Abunda: Kris Aquino not distributing cash to Noynoy voters

MANILA, Philippines – Contrary to a circulating text message, Kris Aquino is not giving away free cellphone load and cash to the public as her brother, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, continues to maintain his lead in the election count, her close friend said Wednesday.

On “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon,” host Boy Abunda issued this clarification as he warned the public against the “fake” text message.

According to the text message, the money and free load were tokens of appreciation supposedly from Kris after the public's overwhelming support for Noynoy's candidacy.

"Kung kayo po ay nakatanggap ng isang text message mula di umano kay Kris Aquino na nagsasabing maari kayong magkamit ng pera, load or free text bilang pasasalamat sa kandidatura ng kanyang kapatid na si Senator Noynoy Aquino, nais lang po naming iparating sa inyo na wala pong katotohanan ang text message na ito,” Abunda said.

“Ito po ay fake at hindi ninyo dapat paniwalaan. Nawa'y mag-ingat po ang ating mga Kapamilya. Maraming salamat po," he added.

In her Twitter account, Kris denied that the text message came from her. She tweeted: "PLEASE DON'T BELIEVE! Super FAKE! "

Kris is Abunda’s co-host on SNN and “The Buzz,” a celebrity talk show that airs every Sunday on ABS-CBN.

Kris went on leave from SNN to campaign for Noynoy, a presidential candidate, full time. She is scheduled to return to the show on May 17.