Another Marcos Loyalist Singer Appointed to Government Position
Manila, Philippines – In a move that has stirred both support and controversy, President Marcos has named singer-turned-politician Anthony Castelo as vice chair and chief operating officer of the Bataan Shipyard and Engineering Co. (BASECO), a state firm controlled by the Presidential Commission on Good Government. This appointment marks the latest in a series of similar nominations, sparking debate about the criteria for public office and the influence of political allegiances. The Appointee: Anthony Castelo, whose hits in the 1970s included “Balatkayo,” “Hahanapin Ko,” and “Nang Dahil sa Pag-Ibig,” is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry and an outspoken…
