Atty. Salvador Panelo opisyal nang song artist sa kantang Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas! Sharon pahiya?

Ilang linggo matapos ang pagwawala ni Mega Star Sharon Cuneta sa tweeter dahil sa video ng senatorial aspirant na si Atty. Salvador Panelo. Kung saan inawit ni Atty. Panelo ang Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas na classic single ni Sharon Cuneta. Humingi na rin ng paumanhin si Sharon Cuneta sa kanyang naging reaksyon at inamin niya na 'she made a mistake'.

Sa kanyang mahabang post sabi niya,

I thought long and hard about whether I should write this, kasi bugbog na bugbog na ang issue at ayoko na sana dagdagan. But I decided to, because in the end, it’s the truth that matters, to me and to those of you who’d care to know it. I posted about someone singing my song during a campaign sortie that wasn’t one of VP Leni and Kiko’s. I thought that since I said “I only allow Leni-Kiko (people) to sing it (during campaign season is what I meant)”, people would understand why I reacted in such a way. Truth is, I felt slighted. Sa akin, parang minamaliit si Kiko at ang pagtakbo niya ng VP. Dahil sa dinami-dami ng kanta, bakit naman kanta ko pa ang napili? Dahil kaya Goliath ang VP candidate niya sa David kong asawa? Nasaktan ako. Ang pagkakamali ko lang, sana yun mismo ang pinost ko. Pero dinaan ko sa biro at sarcasm, kaya madaming di nakaunawa. Kaya siguro CNN Philippines singled out his performance of my song in an article on CNN Philippines online. I suspect it was because they too, found it a bit “off.” Ngayon lahat na ng masasakit na salita ginagamit sa akin ng ibang tao. My song is thirty-six years old. Ilang libo na ang umawit ng kanta ko sa parties, contests, shows. Never ko ipinagdamot ang awit ko kahit kanino. In fact, I feel honored whenever someone chooses it to sing. Siempre, mas madaming may gusto sa kanta mo, mas maligaya ka. Pero panahon ng kampanya ngayon. Iba ang dating sa akin nung inawit ng politiko na hindi namin kapartido. Ayoko na nga ng politika kaya never akong tumakbo kahit na madami na ang humiling na tumakbo ako for public office since I was in my twenties. Actually, iniisip ko nga kung kailan ako nagdamot ng kahit ano. Wala akong maisip. Mula nung bata ako mas masaya ako sa pagbibigay kesa nagtatago ng puedeng ibigay. Kanta ko pa kaya? Hindi ko rin naman alam noon na meron pala siyang special child at siya ang naaalala niya sa awit ko. At balita ko, gagamitin na daw niya ito “to raise awareness on the needs of special children.” Natutuwa ako na kanta ko pa pala ang magiging paraan para maisip niyang gawin yon. Remember - I have been helping and supporting children with special needs since 1993. I was even named Honorary Chairperson by the Chosen Children Village Foundation. That was where I started and I moved on to other organizations - and individuals - both with special needs and not. At di ko ginawa lahat yon dahil tumatakbo ako for public office. Ganon lang ako talaga pinalaki ng Daddy at Mommy ko. It is people who don’t know me personally who have been so quick to attack and call me names. Even those whom I thought knew me well enough and loved me have joined their party. But it is during times like these when you find out who your real friends are - those who sincerely care about you and tell you what they think. So though I stand by my feelings and thoughts on the matter, I would like to apologize for the words I used in my post, and to those I have hurt by them. I should have just said exactly how I was feeling, and in a more respectful manner - no matter what. I am also so sorry, my Sharmy/Sharonians. I disappointed you. Hindi kasi ako plastic. Bakit nga ba madaming nagsasabing plastic ako eh kaya nga ako natro-trouble sa social media ay kasi wala akong strategy at emotional ako? Even then, mali ako sa pagkakasulat ko sa post ko. Alam niyo, nung araw, dinidibdib at nilulunok ko na lang kasi lahat pag ang feeling ko pagbabangga o pag”kalabit” sa akin in a bad way. Napagod ako, natutong sumagot, lumaban. Lalo na pag pamilya ko ang involved na akala mo kung pagsalitaan kami, para naman nakapatay kami ng tao. But I should check myself and never act immediately when I am highly emotional. Sabi nga, do not make decisions when you are either too angry or too happy. I made a mistake. And thinking back, whenever I have made a mistake on social media, it was always a reaction to something said or done against me. I have never started anything negative. I am posting this knowing so many have already decided they would hate me whether I did or said something, or even when I didn’t. That doesn’t matter. What does is that those of you who love me know that this is from my heart. And that I am grateful for you. God knows because He sees everything. Again, I am sorry. And how I wish tapos na ang buwan ng Mayo. God bless us all. I love you. Thank you so much for your time.

