Author: RJ Mataro

GMA Network’s new sub-label GMA Playlist expressed their plans of going global. During the media conference on August 11, Senior Manager for Music Production Section Raquel S. Gacho shared plans of introducing Filipino music to the international market.  “Of course, we know that Filipino talent can have acceptance all over the world. We just need to find the right time and place for them to be launched. That is one of the main goals din of the network, for our music to be global.” Gacho noted that they are a different label from GMA Music because they give creative freedom to the…

Artist Maris Racal recently tweeted on Friday, August 13, about becoming a plant, which sparked ‘dilig’ reactions from netizens. On her twitter account, Racal wrote, “sana naging halaman na lang ako. tamang photosynthesis lang sa gilid.”  https://twitter.com/MissMarisRacal/status/1426116418429353986 As a result, netizens reacted to her tweet by saying they need some ‘dilig’ (watering). https://twitter.com/i_khent/status/1426119570125824005 https://twitter.com/acayennn/status/1426120131009073153 https://twitter.com/kuyajemsread/status/1426128397298663424 https://twitter.com/jmrvcsrqna/status/1426411051814318082 https://twitter.com/jayjaysooo/status/1426165786939297797 https://twitter.com/soykashmir/status/1426182713648717828 https://twitter.com/_Krstnnnnnn/status/1426208769269108744 https://twitter.com/dinglazarja/status/1426116696427810817 Then, Racal retweeted one of the netizens’ reactions with a sad face emoji. https://twitter.com/MissMarisRacal/status/1426116778229334025 Recently, Racal went on Magandang Buhay to talk about her relationship with musician Rico Blanco. She revealed that they began their relationship before the pandemic started. She also admitted…

Kapuso multi-talented singer and Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose reacted to her new title as Asia’s Limitless Star. During her recent media conference for her online concert, San Jose gushed when she heard her new title. “Kunwari wala na lang ako dito. Kanina pa ako nakangiti. “I am just so, so very grateful sa project na ito. Ito ‘yung nagbigay din talaga sa akin ng opportunity to discover myself even more.  “Of course, maraming salamat din sa GMA Synergy, sa (GMA) Entertainment group, sa (GMA) Artist Center, for entrusting me sa title na ito.” Synergy Regional Head Oli…

GMA Network’s teleserye, The World Between Us and ABS-CBN’s longest-running action-drama series, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano continue to clash in the primetime ratings. According to AGB NIELSEN PHILS. NUTAM People in TV Homes ratings for August 10, the Kapuso teleserye earned 14.1%, while the Kapamilya series earned 11.3 %. Despite the lack of a TV franchise, Coco Martin’s FPJAP stayed strong as ABS-CBN’s flagbearer show and is consistent to be in the top four programs on TV. The show’s August 12 episode on YouTube has over 1 Million Views within 24 hours since it got uploaded. FPJAP’s episode for August 12 showed Ambo and Elizabeth’s effort in rescuing the…

On Friday, August 13, Kapamilya artists Kiko Estrada and Heaven Peralejo confirmed their relationship through Instagram that simultaneously got posted. Months after rumors and speculations, Estrada and Peralejo professed their love for each other through a series of Instagram photos on their respective accounts. Estrada captioned his photos ‘I love you,’ while Peralejo then replied, ‘I love you too.’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by kiko (@jasondiazejercito) As for Peralejo’s Instagram reel, she posted a series of photos with the caption, ‘his.’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heaven Peralejo…

It seems that Aljur Abrenice and Kylie Padilla are getting back together and fixing their marriage, according to Lolit Solis’s recent Instagram post.  The entertainment columnist emphasized why Abrenica and Padilla should work on their relationship, noting that they have two kids. Solis pointed out that the two may need space to figure things out about their relationship. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lolit Solis Official (@akosilolitsolis) Aljur has been vocal about how much he values family in most of his interviews.  “Sa abot ng makakaya ko gagawin ko. Kasi, ikaw ang gagawa ng sarili mong…

Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano called out the rumors about her begging people to buy her ethyl alcohol product HKT Essentials via email. Soberano denied the rumors by noting that she doesn’t have an iCloud account via her latest tweet. https://twitter.com/lizasoberano/status/1425795738802421765 Soberano gets to promote her products on her social media accounts. https://twitter.com/lizasoberano/status/1425796458658209792 However, Soberano clarified that there is nothing wrong with business owners promoting their products as long as they don’t scam people. https://twitter.com/lizasoberano/status/1425797926417092608 One netizen shared a screen capture of the rumored email, which showed that Hope Soberano tried to promote HKT essentials through email. https://twitter.com/vveinticuatro/status/1425797537068244995 Another netizen showed…

