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DJ Chacha reminds public officials to work even without ‘photo-op’ and an audience

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Former Kapamilya radio host and television personality DJ Chacha highlighted the value of consistency and integrity in one’s job, while also reminding public officials that their work should not revolve around “photo opportunities and audience.”  </p><p>In a social media post on August 22, the radio DJ praised people who remain committed to doing their best whether they have an audience or not. For her, consistency is what separates remarkable professionals from the rest. </p><p>“The most remarkable professionals I know share one common trait: CONSISTENCY,” she wrote.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/20/dj-chacha-on-people-talking-badly-about-her-i-found-myself-simply-too-tired-for-the-drama-1628"><strong>READ: DJ Chacha on people talking badly about her: ‘I found myself simply too tired for the drama’</strong></a></div><p>For DJ Chacha, this kind of consistency is closely tied to integrity, which she said is measured by how a person performs when there is no audience to impress. </p><p>She continued: “Kahit may nakatingin o wala, they still bring their 100% best to the table every single day. Integrity isn’t about performing for an audience, it’s about the standard you hold yourself to when no one else is grading your work.”  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcUk2x2PYyJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A834495.8999999985%2C%22ls%22%3A296459.69999999925%2C%22le%22%3A296889.19999999925%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Although she did not name anyone in her post, DJ Chacha extended the sentiment to public officials in the comments, reminding elected leaders that their responsibilities should not depend on publicity. </p><p>“Reminder rin sa mga halal ng bayan na hindi kailangan ng photo-op at audience para gampanan ang kani-kanilang trabaho,” the DJ wrote. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787557107245DJ Chacha on public officials photo-op.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Her remarks drew support from several netizens, who agreed that doing one&#x27;s job well should not be treated as a performance for the public. </p><p>“True that 🔥,” commented former <em>Kris TV </em>executive producer Jasmin Pallera. </p><p>“Yes.. people who are truly passionate for the work that they do .. kahit walang audience they give it their all,” another netizen added.  </p><p>Some followers also praised DJ Chacha for consistently using her platforms to speak about issues concerning the public. </p><p>“You always remind me pano lumaban ng patas. You always mention that, kahit sang platforms na meron ka at sa lahat ng podcast channels mo. Saludo sayo palagi ate DJ ChaCha. Kailangan namin ng maraming ikaw sa industriya ng pagbabalita📺 Godbless you always,” one commenter wrote. </p><p>The longtime radio host has long been vocal about public matters and political issues through her social media posts. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW6fAcDj-_v/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A834534%2C%22ls%22%3A296459.69999999925%2C%22le%22%3A296889.19999999925%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In April, she called on government officials to seek justice amid the flood control controversy, pointing out that ordinary citizens continue to fulfill their responsibilities and contribute to government funds through taxes. </p><p>“To our dear government officials: Ayusin niyo naman trabaho niyo. Isipin niyo na lang, kahit wala pang malaking isda na nahuhuli dyan sa flood control scandal, tuloy pa rin ambag namin sa pondo ng Bayan,” she wrote at the time. </p><p>She also noted that she had already paid her taxes in advance and done her part as a citizen, while urging officials to address the issue. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbSuKjBpYY6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A834565.5999999978%2C%22ls%22%3A296459.69999999925%2C%22le%22%3A296889.19999999925%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>More recently, in July, DJ Chacha questioned what she described as a contradiction in the government’s positions on the West Philippine Sea issue and the proposed Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Tarlac.  </p><p>“Sabi kanina, ‘We are Filipinos, and we do not yield’. Kudos to this admin for standing firm on the West Philippine Sea issue. Pero sa China palaban bat parang iba ang trato sa Pax Silica ng Amerika? Contradicting. Paano po ba talaga? Saan ba tayo lulugar talaga?” she wrote. </p><p>DJ Chacha also clarified her political stance, adding, “Just to clarify, never pa rin po ako boboto ng pro-China candidate sa 2028 elections ☺️💪🏼✊”  </p>

<p>DJ Chacha highlighted the value of consistency and integrity in one’s job, while also reminding public officials that their work should not revolve around “photo opportunities and audience.” </p>

DJ Chacha highlighted the value of consistency and integrity in one’s job, while also reminding public officials that their work should not revolve around “photo opportunities and audience.”