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.
Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano is still against giving ABS-CBN its franchise back. Cayetano, in an interview, was asked whether he is in favor of the plenary overturning the previous decision of denying the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise. Cayetano emphasized that the network committed serious violations that are yet to be addressed. https://twitter.com/ABSCBNNews/status/1347113260055547906 He also added that he wants Congress to take the matter seriously and not just because they are trying to appeal to the masses. “Pero kung naglalabas lang because mabango, or may mga nagpupush ng ganito, because there are real issues eh,” Cayetano said. Cayetano said that…
Lolit Solis is not done with Janine Gutierrez. Now that Gutierrez is set to become a Kapamilya, Solis still has something to say to the 31-year-old actress. When asked what’s her take on Janine’s contract not being renewed, she explained that it is simply because the Network had no use of her. “Pero kung iisipin mo, ang GMA business yan. Hindi ka pakakawalan nang GMA kung papakinabangan ka,” said Lolit. She then added that they have to re-think why she was let go by the company. “Kaya ba hindi ba kailangan isipin nila, baka walang pakinabang kay Janine kaya pinakawalan?”…
With the United States in disarray as pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, celebrities took to their social media accounts the insanity of a leader who is obsessed with power. Veteran journalist and broadcaster Karen Davila took to her Twitter account the result when a lunatic leader is elected into the highest government position—chaos. It is somewhat cryptic as Donald Trump and President Duterte is being related by several celebrities and journalists. https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1346968501617971201 The violent protest which ended in the Capitol being breached was incited by Trump and his Republican enablers in Congress. This was done to overturn…
Makati Medical Center recently made rounds on the internet when they reminded their clients and patients that face masks with valves, slits, or holes are not allowed in their premises. With this reminder, netizens questioned the effectivity of copper masks which had holes at the bottom. Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 Miriam Quiambao shared on her Facebook page an explanation why there are holes in copper masks and the post of MakatiMed ruins the entrepreneurs who profit from selling copper masks. In clarifying whether copper masks are successful in preventing the spread of coronavirus, the post said that the holes below…
With the possibility of rape-slay on the death of Christine Dacera, the Philippine National Police (PNP) seems to be pushing it in order to gain support from the people to bring back death penalty. This was observed by singer and host Bituin Escalante which she shared on her Twitter account. In her post, she thinks that the police force is making up the rape-slay angle in order to incite anger about the death of Dacera. With anger driving people, the death penalty would surely have its chance to be resurrected since it is now being pushed in the Senate https://twitter.com/gobituin/status/1346606425053646849…
Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith expressed her concern regarding the police not doing their job to protect the citizens. According to the actress’ tweet, instead of doing their “to serve and to protect”, the police causes fear, anger, outrage, and disappointment. https://twitter.com/jascurtissmith/status/1346477958127501312?s=21 This was due to a series of incompetent actions and misplaced fulfillment of duty done by the Philippine National Police. Cop killing two civilians Last year, December 21, a cop named Jonel Nuezca killed two innocent civilians, a mother and her son, after an altercation between them happened. Nuezca shot 52-year-old Sonya Gregorio and her son 25-year-old Frank Gregorio in…
Amid the incomplete information released by Philippine National Police regarding the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera, another issue which spouted from the mouth of Makati police chief, Col. Harold Depositar caught the attention of celebrities and netizens. Apparently, Depositar claimed that despite being gay, the suspects were still men. And when intoxicated, their behavior may change, implying that they might assaulat women. “Ang mga bakla, lalaki pa rin sila. May instinct yan, lalo at may impluwensya nang intoxicating alcohol,” the Makati police chief said in an interview. The statement was made when a suspect turned himself in and presented…
Questions have arisen as to how Philippine National Police (PNP) could declare that Christine Dacera’s rape-slay case was solved. PNP Chief Debold Sinas had relayed to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday that it is solved because of the indictment of 3 out of 12 suspects. As a result, several celebrities questioned how was it possible with many of the suspected assailants still at large. “Pinoy Big Brother: Otso” finalist Lou Yanong dared the PNP to answer how they were able to solve the case of Dacera when 9 other suspects are still in hiding. https://twitter.com/louyanong/status/1346394831061323777 Singer Patricia Lasaten shared…
