Senatorial aspirant Atty. Salvador Panelo explained his side of the story after singer actress Sharon Cuneta reacted to Panelo’s singing her song “Sana’y Wala Ng Wakas” in one of his campaign rally in QC.
Sharon felt that it was inappropriate for Panelo to sing her song:
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Sharon Cuneta on Panelo singing her song: “Kinilabutan ako”
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“Nanang ko po pls lang nakakahiya naman sa amin ni Willy Cruz! You are not allowed to use our song! Don’t mess with a classic. I allow its use only for Leni-Kiko! LOL. Utang na loob baka bumangon si Willy nakakahiya naman sa amin! Kinilabutan ako. In a bad way. Lol” said Sharon.
On Facebook, Panelo clarified the reason why he sang the song and claimed that he got the permission of Viva Record to sing the song:
“PANELO TO SHARON CUNETA: I SING TO HONOR MY SON, CARLO
“I’m sorry she feels that way. It’s one of my favorite songs because it reminds me of the great lengths I took to care for my late son, Carlo who had Down Syndrome. I honor him each time I sing the song.
I also thought I was paying homage to the composer, the late Willy Cruz and of course, to Ms. Sharon Cuneta, by singing it. I wasn’t profiting from it, and certainly not trying to get elected by singing it. I was just trying to entertain the people who took time out of their busy lives to see and listen to us. I don’t understand what’s so offensive about that.
In any case, I did reach out to the copyright owner, Viva Records, and they’ve confirmed that I have permission to sing the song.
I will continue to sing it, and will now use it to raise awareness for the plight of children with special needs. As the song goes: ‘Kahit ilang awit ay aking aawitin, hanggang ang himig ko’y maging himig mo na rin.’”
Salvador “Sal Panalo” Panelo, former Chief Legal Counsel and Spokesperson of President Duterte, is running for Senator under PDP Laban, and vows to push for legislative action to benefit children with special needs.”
(Photo source: Facebook – @Salvador “Sal Panalo” Panelo / Instagram – @reallysharoncuneta)
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