Gwen Garci recalls being abducted during an election campaign
Gwen Garci, a member of the Viva Hot Babes, recounted a traumatic experience where she was abducted during an election campaign event. She described being separated from her group and taken by unknown individuals before being rescued by the mayor of Marawi.
Why it matters
The story highlights the dangers faced by public figures and entertainers during politically charged events in volatile regions.
<p>Gwen Garci recalled a traumatic incident when she was allegedly taken to the mountains during an election campaign.</p><p>On Thursday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the Viva Hot Babes member said she and Jennifer Lee were part of the campaign event's entertainment lineup and were scheduled to perform after speeches from vice presidential and senatorial candidates.</p><p>"It was during an election. It was a campaign, so we went with them everywhere they went. I don't want to mention who the president and vice president were. It was so scary. It was very traumatic because I wasn't expecting people to go up the stage," Gwen said in a mix of Filipino and English.
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