Alden Richards says no to politics

Alden Richards. Image: Instagram/@aldenrichards02

Actor Alden Richards revealed he received persistent offers to run for office but politely declined all of them, saying he could still help without having to be a part of government.

Richards emphasized his disinterest in politics during the recent contract signing between Viva Group of Companies and his company, Myriad Entertainment, for a joint venture.

“There have been offers po for me to run. But for me, at this point in my life, I respectfully decline po,” he said.

The “Hello, Love Again” actor underscored that his refusal is not because of the system but because he believes he can help without being part of it.

“Lagi ko pong sinasabi (I always say) even though there’s a lot of clamor for me running for politics, I can help people without being part of the government. It’s not because ayaw ko siya dahil mayroon akong mga hindi maganda (I heard bad things) about the system. It’s not about that. The platform that I have right now is more than enough to reach out to people who are in need,” he explained.

Richards remarked that his decision might have been good for the long term. “Masaya po ako dito, nama-maximize ko po ang pagtulong (I’m happy here I can maximize ways to help). At the same time, nagagawa ko rin po ang mga bagay na gusto ko (I can also do things I want). If the question is running for politics, for now, ayaw ko po (I won’t) […] Baka po (maybe) for good,” he said.

On top of political offers, Richards also shared that he received a scholarship from an aviation school in Clark, reiterating his dream to become a pilot.

As the CEO of Myriad, Richards partnered with VIVA for business ventures in relation to his restaurant as well as acting projects, including upcoming films with Anne Curtis and Julia Barretto.