Author: TJ Gacura
TJ Gacura
TJ believes in the saying, "Make your passion your profession," which made him dip his toes into any writing profession. He tried blogging, tried feature writing; he even dabbled into SEO writing. His heart, however, points into news writing.
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday, February 8 that he will not allow National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to grant ABS-CBN a fresh 25-year franchise. This recent declaration from Duterte received mixed reactions, but most were ‘certain’ that the President has something to do with the Network’s shutdown last year. Former PTV4 host Jules Guiang wrote on twitter that the administration continues to bar the widest-reach broadcasting company from airing because they are afraid to be exposed. The TV host said that ABS-CBN’s obsession in disseminating the truth makes Duterte threatened–he fears that his secret dealings might figure an exposé. https://twitter.com/julesguiang/status/1358798226468474881…
With 2022 elections just a year away, voters and politicians choose their candidates. Senator Ping Lacson now endorses Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. With that, former senator, Sonny Trillanes IV took to twitter to question the decision of Lacson. Now, Trillanes tweeted looking for a valid reason as to why Lacson decided to endorse Sara. https://twitter.com/TrillanesSonny/status/1359800230443585540 Lacson replied by saying the only suitable Presidential candidate in 2019–was Davao City mayor. https://twitter.com/iampinglacson/status/1359806914780045317 With that, Trillanes was glad that the senator is not rooting for Sara anymore. https://twitter.com/TrillanesSonny/status/1359808338859417602 The interaction between the two drew reactions from Netizens and got…
The Singaporean-based ASEAN Studies Centre recently released an assessment of Southeast Asian countries that had an effective response against the pandemic. Called Best Leadership, the list shows which country were the best and the worst infighting Covid-19. And among the countries listed, Philippines, was placed last, meaning the country has ‘ineffective’ leadership against the coronavirus. Now, the Philippines was given 0.5% in responding to the pandemic. As a result, Netizens and personalities ridiculed the claim of the DDS that Duterte is the ‘best and the brightest’ President the country has. Kevin Manalo ridiculed the claim of supporters and allies of the…
With GMA nearing its release of the live-action adaptation of the popular anime Voltes V: Legacy (VV), its writer Suzette Doctolero, has received criticism from fans of the anime. With GMA nearing its release of the live-action adaptation of the popular anime Voltes V: Legacy (VV), its writer Doctolero, has received criticism from fans of the anime. Pol Medina Jr., a known cartoonist, created a comic strip to ridicule Doctolero as the writer of GMA’s adaptation of a Japanese anime. She is a drama writer who crafted the story of GMA’s adaptation of the anime. With her denouncement most of…
The pandemic showed the ‘true colors’ of human beings. While others may be downright heartless, some showed compassion. Among these–is TV host Luis Manzano. In a tweet posted by ABS-CBN journalist Jacque Manabat, the TV host did not think twice about helping the displaced due to the pandemic. Since jeepneys are the heavily used transportation in the Philippines, they were among those who got severely affected by the Coronavirus and the lockdowns. Manabat tagged the Twitter account of Manzano, to whom the reporter has described as someone, who extended help discreetly. https://twitter.com/jacquemanabat/status/1359479100998438917?s=20 Last year, over 100,000 jeepney drivers became jobless…
Actor Kit Thompson doesn’t like the idea of dating older women, and he means–way older women. In a recent YouTube vlog of Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales where Kit was the guest, they played a game called ‘jojowain o totropahin.’ Erich would name a certain actress and Kit would choose whether he would date her or simply choose to be friends with her. In the list, Erich included actress Agot Isidro. When she asked Kit if he would like to date Agot, the actor responded with, “Grabe ka naman! Ganun ka-tanda?!” Dating women who have a wider age gap than Kit…
An all-original game show, Game of the Gens (GOTG), is about to air to GMA this Sunday, February 14. The Network’s newest game show incorporates singing, dancing, and playing games by making two teams compete with each other. The show will be hosted by award-winning comedian Sef Cadayona and highly-talented athlete and actor Andre Paras. During GOTG’s virtual media conference, the Network admitted that both hosts–Paras and Cadayona were ‘handpicked.’ “It has to be Sef and Andre, wala nang isip-isip pa. Kasi bagay sila sa konsepto,” said one of GMA’s creative consultant. Moreover, the consultant said that the two ‘being…
In May of 2020, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque assured lawmakers that President Rodrigo Duterte was ‘completely neutral’ on the fate of ABS-CBN’s franchise bill. “Ang paninindigan ng Presidente, neutral po sya dyan. Huwag po kayong mag-alala mga congressmen. Hindi po magagalit, hindi matutuwa ang Presidente kung kayo po ay ipasa ang ABS-CBN. Completely neutral po ang Presidente dyan. Vote as your conscience dictates,” Roque said. With the President revealing his agenda on Monday, February 8, it became evident that he is not ‘neutral’. ABS-CBN journalist Karen Davila refuted via twitter Roque’s claim regarding the supposed ‘neutrality’ of Duterte. For the…
