Author: Ron Mia

Netizens shared funny tweets and memes about Secretary Salvador Panelo Sec. Panelo finished his commute challenge in more that 4 hours and he was late to work. Sec. Salvador Panelo has fulfilled the challenge of commuting from his house to Malacanang. On Friday, October 11, Panelo took public transportation from his home in Marikina to his office in Malacanang. Leaving as early as 5:15 AM, Panelo experienced a bit of the hardship everyday commuters face as it took him more than 4 hours to arrive at Malacanang. Incidentally, he was almost an hour late as Malacanang usually starts its work…

The Gift goes head-to-head with Starla. Alden Richards wished good things for rival show. Kapuso actor and The Gift lead star Alden Richards had only good intentions for their new rival show Starla. In an interview with Pep.ph, Alden was asked about his reaction to his show’s newest rival, Kapamilya drama fantaserye Starla. Starla is ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye starring soap opera queen Judy Ann Santos. The series is centered on people’s beliefs in miracles through wishing stars. According to Alden, they are looking forward to their new competition and the story that it has to offer to the viewers. “Of…

Marian Rivera is happy for Jennylyn Mercado’s role in Descendants of The Sun. Marian denied DongYans (Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera fans) are behind the bashing of Jennylyn. Marian Rivera denied that there’s a rift between her and fellow Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado. In an interview with the press during the launch of her latest endorsement Walter Mart, Marian addressed the issue regarding Jennylyn’s role in the upcoming Kapuso drama Descendants of the Sun. According to Marian, prior to the announcement of Jennylyn’s role, her husband Dingdong Dantes already told her the news and she said that she believes Jen…

Maine Mendoza shed tears during a guest appearance on Magandang Buhay. Maine Mendoza reunited with her sister Coleen on Magandang Buhay. Maine Mendoza wasn’t able to hold back her emotions after reuniting with her sister. On Tuesday, October 8, Maine guested on ABS-CBN’s Magandang Buhay with Carlo Aquino for the promotion of their film Isa Pa with Feelings. During the interview, Maine was surprised by her sister Coleen whom she hasn’t seen in a while because of her busy schedule. “Ang tagal na naming hindi nagkikita eh,” said Maine. “Kasi sobrang busy niya sa work as in through message na…

Angel Locsin’s The General’s Daughter ended with the highest finale ratings for 2019. The General’s Daughter is the only series that has overtaken FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in ratings. Angel Locsin proved to be a real Primetime action-drama queen after setting a record for The General’s Daughter. After being the only Kapamilya teleserye which surpassed FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in the ratings board, The General’s Daughter currently holds the highest finale rating for 2019. The General’s Daughter which ended its run last Friday, October 4 has registered a rating of 18.6% based on the number reported by AGB Nielsen NUTAM People survey.…

Vilma Santos hopes to start deliberation on ABS-CBN franchise renewal. ABS-CBN’s franchise is set to expire in March 2020. Deputy Speaker and Batangas representative Vilma Santos-Recto is hoping to start the deliberation on the bill that seeks to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. In a statement to Inquirer.net, the Star for All Seasons said she’s hoping for the congress to finally push for the franchise renewal bill of ABS-CBN which will expire in March 2020. The House of Representatives is currently in recess and will resume in November 2019. “Considering that we are in recess, I hope that…

Alden Richards is looking forward to a healthy competition with rival Starla. Kapuso actor Alden Richards is looking forward to their new competition in primetime, Starla. Starting Monday, October 7, Alden’s The Gift will now compete with ABS-CBN’s latest drama fantaserye Starla starring Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. “Of course, we’re looking forward po. Panibago na namang istorya ang ikukuwento ng kabilang istasyon po,” he said. “We’re very much open to that and kung ano man ang itinatakbo ng istorya namin ngayon sa The Gift, susundan lang po namin yun para, at least, malinaw po ang nagiging mensahe ng show. “We’re…

Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi shared she was happy about the progress of their teledrama Beautiful Justice. In an interview by Pep.ph, Kurdi didn’t hide her happiness about people’s reception to their series. From its pilot episode, Beautiful Justice managed to have a steady climb in the ratings, becoming a serious threat to rival FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. “Ano kami, like, pataas yung ratings tapos very promising, ang ganda ng feedback ng mga tao and we’re very happy sa outcome,” said Yamien. “Tapos parang… eto yung, parang na-inspire ako ulit na mag-work, alam mo yun? Dahil nakikita ko yung mga comments nila…

