Carandang on new Juana Change video: I don't care
A Malacañang official sees no need to respond to every criticism hurled against President Benigno Aquino III, even if it comes from a supporter â Juana Change. âI havenât seen it and I donât care," said presidential communications development and strategic planning Secretary Ricky Carandang, referring to Juana Changeâs new video taunting President Aquino for buying a Porsche. He said the Palace respects everybodyâs right to criticize the President. âWe donât have to respond to everybody who criticizes the President. Thereâs constructive criticism, thereâs non-constructive criticism," said Carandang without saying if Juana Changeâs criticisms were constructive or not. He also said he doesnât know if Juana Change (Mae Paner in real life) remains a supporter of the administration. Juana Change campaigned for President Aquino in the May 10, 2010 elections. âI cannot speculate on her mental state. She says sheâs a supporter then you have that (criticism) so hindi ko alam (I donât know). We donât know what her perspective is right now," said Carandang. Speaking for himself, Carandang said there are more important things to do than deal with critics of President Aquino. âThere are so many more important issues so Iâm not going to get upset about another critic of the President," he said. Carandang said he hasnât spoken to President Aquino regarding his reaction to the video. In the video, Juana Change engages in a discussion with ordinary folk about President Aquinoâs decision to purchase a "third-hand" Porsche. Critics had criticized this move for its alleged insensitivity in the face of widespread poverty. Juana Change had clarified that she is not severing ties nor withdrawing support from President Aquino. Malacañang said there is nothing wrong with the President purchasing a luxury car as long as he uses his own money for it. - KBK, GMANews.TV