Dingdong Dantes took an interesting take on how actors like himself can help others amid the pandemic.
“Definitely. The lines now are blurred. Wala nang depinisyon na ikaw ay artista, ito lang ang dapat mong gawin… Ngayon, naghahalo na ang duties and responsibilities,” said the Kapuso Primetime King in The Howie Severino Podcast’s latest episode.
“Hindi naman sa dahil kailangan mong gawin pero dahil gusto mong makatulong kahit papaano sa isang role na hindi nagagampanan dahil sa pangangailangan at kakulangan.”
The actor pointed that it is only logical for people, during this pandemic, to help those in their inner circle first.
“And in the pursuit of doing more, we always have to keep in mind that we just want to help others.
“Syempre sino ang uunahin mong tulungan kundi yung mga nasa immediate circle mo which is within the industry,” said Dantes.
About his acceptance of numerous projects to help others, he explained that it is where he is comfortable doing. Although, he noted that he will not always put himself at risk.
“Masasabi ko d’yan, you can only give what you are comfortable giving. Meaning, kung hanggang saan ‘yung limit mo, ikaw lang ang makakasabi nun. Kasi syempre hindi naman all the time and depende rin sa threshold ng tao eh.
“Hindi naman all the time eh parati mong ilalagay ang sarili mo at risk.”
With all the dangers that the pandemic presents, celebrities such as himself have to only give what they can, keeping themselves and their loved ones safe.
“Ibibigay mo lang yung kaya mong ibigay. You will not overpromise, you will not overcommit. Dahil meron ka ring sariling gustong balansehin sa buhay mo eh.
“Safety versus economy,” Dantes said.
