Marian Rivera on why students and  teachers  get discounts for ‘Balota’ tickets

Marian Rivera took it upon herself to explain why students and teachers were given the privilege of  getting  discounted tickets for her movie Balota when it was shown in cinemas.

Sharing a photo of her teacher Emmy character on Instagram, Marian explained the rationale for giving discounts to teachers and students.

Marian initially enumerated the reasons and purpose for doing films. One is to earn hundreds of millions. Then there are personal movies, while there are also experimental ones.  And there are films aimed at helping the society.

Balota, she said, aimed to help the society.

“At naniniwala kami sa kakayahan ng mga guro at estudyante para humubog ng mas magandang bukas para sa Pilipinas,” she said.

“Kita rin sa reactions ng mga teachers na nakapanood na na-inspire sila at nakita nila ang sarili nila kay Teacher Emmy,” Marian intoned.

“Kaya nga halos triple ang nanood noong Sabado, nadadagdagan ang screening time at dumadami ang nanonood araw-araw,” she added.

Concluding  her post, she said: “Palawakin sana natin ang ating isip tungkol sa pag-appreciate nito.”

Balota was first shown during Cinemalaya Film Festival where Marian won a Best Actress award. (NIGEL CHAVEZ DE ESTRADA)