Revillame said that he won't jump into the politics unless he is sure that Filipinos really want him to run.
"Saka ako, pakikiramdaman ko muna kung gusto talaga ako ng taong tumakbo, hindi 'yong gusto ko, kasi madaling tumakbo," Revillame said.
The popular host even shared the advice he got from King of Comedy Dolphy on politics. According to Revillame, Dolphy told him that it's easy to run, but what you will do after you win is the biggest problem.
"Tama si tito Dolphy. Kapag nanalo ka, ano ang gagawin mo? Dapat ready ka na, ngayon palang nagpi-prepare ka na dahil kapag nanalo ka, dapat ito ang gagawin ko, dapat open na ako (na) ito ang pera ko hanggang sa single cent mo, alam ng tao you know talagang serbisyo," Revillame explained.
Revillame believes that it's really hard to be a politician since all the things you do are magnified.
"You know mahirap kasing magsilbi ng hindi bukal sa loob mo dapat ready ka na for that (kasi) mata mo lang ang walang latay diyan. Kasi kapag tumakbo ka, ang hahanapin sa iyo diyan 'yong kasamaan mo hindi naman 'yong kabutihan mong ginagawa. Ang hahanapin sa iyo ng tao diyan ay 'yong ginawa mong mali and not 'yong ginawa mong tama," Revillame said.
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Willie Revillame has finally decided not to run into politics
Actress Niña Jose shot down speculations that she had a "boob job"
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Jose said she has nothing against people who undergo cosmetic surgery, but insisted she had never tried it. "It's just, it's not me. I'm not that type. I'm scared (of cosmetic surgery)," she said.
Jose is the 2010 calendar girl for a popular brand of liquor that produces sexy posters of women in skimpy clothing or bikinis. She had previously posed in equally skimpy attire for the covers of men's magazines like FHM (March 2008) and Maxim (February 2009).
Jose took the "boob job" rumors as a compliment, saying she is glad that people think her breasts and nose are too good to be true.
"Well, I'm happy they think I look good. They think may pinagawa ako. So okay lang. My face is real. My boobs are real, everything is real," she said.
Jose has a regular stint on the gag show "Banana Split" and is currently part of the ABS-CBN afternoon show "Nagsimula sa Puso" with Maja Salvador and Coco Martin.
She is also taping for the movie "Mano Po 6" under Regal Films, which is an official entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.
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Six "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) reality show contestants face eviction this week
"Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up" housemates were still reeling from the departure of Katlin, a contestant from Big Brother Finland, and Delio's eviction when they heard the announcement.
Those nominated for eviction include 2 individuals from House A and 4 from House B.
It has been almost a month since the contestants shacked up in a house equipped with numerous cameras so the public can view their activities, and a confession room where they interact with an all-seeing, seemingly omnipresent "Big Brother."
In House A, Yuri was nominated for eviction (5 votes) for constantly sleeping, while Tom was nominated for eviction (6 votes) because his housemates feel he is "too bossy and opinionated" in certain instances.
In House B, Tibo and Paul Jake received the most eviction nominations (5 votes) each because their housemates reportedly felt that they miss their loved ones too much.
Housemate Jason, meanwhile, was nominated for eviction with 3 votes because he reportedly violated too many of the house rules.
Also with 3 votes for eviction, Carol is said to be unable to adjust to the stresses inside the Pinoy Big Brother House.
Meanwhile, Housemate Cathy has returned to the Philippines from the exchange program with Big Brother Finland.
Those nominated for eviction can be saved by viewers who text in their votes via 2311 for Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, and Bayan Wireless users; and 231 for Smart and Talk n' Text subscribers.
Audiences can also vote online at www.pinoybigbrother.com/vote.
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Delio Dimaculangan is the latest evictee in “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up”
The cook from Batangas got the lowest number of text votes (5.43%) among fellow nominees for the second eviction Jason Francisco (51.42%), Tom Mott (22.78%), Patrick Villanueva (14.23%), and Mariel Sorino (6.40%).
This is the first time the new House B lost a housemate to eviction. Housemates in House B were speechless when host Toni Gonzaga called on Delio to make his exit.
Delio’s final week inside the Big Brother house was utterly dramatic. He got into an argument that left the usual joker Melisa Cantiveros in tears. He also had a misunderstanding with his other housemates amidst the rehearsal for the Cultural Show weekly task.
A couple of nights ago, the Batangueño almost made a voluntary exit when he had too much to drink and became deeply emotional.
