Rita Avila travels miles to southern tip of Tagalog region for free

That’s how progressive and instinctive actor Joel Saracho described the enthusiasm and commitment of actress Rita Avila on her political views and moves.

“Wala talaga siyang bayad. Accommondation lang at food. Tapos, ‘yon, sinusundo lang sila at inihahatid ng sasakyan (She’s not paid. It’s only accommodation and food. Then, they are fetched and sent home by a vehicle),” expounded Joel when asked if the presence of pink artists in sorties is free or paid.

All the way from Manila, Rita was whisked away to the far-off town of Calauag—the last town in the southwestern tip of Tagalog region—in Quezon Province as early as dawn on a recent Saturday.

It was in Ice Seguerra’s country that Avila professed once more her beliefs on women leadership in all aspects of life.

“Gagawin ko ang lahat para sa kapakanan ng bayan at ng taumbayan. Kaya nga gumising ako nang maaga para makasama sa parada para kay VP Leni rito sa Calauag. Enjoy ako. Kahit na mainit ang sikat ng araw (I’d do everything for the sake of the country and its people. That’s why I woke up early to be able to join the parade here in Calauag. I enjoy it so much. Even if the sun shines excruciatingly it was no problem with me),” said Avila in an interview in Lopez town in the same province where she proceeded after Calauag.

Rita was in her bright pink blouse and beige pants.

After the gig, she went back to Manila on the same long road travel to join her family for a weekend treat.