Is Manny Villar Using Mom?

In yesterday evening's news broadcasts, one can see Manny Villar's 86-year old mom Curita surrounded by family coming out in front of the cameras to defend her son from various allegations. In the same reports, the family was also observed to show their displeasure towards the media.



An ad also came out showing Villar's mom defending her son. These prompted some to react against the move by Villar's family.

What is your on take on the issue? Is Villar using his mother? In allowing his mother to be captured by the cameras for an ad, did Villar make the right move?