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MANILA – Enchong Dee has reacted to rumors that he is seeking an elective post in his hometown of Naga City.

Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of the press conference of his upcoming movie "Elise" on Wednesday, Dee made it clear that his so-called political plans are "just a joke within our Star Magic family."

"I was in Sweden nung nagtatanong kung sino sa mga artista ng ABS ang tatakbo for this coming election," he said. "It was all just a joke within our Star Magic family, not knowing na after ko pala mag-joke, sinabi na ng Star Magic sa news natin na tatakbo ako."

He continued: "No, no, no, [I am not running]. Every now and then, I would encounter people from ABS na sinasabi sa akin, sayang na hindi natuloy. I am sorry, it was a joke."

Dee went on to stress that he would rather serve the public in his own way.

"No, gusto ko tahimik ang buhay ko. Pakiramdam ko mas marami akong matutulungan kung wala ako sa pulitika talaga, and at least sarili kong pera ang ginagamit ko," he said.