As he was welcomed in the outside world by his sister and young nephew, Delio thanked the people who supported him in his month-long stay inside the Big Brother house. He said that being a housemate taught him the value of standing by his principles.
In his final message, Delio told his housemates to continue their good work in weekly tasks.
Meanwhile, with Delio’s goodbye, the housemates will say hello again to Cathy Remperas who just left Big Brother Finland where she lived for one week for the Big Swap. Cathy is ready to share her experience of having a taste of the Finnish culture.
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A million downloads of KC Concepcion song "Impossible"
Singer and actress KC Concepcion has made Philippine music history with the song "Impossible", according to a representative from Sony BMG Philippines.
The song, included in Concepcion's first album "a.k.a. Cassandra", was reportedly downloaded a million times from mobile service providers like Globe, ever since the song's release around 4 months ago.
"I'd like to mention that KC has the most number of downloads ever in the Philippines. Naka 1 million mark na kami for 'Impossible.' Wala pang nakaka-achieve nuon. Si KC palang. Sobrang hit ang 'Impossible'," Vic Valenciano, Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Director of Sony BMG Philippines, told abs-cbnNEWS.com.
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Sarah Geronimo said she was initially alarmed of Kimerald fans' violent reactions
Fans of the Anderson - Kim Chiu "love team" were opposed to the on-screen pairing between Geronimo and Anderson, and some openly criticized Geronimo for it.
"Masyado nang maraming nasasabing hindi maganda sa amin. [There are so many bad things said about us (Sarah and Gerald)," Geronimo told the gossip show "The Buzz" on Sunday.
The singer said she understands why fans of Chiu and Anderson are reluctant to break up their favorite "love team", but that she had never forced to pair up with Anderson- both on-screen and off-screen.
"Naiintindihan ko lahat 'yong mga fans ng 'Kimerald' (short for Kim and Gerald), wala sa akin 'yon. Hindi ko po kasi ipinagpipilitan ang sarili ko na makapareha si Gerald. Wala na, tapos na po. Ako na po ang nagsasabi na itigil na po natin [ang issue] kasi hindi maganda ang nagiging resulta," she said.
[I understand all the fans of Kimerald, that's nothing to me. I never forced myself to pair with Gerald. It's done, it's over. I'm asking everyone to stop making an issue out of it, because the results are not good.]
"The Buzz" host Boy Abunda, meanwhile, praised the singer for wanting to "stay out of trouble."
Abunda, who spoke in Geronimo's defense, described her as "shy and quite off-stage" and that Geronimo is a "good girl who always stays close to her family."
Though demure off-stage, Geronimo reportedly transforms into a daring performer onstage.
Her recent concert titled "Record Breaker" and held at the Araneta Center in Cubao on November 7 was attended by thousands of Geronimo's fans and celebrity friends filled up all the 25,000 seats at the stadium.
Present to show their support were Anne Curtis, Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista, Iya Villania, and Regine Velasquez, among others.
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Rock Princess Yeng Constantino denies lesbian rumor
Rock Princess Yeng Constantino may not wear high heels and sexy clothes like other girls, but she said this does not mean that she is a lesbian.
Constantino made this clarification amid rumors about her sexual preference. The “Pinoy Dream Academy” season 1 grand winner said the rumors may have stemmed from the fact that she doesn't love to dress up much.
"Pero ang masasabi ko doon ay hindi naman ako 'yong typical o stereotype na babae na kikay o naka-heels or whatever. Pero it doesn't mean na [I'm lesbian]," the singer said.
She added: "Alam ko [may nagdududa]. Hindi ko naman kasi maple-please ang lahat kahit anong gawin ko.”
The 20-year-old singer, who is promoting her third album called “Lapit,” in fact revealed that she has a huge crush on a popular guy musician. She, however, declined to identify him.
Currently, Constantino is busy promoting her latest CD, which is co-produced by former Eraserheads' drummer Raymund Marasigan.
Included tracks in Constantino's album are "Wag Kang Magtanong," "Jeepney," "Love Story," "Pag Ayaw Mo Na," "Siguro," "Takas," "Maghintay," "Wag Na," "Akin Ka Na," "Siguro" and "Lapit" as its carrier single.
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Christian Bautista is not pursuing former girlfriend Rachelle Ann Go
Asia's Pop Idol Christian Bautista is not pursuing former girlfriend Rachelle Ann Go despite her recent split with Gabriel “Gab” Valenciano.
“I’m really sad that it happened to them. And I’d pray for them,” Bautista said. "I'm still maintaining my friendship with her.”
