Author: RJ Mataro

Pinoy all-female singing group 4th Impact revealed behind the scene details about their collaboration with SB19.  During the media conference for the Pop orchestra concert, Forte on October 7, 4th Impact expressed their gratitude for ShowBT and SB19 for their welcome into the media company. “First of all, we wanted to thank ShowBT for welcoming us. And also to SB19 na idols namin.” 4th Impact also revealed they joined ShowBT Philippines, the same company that trained SB19. After that, 4th Impact member Mylene revealed that they have always wanted to collaborate with SB19. “First of all we wanted to do…

On October 11, Viva artist Ella Cruz posted on her facebook account that her Dad was first to use the color Pink for the 2022 elections campaign. She then distanced herself from Vice President Leni Robredo supporters. On facebook, Cruz initially congratulated her father, Tantan Trinidad Cruz. According to her post, her Dad plans to run for a Mayoralty post in Angat, Bulacan. She then wrote that her Dad was running independently and planned to use pink for his campaign for the past month. Cruz distanced herself from the color Pink following VP Robredo’s presidential bid announcement. Netizens questioned her…

The Pinoy Pop Band SB19 shared their experience taking on a different music genre in performing their songs with an orchestra. During their media conference for their upcoming benefit concert Forte on October 7, SB19 recalled their preparations with the Battig Chamber Orchestra and the SSC Chamber Choir. “Syempre po it’s hard for us, kasi it’s going to be the first time to perform na magkakaroon ng orchestra. Madali siya pakinggan in a sense na syempre nandoon ‘yung guide–may guide siya. “Pero, noong rehearsals namin parang nangangapa-ngapa pa kami, especially ako kasi syempre kailangan ko talaga praktisin ng maigi. So…

On October 5, Kim Atienza addressed bashers questioning his loyalty to ABS-CBN before transferring to GMA Network. During his interview for his Kapuso welcome, Atienza clarified that he didn’t abandon ABS-CBN during its darkest time. “Ang binabato sa aking issue, e, ‘Bakit ko iniwanan ang ABS-CBN, sinabi ko namang di ko iiwanan?’ Ang sagot ko diyan, I am not leaving ABS-CBN at its darkest moment. The darkest moment of my former company has passed.” He also noted that it was the ‘perfect weather for his transfer, hinting at ABS-CBN’s upcoming announcement. “Believe me, in a few months, they will announce…

On October 8, Presidential aspirant Isko Moreno showed his true colors when he slammed fellow Presidential candidate Leni Robredo despite being in the opposition. During his press conference, Moreno criticized Robredo’s decision to run independently. “You cannot talk of unity. You yourself, hindi mo nga ma-unify ang sarili mo. You’re not even proud of your party, oh my God. Kung kaya mong iwan ‘yung mga kasama mo, paano na kaming 110 million Pilipinos?” He also questioned Robredo’s motivation for running for office.  “‘Yan lang ba ang dahilan kung bakit siya tatakbo? Paano naman kaming mga Pilipino, wala kaming trabaho? Maraming…

The last day of filing for the certificate of candidacy signaled the start of the 2022 campaign season on October 8, 2021. Among the aspiring politicians who are gunning for the Vice President position are Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Senator Tito Sotto. However, what caught people’s attention were their wives Sharon Cuneta and Helen Gamboa. Some may not know this, but Gamboa is the sister of Cuneta’s mom, which means they are Aunt and Niece. When people saw their husbands declare their intentions to run for the second-highest seat in the Philippine government, some started asking whether it would be…

President Rodrigo Duterte has a history of misogynistic behavior wherein he often belittles women, makes rape jokes, calls women unfit to lead. His behavior created an environment that puts women down in a society driven by macho-fascism. However, despite this impediment, women of the Philippines continue to fight, show their true potential, and bring honor and excellence to the country.  First off, we have the Filipino Olympic medalist, Hidilyn Diaz, who recently made history by becoming the first Pinoy to bag that sweet, elusive gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She’s also an Olympic weightlifting record holder for the…

On October 8, Disinformation peddler Mocha Uson filed her certification of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for the Mothers for Change (MOCHA) party-list. However, in an ironic turn of events, Anti-Fake News Beauty Queen Michelle Gumabao joined Uson as the secondary representative of the said party-list. As a result, netizens reacted to the unlikely team-up of Uson and Gumabao. Most netizens felt baffled over Gumabao’s decision to run with Uson on the same party list. https://twitter.com/lhiannadawncee/status/1446498524355461123 https://twitter.com/ondaLICIOUS/status/1446447504380157962 https://twitter.com/chinosupersized/status/1446475577012088836 https://twitter.com/ysa_who/status/1446715996014727171 Some expressed their disappointment with Gumabao, who spoke about her anti-fake news advocacy in 2018. https://twitter.com/erickcharought/status/1446529111220834310 https://twitter.com/danikirstn/status/1446456242205986830 Others doubted Uson’s nomination for…

