Author: Ron Mia

Senator Bong Revilla admitted he has personal issues with ABS-CBN but promised that he will stand for what is rightful regarding its franchise renewal. In a presscon/thanksgiving party with the reporters, Revilla shared his sentiments about the Kapamilya network’s franchise renewal. During the event, he was asked about his take on the issue and its chances in the Senate. “Basta ang masasabi lang natin dyan ah nasa house pa yan. Kasi hangga’t hindi pumapasa yan sa kongreso kahit na ipasa namin yan sa Senado hindi pa rin sya valid. So kelangan mag emanate sya sa house at pag naapprove na…

Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado shared her sentiments on the controversial tweet of Janine Gutierrez about Sen. Bong Revilla’s TV comeback In a sideline interview with reporters after Revilla’s thanksgiving party, Mercado was asked about her take on the recent viral tweet of Janine. The reporter asked how it affected the relationship between their families. “Syempre [hindi naman] tao lang ako nasasaktan ako pero I just look at the relationship that I have with their, with the older members of their family who I have strong ties with,” Lani said. “Ahmmm ano ba masasabi ko…they’re entitled to their own opinion.…

FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano stars Coco Martin and Angel Aquino together with other entertainment artists urged Congress to start deliberating on the franchise renewal bills of ABS-CBN. The group of Pinoy entertainment workers has sent House Committee on Legislative Franchises Chair and Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez a letter urging the Congress to immediately act on the pending bills seeking the renewal of the Kapamilya network’s franchise. In their January 27 letter signed by Coco Martin, Angel Aquino, Jaime Fabregas, Joel Lamangan, Bituin Escalante, Pinky Amador, Jun Sabayton, Mae Paner, Ricky Lee, Tetchie Agbayani, and the group’s coordinator, filmmaker Malu Maniquis, the…

Ethel Booba teased Mocha Uson’s call against fake news. Netizens slammed Mocha Uson for her ironic tweet about spreading fake news. Social media influencer and Twitter superstar Ethel Booba took a swipe against the queen of fake news Mocha Uson. In a tweet Sunday, February 2, 2020, Ethel reacted to Mocha’s tweet reminding everyone not to easily fall for everything shared on social media. “Expert. Charot!” was Ethel’s short but meaningful tweet. Ethel was most likely referring to Mocha’s notoriety as the fake news queen. https://twitter.com/IamEthylGabison/status/1223959271160696840 On Sunday, Mocha retweeted a GMA News story clarifying the viral video of a…

Mocha Uson targets VP Leni Robredo anew. #OustDuterte trended after the relaxed response of government on the nCov crisis. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator Mocha Uson strikes again. This time, she was promoting the Oust Leni hashtag in reference to Vice President Leni Robredo. In a tweet Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mocha promoted the hashtag #OustLeni2020 on Twitter, asking whether mainstream media will pick it up. “#OUSTLENI2020 trending na. Ang tanung ibabalita kaya ito ng mga mahilig sa meryenda ni Leni?,” she tweeted https://twitter.com/mochauson/status/1223546034896261120?s=21 Ironically, just yesterday, Uson called for unity amidst the threat of Novel Coronavirus (nCov)…

Jinggoy Estrada excited about his upcoming film Coming Home. Jinggoy has no comment on franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada shared his excitement and fears about his showbiz comeback. Jinggoy will star in the upcoming film Coming Home. “Hindi ko pwedeng talikuran ang aking pinanggalingan dahil dito ko nakilala, sa pag-aartista,” he said. During the movie’s press conference, Jinggoy said he’s excited about his new film Coming Home but at the same time anxious because it has been a long time since he last made a movie. “I feel so excited about the project since I will be working…

Prima Donnas keeps the afternoon drama throne. Make It With You wins pilot week. The Philippine TV ratings war remained contentious as rival networks continue to edge out each other in their respective programming bailiwicks. Based on the latest available data from AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings for January 13 to 17,  GMA Network continues to hold on to their noontime and afternoon leadership while ABS-CBN keeps on commanding primetime programming. Kapuso afternoon soap Prima Donnas remained on top of its competition, Kadenang Ginto. Prima Donnas managed to keep a sizeable lead against Kadenang Ginto with the highest being recorded…

The Makabayan bloc led by Representatives Carlos Zarate, Ferdinand Gaite, and Eufemia Cullamat of Bayan Muna, France Castro of ACT Teachers, Arlene Brosas of Gabriela and Sarah Elago of Kabataan has joined other legislators who are pushing for the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise. The congressional bloc has filed House Bill 6052 on Monday, January 27 seeking to grant the Kapamilya network another fresh 25-year franchise for its television and radio networks. In their explanatory note, the legislators argued that aside from the jobs that could be lost, ABS-CBN’s shutdown would cost to erosion of press freedom in the country. “An…

