Author: Rhelyn Harder
During the House committee hearing on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal on Wednesday, Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza criticized the hearing as a “fishing expedition” and called on House leaders to take better control of the proceeding. “After seven hearings, wala pa po silang napapatunayan. Humihingi sila ng records, meaning they are on a fishing expedition,” he said Atienza was later called out by Cavite 7th District Rep. Jesus Crispin Remulla for saying that Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta was “browbeating” the network, Atienza clapped back saying Remulla was among those monopolizing the hearings. “We are a 305-member Congress and this committee…
Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Director-General Vivian Velez reacted to the controversial post of Lea Salonga wherein the Broadway star expressed her frustration with what was happening in the Philippines. Posting Lea’s quote, Vivian said that people should love the country even with its flaws as unity is needed at this time. “Philippine history is pockmarked with painful legacies. “When will you guys realize this rotten system Duterte seeks to dismantle would not just fade without giving a fight… the oligarchy, political opposition, the druglords and their protectors, human rights activists, NPAs, terrorists…all going against the president to stop…
Kapuso Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado reacted to the rape issue where the victim was blamed for being raped. The issue started when a police station in Quezon province posted on Facebook where they blamed the rape on the victim because of the clothes they were wearing. The original Facebook post has already been deleted, but the issue of ‘victim-blaming’ went viral on different social media sites. In Jennylyn’s Facebook fan page post, she said that such thinking is “backwards.” “Victim Blaming. “Nakaugalian na ng ibang taong sisihin ang isang rape victim. Kasalanan daw nila dahil sa galaw o suot nila.…
In a recent Facebook post, Broadway singer and actress Lea Salonga seemed to be frustrated with what has been happening to the country lately. “Dear Pilipinas, p***** ina, ang hirap mong mahalin,” she wrote. Lea has been vocal about her views when it comes to social issues, whether it is about the Philippines or other countries. But in this post, she did not specify what issue had upset her. However, in her reply to Constitutional Reforms advocate Orion Perez, she was able to relate her “problem”. One of the problems that she had mentioned was not trusting in what she sees…
Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Karen Reyes had a question-and-answer session with her fans as she reached more than 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. In her new video where she unboxed her Silver Play Button, she gave her fans an opportunity to asked her some questions. A netizen asked if she had ever thought about quitting showbiz. Reyes shared her fears for her baby while filming My Ex and Whys when she got drenched in the rain shooting one of the scenes. At that time, she was two months pregnant. “Sobra. Lalo sa My Ex and Whys. Kasi nag-momorning sickness ako.…
Kapamilya singers Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and Regine Velasquez Alcasid took to social media to share their touching messages upon returning to ASAP Natin ‘To. Zsa Zsa posted on her Instagram account how meaningful it was for her to be back at the studio together with the best singers, dancers, and hosts in the country. She also expressed her love for her mother network and happy to be signing for ABS-CBN again. “How do I begin this letter? I want to let you know how much it means to me. It’s already ingrained in every fiber of…
During the joint hearing of the House Committee on legislative franchise and the committee on good government and public accountability on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal on Monday, a House lawmaker suggested investigating the Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) of the major broadcasting networks since the lower chamber is investigating that of ABS-CBN’s. Nueva Ecija 2nd District Rep. Micaela Violago noted the observation of Bulacan 1st District Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado that the PDRs of all major broadcasting companies are almost the same and the only difference is the price. “Kanina sinabi ni Chairman Alvarado, all the PDRs of all major broadcasting companies…
Former celebrity G Tongi admitted having regrets about leaving show business to live in America at the peak of her career. Tongi revealed this during a guesting on the GMA Network online show “Just In” hosted by Vaness Del Moral. “I didn’t understand it years ago when I left, but now that I am older I understand that there were things that just didn’t feel right.” She admitted that there were some things that she couldn’t have even she’s in showbiz. “Ibig sabihin nun maski sikat ka, may trabaho ka, kumikita ka, alam mo na hindi ‘yun ‘yung mga bagay…