On Monday, February 8, President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his desire to prevent ABS-CBN from getting its franchise back. Despite having the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that the Network did not violate any regulations nor evade their taxes, the President still wants them to pay before NTC would allow them to operate on free television once again. Though some employees of the TV station got irritated, others have been so ‘chill’ with the news that the government is not open to giving its license back. Rather than use their voice on social media…
President Rodrigo Duterte still isn’t done with ABS-CBN. Last Monday, February 8, Duterte emphasized that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will not give the network its franchise unless they pay their taxes. However, government agencies tasked with probing the alleged infractions of the broadcasting company have proved that ABS-CBN is innocent. Nevertheless, the president is determined to not give the network its license until the end of his term. As a result, Kapamilya celebrities took to Twitter their response to the tirade of Duterte. Actor Enchong Dee wants the president to wake up to the fact that many Filipinos are…
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on February 8, stated that he is ‘in isolation’ after one of his staff tested positive for Covid-19. However, he insisted that he did not get the novel coronavirus. Nevertheless, Netizens presume that he is lying. Photographs of him surfaced online as he’s having a good time in Boracay despite claiming that he is in quarantine. Netizen @TitaMeryl shared photos of Roque in Boracay after he claimed that he isolated himself to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which one of his staff acquired. https://twitter.com/TitaMeryl/status/1358673996468813826 Netizens reacted to the lies spewed by the spokesperson. Netizen @Tom_MD_…
The newest grand champion of It’s Showtime’s segment Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) JM Yosures had a revelation on twitter. Yosures, who was declared the grand winner on Saturday, February 6 after a three-hour finale, beat nine other performers: Rachell Laylo, Rica Mae Maer, Emmar Cabilogan, Nikole Kyle Bernido, Makki Lucino, Donna Gift Ricafrente, Mara Tumale, and Ayegee Paredes. On his twitter account, he revealed a piece of shocking truth: some of his relatives were in favor of the ABS-CBN shutdown. https://twitter.com/YoDinoMartinez/status/1358365178887237636 ABS-CBN lost its franchise last year after 70 congressmen led by former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano voted to reject its…
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, February 8, stressed that he will not give ABS-CBN its franchise back. “I will not allow the NTC (National Telecommunications Commission) to give them the permit to operate,” said Duterte during his nation’s address. According to the president, he will only give the station its license once they pay their taxes. “Unless and until mabayaran ng mga Lopez ang mga taxes nila, I will ignore your franchise and I will not give them the license to operate,” he added. However, government agencies such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Security Exchange Commission…
“Unless and until mabayaran ng mga Lopez ang mga taxes nila, I will ignore your franchise and I will not give them the license to operate, before talking about the DBP loans,” President Rodrigo Duterte said. On February 24, 2020, however, representatives from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that the Network did not violate any regulations. The Unit Head of the BIR’s Large Taxpayers Service, Simplicio Cabantac Jr., stated that the Network regularly files and pays their taxes yearly. Cabantac Jr. mentioned it during the Senate Committee Hearing on February 24…
Tony Labrusca had a memorable interaction with Heaven Peralejo during one of their taping days for ABS-CBN’s TV series Bagong Umaga. Through an interview with LionhearTV, the actor recalled a moment with his co-star. It was before Labrusca was about to shoot a scene when Peralejo accidentally stepped on his foot. Despite Heaven being at fault, the actor revealed that she was the one who got mad for stepping on his foot. The pair had a rough day. However, Tony, who wanted to fix things before the day ended, messaged his co-star. According to Tony, he texted Heaven, trying to…
Known as the Philippines’ Soul Princess, singer Jona, despite not being an original Kapamilya (she was exclusive to Kapuso network for a decade), ABS-CBN still took care of her even after the Network’s shutdown last year. Contrary to what people would ‘normally’ think, Jona was treated right by ABS-CBN. In a virtual conference for her upcoming YouTube Music Night, the singer revealed that the Network bosses assured her that everything would be okay. “Nung nagsimula yung challenge na yun na nawalan ng franchise, inassure naman kami ng bosses na ‘wag kayong mag-alala, hindi namin kayo papabayaan,'” said Jona. Moreover, she…