Geraldine Roman sa ‘Cookie ni Mocha’: Hindi ito palabas, hindi ito biruan
Geraldine Roman at Mocha Uson
NANGHIHINAYANG si Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman para sa tumatakbong konsehal sa 3rd District ng Maynila na si Mocha Uson, dahil sa ginagamit nitong campaign jingle.
Napanood ng kongresista ang video ng singer-dancer sa nag-viral sa social media kung saan kinakanta nito ang campaign jingle nitong “Cookie ni Mocha, ang Sarap-Sarap” sa isang proclamation rally.
Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Facebook page, ibinahagi ni Rep. Roman ang open letter niya para kay Mocha kalakip ang kanyang payo sa kumakandidatong councilor sa Maynila sa ilalim ng partido ni Isko Moreno na tumatakbo namang mayor ng lungsod.
Kuwento ni Roman, nang nakilala nang personal si Mocha ay nakita niya rito ang passion para sa public service kaya naman ikinalungkot niya nang mapanood at mapakinggan ang campaign jingle nito.
“We’ve shared many conversations over the years, and I’ve seen your heart—your passion for public service, your desire to connect with the masses, and your fearlessness in navigating spaces that are not always welcoming to strong, outspoken women.
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“I admire that. That fire has always set you apart. But, Mocha, as someone who has also dedicated her life to public service and as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality, I feel compelled to speak to you now—not as a critic, but as a sister,” ang pagmamalasakit ni Roman kay Mocha.
Pagpapatuloy pa niya, “When I recently saw the video of your campaign jingle—’Cookie ni Mocha, ang sarap-sarap”—I felt a deep pang of sadness. Not because I think you meant harm.
“In fact, I heard it was also used to help raise funds for a breast cancer patient, and I honor that act of generosity.
“But still, I couldn’t help but think: sayang. Not because I believe you intended harm, but because I know you’re capable of so much more.
“I know that you, like me, have fought to be taken seriously, to be seen not for our gender or bodies, but for the substance of our convictions,” ang punto pa ng kongresista.
Dahil sa naturang jingle, ang feeling ni Romana ay nabalewala ang respetong pinaglalaban nila dahil sa “objectification of our bodies” kahit pa idinaan ito sa biro.
“It reinforces the same narratives we’ve both worked so hard to change—that a woman’s worth is tied to her physicality, not her mind or mission.
“Mocha, our people are hungry—not for cookies or catchy tunes—but for solutions, jobs, decent healthcare, and a future for their children.
“Ibigay natin ito sa kanila. Let us level up our discourse and offer platforms that resonate with the hopes and dreams of the Filipino people,” pakiusap pa ni Roman sa sexy singer.
Paalala pa niya kay Mocha, “We have said time and again that gender should not be used as a gimmick. Hindi ito palabas. Hindi ito biruan.
“Today, I write to you through this open letter because I believe this conversation is bigger than the two of us. It’s for every public figure, influencer, and citizen who holds a mic or a camera.
“Maging paalala sana ito na may bigat ang bawat salitang binibitawan natin. That our platforms are a privilege, and we owe it to the public—lalo na sa mga batang babaeng tumitingala sa atin—na gamitin ito nang may malasakit at respeto.
“Let us meet our constituents not with distraction, but with depth. Not with gimmicks, but with vision.
“Mocha, I believe you have the heart, the reach, and the strength to inspire real change. Let’s raise the level of political discourse and show our country what true leadership looks like—one grounded in integrity, respect, and purpose,” ang kabuuang mensahe pa ni Roman kay Mocha.
Bukas ang BANDERA sa magiging tugon ni Mocha sa open letter ni Roman.
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