Author: TJ Gacura

This month is considered Women’s Month, and President Rodrigo Duterte delivered a message stating that he supports women. In a recorded speech, the President stated that the government recognizes women’s role in nation-building. “The government recognizes the role of women in nation-building and upholding the fundamental equality between the law of both genders,” Duterte said. Furthermore, he emphasized that the government ensures that women will have equal rights same as men. “This is why we are working relentlessly to ensure that they will have equal access to education, economic opportunities, health care and social services, and growth opportunities,” he continued.…

On Tuesday, March 2, ABS-CBN’s Star Magic recently signed up 13 new artists to their roster. Amid the TV station’s shutdown due to the non-renewal of its franchise, most of the stars have transferred from other networks. Nevertheless, ABS-CBN has been resilient ever since the government tried to shut down the station. Though the Duterte administration managed to close the Network, it still came up with ways to serve the Filipino people. Even if there’s an exodus of talents transferring from other stations, the Network still managed to sign up future stars. Here are the 13 new up-and-coming stars of…

On Friday, February 26, ABS-CBN, through their event “Kapamilya Strong” has welcomed the artists who inked new contracts. Additionally, the network’s executives have given Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Francine Diaz, Donny Pangilinan, Arjo Atayde, and Gary Valenciano the warmest welcome possible. During Donny Pangilinan’s interview, she was accompanied by Olivia Lamasan, Films’ Managing Director of ABS-CBN. Lamasan then shared her personal vision for the network. According to her, she and the network’s goal is to entertain and share valuable stories with the masses. Moreover, ABS-CBN would continue its vision no matter what. “You know, ang purpose namin dito is to…

Duterte recently approved Proclamation No. 1107 which brings back the “special working holiday” for official holidays November 2, December 24, and December 31. Netizens were quick to question the decision of the president to revert the official holidays to special working ones. But what infuriates some celebrities and netizens is how Duterte’s spokesperson Harry Roque defended his boss. According to Roque, the reason why the government has decided to make those changes is because of a year-long vacation due to the pandemic. https://twitter.com/inquirerdotnet/status/1366686512562118658 This remark from a public official drew only one emotion—anger. Because of how harsh Roque’s statement was,…

On Saturday, February 27, ABS-CBN talent manager-actor-producer Ogie Diaz said on his YouTube channel with his co-host Mama Loi reminisced what actor Arjo Atayde said during his contract signing with the Kapamilya network (Friday, February 26). “[Because] I’m a team player. If they sink, I sink with them. If they’re gone, I’m gone with them. So the reason, why I’m staying is–this is my home. “And I don’t want to be elsewhere but here. I am a Kapamilya. I am born to be a Kapamilya, and I will stay here no matter what.” According to Diaz, that’s what the talent…

Among the Kapamilya artists who signed new contracts during today, February 26, contract signing of ABS-CBN, Arjo Atayde had a revelation to make. With many of his fellow artists transferring networks during one of the darkest days of ABS-CBN, Atayde has decided to stay with them. With his newly-signed contract, he reveals his reason. According to the award-winning actor, whatever happens to ABS-CBN, he will be with them. It’s because he treats the network as his home. “[Because] I’m a team player. If they sink, I sink with them. If they’re gone, I’m gone with them. So the reason, why…

There is still one year before the elections. However, many supporters have already started printing and posting campaign materials for their chosen candidates. A tarpaulin printing shop went viral after it shared how they rejected a customer who tried to ask their shop to print campaign materials of Sara Duterte. The shop owner’s decision gained praises from Netizens and by celebrities like Kapamilya actor Enchong Dee. In his Twitter account, the actor lauded the shop after it followed the rules regarding COMELEC in printing election-related campaign materials. Enchong thanked the owner for declining the customer, stressed that the action is…

During the media conference of ABS-CBN’s “Kapamilya Strong” on Friday, February 26, with the network’s warm welcome to the artists who inked their contract is a question. A question as to why they stayed with ABS-CBN despite its downfall. It can be recalled last year, the network lost its franchise after the government ceased its operation due to alleged violations. With the pandemic as well as the shutdown, an exodus of talents have transferred to other networks. Young actress Francine Diaz who recently signed with the network shared why she did not leave despite receiving numerous offers. The reason is…