Queen of all Media Kris Aquino set her conditions before a possible comeback on national television. In her Instagram post, a fan asked for an update of her comeback. In response, Aquino said that she needs to ask for a medical clearance due to her autoimmune issues. “I still need a medical clearance because of my autoimmune issues.I’m leaving everything as part of God’s plans for my life,” she said. But then, she wants to pursue another path which is taking up political science in an online course. “My other path is to take an online course (since many are…
On Thursday, a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official clarified that ABS-CBN Holdings Corp did not violate its regulations when it issued Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs). According to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis Amatong, the question on whether or not the sale of financial instruments to foreigners violates the rule of 100-percent Filipino ownership in mass media is still up for the supreme court to decide. “As far as we are concerned… wala pa kaming basehan para sabihin na nag-violate sila ng regulations namin,” he said during the joint congressional committee. “We are not aware of any violation. No complaint has…
Netizens some were praising her for not being “maarte” She took to Instagram to express her reaction over the viral photo Andi Eigenmann was spotted in Siargao back riding on a motorcycle with her partner Philmar Alipayo while holding a plastic water drum. The viral photo was posted by a netizen named Contessa Aubrea Paraico-Carnaje with the caption: “Saw Andi here in Siargao last week and wala siya keyme kag rate magdala sang large water tub while nakaangkas as motor kasama hubby nya. Still gorg and classy basin Hindi magporma!” Netizens had different reactions and comments as some were praising…
Reyes said that Navallo has proven to be one of the most reliable and thorough journalists Navallo is also grateful for the compliment and support he received from her ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes admitted that she was hesitant to accept Mike Navallo as a full-time journalist. On her social media account, Reyes said she wasn’t convinced that Mike Navallo wanted to be a full-time journalist as he was already a lawyer back then. Being a reporter didn’t also pay well. “Before I hired Mike, I wasn’t convinced he’d want to be a full-time journalist. He…
Comedienne Ethel Booba once again went on an online rampage against her former parody account. Earlier this year, Ethel clarified that the popular Twitter account @IAMEthylGabison with more than one million followers was a fake account. She said this despite previously using the tweets from the said account for a book compilation. The admin of the parody account refuted Ethel’s claims that she was unaware of the account and what it was posting. The admin subsequently severed ties with Ethel and renamed the account to @IamCharotism. But the fire started again when a Twitter user named @iamianaaccertian said that Ethel…
Lakambini Chiu defended her younger sister Kim from bashers Lakambini Chiu showed how younger sister Kim was emotional while shooting her “Bawal Lumabas” performance on Wish 107.5 For the past few weeks, Kim has been trending on social media due to her “Bawal Lumabas” statement regarding the ABS-CBN shutdown. She became the target of bashers and DDS trolls. Instead of hitting back her bashers, she took advantage of the situation and released “Bawal Lumabas” song and merch. Her new single immediately trend online and earned different reactions on social media. Kim also performed her viral song on Wish 107.5 that…
Amador apologized and explained the main reason for her outburst to the hotel staff. Amador also believes that the management is responsible for takingthe viral video with the intention to leak it online A video of Pinky Amador cursing and yelling at condo-tel staff went viral after a netizen uploaded it on Facebook. The actress was complaining about the documents she requested after she got exposed to persons under monitoring (PUMs) of coronavirus, who were also staying in the condo-tel where she’s staying. Amador was very angry about a circular she requested a few weeks ago, which the condo-tel staff…
Kapamilya host, comedian, and talent manager Ogie Diaz got irritated by a real estate broker who was trying to sell a condo unit. On his Facebook account, Diaz shared his conversation with a seller who sent him a message about a condo unit for sale. In response to the message, Diaz said that as much as he wanted to buy a condo unit, he couldn’t because of the ABS-CBN shutdown meant he had no source of income for monthly payments. “Gustuhin ko mang bumili ng inilalako mong condo, ano ibibili ko? Isinara ang ABS-CBN na pagkukunan ko sana ng pambayad…