Noynoy considers Boy Abunda as tourism secretary
President apparent Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is considering celebrity talk show host Boy Abunda, to head the Department of Tourism (DoT).
Aquino took note of “The Buzz” host’s ability to clearly communicate ideas and understand the audience.
"He is an icon in the country, and more so for his ability to commune clearly, to understand the audience and to be able to advocate and advance a particular set of ideas,” Aquino said.
When asked for reaction, Abunda said although he is deeply honored to be considered, however, he is not “inclined to accept it.”
He stressed that joining the government would mean him leaving show business. He confessed that he is not yet ready to leave the current industry.
“I can help ‘Noy in another capacity. I have a personal relationship with Noy. I think it will be more effective if I continue what I am doing now… giving him advice — devoid of agenda and bias, devoid of politics,” Abunda said.
Abunda, also a talent manager, used to be a supporter of losing presidential candidate Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. He even appeared in many of the senator’s television advertisements.
But when Aquino, however, announced his presidential bid, Abunda immediately expressed his support for Kris Aquino’s older brother.
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