Kapuso actress Arra San Agustin wasn’t able to hold back her tears during the press con of her new teledrama Madrasta. Madrasta is San Agustin’s first-ever lead role in a TV series. In her speech at the press con, San Agustin thanked God and everyone who helped her get the opportunity to star in her first teledrama as the lead star. “Siyemre pasasalamatan ko si God kasi napakalaking biyaya, napakaling regalo nito,” she said. “Yung GMA, si Ms. Lilibeth, Ms. Regie, Ms. Ali at yung bumubuo sa production namin,” she added. She started breaking into tears after thanking her director…

Angel Locsin credited FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano for their success. Angel thanked everyone who trusted her to do another action drama series. Kapamilya action-drama queen Angel Locsin credited the success of their teleserye The General’s Daughter to everyone who made it happen. After almost nine months, The General’s Daughter has finally accomplished its mission not only to reign in its timeslot but to top the overall ratings. During the press con for its finale, Angel was asked about her reaction to the show surpassing long-running Kapamilya teleserye FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in terms of viewership. For Angel, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has been…

Ryza Cenon thankful to Dreamscape for trusting her. Ryza Cenon believes her network transfer was the right decision. During the press con for the finale of Kapamilya teleserye The General’s Daughter, Ryza Cenon was asked about her experience with the Kapamilya network from being a longtime Kapuso. “Sa totoo lang sobrang blessed ko, na parang for me it’s a right decision na nakalipat ako dito kasi mas lumawak yung mundo ko na andaming kong natutunan. Sa first show ko pa lang yun dito sa ABS-CBN so paano pa kapag binigyan pa ko ng ibang show so mas marami pa kong…

ABS-CBN remained the national ratings winner. GMA Network kept lead in Urban Luzon. ABS-CBN has again dominated the nationwide ratings competition. In the latest numbers from Kantar Media for September 2019, the Kapamilya network topped the ratings game again, besting GMA Network. ABS-CBN registered a rating of 45%, 14% higher that GMA network’s 31%. In terms of geographic locations, ABS-CBN continued to dominate the competition winning every survey area. For Metro Manila, the Kapamilya network scored 41% beating GMA network by 16% at 25%. ABS-CBN also won in Mega Manila 36% against GMA’s 32%. Total Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao also…

Prior to Alden Richards, Dingdong Dantes was the original cross-over Kapuso star. Dingdong was the first GMA Network big star to do a film with its rival Star Cinema. Because of the success of his Star Cinema films, his wife Marian Rivera followed suit via Kung Fu Divas with Ai-Ai Delas Alas in 2013. But not until Alden Richard’s Hello, Love, Goodbye—which now holds the record for the highest grossing Filipino film of all time—that many Kapuso stars are now showing interest in doing a movie with ABS-CBN Films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys9VGSq7euU Some of the GMA Network artists which showed interest and…

Maricel Soriano defended Angel Locsin from attitude problem rumors. Maricel praised Angel’s character and dedication to her work. Diamond Star Maricel Soriano has dispelled the rumor that Angel Locsin is hard to work with. In an article by Pep.ph, Maria, as she fondly called in showbiz, had nothing but only good words to say about The General’s Daughter lead star. “Dito sa set, si Angel wala kang makikitang bahid na ‘nyora-‘nyora na gumaganun. Wala, hindi ganun si Angel. Nakatapak sa lupa si Angel,” she said. Soriano revealed that before she started taping with ABS-CBN’s The General’s Daughter, there were people…

A netizen questioned Mariel Rodriguez’s decision to give birth in the US. Robin Padilla defended his wife’s decision to go to the US and give birth to their second child. Action star and known die-hard Duterte supporter Robin Padilla didn’t mince words when he addressed the comment of a netizen who tagged his wife Mariel Rodriguez as a ‘birther’. In an Instagram comment, Padilla blasted the netizen who questioned Mariel’s decision to give birth to their children in the US. On September 28, Mariel posted on Instagram an update about her pregnancy days after flying to the US to give…

GMA Network and Inquirer executives face tax evasion cases. BIR filed tax evasion cases against Felipe Gozon and Paolo Prieto. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed complaints of tax evasion against GMA Network’s Felipe Gozon and Inquirer.net’s Paolo Prieto. On Thursday, October 3, the tax bureau slapped the two with a 23-million peso tax case over the tax deficiency of the now defunct INQ7 Interactive Inc. for the taxable year of 2006. The complaint was filed with DOJ for violation of Section 255 of the Tax Code or failure to file return, supply correct and accurate information, pay…