Bautista said that what matters is that he and Go are friends. Besides, he added, he is not looking for love right now.
When asked what happened to his relationship with singer Karylle, who was once romantically linked to him, he replied: "We are friends lang. Sometimes you got to a point na when you get to know someone na feeling mo in the end parang pang friends kayo. So it went there."
Bautista is also busy with his career. Recently, the “ASAP ‘09” host recorded the Indonesian version of Jose Mari Chan's hit "Please Be Careful With My Heart" with Indonesian singer Bunga Citra Lestari.
He is also one of the guests in Sarah Geronimo’s “Record Breaker” concert at the Araneta Coliseum on November 7. Charlie Green and “Kanto Boys” will also perform in the concert.
“I’m very happy na in-include nila ako as guest list,” Bautista said.
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Star-studded Political Advertisement for Noynoy
Sports personalities and celebrities from both Kapamilya and Kapuso networks have appeared in the three-minute “Hindi Ka Nag-iisa” TV advertisement of presidential aspirant Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
Some of these celebrities were ABS-CBN talents Sharon Cuneta, Boy Abunda, Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, Bianca Gonzalez, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Mariel Rodriguez, and Kris Aquino, Noynoy’s youngest sibling; GMA 7 stars Regine Velasquez, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera and Ogie Alcasid.
Velasquez, known as Asia’s Songbird, belted out the “Hindi ka Nag-iisa” theme song.
Basketball players led by Kris’ husband, James Yap, also participated in the TV ad.
"I'm so proud of the fact that Noy's video had the best of both networks. So, parang they dedicated their services to Noy because they believe in him,” Kris said.
Kris added that the celebrities agreed to appear in the campaign ad for free.
According to her, the second part of the political ad will come out soon and it will feature more celebrity supporters of Noynoy.
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Abs Cbn Christmas ID 2009 - Bro ikaw ang star ng pasko
CCM head Robert Labayen wrote a song for the five-minute SID, which reflects the “unsinkable” spirit of the Filipinos. The SID song was performed by more than 300 talents pooled together for the project.
Labayen added that the SID encourages the Filipinos to bounce back after the calamities, and reminds the public that “goodness shines the brightest in the darkest hours.”
“And the message comes from the song. We have the stars singing together with the heroes–workers, soldiers, the medics, volunteers, church--from all sectors of society. They come together to rebuild our lives again,” Labayen said.
The SID concept this year is not only simpler compared to previous years, but more “uplifting.”
“Dati kasi, ang gusto natin masaya lang, masayang pasko. It's about our family. Pero this time, it’s about Filipinos,” said Danie Rose Sedilla-Cruz, CCM’s creative account head.
Sedilla-Cruz said the SID also highlights the fact that Christ is the source of light, but all of us are bearers of it.
She said: “Better to light one little candle than to stumble in the dark. Bawat isa sa atin, pagkatapos noong nangyari, nalaman mo sa sarili mo na meron kang magagawa.”
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PBB Big Swap Update: Kätlin up for a fiesta-like welcome party
House A heartily welcomed their new housemate, Kätlin, and in line with the welcome party, Big Brother gave them sumptuous Filipino dishes to munch on.
After dinner, they all proceeded to the pool area for a rather cozy luau party where alcoholic drinks were served.
Rob and Marielle ended up getting extremely drunk. With the two intoxicated housemates getting uncontrollable, some House A housemates couldn’t help but feel a little irritated up until they have all gone to bed to call the night off.
Speaking of beds, Cathy comes across with a rather shocking revelation. To her surprise, she discovered that Big Brother Finland only has one huge bed for all the housemates. Upon learning this, she explained how Pinoy Big Brother House actually separates girls’ bedroom from boys’; a quite intriguing revelation for all the Finnish housemates, most especially for her new admirer, Aso.
Given the cultural barrier, and the extremely different arrangement, how could Cathy possibly keep up with her new set of housemates? Stay tuned on the latest updates of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up to find out.
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“Star for All Seasons” and current Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is celebrating her 56th birthday today
“Star for All Seasons” and current Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is celebrating her 56th birthday today, but there will be no grand celebration for her this year.
As early as 8 a.m. Tuesday, Santos has been distributing relief goods to typhoon victims in Batangas, particularly in 3rd district of the province.
This was revealed Tuesday morning by Jojo Lim, over-all president of fans club “Vilma Santos International.”
“Maagang gumising si Ate Vi para mamigay ng mga relief packages sa mga kawawang mamamayan ng 3rd district of Batangas,” said Lim.