The queen-of-all media Kris Aquino surprised her followers on Instagram with a Birthday Greeting for a special someone. As a result, netizens commented on her post, asking who is her mystery man. Kris noted that those close to her already met the guy she’s referring to in her birthday greeting. One netizen asked if the guy she’s referring to was from Batangas. Kris answered, “no, very far.” Another netizen asked if it’s Herbert Bautista, to which Kris responded, “sorry, No.” However, the netizen’s inquiry ended when one netizen commented that Kris shouldn’t post her private life on social media. The said…

Kapamilya actress Nikki Valdez recalled her daughter’s question about sexual orientation. On August 9, during the media conference for The Boy Foretold By The Stars follow-up series, Love Beneath the Stars, Valdez shared her daughter’s question about pansexuality.  “Olivia and I are very open to each other. Kahit alam mong hindi kami agree at some point, ang importante is open ka to us.  “I was just talking to Direk Dolly na kung pwede bang mapanood niya itong series namin. Because at the age of 13, she has recently asked me, ‘what is being a pansexual daw about?'” Valdez admitted that…

Singer Janine Teñoso shared her thoughts on how music helps people amid the lockdowns. During the media conference for Four Hearts, Teñoso highlighted that music is an outlet for people during the lockdowns. “I think, especially right now, people are looking for an outlet to pour out their emotions, to help them process whatever they are feeling.  “So, I think music is a big way to help them realize some things about themselves. To ponder life.” She also added the responsibility of music artists in helping people emotionally. “That’s our job as artists; this is our responsibility; this is a…

Kapamilya artist Adrian Lindayag shared how the movie The Boy Foretold By The Stars changed his career in acting; he said during the media conference for the movie’s follow-up series, Love Beneath the Stars, on August 9.  The said Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) film entry helped him land a lead role. “Siguro dito sa ‘The Boy Foretold by the Stars’ na mag-play ng lead character. And dito ko po na-explore ‘yung talagang trabaho namin bilang artista na kung paano ka magda-dive doon sa character. Sobrang swerte ko lang na ‘yung una kong pelikula na ginawa ever ay napasali sa…

GMA Network newscaster Arnold Clavio reacted to President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest public address against Mayor Isko Moreno through his Instagram account on August 10.  His first post showed a text video with the statement, “Talk To Isko” na ba tayo tuwing Lunes?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AkosiiGan (@akosiigan) He then delved into the President’s latest speech in which Duterte seemed to take jabs against Mayor Isko’s past as a sexy actor. Clavio pointed out the past speeches of the President, where the country’s Commander-in-Chief highlighted his genitals. View this post on Instagram …

Kapamilya broadcast journalist Karen Davila defended Mayor Isko Moreno from President Rodrigo Duterte’s rants through her Twitter account on Tuesday, August 10. Davila praised the Manila Mayor for turning his life around. She noted that Moreno has always been open about his past as a sexy actor. https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1424864288036974602?s=20 Davila then added a photo forwarded by the Manila City Government, showing Moreno’s latest achievements. https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1424868683864698882 In his recent public address, Pres. Duterte threw shades at an unnamed local official’s training in governance, referring to it as a call boy’s training. Meanwhile, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque refuted claims that the President was…

During the media conference on August 9, for The Boy Foretold By The Stars, the follow-up series, Love Beneath the Stars, seasoned actor Romnick Sarmenta shared how showbiz changed his views about the LGBTQIA+ community.   “I have six kids. I have two boys and six girls. ‘Yung boys are bookend sila. One is the eldest, and one sa kanila is the youngest.  “But, I will always have this stand. I have so many friends in the community. Growing up from grade school ang dami ko nang kilala and then getting into the business, and working in this industry for so…

Cassy Legaspi revealed that her parents, Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi, allowed her to have suitors but not boyfriends. During the media conference for her endorsement with Palmolive, Legaspi was asked about having a boyfriend and if her parents allowed it. She answered, “Not boyfriend po. Pero kung may mangliligaw po sa akin, pwede naman daw. Kasi 20 na daw po ako kaya medyo okay na sila with it. Boyfriend bawal, work na lang at school.” Earlier, Legaspi trended on social media after her thoughtful tweet exchange with Kapamilya performer Darren Espanto and her tweet about ‘cup noodles.’ https://twitter.com/LegaspiCassy/status/1360895800310595585 https://twitter.com/Espanto2001/status/1359883396764164101 Despite their…

Singer-actor Sam Concepcion shared his thoughts on the value of the art to people amid lockdowns.  On August 5, during the media conference for the upcoming online concert, Four Hearts, Concepcion said people turn to art when times are bad.  “When times are good, you turn to art. When times are bad, you still turn to art. It’s something we literally cannot live without.  “All these things, all these other things are /important. Syempre that we do in whatever it is the society aims for.  “You really go back to art, eh. It’s just in us. Mayroon tayong connection sa…