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Marian Rivera took trip down memory lane and reminisced about some of her hit series that landed on Philippine Television. “Every soap that I did is special and truly memorable for me. How about you? Alin dito ang namimiss niyo at gusto panuorin ulit? Let me know your faves in the comments section! 💕” The majority of her work was with her now-husband, Dingdong Dantes. https://www.instagram.com/p/CANHI0MBsxU/?igshid=cd8lhcxaxn3e 2007 Marimar Rivera auditioned for and won the lead role in GMA Network’s adaptation of the popular Mexican series Marimar (based on Televisa’s 1994 Mexican telenovela of the same title). Playing opposite Dingdong Dantes, the…

Megastar Sharon Cuneta paid tribute to all mothers around the world through her digital concert, LOVE AND MUSIC: SHARON (A Mother’s Day Special) with Maestro Louie Ocampo last May 10, 2020 at 8PM Philippine Standard Time. As of May 12, 8 AM, the grand total of donations from Sharon Cuneta’s benefit concert, the  #SharonLoveAndMusic has reached 2,330,978.82. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFuITgnjI-/ The proceeds of the said concert will all go to the ABS-CBN Pantawid ng Pag-Ibig program that aims to bring food to every Kapamilya who can’t make a living because of the quarantine. In the comments section, user @catherinerosario6956 questioned Sharon’s intentions.…

E-sports enthusiast Bianca Yao, also known as “Biancake,” told her followers to stop pairing her with GMA Artist Alden Richards, or ‘AlCake’, since she has no intention of harming the actor’s career. “I recently received messages from people who are handling Alden about their concerns on alcake which made me say something on the matter. From the very beginning, I have no intention of ever harming Alden’s career. I am a fan myself and I wish nothing but the best for him. With that I hope we can stop adding fuel to the fire. I want this to be my…

A fan of Alessandra De Rossi’s pleaded with the actress to not speak up about the controversial ABS-CBN forced shutdown. The fan said she was disappointed when stars like Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, and Angel Locsin made their speeches about the shutdown and doe snot want Alessandra to do the same. Alessandra, acknowledging the message, asked the affected fan if she can post it on her Twitter so other artists can here her sentiment. https://twitter.com/msderossi/status/1258690241277247489 https://twitter.com/msderossi/status/1258691283398189056 De Rossi has been vocal about some of the things happening in the country, often making her comments on events on her social media…

Is Derek Ramsay preparing for a wedding with girlfriend Andrea Torres? Speculations arose when Derek posted on his personal Facebook account, “Time to sell my toys.” In the photos were his cars: a Rolls Royce Ghost, a Aston Martin DB11, and a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Netizens thought that it was part of his wedding preparations, others guessed it was to raise funds for frontliners and all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. One basher said, “Alam niyo ang OA niyo. Sa totoo lang hindi naman ako natutuwa na nagsara yung network niyo kasi astig mga palabas niyo. Pero ilang araw…

Hashtag member Nikko Natividad has been taking on bashers ever since the forced shutdown of ABS-CBN. Nikko received a comment from a netizen suggesting ABS-CBN stars join GMA’s roster of talents due to the forced shutdown. Nikko replied, “Ano tingin nyo samin naghahanap lang ng apartment?”  https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1259032528863719424 His comment generated a lot of negative reactions. https://twitter.com/mikomercz/status/1259063142052581376 https://twitter.com/younggear1/status/1259645895907241984 https://twitter.com/Hilda65397119/status/1259381052658733056 https://twitter.com/itsmarlynnyl/status/1259907661534867456 One netizen reminded Nikko that should he shift networks, he would no longer be “sikat”. https://twitter.com/klarenz_mapa/status/1259037661781585922 Nikko tweeted that he wasn’t surprised that some people were unable to understand what he really meant by his post. https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1259038949416132608 Netizens would have to…

Korina Sanchez has been very vocal about her thoughts regarding ABS-CBN’s shutdown and has not been afraid to take on bashers as well. On her Instagram, Korina wrote: “House approves temporary renewal of ABSCBN franchise until end of October 2020. Okay. I guess dapat mag Thank You…na pinakinggan nila ang konsiyensiya nila. Kasi hindi naman talaga dapat yan pinasarado. So, no thanks for putting the whole country through this unnecessary stress and turmoil and for branding the Philippines in the world as a mockable state. Pero, sana, matuloy ang pangako? Kase nangako na dati sa Senate Hearing na hindi pasasarado.…

After keeping mum for over a week, Kathryn Bernardo finally spoke up about the forced shutdown of ABS-CBN. As to why it took her a while to say something, Kathryn admitted that she was afraid after going through a traumatic experience the last time she expressed a political opinion. “Alam ko po marami sa inyo ang may alam na matagal ko po piniling manahimik, Bakit? Kasi, kagaya po ng iba sa inyo, natakot po ako. Kasi nung huling beses po na ginamit ko po yung platform ko sa usaping politika, hindi naging maganda yung nangyari. Naging traumatic po yung experience…