“This is her way of celebrating her birthday today,” he added.
Santos, Maria Rosa Vilma Santos-Recto in real life, has been planning a region-wide relief work not only to those affected by the recent typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng, and Santi, but to those who are needy and underprivileged as well.
A couple of months ago, the governor of Batangas gave out computer sets to deserving public elementary schools in the area.
The computers have been donated by her fans abroad, some of whom are married to foreigners.
“Ganyan kaming ‘Vilmanians.’ Kahit na wala na kami sa Pilipinas, basta may maibibigay lang kaming tulong sa mga impoverished kababayans natin lalo na sa Batangas, we will help,” said Lim.
Unlike in the past where Santos had big birthday bash, this year’s celebration is very simple, said Lim, who organized a group of active “Vilmanians” to pull off a surprise asalto to the actress.
According to Lim, Santos’ relief operation in 3rd district is scheduled the whole day, but other towns have been requesting that she also visits them, with or without the relief goods.
“Ang mga Batangueño, kahit makita lang si Vi ngayong araw na ito, okay na, mabati man lang nila ng happy birthday,” volunteered Lim.
After the day’s done, the Rectos will host a private birthday dinner for Santos.
Santos is married to former socioeconomic planning secretary Ralph Recto. They have one son, Ryan Christian. She is also the loving mother of Luis "Lucky" Manzano, her son from her previous relationship with actor-host Edu Manzano.
“Sina Ralph at Christian, ngayon pa lang, naghahanda na para kay Vi,” informed Lim. “Ngayon, bising-busy na sila sa relief drive nila at nagbabahay-bahay na si Vi,” said Jojo.
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Actress-singer Jolina Magdangal is dating Rivermaya’s drummer Mark Escueta
Magdangal made this confirmation in an interview during the 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music last week.
"We share the same music," Magdangal told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.” “Hindi ko na [napansin] kung anong araw [naging] kami, anong anniversary. Parang alam mong destiny. Happy, happy kami."
Magdangal confessed that her family approves of Escueta. Her parents even invite him to join them in family gatherings, she added.
"Nakikita nila ‘yong respeto na binibigay sa kanila. And I think lahat ng magulang, 'yon lang ang hinahanap sa partner ng anak nila,” she said.
The 31-year-old singer-actress, however, is not thinking of settling down just yet, saying she’s taking her time.
"Ibang usapan 'yan, pero hindi pa naman. Maaga naman masyado pero hindi naman ako nagko-close ng door sa ganyan (marriage). Hindi na tayo nagpapa-sweet. Ang time ko darating yan at hindi naman tayo nagmamadali," Magdangal said.
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Angel Locsin is confident that John Lloyd Cruz won’t ‘disappoint’ her
After Only You, Angel Locsin’s next teleserye will be with John Lloyd Cruz, something she is supposed to work on after she finishes her movie with Aga Muhlach. She has said in her previous interviews that having the chance to work with a brilliant actor like John Lloyd is every actress’s dream. Moreover, she was told by the people who had worked with Lloydy that he is also very fun to work with.
“Ibang umarte si John Lloyd. Looking forward ako na makatrabaho si Lloydy base sa mga naririnig ko, like sa mga past directors na nakatrabaho niya at mga artista. Sobrang fun daw niyang makatrabaho at marami ka raw matututunan,” Angel revealed.
The actress also heard that John Lloyd said that he felt pressured after learning that Angel was all praise for him and that he hoped that he would not disappoint his future leading lady. Angel affirmed that she is certain that she won’t get disappointed with the actor and the only thing that would do so is if the project would be called off.
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Rica Peralejo reveals her plans after her wedding
Aside from being busy with wedding preparations, Rica Peralejo is already planning her life during the first few months of her marriage. At the top of her and husband-to-be Joseph Bonifacio’s to-do list is finding the perfect home where they could start building a life together. “Ang inaasikaso namin right now actually is where we’re going to live. The question lang is where ba talaga kasi I have a condo in Eastwood and we’re looking at the possibility of living there. But then it’s a three-bedroom unit so we don’t really need that. Ang hirap din pala na madami kang options, but at the same time, it’s a blessing because you would rather have options than none at all ‘di ba?” she told ABS-CBN.com during the Star Magic concert rehearsal last Monday, October 26.
