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In a live online interview on radio station Monster RX93, The ‘Multimedia Princess’ Nadine Lustre shared her lockdown story on being tough and brave as she lives all by herself. If there is one thing that Nadine learned in this showbiz, it is how to be “bulletproof”. Nadine is one of the young artists today who is bold enough to speak her mind and is very straightforward. She will not sugarcoat anything and will say what she feels.  The actress pointed out that she has no regrets over anything that she said on cam. Controversial statements like, “C’mon guys it’s…

Malacanang Spokesman Harry Roque couldn’t control his temper during a live virtual presser at the palace. The presidential spokesman appeared visibly irate as he berated CNN Philippines reporter Triciah Terada for what he mistakenly took as her report on Roque’s statement regarding mass testing. https://twitter.com/rodmagaru/status/1262605890563104771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1262605890563104771&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lionheartv.net%2F2020%2F05%2Fharry-roque-loses-temper-while-discussing-mass-testing-in-press-briefing%2F GMA News reporter Joseph Morong broke the tension when it was his turn to ask questions. He reminded the Spokesperson to relax. Roque, who appeared to be already in a good mood, said “I’m more relaxed now” in a more relaxed tune and with a sway of the head.  It seemed Roque’s mood changed when it came to Morong and tried hard…

Actor and businessman Gabby Concepcion has been giving his Instagram followers something to look forward to while in quarantine. Concepcion revealed his well-toned physique in an Instagram The 55-year-old actor said that working out is a way to keep his mind and body busy during the lockdown. He also showed off his new mustache and beard in the photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAWsjpZj3tD/ He asked his followers, “What are you doing to stay healthy during these times? Let me know!”  His very masculine appearance earned comments including Randy Santiago who said, “Aaaay FAFA GAVY. Yummy…Lafang👏👏👏 Cheverlou”. Paolo Ballesteros also replied with heart emojis…

Megastar Sharon Cuneta slammed House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta for insisting on bringing up issues that were considered to be redundant during the ABS-CBN franchise Congressional Hearing. Rep. Marcoleta has been the center of attention since last Tuesday when he pointed out one-by-one the alleged violations of the Kapamilya network. In her tweet, Sharon said: “’Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth,’ is a law of propaganda often attributed to the Nazi – ito ang sinusunod na prinsipyo ni Rep. Marcoleta at marami silang ganyan! Kaya paulit-ulit natin itong sagutin ng katotohanan!” https://twitter.com/sharon_cuneta12/status/1265402740701663232?s=21 Sharon also stressed that…

COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon reacted to SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta’s allegations about ABS-CBN, one of them alleging that the media giant favored certain candidates during the election period and violated the Omnibus Election Code. Guanzon said she doesn’t remember any complaint filed against ABS-CBN on the alleged Omnibus Election Code Violations. ‘SAGIP’ or the (Social Amelioration and Genuine Intervention on Poverty) Rep. Rodante Marcoleta accused ABS-CBN as being “pro-Noynoy Aquino” during the 2010 presidential elections while it was “pro-Grace Poe and pro-Leni Robredo” during the 2016 presidential elections. https://twitter.com/rowena_guanzon/status/1265258541037654018 One netizen urged people to stop believing Marcoleta and his lies.…

Chinita Princess Kim Chiu took to Instagram to look for the person behind the viral “law of the classroom” art card. She said she wanted to see the said artist to thank that person for disturbing her life in a good way. “Hi Classmates!!!!🛎Dati diko alam kung anong dapat ko maramdaman pag nakikita ko tong artcard na to. Ngayon ang gusto ko sana mahanap ang taong gumawa nito. Di para magalit or kung ano man gusto ko lang magpasalamat! “Ginulo niya lalo ang utak ng mga tao in a happy way!!!😅 kaya kung sino ka man na gumawa ng artcard…

ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak, the “father” of the 11 thousand strong employees of the Kapamilya network. said during the congressional inquiry last Tuesday, they will soon release a list of workers who will be relieved from their jobs because of ABS-CBN’s shutdown. In the course of joint committee hearing of the House committee on legislative franchises and committee on good government and public accountability, Katigbak said they are not trying to get public sympathy but they are solely appealing for the welfare of the 11,000 workers who might lose their jobs. “We want to do everything…

The House of Representatives is set to discuss bills granting ABS-CBN a 25-year franchise on May 26. The said hearing will be held via a virtual conference at 9:30 in the morning. “They will not stop until they are finished so that no one can say we’re stopping the process or dragging our feet,” House Speaker Alan Cayetano said. Cayetano also said the committee will hold two to three hearings a week while key witnesses and resource persons would be required to physically appear during the hearings, provided that social distancing and other health protocols are followed. The House Speaker also…

