Author: Bernardo
As the country celebrated Independence Day on June 12, singer Janno Gibbs released his new song that is in line with the upcoming Presidential election. Titled imPeaches, is a parody of Justin Bieber’s single Peaches. The song aims to remind voters to choose their leaders carefully. It also tackles the dilemma the voters are currently facing as they are still confused about whom to vote for in the coming election. Gibbs also threw shade against the past and current President of the country by pointing out the main issue during their administration. He mentioned Joseph Estrada’s impeachment, Gloria Arroyo’s ‘Hello,…
TikTok star Sassa Gurl tried to scare Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto as he gets featured by GMA Network. On June 11, GMA Network published an article about Sassa Gurl a.k.a. Mima of TikTok. The said article announced his first appearance on the public service show Wish Ko Lang episode titled, Sakripisyo which got aired on June 12. He will play the character of Chikana, one of the best friends of the lead character played by Ruru Madrid. As he gets exposure on GMA Network, Sassa Gurl quipped and put some pressure on Forteza and Roberto. https://twitter.com/Itssassagurl/status/1403222611190972421?s=20 Netizens…
Many were surprised when the ‘ABS-CBN’ signage at the ELJ building was changed to ‘ABC-ZNN’. On June 11, Netflix also teased that something is happening in the said area at 6 pm. It then turned out that the changing of the signage is in support of the Netflix original anime series, ‘Trese’ which also premiered on the same day. ‘ABC-ZNN’ is the fictional network portrayed in the said anime series. At 6 pm, the building of ‘ABC-ZNN’ was also taken over by the series as it lighted up to a seemingly giant LED board showing the title ‘Trese’. https://twitter.com/Netflix_PH/status/1403311216651489281?s=20 This…
Maine Goals, a travel and lifestyle show, to be hosted by Maine Mendoza will be the opening salvo of the newest cable channel Buko Channel. In November 2019, Cignal TV signed a partnership with APT Entertainment to produce the first-ever all-comedy Filipino channel dubbed as the Buko Channel (Buhay Komedya). APT Entertainment CEO Michael Tuviera said in 2019: “It is an entertainment channel focusing on comedy kasi, with the times right now, we would all agree, kailangan talaga tumawa ng mga tao, kailangan sumaya ng mga tao.” APT Entertainment produced the longest-running Kapuso noontime show Eat Bulaga! and comedy show…
The Philippines has six entries–one from ABS-CBN and the remaining are from GMA Network at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. ABS-CBN’s only entry, Fedelina: A Stolen Life–is a biographical documentary of Fedelina Lugasan, a victim of human trafficking. She got enslaved in the United States. The documentary exposed the hardships she went through under the hands of her heartless employers. It also featured her reunion with her long-lost family member, whom she had no contact with for many years. The other four documentaries of GMA Network are part of the finalists. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s (One at Heart…
Netflix released the trailer of their original anime series on June 10. The series’ setting in Manila and Kathryn Bernardo’s face on a MET billboard got spotted in the opening scene from the new Netflix original anime series–Trese. Bernardo’s billboard and the famous fast-food chain Jollibee provided an authentic Manila setting for the animated series. https://twitter.com/knsIay/status/1402860792953786375?s=20 https://twitter.com/knsIay/status/1402861158139195393?s=20 KathNiel fans celebrate the appearance of Bernardo’s billboard on the said series. They also showed their utmost appreciation for those behind it. The billboard depicted a typical Manila setting and is already KathNiel’s ‘big’ flex, says @kchandriyaaa. https://twitter.com/kchandriyaaa/status/1402849882310733827?s=20 @KNyzzamood then claimed Kathryn as…
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Miss Universe-Philippines 2014, has supported MUPH 2020 Rabiya Mateo even during the latter’s journey to the 2020 Miss Universe pageant. However, why did the former got blocked from Ilongga beauty queen’s twitter account? On June 9, Wednesday, MJ shared a screenshot that a twitter account of Mateo that blocked her. https://twitter.com/MJ_Lastimosa/status/1402425825899679744?s=20 https://twitter.com/MJ_Lastimosa/status/1402427674409127937?s=20 Many followers were shocked to see the screenshot and got worried about what’s happening between the two beauty queens. But there’s nothing to get alarmed with. The said Rabiya twitter account is a poser account and Rabiya has no access to it. https://twitter.com/MJ_Lastimosa/status/1402181310806839299?s=20 Before this,…
Will It’s Showtime host Anne Curtis return to the Kapamilya noontime show soon? On June 8, the twitter page of ABS-CBN Entertainment shared a compilation video of Curtis’s ‘sabaw’ moments on It’s Showtime. She added to the fun and enjoyment of the said show because of her ‘sabaw’ or ‘lutang’ moments. Other hosts of the show poke fun at her whenever she seemed at a loss for thoughts, thus she won’t get to understand Vice Ganda and other hosts’ jokes. The audience and her fellow hosts probably missed her, too, since she is on leave for more than a year…