As early as now, the 28-year old host/actress shared that she and her mom would sometimes get sentimental about the fact that things won’t be the same when she finally gets married. “Dinadaan namin sa patawa-tawa kasi hindi naman kami madrama pagdating sa mga ganyan. Pero there was this one time, parang nagtext ako sa kanya na, ‘Ma, saan ba nakakabili ng balikbayan boxes?’ Tapos tinanong niya ako kung para saan. Sabi ko, ‘E siyempre ‘pag naglipat ako ng gamit.’ Nalungkot siya bigla at pati na rin ako. Kasi siyempre 28 years kaming magkasama. And unti-unti mong naalala yung pagaalaga sa ‘yo ng mom mo or even simple things like, ‘Grabe ang sarap ng adobo niya,’” she exclaimed.
Apparently, Rica has yet to develop her skills in the kitchen which, she realized, doesn’t come naturally to women in general. Fortunately, her husband-to-be knows that he shouldn’t expect too much from her in that regard. “When we meet with couples or when I see role models for me na mag-asawa, nakikita ko talaga hindi lang yung importance or yung mga must-do ‘pag mag-asawa na kayo, but it’s more of what brings joy into your home, what provides comfort, yun talagang touch of a woman. So I really want to learn how to cook. Nandun ako sa point na I’m super clueless about the kitchen. At the same time, very understanding naman ang aking fiancé so walang problema. Ako lang yung nagprepressure sa sarili ko,” she added with a laugh.
While she is determined to finish her Creative Writing course in Ateneo, Rica also revealed that she plans to take a leave of absence first to concentrate on her new duties as a wife. “Hindi muna ako papasok for a sem kasi when you get married, you want to give your husband-to-be your hundred percent. He's committing his lifetime to you and you are too. I don’t want to start on the wrong foot na parang, nag-uumpisa pa lang tayo, wala na akong time para sa ’yo. Okay lang naman kasi I’m not rushing. When I go back to school, I’ll just work double time,” she explained.
As far as her showbiz career is concerned, Rica was happy to say that she would still continue hosting for Umagang Kay Ganda since it’s not taking too much of her time. “Ang deal lang naman namin (with Joseph) is as long as it doesn’t get in the way of our relationship and building a family eventually, okay lang sa kanya na magtrabaho ako.” But when asked how soon are they going to start a family, Rica was quick to say that she hopes that it would come after they get used to their married life first. “After a year or two siguro. We want to enjoy each other and a build a house first. Kaya lang sobrang hilig namin sa bata. So ang problema namin ngayon, how do you control this, kasi gustong gusto na talaga namin magka-baby. Ang gusto namin three or four max,” she revealed.
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John Lloyd Cruz admits he misses doing a teleserye
Kamakailan lamang ay nag-renew ng contract si John Lloyd Cruz with ABS-CBN at sinabing nakapaloob sa kontrata ang paggawa ng dalawang teleserye. Sa kasalukuyan ang pinagkakaabalahan ni Lloydy ay isang concert na gagawin sa Europe at pagkatapos ay sisimulan na ang pelikulang muling pagtatambalan nila ni Bea Alonzo.
Inaasahan naman ng aktor na pagkatapos ng pelikula ay magsisimula na siya sa pag-shoot ng kanyang bagong teleserye. Sambit ni Lloydy, nami-miss na nga niya ang paggawa ng teleserye. “Nakaka-miss ‘yung gabi-gabing nakakasama ka ng mga sumusuporta sa ‘yo o nagmamahal sa ‘yo,” kuwento ni John Lloyd. “And kung mabibigyan lang kami ng magandang storya mga interesting na kasama sa trabaho, mapa-director mga co-actors, walang dahilan para hindi ko ma-miss at balikan ang telebisyon.”
Sa pagkakaalam umano ng aktor, sa pagbabalik niya sa telebisyon ay magkakaroon siya ng bagong leading lady. “I’ll be doing something with Angel Locsin, sa tingin ko,” pag-amin ni Lloydy. “Pero alam n’yo naman how things can change in this business baka mabago pa rin pero ang alam ko as of today, it’s with Angel.”
Nabanggit din niya na ang planong pagtambalin sila ni Angel ay nagsimula na mula pa noong maging Kapamilya si Angel noong 2007. “Matagal-tagal na akong nakapila simula nang pumasok siya (Angel) dito. Heto mukhang mangyayari na.”
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Bea Alonzo Profile
Bea Alonzo was born Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom on October 17, 1987 is a Filipina actress and singer. Her father is British while her mother is Filipina.
Bea Alonzo had always dreamed of being in show business. Growing up without a father since the age of four,she has nonetheless managed to strike it out on her own.
