Senator Grace Poe wishes there would be Ang Panday ride at the Hollywood inspired 15-hectare lot where soundstages are being constructed by ABS-CBN in San Jose del Monte in Bulacan.
This could be like the rides in Disneyland and Universal Studios in other countries, like Indiana Jones Adventure, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers among others.
“Iyong ABS-CBN ay may balak daw dito na lilipat sa San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Ang balak nila ay magkaroon ng isang amusement park, parang Disneyland, pero mga pelikula at mga television shows ang tema nito,” Grace said during a campaign sortie in Bulacan.
“Kaya siguradong dadayuhin kayo ng iba’t ibang mga kababayan mula sa iba’t ibang parte ng Pilipinas. At kakausapin natin sila para magkaroon ng isang ride doon na ‘Ang Panday’ ni FPJ,” she added.
The film Ang Panday starred her late father, Fernando Poe, Jr. who played the now popular character Flavio.
Among FPJ’s films, Ang Panday is Grace’s favorite because she can relate with Flavio who is also a “foundling” o “pulot” according to “Komiks King” Carlo J. Caparas, the creator of the character.