A flight attendant was found dead in a bathtub at a hotel in Makati while celebrating New Year’s Eve. She was Christine Dacera, 23, who chose to celebrate the holiday with at least 12 other guys. Dacera was found lifeless, along with suspicions that she was raped. Celebrities couldn’t help but air their disgust at how Filipinos have become. Actor Paolo Pangilinan cried justice for the death of Dacera whom police concluded died due to lacerations in her private part. He sought justice for the victim who was allegedly raped by 12 people. https://twitter.com/PaoPangs/status/1346268696478588930 However, some Netizens blamed the victim…
On Monday, January 4, senate-president Tito Sotto filed a bill that allows ABS-CBN to grant–a 25-year fresh franchise. His Senate Bill No. 1967 aims to renew the franchise granting ABS-CBN to construct, install, operate, and maintain television and radio broadcasting stations in the Philippines for another 25 years. Sotto’s efforts are backed by some lawmakers, as they expressed their support for the Bill. However, not all were impressed by the senator, including singer-actress Agot Isidro. She felt that this is all part of a strategy as politicians are gearing for the 2022 elections. With the bill filed by Sotto, several…
Fans of LooVana are disappointed at the very start of 2021. Reason? Because of how Rhemuel Lunio, a.k.a DJ Loonyo treated his fans. Adding to that, Ivana Alawi unfollowed Lunio after photos surfaced online that showed he and his girlfriend went on a vacation in Boracay. With this, the fans of LooVana speculated that heartthrob choreographer just rode Ivana’s fame to become more popular. Still, with the issue that Lunio is currently facing, Ivana has decided to unfollow him on all of her social media accounts—ending their ‘love team’. Those who anticipated their loveteam were disappointed by such a revelation.…
ABS-CBN’s movie Princess DayaReese made its debut on the digital streaming platform ktx.ph last January 1, 2021. It is a must-watch movie and here are 13 reasons: A perfect rom-com to start 2021 Princess DayaReese premiered last January 1, 2021. With the performance of the cast and the unbelievable beauty of its cinematography paired with a great story, this movie is the perfect one to start the year. The comedy is superb and the kilig moments were always there. In fact, there is no dull moment in the movie because of the elements that the production team has put in.…
With the recent eviction of Russu Laurente, a certified DDS and pro-ABS-CBN shutdown, netizens expressed their relief on finally getting him out of the Pinoy Big Brother house. However, one of PBB: Connect’s hosts, Toni Gonzaga, defended the actions of Laurente when he agreed that the network should be shut down. On her Instagram, she justified the actions of the housemate whom she considered as a minor. “Back to work this 2021. For our 2nd eviction night housemate Russu was evicted because of a mistake he did that eventually made him realize the damage it has done,” wrote Toni. “People…
Good things are about to come this 2021 for ABS-CBN. Recently, Senate President Tito Sotto filed a bill seeking the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise. It can be recalled that 70 lawmakers opposed the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. However, with the Bill filed by Sotto, there is a great chance that the Network will have a fresh franchise to operate, again. Senate Bill No. 1967, which was authored by Sotto, aims to renew the franchise granting ABS-CBN to construct, install, operate, and maintain television and radio broadcasting stations in the Philippines for another 25 years. “New Speaker, new officers. [There] could…
The pandemic forced people to stay in their homes. As a result, many turned their attention to their devices for entertainment. With the situation where everyone is advised to stay indoors, many people became internet sensations through different digital platforms. For example, Mimiyuuuh, who is an internet personality even before the lockdowns, saw the number of his followers grow due to the pandemic. The internet sensation is just one of the sources of entertainment of people who were locked in the house during the pandemic. 2020 may have been a devastating year, but for some, it became their bridge to…
2020 has been bad for a lot of people. Some, however, have brought people laughs as these unexpected fails caught our attention. Here are some of the bloopers that got us laughing and talking. Liza Soberano ‘Face Time’ On the show Make it With You”, Liza Soberano forgot that they were actually doing a Facetime scene rather than just a normal call. Pinoy Big Brother housemate Paco Evangelista tweeted the scene which eventually became viral. https://twitter.com/pacoevangelista/status/1232218390648868864 Sheryl Cruz “Tide” In a scene in GMA series “Magkaagaw”, Sheryl Cruz had to fall down in a puddle of mud, making her all…