She joined beauty contests at a very young age and she was moderately successful in this endeavor. It was in a small town beauty contest that she was discovered by famed Filipino fashion designer Oscar Peralta who then brought her to the attention of talent manager Archie Ilagan. The latter presented Bea to the head of the ABS-CBN Talent Center Johnny Manahan who inducted her into the Star Circle Batch 10. There she would be given a wide-range of acting lessons which later helped her land a part in the teen-oriented drama / comedy K2BU.
At the age of 15, she was cast as 20 year old law student Katrina Argos in the TV drama Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay paved the way for the John Lloyd-Bea loveteam. They now have four successful teleseryes: It Might Be You, Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Maging Sino Ka Man and Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik.
In June 2008, She released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records.It was also in mid-2008 when Bea was announced to play the leading character of the most coveted role as Betty Pengson in the worldwide popular TV sitcom Yo Soy Betty La Fea originated from Colombia (the local Filipino version will be entitled "I Love Betty La Fea").
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Sis contests Kris' baby plan
The oldest sister of Kris Aquino is opposed to the idea of the actress-television host getting pregnant again.
Kris, who announced that she and husband cager James Yap are planning to have another baby, said on “The Buzz” Sunday that her Ate, Ballsy, is afraid especially after what happened to the wife of Makati Councilor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr.
Former actress Kennely Ann Lacia-Binay died due to complications arising from a difficult pregnancy.
“She said, ‘Krissy naman, if something happens to you next year, I will also want to die,’ [I told her], ‘Let’s pray. I won’t do anything scientific but, if it comes, that means God’s will,” Kris said, recalling her conversation with her sister.
Kris also had a difficult pregnancy with her second child, Baby James.
The Aquino siblings recently lost their mother, former president Corazon Aquino, who died after fighting cancer for more than year.
Following Mrs. Aquino’s death, many speculated that Kris might get involved in politics. Kris immediately shot down the speculation, saying her family is her top priority. She also announced her plan to have a baby girl.[Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com]
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Kris said she and her four siblings miss their mom terribly
Kris said she and her four siblings miss their mom terribly. She disclosed that up until now she still talks to the former president because she wants “to hold on and have conversations with my mom.”
“The Buzz” host admitted that she still cannot stop crying whenever she talks about her or do things that will remind her that her mom is no longer with her.
She said she even wrote down all the lessons she learned from her. And she cries every time she reads them, she added.
‘We all miss her. My sisters said, ‘Huwag ka nang umiyak sa TV.’ Kasi kapag umiyak [ako], naiiyak din sila. But I miss her. Nakaka-miss talaga,” she said.
Kris said there were instances when she could feel the presence of her mom. She said she felt her presence again before going to work Sunday.
“Kasi I kept saying kagabi, ‘Mom, I miss you.’ I think she was just trying to tell me, ‘Tigilan mo na. Huwag ka nang umiyak.’”
Kris promised to wear black in her shows up until her mother’s birthday next year.[Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com]
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Mar, Korina's wedding date set
Months after announcing their engagement on television, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and ABS-CBN News chief correspondent Korina Sanchez have finally unveiled the date of their much-anticipated wedding.
The high-profile couple announced on “The Buzz” that they are tying the knot on October 23.
The senator said they chose to get married in October because that month is special to them. Sanchez and his brother, Dinggoy, were both born in October, Roxas explained. Dinggoy passed away after battling cancer.
“[Iyong date na] 23 swerte sa amin ‘yan, both in astrology at Chinese calendar. Sa numerology naman sinabi nila 2 at 3 kapag pinagsama, 5, buntis. Maganda iyon,” Roxas said.
“The Buzz” reported that Roxas and Sanchez are still looking for the “perfect church” within Metro Manila. Among the churches being considered are Santo Domingo Church and Manila Cathedral, the entertainment show said.
Event organizer Mike Niñana said the couple wants a big church that will not only accommodate their respective families and friends but the public as well.
“Ang gusto nila invited ang public, magkasya. So ang importante, people's church. Pangalawa malaki, magkasya lahat, hindi lang iyong mga kaibigan nila. Alam mo naman sila public figures,” Niñana said.
The two have not been spared from speculations ever since they announced their engagement early this year. Rumor has it that Roxas, a possible presidential contender in 2010 elections, was merely using Sanchez for his political ambition.
The popular broadcaster, however, scoffed at insinuation that the two of them are settling down only to boost Roxas’ reported bid for the presidency.