Nagawa ni Mega Star Sharon Cuneta na humingi ng paumanhin kahit pa hindi nito masabi ang pangalan ng tumatakbong senator. Ang kanyang apology umano ay tila reaksyon niya lamang matapos niyang makatanggap ng kaliwa't kanang pambabatikos mula sa mga netizens at ibang kasamahan sa showbiz.

Sumagot naman rito si Atty. Salvador Panelo sa pamamagitan rin ng isang post. Sinabi ni Panelo na 'no need for apology' niyaya pa niya ang Mega Star na magtulungan para sa pagtulong sa mga CWD o Children with Disabilites. Aniya,

Dear Ms. Sharon Cuneta,

I don’t want to assume that your apology is for me because I was not named, but no apology for me is necessary. I was not hurt. I just felt sad that you felt slighted or offended, and I apologize for that. I had no intention to do that at all.

Just like Senator Kiko and his party mates, apart from sharing our respective platforms of government to our audiences, we also want to entertain and show our appreciation to them with music. It just so happened that “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” holds a special place in my heart, and that’s why I chose it. I have been singing it for a very long time for my special child, Carlo.

I know you would not have reacted that way if you knew that so I understand you, and hold no ill will towards you.

I am very happy to let you know that because of the buzz that was created, the song has taken a new meaning for many as one depicting the unconditional love of a parent for his/her child, especially those with special needs. More are also now aware of the plight of children with disabilities (CWD) and their families. I hope this gives you comfort amid the difficulties you encountered with this issue.

I am also very pleased to know that you have been supporting CWDs. I’m therefore sure you know that government support for them has been lacking for a very long time.

In 2018, Philhealth estimated that 1 out of 7 or 5.1 million Filipino children are living with disabilities. In 2019, DSWD said that approximately 60% of CWDs were out of school, and per DepEd, this number increased in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. I have also received thousands of testimonials from CWD parents on how therapy for their children is too expensive. A 2017 study from PIDS estimated that 15% of the monthly household income of a CWD family goes to therapy and health expenses. Per PIDS, this is a conservative estimate because many covered by the study went to public hospitals. Many CWDs have to go to private hospitals because they do not have access to public hospitals that can attend to their needs. CWD parents also worry about who will take care of their children if they pass away ahead of the kids. We are not aware of any government facility or home dedicated for orphaned or abandoned CWDs, and if there are, there is evidently too few of them. I think there should be one in at least every province.

I hope that, through you, Team Leni Kiko can cross party lines to join our advocacy to provide free therapy and special education for CWDs, and nursing homes or facilities for orphaned or abandoned CWDs. I also hope that you can personally and publicly advocate for the same. With your star power, I am certain that the movement can gain more support. CWDs have a better chance if we’re all in this together.

We hope for Team Leni Kiko’s and your favorable response.

Best wishes to you and your family!

SALVADOR S. PANELO

Matatandaang nag-ugat ang isyu sa pagitan ni Sharon Cuneta at Salvador Panelo dahil sa video na ibinahagi ng CNN Philippines sa kanilang social media account. Kung makikita si Panelo na umaawit ng Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas sa isang event sa Quezon City. Ang anak nina Sharon Cuneta at Sen. Kiko Pangilinan na si Frankie ay nirepost ito. Hindi naman lingid sa lahat na magkaiba ang kulay pulitika ni Atty. Salvador Panelo at Sharon Cuneta. Ipinaliwanag naman agad ni Panelo na kaya niya ito inawit ay dahil paborito ito ng kanyang anak na may down syndrome. Iginiit din niya na nag reach out siya sa Viva Records at nabigyan siya ng permiso para awitin ang kanta ni Sharon Cuneta. Dahil rito tinodo na Atty. Panelo ang pag-awit nito by doing a cover of the song.

Spotted si Panelo sa loob ng recording studio at kapartner pa nito ang Viva Records. Ibinahagi ito ng aspiring senador sa kanyang Facebook page.

To parents and families of children with special needs/ disabilities, this is for you!

Last night, we recorded “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” with Viva Records. The recording will be out soon. As many have now realized, the song perfectly captures the unconditional love of parents for their children, especially those with special needs/ disabilities (CWDs).

For the music video, we plan to feature pictures of CWDs with their parents to help raise awareness for the plight of CWDs in the country. Please send your pictures by email to salpaneloforsenator@gmail.com for a chance to be featured. We will accept pictures until April 2, 2022 (this Saturday).

Please spread the word, and thank you for your support!

Hindi naman napigilan ng mga netizens na lalo pang punahin na sa huli si Atty. Panelo pa umano ang nagwagi sa kanila ni Ate Shawie. Maging ang Viva Records ay hindi kinondone ang naging asta ng Mega Star bagkus ay tila tinulungan pa nito ang aspiring senator na ipalaganap ang kanyang adhikain para sa mga batang may kapansanan.