Consider yourself retired from show business and slowly sail into the sunset.
— Ada Dacanay de Leon (@adadeleon) October 9, 2016
@agot_isidro Good luck Agot! You have no more fans. Consider yourself retired from show business and slowly sail into the sunset.
— Ada Dacanay de Leon (@adadeleon) October 9, 2016
Tadtad ng kabobohan ang hirit ni @agot_isidro. Porke 3rd world ang Pinas eh bow nlang lagi, pleaser at sunod-sunuran? #AgotIsidroIsJustDumb
— Anlabo Tsong™ (@AnlaboTsong) October 9, 2016
Tadtad ng kabobohan ang hirit ni @agot_isidro. Porke 3rd world ang Pinas eh bow nlang lagi, pleaser at sunod-sunuran? #AgotIsidroIsJustDumb
— Anlabo Tsong™ (@AnlaboTsong) October 9, 2016
@agot_isidro I used to like her so much even before, didn't know that she has a bad mouth too no difference with Pres Duterte.:(
— Leila Palestroque (@Ccarllei) October 9, 2016
@agot_isidro I used to like her so much even before, didn't know that she has a bad mouth too no difference with Pres Duterte.:(
— Leila Palestroque (@Ccarllei) October 9, 2016
@agot_isidro at ikaw kase, malinis at disente ka. Di ka bi-polar or psychopath. Alam mo kung ano ka? MANGMANG KA. Kaya shut uo ka na lang.
— Intoy Bautista (@eathealthyeatme) October 9, 2016
@agot_isidro at ikaw kase, malinis at disente ka. Di ka bi-polar or psychopath. Alam mo kung ano ka? MANGMANG KA. Kaya shut uo ka na lang.
— Intoy Bautista (@eathealthyeatme) October 9, 2016
Ms. Agot Isidro is entitled for her own opinion.. We are living in a Democratic country where there is freedom of self-expression.
— Kat Martinez (@Kat__012) October 9, 2016
Ms. Agot Isidro is entitled for her own opinion.. We are living in a Democratic country where there is freedom of self-expression.
— Kat Martinez (@Kat__012) October 9, 2016
Strong words from Ms. Agot Isidro! She has the bravest soul ever to call #Duterte a psycho!
— Paul Taeza (@iampaulifico) October 9, 2016
Strong words from Ms. Agot Isidro! She has the bravest soul ever to call #Duterte a psycho!
— Paul Taeza (@iampaulifico) October 9, 2016
I'm on Agot Isidro's side! Make it louder for the people at the back! Open your minds not your mouth!
— Kd. (@Charityeaaah) October 9, 2016
I'm on Agot Isidro's side! Make it louder for the people at the back! Open your minds not your mouth!
— Kd. (@Charityeaaah) October 9, 2016
The President that we have right now is leading us into deep trouble Agot Isidro is brave enough to stand and voice out i am with you
— fan ako ni karylle (@vk_forever81) October 9, 2016
The President that we have right now is leading us into deep trouble Agot Isidro is brave enough to stand and voice out i am with you
— fan ako ni karylle (@vk_forever81) October 9, 2016
Meanwhile, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that while the actress was entitled to her own opinion, “we need to really hear what the President is calling Filipinos to do, which is be free from dependence on foreign aid, which is what the lady is fearful we will lose.”
Meanwhile, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that while the actress was entitled to her own opinion, “we need to really hear what the President is calling Filipinos to do, which is be free from dependence on foreign aid, which is what the lady is fearful we will lose.”
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