Regine Velasquez slams Duterte for attacking God

MANILA, Philippines — As President Rodrigo Duterte continues to attack the Catholic Church and God Himself, “Asia’s Songbird” Regine Velasquez said enough as she posted a series of tweets against what the president said.

“Nalulungkot na talaga ako, Hindi ako mahilig makialam sa mga ganito pero Mr President kuha na po namin na hindi kayo naniniwala kay GOD. Pero marami po sa amin ang naniniwala sa kanya. Hindi naman po namumulitika si God kaya wag na po natin sya idamay,” the Kapuso star tweeted.

Nalulungkot na talaga ako, Hindi ako mahilig makialam sa mga ganito pero

— regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) July 8, 2018

Mr President kuha na po namin na hindi kayo naniniwala kay GOD.

— regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) July 8, 2018

Pero marami po sa amin ang naniniwala sa kanya. Hindi naman po namumulitika si God kaya wag na po natin sya idamay.

— regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) July 8, 2018

“But still I pray for you. May GOD bless you and may HE show you the right way to lead our country. In Jesus name I pray........,” she added.

But still I pray for you. May GOD bless you and may HE show you the right way to lead our country. In Jesus name I pray........

— regine alcasid (@reginevalcasid) July 8, 2018

The singer-actress also re-tweeted a Bible verse after her own series of tweets.

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ & believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9.”

If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9

— Bible Time (@Bible_Time) July 8, 2018

After saying God is “stupid” and questioned His ability in the creation story, Duterte said he will resign if someone can prove to him that God is real through a “selfie.”

"But if there is somebody of the so many billions, maybe if he can go there in Heaven, talk to God, and magpa-selfie sila at bumalik siya rito at sabihin ng pari there is [a] God, I will step down tomorrow," Duterte said in a speech.

Regine joined other celebrities such as Agot Isidro, Rita Avila, Jim Paredes and Alessadra de Rossi who criticized Duterte for his attacks to the Church and God.

'The Clash'

Regine is hosting GMA Network’s new singing competition, "The Clash," which made its grand premiere on July 7. 

The program introduces the Top 62 clashers who will compete in intense one-on-one battles and outdo each other to become the country’s next singing sensation. Regine leads the toughest, fiercest and most talented hopefuls in a cutthroat and head to head encounter every week. 

“Since the auditions started, na-excite ako kasi ang dami nilang nakapasok. Mag-sa-start na yung main elimination round and mas makikita natin yung talent nilang lahat. Excited ako na magsimula yung pagka-clash ng bawat isa sa kanila,” the Kapuso singer said.

Joining her in searching for the country’s newest singing sensation are "Asia’s Nightingale" Lani Misalucha, "Asia’s Romantic Balladeer" Christian Bautista and "Comedy Concert Queen" Ai Ai delas Alas as judges.

After a long time of being away in the Philippines, Lani reveals she definitely misses working with Regine, Ai Ai and Christian that is why she grabbed the opportunity to reunite with them in this project. 

“I think this program is a refresher for me because makakatrabaho ko sila Regine, Ai Ai and Christian na years ago ko na rin nakasama. This time, it’s different kasi we’ll be working as a team to choose kung sino ba talaga ang deserving to be the first 'The Clash' champion kaya nakaka-excite.”

Ai Ai, on the other hand, commended the uniqueness of the show and how it can give the contestants the chance to prove themselves.

"Natutuwa ako kasi sobrang different ng The Clash from other singing competition. Iba yung concept nila. Mayroon silang chance na ipakita talaga yung husay nila in singing,” she said.

Christian, in turn, shared some traits that a clasher should possess to be able to get his vote.

“Para sa akin, makukuha nila ang vote ko if in terms of singing, they chose the right song and makanta nila ito ng maayos. And of course, in terms of performance, they have to connect with us—the TV audience to make us feel their song,” he said.

Kapuso heartthrob Andre Paras and talented host Joyce Pring join the program as they give updates on the aspirants’ quest for musical stardom.

Under the helm of director Louie Ignacio, "The Clash" airs every Saturday and Sunday night on GMA.