Aside from the viral applause, Lea Salonga believes institutional funding is the true backbone of the P-pop revolution.
Tony Award-winning artist Lea Salonga is drawing attention online after a video of her remarks on “Pinoy Pride” resurfaced following BINI’s recent performance on the global stage.
In the clip, Salonga emphasized that pride in Filipino achievements should go beyond celebration, stressing that real support must come in the form of funding, education, and training—especially in fields like sports and the arts.
The video gained renewed traction as netizens revisited her statement in the context of Filipino acts gaining international recognition, including BINI and SB19, both of whom have drawn strong “Pinoy Pride” reactions online—following BINI’s recent Coachella performance and ahead of SB19’s upcoming Lollapalooza appearance.
Salonga’s remarks challenge that mindset, pointing out that recognition alone is not enough without sustained investment in developing talent locally, long before they reach global platforms.
Sparking discussions online, many are echoing her call for stronger institutional and financial support to help Filipino talent thrive—not just be celebrated after the fact.
Pwede kang mag Pinoy Pride buong araw pero kung wala ka namang binibigay na suporta sa edukasyon, whatever—whether it’s in the field of sports or arts—bakit pa ba? Pinoy pride has to also come in the form of funding, actual financial backing, education, training…
Lea Salonga on the importance of support and funding for the Filipino artists and athletes
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