NAGLABAS ng official statement si Aian Raquel, head ng Ilocos Norte Tourism Office bilang sagot sa aria ni Moira dela Torre na hindi siya na-inform na she will be performing for the 101st birthday of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
“We have worked with a good number of successful and iconic Filipino artists before Moira. It’s the first time that we encounter this problem from an artist.
“The facts are simple- we invited Miss Moira dela Torre to perform her hits and not to play politics. She accepted the gig and we respectfully hosted her here until she left. The venue was packed with gracious Ilocanos who were excited to see her before the devastation of Ompong.
“Photos and videos will show that Moira had fun on stage, not a hint of unwillingness to perform. We never expected that she would tweet that she is angry for performing at Marcos Fest while we are inundated with the damage of Ompong. Remove all politics and cultural subjectivities and you get the basic and simple issue of courtesy, reciprocal decency, and common sense.”
‘Yan ang nakasaad sa letter. Na-bash si Moira after that letter.
“Oi Moira wag kang feelingera!”
“Ito ang hindi pa sumisikat eh laos na agad!”
“Boycott Moira! Not because of her political views but she’s such an ingrate person!”