ABS-CBN remains the primetime leader. GMA Network holds on to afternoon stronghold. It’s still a two-way battle between ABS-CBN and GMA Network in the ratings game. Based on the most recent available data from AGB Nielsen NUTAM survey, the Kapamilya network continues to lead primetime programming while GMA network remains the leader in the afternoon block. Eat Bulaga! remains the noontime favorite as it continues to outscore rival It’s Showtime. Eat Bulaga!’s biggest lead was recorded on Friday, January 10 at it registered a rating of 7.4%, 2.1% higher than It’s Showtime’s 5.3%. Even Magkaagaw (which overlaps It’s Showtime schedule)…

Mayor Isko Moreno slammed critics of his product endorsements. Netizens criticized Yorme for his epal endorsements. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno got emotional after accusations of him being epal made rounds on social media. A fuming Yorme faced the camera in his usual Facebook live at the Manila City Hall. Moreno slammed his critics who targeted his product endorsements as seen on EDSA Billboards. Moreno’s rant was ignited by the Facebook post of human rights lawyer Atty. Fudge Tajar. In her post, the lawyer questioned Isko’s endorsements which are prohibited under the law. “Kapag yung pa-cute na mayor ang lumabag sa…

Former Kapuso journalist Michael Fajatin has openly supported calls for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. In a lengthy Facebook post on Wednesday, January 22, Fajatin enumerated the reasons  it is essential for a media network like ABS-CBN to continue operating. According to him, broadcast media helps in disseminating valuable information to the people, it also showcases people’s culture, beliefs, and character and they are instrumental in uniting a nation towards its common goals. He added there is no perfect media company like there are no perfect government, so any legal issues should be resolved through judicial means if it merits one. In…

Agusan del Norte Congressman Lawrence Fortun has called out ABS-CBN’s teleserye A Soldier’s Heart for its “offensive” and “unrealistic” portrayal of their city Butuan. In his letter to the show’s producers, Fortun said he is dismayed by the portrayal of Butuan as a “hotbed of chaos.” He also added that the depiction, which was not only unrealistic but also offensive, takes away their collective efforts to promote the city as a tourist destination for culture and history. “The depiction is not only unrealistic, [but it is also] offensive because it is destroying the collective efforts of the people of Butuan…

ABS-CBN stars started asking support for signature campaign. Many expected that after Congress’ resumption last Monday, January 20, the ABS-CBN franchise renewal bills would finally move forward. But, the Committee on Legislative Franchises has yet to start the deliberation as it wasn’t included in their agenda. According to a report by CNN Philippines, Speaker Alan Cayetano wanted to expedite the passage of bills creating a Department of Disaster Resilience, Department of Water Resources, and the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers. Although there are only 21 regular sessions left and Committee on Legislative Franchises has yet to calendar the hearing for…

Speaker Alan Cayetano guaranteed there is enough time to hear ABS-CBN’s franchise. ABS-CBN’s franchise is set to expire in March 2020. “We have enough time.” House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said that there will be enough time to tackle ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bills. “We have enough time. Yung budget na P4.1 trillion natapos natin ng isang buwan, yun pa kayang franchise na siguro sobrang… yung issues, two-three hearings, sobrang exhaustive na nun,” he said. In a statement Wednesday, January 22 in Batangas City, Cayetano made sure that Congress will hear and finish ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal on time. According to Cayetano,…

Nadine Lustre has seemingly cleared Issa Pressman of any involvement in her controversial breakup with James Reid. In an Instagram comment to Issa’s older sister Yassi Pressman, Nadine wrote “Love You Both” tagging Issa and Yassi, indicating there was no problem with her and the younger Pressman. Immediately after JaDine announced their separation, netizens had accused Issa of being the cause. Those hurtful comments and posts didn’t escape Yassi who defended her sister from malicious imputations. “Hindi po papatol ang kapatid ko sa mga sinasabi ninyo 😊 Pero bilang Ate, hindi ko naman po yata kayang panuorin na patuloy po…

Columnist and Philippine Special Envoy to the European Union and China Ramon Tulfo publicly aired support for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. In a tweet, the veteran columnist said he differs with President Rodrigo Duterte on the issue of ABS-CBN. “I am a close friend of President Digong who wants to cancel the franchise of ABS-CBN. But I now differ with him and making it public: Closing down the country’s largest network would mean muzzling the media.” He also said that closing down the network will not be good for Duterte’s image. “Mr. Duterte would be projecting an image that he’s a…