Finally, after 20 years, John Lloyd Cruz is now a Kapuso! The Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale TV Special on Sunday, June 6, was made extra special as GMA Network officially welcomed John Lloyd, marking the actor’s comeback after four years of hiatus. During the event, the award-winning actor took time to express his gratitude to Willie Revillame, who paved the way for his TV comeback. The actor also showed his trembling hands as he turned emotional. He also said that he is thrilled to be back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgLbJGTV_jE GMA Films president Annette Gozon Valdes celebrated John Lloyd’s shift to GMA Network…
The taping for TV5’s upcoming TV series, starring Julia Barretto and Marco Gumabao, officially kicked off. ‘Di Na Muli is directed by the seasoned director Andoy Ranay, the creator of high-rating shows, including The Good Son, Love Thy Woman, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, and Endless Love. Apart from Barretto and Gumabao, ‘Di Na Muli top bills Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, and Baron Geisler. Also, included in the cast are Krissha Viaje, Andre Yllana, Lander Vera Perez, Katya Santos, Joe Vargas, and Marco Gallo. The cast members shared on social media some behind the scene photos from their taping. View this post on…
Congress’s hypocrisy is palpable as they passed a bill celebrating the National Press Freedom Day on August 30, and on the same day when most ABS-CBN journalists lost their jobs last year. Last year, the Congress, some members are Duterte’s allies, maintained to follow the ‘Kill, Kill, Kill’ legacy of the Administration as it voted to reject ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bid. Despite being cleared by regulating agencies, the said media company got deprived of its franchise. The non-renewal of its franchise caused the Network’s shut down, pushing to cancel its shows and even laying off most of its workers, including journalists. Many…
Actress-turned-politician Alma Moreno chose to remain mum after being accused of escaping from a 40k electrical bill arrears. Theresa Grenard, a condo unit owner, appeared on Raffy Tulfo in Action on June 3 to raise her complaint against Moreno. According to Grenard, at first, she was hesitant to let Moreno rent her condo because of the pandemic and the restrictions of Azure Residences. However, due to Moreno’s persistent request and since the actress is her sibling’s employer, she eventually agreed. Their first agreement is that Moreno will stay in the said condo unit for only one month, but the actress…
Will the move of different celebrities from one network to another marks the end of the rivalry between TV networks? Recently, Pokwang gladly announced that she is back to work. Her selfie inside a suspected GMA Network dressing room sparked beliefs that she finally moved to the said network. However, there is still no confirmation about this. Willie Revillame also revealed that they are cooking a project for John Lloyd Cruz, marking the comeback of the Kapamilya star after showbiz hiatus. Revillame is also rumored to be negotiating with Piolo Pascual. GMA Network board director Annette Gozon-Valdes likewise confirmed talks with Bea Alonzo. “Let’s see…
After Ely Buendia’s consistent twitter rants against the Government–he is likened to Agot Isidro, but he is not bothered. The ex-Eraserheads’ vocalist is a firm critic of the Duterte Administration. He is not afraid of pointing out the Government’s inefficiency during this pandemic. He slashed the idea that showbiz personalities should not join political discourses because if that is the case, they should also be exempted from taxes. https://twitter.com/elybuendia9001/status/1379992901216661506?s=20 Then he shared a reminder to everyone: “Remember, kahit sabihin mong wala kang pakialam sa politics, may pakialam ang politics sa ’yo.” https://twitter.com/elybuendia9001/status/1381113946153787393?s=20 Recently, Buendia asserted that until now, politicians still consider global…
Seasoned host Luis Manzano shared that before his stint as ABS-CBN’s Star Circle Quest’s host, he first got an offer to host its rival show StarStruck on GMA Network. In a YouTube vlog released on June 1, Manzano, joined by his wife Jessy Mendiola and best friend Alex Gonzaga for a game called ‘Who knows me better?’ The game’s mechanics is simple, he will ask Mendiola and Gonzaga questions about him, and in turn, the two will race to give the correct answer. The said game revealed his close relationship with his wife and his best friend, as the two…
After leaving ABS-CBN last year, is Pokwang now with GMA Network? On June 2, Pokwang expressed her gratefulness to God via an Instagram post. Due to God’s other gift, the comedienne said that her prayers [were finally] answered and that she’s blessed. In the post, she attached a photo where she is inside a dressing room and placed a hashtag “#Backtowork.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayette (@itspokwang27) Based on Pokwang’s background, she is in a dressing room of the GMA Annex building. Last year, Pokwang confirmed that even before the pandemic and the shutdown of…