Nagsalita na si Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan tungkol sa viral video ng umano'y "lavish dinner" niya at ng ilan pang opisyal.
Ayon kay Tan, isang tradisyon mula sa Samar at Leyte ang mapapanood sa nasabing video kung saan makikita ang pagpapaulan o pamumudmod ng pera sa kaniya sa gitna ng sayawan at kasiyahan.
"The footage was not taken during a "lavish dinner," nor was it connected to government programs or projects," ani Tan sa kaniyang official statement.
Dagdag pa niyam "The Kuratsa is a cultural tradition long practiced in Samar and Leyte, form the city centers to even farthest barangays."
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Kaugnay naman ng usapin ng mga pera sa gitna ng kasiyahan, paliwanag ni Tan, "Part of this custom is the "gala" or money showering, which symbolizes generosity and community spirit. It is no way a display of luxury or wealth, but a practice deeply embedded in our way of celebrating faith and togetherness."
Samantala, tinatanggap din uano ng kampo ng gobernadora ang mga naging sentimyento matapos mag-virala ng naturang Kuratsa video.
"We recognize that some may feel that public officials must avoid joining activities such as the Kuratsa in order to remain sensitive to the people's concerns. We deeply respect this view," anang kampo ni Tan.
Panawagan pa nila, "As we honor our cultural traditions, let us also remain grounded in their true meaning, community, generosity and solidarity. These values are the same principles that guide the Provincial Government of Samar in serving our people faithfully."