Bullying was never okay. It undermines one’s confidence, shaping their personality. Everyone may have experienced bullying, whether it is during their childhood, adolescence, or even an adult who may be subject to bullying. That being said, former PBB housemate Alyssa Exala is no stranger to bullying. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Alyssa shared that she was once bullied. This was during the confrontation about her reaction to housemate Chico’s remarks about her. Apparently, during her stay at Kuya’s house, she opened up to Chico regarding her insecurities and being bullied when she was young. Alyssa was truly hurt when…

On February 27, Saturday, news publication Rappler released an article about celebrities and influencers boosting Duterte’s propaganda. Among these was a celebrity radio host, DJ Cha Cha. According to the article, they have conducted an investigation showing the now-banned Twinmark Media Enterprises’ usage of personalities to spread disinformation. The article says: “Radio personality DJ Chacha was also on Twinmark’s payroll from March 2017 to May 2017. She was paid P30,000 per month. She mostly shared socialpees.com and filcommunity.com, questionable sites known for their clickbait, misleading, or false information.” According to Rappler, their proof was obtained through documents. These files showed…

On Wednesday, February 24, Duterte’s special envoy to China, Ramon Tulfo, got investigated by the Food and Drugs Agency (FDA). The inquiry was due to his illegal vaccination of China’s Sinopharm last year, which has no authorization yet even to this day. Tulfo purposely admitted in his newspaper column that he got inoculated by Sinopharm, proving the vaccine’s efficacy. Moreover, he even expressed his intentions of becoming a distributor of the said vaccine. At the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Ramon Tulfo, Claudine Baretto, along Raymart Santiago got into a fight. It ended with Tulfo beaten and claimed that Santiago caught…

Kapamilya actress Agot Isidro on Monday, February 22, shared on twitter an international article that tackled the Philippines in handling Covid-19. The incompetence of the Duterte government has reached other parts of the world. “Yet at every turn, Duterte has been proven to be out of his depth.” They can only write these things. Sadly, we are actually living it. 😭 According to Nikkei Asia article, it described Duterte as someone out of his depth at every turn.  Isidro quoted the same line in her post. The coronavirus wreaking havoc in the country, and how the Duterte government responded to…

GMA Network has brought their A-game in creating exciting drama shows this 2021. With their “Owe My Love”, “Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday”, and “Magkaagaw”, the Kapuso network is really off to a great start. Recently, AGB Nielsen NUTAM People Ratings has released their ratings for February 23. With the result, it showed that GMA Network’s shows such as “Owe My Love”, “Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday”, and “Magkaagaw”, have reached an all-time high rating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfiv2kss7y8 Owe My Love’s rating jumped from 13.1% to 13.3%. This is because of Tuesday’s episode where Sensen (Lovi Poe) fell…

GMA Network’s newest drama series “Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat” (BKAL) premiered last Monday, February 22. The show is a story of a young woman, Iris Salvador, played by Pauline Mendoza, whose perfect life was turned upside down with the return of her father’s original family. During an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Mendoza admitted that her role as Iris had really put so much pressure on her. This really challenged her being BKAL as her first lead role. Still, she was thankful for the opportunity that the GMA Network gave her. “Meron din talagang pressure at gabay. Hindi naman talaga mawawala ‘yan…

Alyssa Exala is the latest evictee on the reality TV show via ABS-CBN Pinoy Big Brother: Connect. On Valentine’s Day, she and another housemate, Gail Banawis got evicted after getting -1.26% and 7.42% of the total votes. And with that, it’s time for Alyssa to answer the allegations that surrounded her during her stay in Kuya’s house through an exclusive interview with LionhearTV. Alyssa became such a controversial housemate when viewers and Netizens called her a ‘backstabber’. This was after Kuya’s challenge called ‘Chisquiz’ where he played recordings of the conversations of the housemates. During the game, Alyssa’s conversation with…

Reality TV shows have always been a gateway for people to enter the world of showbiz. Like ABS-CBN’s reality game show “Pinoy Big Brother”, it is one good way to get exposed and see one’s potential as an artist. With Haira Palaguitto who recently got evicted, here at LionhearTV, we’re curious why she entered this year’s “Pinoy Big Brother: Connect”. So we asked her during an exclusive interview why she tried her luck in auditioning for the popular reality show. In fact, her reason is just like most contestants—to enter show business. According to Haira, joining the contest is one…