In her YouTube vlog, Kathryn Bernardo reacted to some mean comments, in particular some referring some to her legs as being “sakang.” “Ang pangit ni Kathryn Bernardo. Sakang na, pangit pa!” Kathryn said that over the years, she has learned to love her not straight, “parenthesis” legs and she is completely unbothered by the fact that bashers say mean things about her legs. “Alam n’yo, over the years natutunan ko nang tanggapin ang legs ko. Yes it’s not straight. It’s kinda ganyan, parang parenthesis, ‘yun ang sinasabi nila. Wala eh. Parte siya ng pagkatao ko,” said Kathryn. Kathryn admitted that before,…

Vice Ganda recently did a Facebook Live with his fans to discuss his sentiments on various issues the country is facing. During the live, Vice admitted he felt downhearted with what was happening with the country. “Hindi ako ok sa mga nangyayari, hindi ako ok na may pandemiya, hindi ako ok na may karamdaman na nagkalat sa kalsada na nag-aantay lang na pangasin tayong lahat. Hindi ako ok nu’n,” VIce revealed during his FB live last Saturday, May 16. He added, “Hindi ako ok na walang ABS-CBN, hindi ako ok na walang TV Patrol, hindi ako ok na walang Showtime,…

Jericho Rosales shared on Facebook how one’s dreams and perseverance can change one’s life forever. Coming from a poor family, Jericho shared that he went to six public schools from elementary to high school but didn’t go to college because they simply could not afford it. Jericho used to collect discarded wires and old newspapers to be sold in junk shops in exchange for money and sometimes, cheap cheese curls. He collected plastic trash from a dumpsite with his cousin, sold ice buko (frozen coconut water with milk and sugar), sold fish in the market, became a jeepney “barker”, a…

Megastar Sharon Cuneta expressed how much she admires Ernie Lopez, one of her bosses at ABS-CBN, and said that he was one of the people she wanted to “grow up” into. She even retweeted one of his posts that went, “Money and popularity cannot be the goals of your life. These are only tools to help other people.” https://twitter.com/sharon_cuneta12/status/1261994262784167938 He also shared what he tells his children about the real goals in life. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_mIkMmnYNI/ Ernie Lopez is the President and CEO of ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. He is one of the many who rallying for ABS-CBN to be back on air…

When Viva Hotbabe turned public servant Jaycee Parker celebrated her birthday this year, she went for something a little different. On her Facebook post, the Pangasinan councilor asked for relief goods as her birthday gifts. She posted, “Hello, May! Every year I’m always excited when you arrive… May is ‘Flores de Mayo’ month, May is summer and May is my birth month… Yes, that’s right I’m turning 35 in exactly 11 sleep! May 12 is my birthdate. “My birthday wish list this year: Bigas, Canned goods, Milk (bearbrand or Alaska), Milo, Noodles, Bread “A few people know my birthday is…

Bianca Umali remembered her parents with a post she shared last May 8. “Life is just so short and unpredictable. Life is not the way it’s supposed to be… it’s the way it is… the way we cope with it, is what makes the difference. Life is short, time is fast, no replay, no rewind, so make the most out of every moment as it comes.” May 8th was her mother’s 59th birthday and her father’s 10th death anniversary. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6tHEDDD2k/ In response, Ruru Madrid promised to take care of Bianca forever. It was in 2019 when Ruru and Bianca were romantically…

Chinita Princess Kim Chiu has been trending nationwide for her speech regarding the controversial shutdown of ABS-CBN. During the Laban Kapamilya online protest, Kim was very outspoken with her anger and sadness about ABS-CBN’s forced shutdown. Unfortunately, instead of making her sentiments clear, her explanations using an analogy of classroom rules left netizens confused, which has led to several memes. Even Alden Richard’s father, “Daddy Bae” Richard Faulkerson, joined in on creating funny Kim Chiu ‘Classroom’ memes. Dressed in a funny classroom uniform, with a school ID hanging from his neck, backpack, and a baseball cap, Daddy Bae danced to…

Queen Mother Karla Estrada took to social media to defend her son Daniel Padilla and his girlfriend Kathryn Bernardo who had become the target of trolls. On Instagram, Karla said, “Sila ang dalawa sa pinakakamamahal kong tao sa buong mundo. Bilang momshie nila gagawin ko ang lahat para protektahan sila.”   This post was a response to DDS Vlogger Banat By’s recent attack on both Kathryn and Daniel as the KathNiel love team took a stand for ABS-CBN. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIL_xsgdcS/ Karla led a twitter party with the hashtag, #WeBlockAsOne to condemn Banat By’s (real name Byron  Cristobal, Mocha Uson’s manager) harsh comments…