Anthony Taberna says no to politics
Anthony has turned down offers to run as congressman and senator since he’d rather stick to broadcast journalism.
The host of ABS-CBN’s “Umagang Kay Ganda,” Iba-balita” and now, “Mano-Mano ni Anthony Taberna” explains, “Gusto kong sabihin na kailan man ay hindi. Palagay ko mas marami akong magagawa sa bayan dito (being a broadcast-journalist), kumpara sa magiging politiko ako.” “Nakita mo naman na maraming matitinong tao na nung nagpolitiko ay naging salbahe,” he added.
Tempting offers
Anthony admitted offers of financial support for a political campaign were tempting.
“Pero sabi ko, gamitin niyo na lang sa ibang mas pakikinabangan. Happy naman ako dito, kahit nakakapagod lang.”
The hard-hitting broadcast journalist known for his exclusive stories and direct to the point questions, will probe upcoming political bets in Studio 23’s “Mano-Mano ni Anthony Taberna.”
“Ayaw kong magmukhang propagandista ng guest namin, na dahil lang andoon siya eh kakampihan namin siya. Magiging masagwa ang dating noon para sa akin.”
The show’s segments, “Ang Hilig Mo,” “Face-buking” and “Miron Akong Tanong” will show the lighter side of candidates. Taberna will also ask candidates pressing issues and their real intentions for running.
“Matatanong natin sila ng hindi nasa-sanitize ang mga question. Kasi ito namang itatanong natin sa kanila ay tanong din ng mga tao. So kung itanong natin ay ayaw niyang sagutin, may problema siya. Ang kagandahan dito ay walang pipiliin tanong dito. At usapan naman sa guest kapag humarap ka sa amin, sagutin mo ang lahat ng tanong namin.”
“Mano Mano ni Anthony Taberna” airs every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. with Monday replays at 7 a.m.