On October 5, Kim Atienza clarified details about his brand as a broadcaster now that he’s transferring to GMA Network, including the ‘weather-weather lang’ tagline and his monicker ‘Kuya Kim.’ During the media conference for his Kapuso welcome, Atienza confirmed ABS-CBN has a copyright to the ‘weather-weather lang’ tagline. “That was talked about in my old company seven years ago. Because I had an endorsement that used ‘Weather-Weather lang,’ and then it was finally [settled]. But ‘Weather-Weather lang’ is owned by ABS-CBN.” He also shared a bit of trivia history to the origins of his famous one-liner. “Although the history…

On October 5, Kuya Kim revealed the reason why he left ABS-CBN and transferred to GMA network. During the media conference for his Kapuso welcome, Atienza explained that just like a theater actor who loves a ‘full house,’ he wants to reach more people by transferring to GMA network. “Kung isa kang theater actor, you are doing your purpose, and you are at your best when you have an audience. Puno ang teatro. Pinakamasarap umarte ang artista sa teatro kapag puno ang teatro. Kung walang laman sa teatro, kahit anong arte mo, kahit anong husay ng pag-acting mo sa teatro,…

October 7, Kapuso host Willie Revillame announced that he is not running Senator in the 2022 elections during an episode of Tutok to Win sa Wowowin. Revillame shared his realizations throughout a 20-minute segment explaining why he didn’t run for Senator despite receiving an offer from President Rodrigo Duterte.  He explained that he doesn’t see himself running because he has no background in policymaking and governance to fulfill the role of a Senator. “Kung sakaling tatakbo ako sa Senado hindi naman ako magaling mag-English, wala akong alam sa batas, baka lait-laiitin ako roon. Baka wala rin naman ako maiambag na…

On October 5, Kim Atienza shared the advice he received from Billy Crawford and Direk Bobet Vidanes about his transfer to GMA Network. During the media conference for his Kapuso welcome, Atienza recalled his conversation with Crawford and Vidanes about his decision to transfer. “Si Billy Crawford at Direk Bobet Vidanes. Alam mo, mahilig sa motor ‘yang dalawang ‘yan. Nag-motor kami, at nag-almusal kami doon. At shinare ko sa kanila ‘yung aking mga pinagdadaanan. Pinagdadaanan pa lang noon eh. Wala pang final answer eh.” Atienza then detailed Crawford and Vidanes’ advice, noting that they both supported his Kapuso transfer. “At…

On October 1, Viva artist Diego Loyzaga admitted to having regrets during his absence from showbiz. During the media conference for Loyzaga’s upcoming movie, House Tour, he shared his realizations that he had a lot of wasted opportunities throughout his career before his absence from showbiz. “Siguro now, mas naka-count ko ‘yung blessings ko kasi noon noong nawala ako, I was looking back at the things that I had or where I was, my position in my career. Sabi ko, ‘sobrang sayang,’ ang daming opportunities.  “I had so much more than I had at that time. Hindi ko lang siya…

On October 4, Palanca awardee and Apokripos author Jerry B. Gracio accepted the second seat in the partylist Kapamilya ng Manggagawang Pilipino while saying his goodbyes to ABS-CBN heads Cory Vidanes and Laurenti Dyogi.  Gracio posted a copy of his letter to Vidanes and Dyogi via his Twitter account. He admitted that he was reluctant to accept the second seat from the Kapamilya Partylist. However, he decided to take the seat in the labor group to inspire change in the coming elections despite the lack of financial support for the campaign. “Hindi ko tiyak kung mananalo ang partylist na ito.…

On October 5, comedienne Marietta Subong otherwise known as Pokwang, expressed her gratitude for the high ratings of her Kapuso TV mini-series ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ in Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko. Pokwang retweeted an art card showing her ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ mini-series earned 13% ratings on October 3, according to Nutam People Ratings Nielsen Phils. Tam. She then thanked GMA Network and Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko for her stint in the Kapuso program. https://twitter.com/pokwang27/status/1445226159713619969 Pokwang pairs up with seasoned actor Tonton Gutierrez in ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ episodes of GMA Network’s magical anthology series.…

On October 1, Viva artist Sunshine Guimary admits having regrets over posting a detailed house tour vlog. During the media conference for the upcoming movie House Tour, Guimary said she regretted posting a detailed house tour vlog on her YouTube page. “One thing for sure na nagawa ko is ‘yung house tour. Nasubukan ko na siya, na-vlog ko na siya at all. Pero if kung totally mag-vlog or YouTube kayo soon, ten times pag-isipan niyo talaga.  “Kasi ako, I regret na ginawa ko siya na ma-detalye. Pwede naman mag-vlog, pero alam mo ‘yun, ‘yung kukunan mo from the gate, to…