Author: RJ Mataro

Singer Angeline Quinto remained a Kapamilya throughout the Network’s struggle amid the pandemic and its shutdown. However, why did Quinto choose to stay with ABS-CBN even if other artists switching to other networks? During an interview, she revealed her reasons for staying in the Network. “Sa lahat din ng nag-alaga sa akin, talagang napakalaki ng utang na loob ko sa kanila. “Kaya siguro di ko rin nagawa o magawa na iwanan sila nung time na nag-shutdown ang ABS. “Kasi di ko rin makita ang sarili ko na magagawa ko yun.” Quinto said that without a franchise, she still considers ABS-CBN…

Kapuso actor Rayver Cruz revealed his discussion on wedding plans with his girlfriend, Janine Gutierrez.  During the media conference for the Kapuso teleserye Nagbabagang Luha, Cruz said that he finds planning weddings difficult and that he wants to enjoy his time with his nephew. “Mahirap kasing planuhin ‘yung mga ganyan eh. Parang, feeling ko pag dumating ‘yung time na ‘yan to pop the question nandoon na ‘yun. Pero for me right now medyo matagal pa ako enjoyin ko muna ‘yung mga pamangkin ko.” Cruz and Guttierez began their relationship in 2017 and have been together since.  He  expressed his support…

The Clash Season 2 Grand Champion Jeremiah Tiangco said he’s not discouraged by the success of Korean Pop, Pinoy Pop, and SB19. During the media conference for his sophomore single release Sa Tuwing Umuulan, Tiangco lauded the music style of KPop and Ppop. “Ako po, hindi po ako nadi-discouraged kasi actually po ang galing noong mga songs nila eh. Hindi naman po ako fan, pero kapag pinapakinggan ko ‘yung mga songs nila, everytime mayroong kumbaga nagle-level up. Sobrang lupit.” He then praised SB19’s songs and performances.  “Like kunyari itong SB19, ang galing talaga. ‘Yung mga songs nila pinag-isipan kung paano…

Veteran actor and Nagbabagang Luha director Ricky Davao said he believes GMA Network made the right decision in Royce Cabrera. During the media conference for GMA Network’s teleserye Nagbabagang Luha, Davao highlighted Cabrera’s edge as an actor.  “Hindi nagkamali ang GMA [Network] kay Royce. Mayroon na tayong aabangan na isang good looking, napakaganda ng katawan, dark na morenong artista na malalim, pwede masarap. Ito sinasabi ng mga co-stars n’ya, ‘a thinking actor.'” He also recalled working with Cabrera in Fuccbois. “Magaling naman talaga s’yang artista. Nakita ko ‘yun noong ginagawa namin. ‘Yung dedication n’ya as an actor nakita ko naman…

The Clash Season 2 Grand Champion Jeremiah Tiangco reacted to host Willie Revillame’s invite to redeem himself after his performance in Wowowin. During the media conference for his sophomore single release Sa Tuwing Umuulan, Jeremiah explained what happened during his performance. “Actually po, disclaimer po, ‘yung sa song na ‘yun, ang tawag po talaga doon is confusion. Kasi that time, full voice po dapat s’ya. Ifu-full voice ko lang dapat s’ya. Okay ako, hindi po ako paos, hindi po ako may sakit.  “Na-confuse lang po ako kung anong gagawin ko kasi dumeretso na si piano. So ako kailangan sumunod po…

ABS-CBN employees and celebrities reacted to President Rodrigo Duterte’s lies about their Network on his last State of the Nation Address. During his SONA, President Duterte claimed that ABS-CBN cheated the government “by the billions in taxes.” However, the Bureau of Internal Revenue already clarified that the media giant does not have any pending tax case.  He also added allegations against the network, claiming that they published a story about his daughter, Mayor Sarah Duterte being a drug trafficker.  “Wala akong problema sa ABS-CBN. They want to return my money when the case blew up, but they printed all garbage,…

Pinoy musician-composers Ryan Cayabyab and Noel Cabangon reacted to Pinoys who preferred international music. During the media conference for Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, Cayabyab said that Filipinos’ patronage of foreign music is not new to Pinoys. “Matagal na ‘yang phenomenon na ‘yan. Kahit nga noong bata kami eh, gusto rin namin ‘yung musikang banyaga. Hindi natatanggal ‘yan. “Lalo pa ngayon dahil bukas na bukas ang linya ng banyagang musika. Bukas na bukas sa mas malawak pa.” Cayabyab added that Filipinos idolize international musicians because they want to compete with them. “Mula noon hanggang ngayon wala naman kaming ginawa kung hindi…

The Clash Season 2 Grand Champion Jeremiah Tiangco said he wants people to recognize him as a Retro Soul R&B Music artist.  During the media conference for his sophomore single release Sa Tuwing Umuulan, Tiangco shared what kind of artist he wants to be. “Gusto ko talaga na ma-highlight ako as a Soul R&B singer po talaga. Soul R&B. Kasi, ngayon po madami nagfi-fifty-fifty na artists. Lalo na ‘yung mga batang artists.” Tiangco then shared his music artists that influenced his singing style. “Syempre po si Mama, tinuturuan po ako ng mga classic like kanta po nila Karen Carpenter. Tapos…

