Pharmacist and content creator Arshie Larga has clarified that he has no intention of entering politics, despite ongoing speculation following his recent community initiatives.
Larga recently extended fuel assistance to tricycle drivers in his hometown of Boac, Marinduque, as fuel prices continue to rise. The initiative initially aimed to support around 300 drivers but expanded significantly after coordination with local Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) officers.
“SKL (Share ko lang). Nu’ng naisip kong gawin itong initiative na ito, akala ko around 300 members lang ang TODA sa bayan namin (based sa na-search ko online),” Larga shared.
He continued, “Pero nu’ng nakipag-coordinate na ako sa mga local TODA officers para makahingi ng listahan ng mga miyembro nila, lagpas 1,000 ang pangalang naibigay sa akin.”
Despite the unexpected increase, Larga pushed through with the effort.
“Tbh (to be honest), nagulat ako at napaisip kung kakayanin ba natin itong gagawin nating initiative. Ang nasabi ko na lang ay, ‘Bahala na si Lord. Laban na ‘yan.’ At sa awa naman ng Diyos, nakapagbigay tayo ng ₱500 fuel support sa 1,169 na miyembro ng TODA ng Boac, Marinduque,” he said.
Following the initiative, Larga addressed rumors that his actions were politically motivated, firmly denying any plans to run for public office.
“Hindi ako politiko, at hindi rin ako mayaman, pero I’m blessed enough to share with the community sa abot ng aking makakaya. I expect nothing in return. Alam kong ilang araw lang tatagal ang ₱500 na fuel, pero sana kahit papaano ay nakatulong ito,” he explained.
He added, “Uulitin ko lang po: WALA AKONG BALAK HUMANGAD NG ANUMANG PUBLIC POSITION. Hindi na ako makaka-larga sa bayan kapag ganun, lol! Thank you po sa inyong support.”
Larga also emphasized that helping others does not require holding a government position.
“Ginagawa ko po ito na walang hinahangad na kapalit… Kasi personally po, naniniwala naman ako na kung gusto nating tumulong sa ating sariling paraan, kahit wala po tayong posisyon sa gobyerno ay puwede naman po natin itong gawin,” he said.
The initiative, which began during Holy Week, was made possible through support from his followers, whom he credited for allowing him to give back.
“Sa awa na lang po ng Diyos at dahil na rin po sa patuloy na pagsuporta n’yo po sa akin, ako naman po ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na kahit papaano ay makatulong sa iba,” he shared.
Larga’s efforts have drawn praise online, with many netizens commending his continued commitment to community service, particularly in helping drivers affected by rising fuel costs.
