Author: RJ Mataro

Kapamilya artist Kira Balinger on October 5, denies rumors about her alleged transfer to GMA network. Through her twitter account, she cleverly wrote that she wasn’t even aware of the transfer. https://twitter.com/Kbalinger/status/1445309447232909319 The deleted news she retweeted congratulated her for her alleged transfer. Another headline reads that Kira Balinger will have a project with Kapuso artist Kelvin Miranda. In September 2020, Balinger signed her contract with ABS-CBN alongside her onscreen partner, Grae Fernandez.  Earlier, RAWR Nation featured Balinger along with Cai Cortez for their appearance on TV5’s Videoke game show, Sing-Galing.  Balinger shared her motivation behind her drive to work amid the…

On October 1, Mark Anthony Fernandez said he has been looking for religion since 16 years old. During the media conference for the upcoming movie House Tour, Fernandez shared when he started to ask questions about his faith.  “‘Yung being, wanting to be a Born Again, Kumbaga very innocent pa ako, Hindi ko po alam ‘yung Born Again, 16 palang, hinahanap ko na–17 ganon ‘yung talaga religious type. “I don’t consider myself na Tiger ako, or Lion literally. I consider myself like a dove. Bata pa lang ako feeling ko dove ako. Feeling ko good guy ako. 16-17, either may…

On October 1, Director Roman Perez Jr. said Filipinos are ready to make movies with the same quality as the Netflix series ‘Squid Game.’ During the media conference for the upcoming film House Tour, Perez clarified that the only issue in mounting a production similar to the Squid Game is the budget. “Ang ganda sana, kaso ang gastos lang. Kaya ng Pinoy gawin ‘yan, syempre pero kung titignan natin ‘yung Squid Game, nanggaling ‘yan sa batalya royal (battle royal) pa eh. Doon pa rin ako sa konsepto ng Japanese. Pangarap ko siyang gawin, gustong gusto kong gumawa ng ganiyang uri…

Filipino talent has long been breaking into the international entertainment scene, and it seems that it’s finally time for Pinoy celebrities to get their turn in that bright Hollywood spotlight. Although Pinoys currently have music icons of Filipino descent, such as H.E.R. and Olivia Rodrigo, it’s rare to see Pinoys getting international projects over the years.  Because of this, many Filipino fans felt excited seeing Pinoy celebrities finally getting their time in the international spotlight. Here are some of these celebrities: First off, we have Heart Evangelista. Rumors surfaced that the Filipina actress will appear in the second season of the…

On September 27, Star Circle Quest alumni Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo-Yap, and Brenna Garcia shared their thoughts on the SCQ batches of the past versus the way of discovering artists now. During the exclusive interview with the Hoy Love You Cast on RAWR Nation, Joross, Roxanne, and Brenna shared details about their most recognized skills and features as part of the Kapamilya talent search. Brenna noted that most people recall her talent in dancing even though she’s pursuing a career in music now.  “Siguro po hanggang ngayon po kasi, ‘yung talent ko po sa Star Circle Quest is ano, dancing.…

On October 1, ABS-CBN’s News team reacted to Kim Atienza’s transfer to GMA Network. During his last weather report in TV Patrol, Atienza said his final ‘weather-weather lang’ tagline after 17 years in ABS-CBN. His colleagues in ABS-CBN’s News Department reacted to the weather anchor’s transfer through social media. ABS-CBN News Chief Ging Reyes tweeted that the Kapamilya news team embraces and celebrates change.  https://twitter.com/gingreyes/status/1443929513432260609 Kapamilya reporter and former TV Patrol anchor Karen Davila expressed her support to weather anchor, noting that she remains Atienza’s friend. https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1443988504610959362 TV Patrol Anchor Bernadette Sembrano sent her well wishes to Atienza via Instagram.…

On October 1, Both ABS-CBN Weather Anchor Kim Atienza and TV5 News Anchor Raffy Tulfo bid farewell to their respective news programs. Anjo Bagaoisan of ABS-CBN News coined it as a rare TV moment seeing two news personalities bid their farewells on Philippine Primetime Newscasts on the same night. https://twitter.com/anjo_bagaoisan/status/1443887434819784705 First off, Tulfo said his goodbye to Frontline Pilipinas, TV5’s primetime news program. “May halong lungkot po at saya ang aking nararamdaman ngayon sa aking gagawing pagpapaalam po sa inyo dito sa Frontline Pilipinas.” Atienza followed soon after, saying his final ‘weather-weather lang’ tagline after 17 years in ABS-CBN. “Higit…

On September 29, PBA player Sol Mercardo shut down netizens who compared his current sweetheart, Sandra Lemonon, to his former girlfriend, Denise Laurel. Earlier, Lemonon confirmed her relationship with Mercado via an Instagram post. Mercado then wrote an ‘appreciation post’ for Taguig’s Miss Universe PH 2020 bet for her birthday weekend. However, some netizens kept asking about his past relationship with actress Denise Laurel. One of them even said that Lemonon wasn’t even close to his former girlfriend, Laurel. As a result, Mercado shut down the basher describing him as a clown. After that, it became an exchange. Mercado wrote…

