On March 24, Megastar Sharon Cuneta admitted she felt slighted when a political figure sang her song Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas during a political rally.
On her Twitter account, Sharon posted a lengthy thread explaining her earlier statement saying she would only allow her songs at events of her husband, Kiko Pangilinan.
She admitted that she felt slighted when senatorial candidate Salvador Panelo went on to sing her song Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.
Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas
I thought long and hard about whether I should write this, kasi bugbog na bugbog na ang issue at ayoko na sana dagdagan.But I decided to, because in the end, it’s the truth that matters, to me and to those of you who’d care to know it. I posted about some-
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
one singing my song during a campaign sortie that wasn’t one of VP Leni and Kiko’s. I thought that since I said “I only allow Leni-Kiko (people) to sing it (during campaign season is wihat I meant)”, people would understand why I reacted in such a way. Truth is, I felt slighted.
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
She added that this gesture seemed to belittle her husband as he ran for the Vice Presidency alongside his running mate, Leni Robredo.
Sa akin, parang minamaliit si Kiko at ang pagtakbo niya ng VP. Dahil sa dinami-dami ng kanta, bakit naman kanta ko pa ang napili? Dahil kaya Goliath ang VP candidate niya sa David kong asawa? Nasaktan ako. Ang pagkakamali ko lang, sana yun mismo ang pinost ko. Pero dinaan ko sa
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
She even cited the reaction of one news outlet to Panelo’s performance.
biro at sarcasm, kaya madaming di nakaunawa. Kaya siguro CNN Philippines singled out his performance of my song in an article on CNN Philippines online.I suspect it was because they too, found it a bit “off.” Ngayon lahat na ng masasakit na salita ginagamit sa akin ng ibang tao.
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
She then further clarified that she’s not monopolizing her song, citing all the various charities she has lent her voice to in the past.
My song is thirty-six years old. Ilang libo na ang umawit ng kanta ko sa parties, contests, shows. Never ko ipinagdamot ang awit ko kahit kanino. In fact, I feel honored whenever someone chooses it to sing. Siempre, mas madaming may gusto sa kanta mo, mas maligaya ka.Pero panahon
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
like these when you find out who your real friends are – those who sincerely care about you and tell you what they think. So though I stand by my feelings and thoughts on the matter, I would like to apologize for the words I used in my post, and to those I have hurt by them. I
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
Siempre, mas madaming may gusto sa kanta mo, mas maligaya ka. Pero panahon ng kampanya ngayon. Iba ang dating sa akin nung inawit ng politiko na hindi namin kapartido. Ayoko na nga ng politika kaya never akong tumakbo kahit na madami na ang humiling na tumakbo ako for public
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
special child at siya ang naaalala niya sa awit ko. At balita ko, gagamitin na daw niya ito “to raise awareness on the needs of special children.” Natutuwa ako na kanta ko pa pala ang magiging paraan para maisip niyang gawin yon. Remember – I have been helping and supporting
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
children with special needs since 1993. I was even named Honorary Chairperson by the Chosen Children Village Foundation. That was where I started and I moved on to other organizations – and individuals – both with special needs and not. At di ko ginawa lahat yon dahil tumatakbo
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
She then apologized to her fans and supporters for her earlier reaction to Panelo’s rendition of her song.
should have just said exactly how I was feeling, and in a more respectful manner – no matter what. I am also so sorry, my Sharmy/Sharonians. I disappointed you. Hindi kasi ako plastic. Bakit nga ba madaming nagsasabing plastic ako eh kaya nga ako natro-trouble sa social media ay
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) March 24, 2022
Earlier, Sharon called out Salvador Panelo through Twitter after the political figure’s performance of her song Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas during a political event in Quezon City.
Written, arranged, and composed by Willy Cruz, Sharon released Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas in 1986 as an original soundtrack (OST) to the film by Leroy Salvador of the same title. She then launched the album of the same title in 1994.