President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that he has no problem with ABS-CBN despite his numerous rants against the Network.  During his last State of the Nation Address on July 26, 2021, Pres. Duterte said he didn’t want to seem vindictive while falsely accusing the network. “Wala akong problema sa ABS-CBN. They want to return my money when the case blew up, but they printed all garbage, including my daughter as a drug trafficker. Nilamon ko na lang lahat ‘yun, because I never wanted to appear vindictive.” ABS-CBN reporter Mike Navallo posted a timeline listing all of the rants Pres. Duterte made…

Filipino musician-composer-conductor and National Artist Ryan Cayabyab compared SB19’s journey to his protégé Smokey Mountain Band. During the media conference for Linggo ng Musikang Filipino, Cayabyab recalled the similarities between SB19 and Smokey Mountain’s discipline, training, and performances. “At ang galing di ba? Kasi nabigyan sila, at natutunan nila, naulanan sila ng yung tinatatawag na disiplina na ginagamit sa KPop. ‘Yung pag train ng Kpop. “Kaya naman masyadong malapit sa akin ‘yung koneksyon na ‘yan is dahil noong Smokey Mountain, noong naguumpisa kami ‘yung mga batang noon nagsisimula sila, talagang quartered sila.  “At ‘yung mga nagte-train sa kanila, ganon. Kaya…

The Other Wife Director Prime Cruz said that the South Korean movie Parasite inspired his psychological thriller under Viva Films. During the media conference for the Other Wife, Cruz said he was impressed with how Parasite “switched its gears” when it comes to mixing genres. “‘Yung plan ko talaga for the movie eh ano, sobra kasi akong na-impress sa Parasite. ‘Yung Parasite kasi parang tatlong beses s’ya nag-switch ng genre.  “Parang noong una akala mo family drama s’ya tapos para s’ya naging heist film. Tapos bigla s’yang naging absurd sa dulo. Sobrang three gear shift s’ya so parang astigan ako…

Pinoy Pop group SB19 calls for Filipinos to have an open mindset with men’s fashion. During the press conference for their upcoming Extended Play tracklist Pagsibol, SB19 Stell said Filipino people should be more open to changes in fashion. “Ito na talaga ‘yung right time, actually dati pa eh. Feeling ko dapat lahat ng tao dapat maging open na sa lahat ng bagay. The world is changing, so bakit hindi ka magbago ng pananaw mo sa buhay.” He also added that Pinoys shouldn’t hinder other’s expression through fashion. “Bakit natin pipigilan ang isang tao na maging masaya sa gusto n’ya…

GMA Network’s Legal Wives starts on Monday, July 26, and it will take on the Kapamilya Network’s Huwag Kang Mangamba. Who will triumph in ratings among the two prime-time teleseryes? Legal Wives will be aired on GMA Telebabad at 8:50 pm, right after The World Between Us, replacing Endless Love. At that time slot, it faces Kapamilya Network’s Huwag Kang Mangamba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2x77swDu_s According to AGB Nielsen Phils. NUTAM People in TV Homes ratings, Endless Love has a rating of 11.7 as of July 21, while Huwag Kang Mangamba currently has 6.2 in rating. With Endless Love having high ratings for…

Kapamilya actress-turned businesswoman Shaina Magdayao compared the perfect bag to her ideal boyfriend. During the media conference for her lifestyle line, Organized Chicas Lifestyle, Magdayao shared the status of her love life through a comparison of a perfect bag. “Sana kasing dali lang s’ya ng bags. Kasing dali lang magpagawa ng partner.  “Hindi s’ya ganon kadali eh. Sana ganon lang kadali i-design ‘yung perfect partner and perfect fit with all the functionality and sustainability. ‘Yung mga requirements mo, but it’s not as simple.” Despite not disclosing details about her love life, Magdayao opened up about her recently launched business, Organized…

Pinoy Pop group SB19 expressed their gratitude to all the up-and-coming PPop Boy and Girl Groups looking up to them. During the press conference for their upcoming Extended Play tracklist Pagsibol, SB19 Pablo highlighted the message of their song and how it relates to future PPop groups. “And, ganon din naman po ‘yung sinasabi namin sa mga kanta namin na parang magtiwala ka sa sarili mo. Be proud of who you are. Iwagayway mo ang sarili mong watawat.” He then expressed his gratitude to the groups for using their success as inspiration. “So thankful po kami na ginagawa po nilang…

Actor Albert Martinez’s rumored affair with a young star has finally developed for real. During Take It… Per Minute, Me Ganun! episode 107, Filipino television personality Mr. Fu recalled the blind item about the actor and a young star’s alleged relationship. “Nababalita noon na magkasama sila sa locked-in taping eh palagi raw nakikita sa isang dressing room o sa isang kuwarto. “Ang sabi pa, kaya daw nakakapunta itong baguhang actress kay veteran actor ay dahil sa pinapayagan naman ni mudrakels, ng nanay.” said Mr. Fu. Earlier, showbiz reporter Lolit Solis revealed the actor and the young star’s name, saying they’re Albert…