QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chroncles, Manila Bureau) – Presidential sister and television host Kris Aquino on Thursday confirmed the alleged plot by bandit group Abu Sayyaf to kidnap her and cited this as the reason for not renewing her contract with broadcast network ABS-CBN. The plan to kidnap Kris and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was disclosed by President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday.

We sat down with Kris in an exclusive interview regarding the Abu Sayyaf threat.  Here is the full transcript:

AC: Is it true that your real reason for not renewing your showbiz contract was the kidnap threat by Abu Sayyaf?

KRIS: Yes, pex man (I swear). My blood pressure went to the roof when I first heard of the threat.  Afraid ako (I was afraid).

AC: But you’re the sister of the president. Why would you be afraid?

KRIS: Yun na nga eh (that’s just it). My brother could not promise me that he can protect Filipino citizens and soldiers, or foreigners from the terrorist group.  Not even me, his own sister.  So I decided to just quit show business.

AC: Why do you think you are being targeted?

KRIS: Well, it’s not just me.  As the president said, even Manny Pacquiao.

AC:  And why do you think it’s the both of you?

KRIS: Didn’t you hear what the president said last week? I am one of the biggest taxpayers, and Pacquiao is the No. 1 biggest taxpayer.  So we both have a lot of money.  Most kidnapping is for the purpose of ransom money.

AC: So do you blame your brother for exposing your wealth to potential kidnappers when he mentioned you as among the biggest taxpayers?

KRIS: Oo naman (yes of course).

AC: Do you see yourself ever going back to show business?

KRIS: I’m hopeful, lalo na kung si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and mananalo bilang president (especially if Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wins the presidency).  I believe he’s the only one who can stop crime and terrorism in our country.  Don’t tell Mar Roxas this, but I’m voting for Duterte come May 9.