On September 28, Kapamilya Artist Michelle Vito shared her thoughts on her beau Enzo Pineda being a military reservist. During the media conference for Maalaala Mo Kaya October 2021 episodes, Vito said she’s okay with the idea of joining the military reserve. However, she has plans to help differently. “Sa akin naman wala talagang problema na sumama ako doon kasi ‘yung daddy ko din naman talaga, pulis din ang tatay ko and then si Enzo, nandito siya ngayon, reservist.  “Pero ako, siguro sa ibang bagay ako tutulong. Like sa ibang bagay ko gagawin ‘yung paraan na makatulong ako sa ibang…

On September 27, Hoy Love You Cast Joross Gamboa, TJ Valderrama, Yamyam Gucong, Pepe Herrera, Dominic Ochoa shared their opinions about exes being friends during an exclusive interview with RAWR Nation. TJ said that it depends on the situation, but he’s open to working with his ex. “Depende naman po ‘yan sa sitwasyon niyo kasi. May mga exes po kasi na wala nang balak makipagkita sa isa’t-isa. Mayroon namang professional na kayang makipagdaupang palad sa kanilang ex na walang problema.  “Para po sa akin kasi, kapag tapos na tapos na. Pero wala akong problema makipagtrabaho sa aking ex.” Pepe, on…

On September 25, Kapuso artist Kyline Alcantara recalled her experience of getting bashed because of her skin.  During the media conference for her launch as the newest face of Ever Bilena, Alcantara revealed that people used to comment negatively about her skin. “Of course, it’s always a struggle because there’s a lot of people that are always bashing my skin. They always say na, ‘artista ka, bakit ganyan ang skin mo.’ ‘Dapat role model ka, dapat hindi ganiyan ang balat mo.’ Like why are you guys expecting me perfect? Bakit ine-expect ng mga tao na porket artista ka you always…

On October 1, actress-comedienne Cai Cortez recalled the tight safety precautions implemented by TV5’s Sing-Galing. During her exclusive interview alongside Kira Balinger with RAWR Nation, Cortez detailed the safety protocols implemented in the Videoke game show. “Actually, pagpasok pa lang. The night before pa lang, they really clarified na isang tao lang ang pwedeng pumasok, na bawal ka magdala ng kasama, ng plus one. And if ever man, ako I brought my driver, sa kotse lang talaga siya kasi he was not swabbed.  “So bale ang pwede lang pumasok sa studio, and sa stand by area are people that were…

On October 1, Kapamilya artist Kira Balinger shared the reason behind her motivation to work despite the pandemic. During her exclusive interview along with Cai Cortez with RAWR Nation, Balinger said she feels responsible for lifting the spirits of her fellow Filipino amid the pandemic. “I feel like it’s a responsibility I have to live up to, kasi po I’m–parehos po kami ni ate Cai. We’re in the entertainment business, and it is our job to lift the spirits who are feeling low nowadays during the pandemic, so ‘yun po ‘yung nagiging motivation ko.” One of her recent stints is…

On September 29, PDP-Laban member and Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez shared his plans of bringing back ABS-CBN if he wins a House seat.  During his interview with Kat Domingo of ABS-CBN, Gomez outright said he would help bring back the Kapamilya Network if he became a congressman. “If the good Lord will bless me with the chance of winning in Congress, I’d like to work on bringing back ABS-CBN.”  He also pointed out about him being a long-time employee of the network. “I was a long-time employee of ABS-CBN. I worked in ABS for 18 years.” Gomez also clarified that…

On September 28, It’s Showtime host Teddy Corpuz defended Vice Ganda and Ion Perez from bashers defaming the couple’s relationship. Teddy retweeted a video of three netizens maligning the relationship of Vice and Ion. Two of them had a strong opinion about Ion’s intentions in his relationship with Vice. Netizens identified the two as Wapa Pi Pap and Cy Ruiz Hernandez. https://twitter.com/heyimbhel/status/1443188047927861254 The two went into a litany of slander accusing Ion of using Vice for his money. Here is how their dialogue went down. Wapa: Wala tayong pakialam kay Vice kasi si dilawan ‘yan. Cy Ruiz: Halata naman sa kanya…

On September 30, Opposition Coalition 1Sambayan announced their endorsement of Vice President Leni Robredo for the presidential bid in the 2022 elections.  Celebrities expressed their support to VP Leni via social media in response to 1Samabayan’s announcement. Kean Cipriano wrote that he’d be praying for VP Leni.  https://twitter.com/keancipriano/status/1443525177686429703 Mark Escueta of Rivermaya also expressed his support.  https://twitter.com/PinoyAkoBlog/status/1443509086578896900 Theater actress/singer Gab Pangilinan wrote the tagline ‘Let Leni Lead.’ https://twitter.com/gabpangilinan/status/1443473031444131842 Artist Kerwin King echoed the tagline of VP Leni’s supporters. https://twitter.com/imkerwinking/status/1443471230640680961 Musician Miguel Escueta expressed his support while noting that he had enough. https://twitter.com/TheMorningEpsds/status/1443490715607056386 Actress Agot Isidro considered 1Sambayan’s announcement as a…