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) deemed it “unnecessary” to investigate the re-sharing of an unverified social media post on the ABS-CBN shutdown issue after it identified the person behind the act. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said the person responsible will be asked to explain prior to any action that will be taken by the agency. “With the identification of the individual accountable for uploading and sending of the contentious Facebook post, our office deems an investigation into the matter, unnecessary,” Andanar said. “A memorandum is scheduled to be sent within the day asking the individual for an explanation, after…

Former Kapamilya star Jason Abalos was hurt by the blatant accusations hurled against fellow artists in light of the ABS-CBN forced shutdown. Jason shared how pathetic he feels when a radio announcer bashed artists who are against the shutdown. “Ito po ang logo ng aming industriya. Medyo mahaba po ito, madami naman kayong oras. Nasasaktan ako sa pag atake ng mga tao sa mga artista. May narinig ako sa AM radio kaninang hapon paano laitin ng host (na kasama din namin sa industriya) ang mga artista. “Iba-iba po tayo ng linya sa buhay. May abogado, politiko, guro at kung ano…

Actress Angel Locsin, being one of the many celebrities who publicly displayed her anger towards the recent ABS CBN shutdown, spoke out against Jobert Sucaldito and his hatred towards the network. On her Instagram, Angel said, “Kuya Jobert, mahal po kita. alam ko po yung mga naitulong niyo sa mapapangasawa ko, naging mabait ho po kayo sa akin pero aminin po natin pareho na mali po ang pagkakasabi niyo na magpakamatay na lang si Nadine (Lustre) sa ere. Mali ho kayo dun. Pero naniniwala ho ako sir na sa haba na ng panahon na binigay niyo sa industriyang ito, deserve…

In her Instagram post, Kristine Hermosa-Sotto, wife to Oyo-Boy Sotto, posted inspiring quotes to jumpstart the day. “God’s plans will always be greater than all your disappointments” and the latter, “May we ever choose the wider right instead of the easier wrong.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B_1MHQIleVB/ Unfortunately, online trolls associated Kristine’s post to the controversial ABS-CBN forced shutdown, a network she grew up with. “Tama pO, @ms khsotto. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!! HUWAG IPILIT ANG MALI!!” “Naku kung pinapatamaan mo ang ABS nyan.. parang hindi ka naman Christian. kasi for sure hindi ka mgkaka pangalan sa showbiz kung hindi dahil sa…

Edward Barber has a sweet birthday message for his onscreen partner Maymay Entrata. Edward said that Maymay is a bright star of hope and he has promised Maymay that he’s got her back through the good times and the bad. “Through all the chaos in the World, through all the joy and pain, all the storms brewing in our lives, you are a bright star of Hope. “I know things didn’t go how you planned this time. But I know that won’t stop you from smiling. Your heart is full of God’s love, and he’s blessed you so you can…

During the Laban Kapamilya online protest, Kim Chiu was very outspoken with her anger and sadness about ABS-CBN’s forced shutdown. From the usually bubbly and lighthearted Kim, she became angry and hard-hitting protestor. Kim was praised by Bianca Gonzalez who said she was proud that Kim has become bolder and stronger now. Kim questioning everyone who used the “Law is law” argument against ABS-CBN. She asked bashers if they know anything about the law and are they aware of the events surrounding them. She asked if they have heard of the senate hearing of ABS-CBN which would have addressed all…

Singer Bryan Termulo tweeted after ABS-CBN was shut down by the National Telecommunications Commission. “Franchise lang po ang nag expire sa ABS to broadcast sa local TV, pwes edi sa social media sila eere for now. Boom. Million views sa lahat ng program nila. O diba? Pag nagsara ang pinto magbukas ang mas higit na opportunity. Sana wag na mag rant or pumatol ibang celebs.” https://twitter.com/bryantermulo/status/1258604897588690944?s=21 Actor-comedian John “Sweet” Lapus noticed the unusual tweet and asked his media friends to verify if it was really Bryan Termulo the singer who was tweeting. https://twitter.com/KorekKaJohn/status/1258771793797476353 There were other tweets that had a…

An emotional Kim Chiu faced the virtual world of social media yesterday through the #LabanKapamilya FB Live Event. The actress said sometimes we say things out of anger, out of sadness that we forget who we are. So, when her post on Instagram surfaced, many asked her if she was okay. Kim shared how simple her life was back in Cebu and how ABS-CBN has turned her life around through Pinoy Big Brother. She was able to support her family through her work with ABS-CBN. She also questioned NTC’s intention to stop ABS-CBN from operating. Why would they deprive others…