Kapuso actor-host Dingdong Dantes takes on a “man on a mission” role in the upcoming GMA Public Affairs documentary that will delve into ghost projects and unfinished infrastructure developments across the country.
The special documentary, titled “Broken Roads, Broken Promises”, is scheduled to air on November 15.
As part of its production, Dantes recently traveled to a municipality in Northern Samar to speak with residents affected by the stalled projects.
“Ang purpose ng pagpunta namin [sa isang bayan sa Northern Samar] ay para kausapin ang isang case study for this documentary na ginagawa natin under GMA Public Affairs,” Dantes explained in a report aired on 24 Oras.
He noted that the documentary aims to shed light on how failed infrastructure projects have hindered local progress and disrupted essential frontline services, particularly in remote areas.
“‘Yung title pa lang, sumasagisag na ‘yan sa mga pangako na hindi talaga natupad and how important infrastructure is in the development of us, Filipinos, na, sadly, sa nakita nating estado ay talagang nasira at hindi na ipatupad dahil sa korapsyon,” the actor said.
“Hanggang sa pag-deliver ng mga services ng ating mga health workers na dahil ‘yung mga kalsada ay hindi konektado sa isa’t-isa and nadi-delay ang pag-deliver ng mga services na ito sa mga nangangailangan,” he added.
Dingdong also shared his sentiment about witnessing firsthand the frustrations and daily challenges faced by affected communities, saying, “Iba kapag nabibigyan ng mukha ‘yung problema, nararamdaman mo talaga ‘yung kanilang paghihirap, ‘yung kanilang frustration, at ‘yung kanilang mga pangarap.”
Through the documentary, Dantes hopes to encourage awareness and accountability regarding ongoing development issues in the country.
“Sana through the documentary ay mas maging mulat tayo bilang mga Pilipino tungkol sa nangyayari talaga sa ating mga kababayan. And hopefully dahil alam na natin talaga kung gaano kaseryoso ang problema ay mas mabuksan din ang isip ng mga taong kailangang tumugon dito. Definitely more so dun sa mga talagang accountable dito,” he said.
