RJ Mataro

RJ Mataro is a writer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. He has worked for Marikina City's Public information office, coordinating with media personnel and writing press releases for events and local projects. He was also a writer in Marikina City's local newspaper "Tinig" during his collegiate years. He is a recipient of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina's Journalism Excellence Award in 2012. He then ventured into the Business Processing and Outsourcing Industry and gained experience in cultural sensitivity and diversity.

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  • Roxie Smith believed that GMA Network treats all of its artists equally

    Kapuso artist Roxie Smith, on June 24, believed that GMA Network treats all of its talents equally. At the media conference for Sparkada artists, Smith said the GMA Network treats each of its stars as family. “Sa GMA [Network] po, I’ve noticed na everybody treats each other equally and like family. I mostly meet po […] More

  • Mega Bigay Sustansya Program continues its 4th year with New Partnerships

    Mega Tiu Lim Foundation’s Mega Bigay Sustansya Program on June 28 continued its fourth year with new partnerships: Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Reach Out Feed Philippines (ROFP). Mega’s Chief Growth and Development Officer Marvin Tiu-Lim assured stakeholders about continuing their […] More

  • Monti Parungao cites inspiration of ‘Tols’ from ‘Palibhasa Lalaki’

    On June 6, Director Monti Parungao cited the inspiration of Tols from the ’90s sitcom Palibhasa Lalaki. During the media conference for Tols, Parungao recalled how they came up with the concept of the upcoming GTV sitcom. “Well, nagsimula ‘yung konsepto kasi hiningan kami ng Merlion for a sitcom. And then sabi ko nga, ang […] More

  • Agot Isidro speaks about the few attendees during the Pasasalamat Concert

    On July 1, seasoned singer-actress Agot Isidro spoke about the few attendees during the Pasasalamat Concert event. Isidro questioned why the attendees were less than 0.01% of the 31 Million voters who voted for President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. “Kahit .01% ng 31M, di umabot? 3,100 lang yun guys. Anyare?” According to a report from ABS-CBN News, […] More

  • Sean Tristan highlights his character’s similarities to his influencer roots

    On June 14, influencer turned Kapamilya artist Sean Tristan highlighted his character’s similarities to his influencer roots. During the press conference for his upcoming series Beach Bros, Tristan related his character’s love for vlogging and documenting his experience.  “Siguro, very similar kami sa ano po, ‘yung nagsimula ako as an influencer. Social media, ganon. And […] More

  • Vanessa Peña reveals her misconceptions about showbiz

    On June 24, Kapuso artist Vanessa Peña revealed her misconceptions about showbiz.  At the media conference for Sparkada artists, Peña said that before she entered showbiz, she thought artists were ‘mataray’ (snobby). “Ako po, noong hindi pa po ako nag-iistart sa Showbiz, ang una ko pong nasa isip ko is ‘yung mga artist po is […] More

  • Janno Gibbs, saddened by the burden of paying taxes; jokes about being jobless

    On June 29, comedian Janno Gibbs uploaded an Instagram post expressing his sadness over the burdens of paying taxes for the middle-class people in the country. He also poked fun at the tax exemptions the Philippines currently has for low-income and high-income families. “Bayaran na naman ng Tax. Buti pa mahirap, walang babayaran. Buti pa […] More

  • Piolo Pascual considers actors as ‘good liars’

    On June 20, Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual said he considers actors as ‘good liars’ at the grand launch of their upcoming series, Flower of Evil. “I think we’re all good liars–I have to speak for everyone because we’re all actors.” He then explained his character’s motivation in the upcoming Kapamilya series. “That’s the fun part […] More

  • Mon Confiado highlights his orgy scene in his upcoming movie

    On June 17, seasoned actor Mon Confiado highlighted his orgy scene in his upcoming movie. During the media conference for Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili, Confiado described his scene with the models in the movie as ‘shocking.’ “Sa akin, shocking ‘yung orgy scene sa mga models. Actually, wala sa script ‘yun eh, naisip lang idagdag […] More

  • Diego Loyzaga admits he lost himself because of love when he was younger

    On June 17, Diego Loyzaga admitted that he lost himself because of love when he was younger. During the media conference for Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili, Loyzaga said he gave too much of himself to his past relationships but noted that he had already matured. “Siguro noong mas bata, tama naman si Ayanna na […] More