The broadcaster told StarStudio magazine that she and Roxas, her boyfriend of five years, are getting married because they believe now “is the best time for both of us” to do so.[Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com]
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Willie Revillame says he may just leave show
The case of the “grossly unethical conduct” of “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame during the show’s Aug. 3 episode was the subject of an adjudication committee hearing at the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board offices in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon.
MTRCB chief Marissa Laguardia said Revillame and ABS-CBN, which produces and airs “Wowowee,” were asked to present evidence in their defense against the charge of violating Section 3c of PD 1986, for “being objectionable and contrary to ... customs and traditions paying respect to the dead.”
The complaint stemmed from Revillame’s objection to the insertion of videos of the late President Corazon Aquino’s cortege on the show. In a memorandum sent to the network on Aug. 11, Laguardia described Revillame’s behavior as a show of “arrogance and great disrespect to Filipino culture.” She said the TV host also violated the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas’ code of ethics.
The three-member adjudication board was chaired by lawyer Sonny Cases. Lawyers Mona Manalo and Cherry Cruz represented ABS-CBN. Revillame’s legal counsel Armando Marcelo attended on his behalf.
Another hearing has been set for Aug. 20.
Crucial hearing
Cases vowed to be “fair in resolving this case.” He said the show may be suspended or canceled, and if criminal liability is determined, “the guilty party” faces up to six years in prison. “Next week’s hearing is crucial,” said Cases.
Revillame is still on “indefinite” leave from the daily show even if Kris Aquino, in an interview on Monday on the late-night show biz program “SNN,” said her family has accepted Revillame’s apology.
Many viewers are apparently not as forgiving. At press time, 48,165 have signed an online petition seeking to ban Revillame from show biz. Revillame said he may just leave the show. “Even if I have the support of the network and the advertisers, kung ayaw na ng tao sa akin, what’s the use?”
Laguardia noted that another case has been filed against the TV host before the KBP. She said that, in a letter addressed to KBP president Herman Basbano, Arlene de Guzman-Ronquillo accused Revillame of “psychological violence” on account of some careless remarks
In October 2008, Ronquillo said, Revillame told a contestant: “May kaibigan ako gustong makipagkilala sa iyo ... binata daw siya ... si Raymond Ronquillo.” Raymond and Arlene are married, with children aged 12, 11 and 3.
Arlene said Revillame repeated the remark in March 2009 and that last July 28, Revillame said one of the dancers was Raymond’s ex-girlfriend.
Revillame told Inquirer that this case is already with his lawyers. “Raymond told me he had long split up with his wife,” he said. “They obviously have unsettled issues.”[Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer]
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Aquino siblings accept Willies apology
The children of the late former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino have accepted the apology of “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame. "For our family, we take Willie's apology for what it is -- an apology and we accept the apology. Wala po sa kamay namin kung ano ang mangyayari in the future, pero I can speak on behalf of my sisters and my brother, we accept his apology," Kris, Cory’s youngest daughter, said. The actress-host made this statement on “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon” Monday night amid criticisms hounding Revillame. Kris returned to SNN after taking a break from work to take care of her ailing mother, who died on August 1 after fighting colon cancer for more than a year. Kris confirmed that Revillame talked to her two older sisters –Ballsy and Pinky – over the phone to apologize and explain his side. According to Kris, Pinky told Revillame that, notwithstanding his intention, some people probably got offended by the way he ordered the removal of the simultaneous live broadcast of their mother’s funeral procession from his noontime show last August 3. But Pinky said she and her siblings understood him, according to Kris. "Sorry siya ng sorry kay Pinky. And Pinky said, 'As far as I'm concerned Willie, it's finished. Let's move on. Okay, we accept your apology,’" Kris said. Revillame repeated his apology on August 9 when he talked to Ballsy. "Noong nagso- sorry si Willie kay Ate, sinabi ni Ate sa kanya, 'Alam mo Willie, noong time na nagkaroon ng problema ang puso mo…we were in Ate's house, kakakain lang namin ng dinner, naka-on ang TV sa TV Patrol. And niyaya namin ang mom na pumasok na sa kwarto kasi time na para mag-rosaryo." “And then mom said, ‘Wait, I want to know kung kumusta na si Willie.' And then Ate told Willie, 'Alam mo, mom really loved you and she really appreciated the fact na ang bait mo sa mga anak ni Kris.'" “And sinabi ni Ate sa kanya na, 'Willie as far as our family is concerned, nag-sorry ka na. Tinatanggap namin ang apology mo,’" Kris said. Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III also told Senate reporters that he was willing to accept Revillame’s explanation. “I take what he said at face value, na wala siyang insultong gustong iparating sa aming pamilya,” he said. He added: “Pero I understand he talked to our eldest sister, Ballsy, yesterday. At gusto ko lang tingnan, siguro nga naman hindi appropriate na may solemn occasion na parang kino-cover [tapos], on the other hand, meron kang show devoted to eliciting laugher and fun," Due to the controversy, Revillame went on an indefinite leave from "Wowowee." Sanctions Despite the Aquino siblings’ acceptance of Revillame’s apology, the Kapisanan ng Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) will still look into the issue. “It’s a mitigating factor on the fact that the family was not offended… kahit may mitigating factor, it does not mean the complaint is not valid… depende kung ang complaint that was filed ay nagme-merit ng sanctions,” said KBP vice chairman Ruperto Nicdao Jr. in a radio dzMM interview. The KBP, which ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. is part of, received complaints from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and Jerry Yap, president of Alyansa ng Filipinong Mamamahayag (AFIMA), with regard to Revillame’s “unethical conduct.” On Monday, Diana Gozum, chairwoman of KBP standards authority (SA), asked the ABS-CBN management to answer the complaints within five days. The letter is addressed to Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN corporate communications. Nicdao said SA will decide whether to file a case against Revillame and ABS-CBN once it receives their replies. Based on KBP rules and regulations, for first offense, the organization can slap a monetary fine and reprimand on both Revillame and ABS-CBN. “This might be a grave offense kung saka-sakali. Kung light offense, P5,000 [ang multa], kapag serious, P10,000, at kapag grave P30,000 at reprimand,” he said. For second offense, the group can slap a monetary fine on ABS-CBN and Revillame and order their suspension. “So, ang hindi ko sigurado ngayon, if there was a previous violation of the same sort kay Willie at ABS-CBN that will merit a suspension,” he said.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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Willie Revillame violated code of ethics according to MTRCB
ABS-CBN noontime host Willie Revillame’s “objectionable" way of removing the live video of former President Corazon Aquino’s cortege from his popular midday program “Wowowee" last Monday violated the broadcast code of ethics, an official of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) said.
NO TO WILLIEThe online petition calling for TV host Willie Revillame's ouster from his "Wowowee" show in ABS-CBN has already attracted thousands of angry respondents.
As of 5 p.m. Saturday, Roel Saguisag's petition has gathered 16,642 signatures, with at least 40 new respondents every ten minutes. PetitionOnline noted that "Petition to Oust Willie Revillame" is the second most active petition on the site.
This is also the second time since Kevin Nadal's online petition for an apology from the "Desperate Housewives" producers in 2007 that a Filipino-made petition has generated such buzz on the site.
"Was it really hard for him to be humble and human?" Saguisag wrote in his petition, "Pres. Aquino taught us humility and Revillame is showing us the exact opposite."
Source: http://www.gmanews.tv
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Willie on leave 'indefinitely'
Willie Revillame is on leave “indefinitely” in the wake of the controversy generated by his order to cut the simultaneous live broadcast of the procession of President Corazon Aquino's remains from his noontime show last August 3. “Yes, naka-leave [siya]. From his (Revillame) own text [message] to me, indefinitely. Indefinitely, can be two days or three days,” Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN's corporate communications, told abs-cbnNEWS.com in a phone interview. In an interview with the entertainment website, Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), Johnny Manahan, a Star Magic executive, said Revillame "has been asked to go on leave" beginning Monday, August 10. Revillame, YES! magazine's most powerful entertainer, has been conspicuously absent from his show since Saturday. His female co-hosts, Mariel Rodriguez, Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion and RR Enriquez, have taken over “Wowowee” in his absence. "He feels isolated and beleaguered... I don't know when he will be back. Maybe, he will soldier on and do the two-week leave, or again, he may be back next week. Meanwhile, he has a real time to rest, be alone, and contemplate the future," Manahan told PEP. Manahan defended Revillame from critics who have lashed at the host for being "arrogant." Contrary to criticisms, the Star Magic executive said the “Wowowee” host is "simple, compassionate and a pushover." Manahan also pointed out that the "Wowowee" host would never disrespect the late former president and her family. Manahan admitted though that Revillame did not carefully choose his words when he ordered a stop to the live broadcast. The live broadcast showed the transfer of Mrs. Aquino's body to Manila Cathedral from La Salle Green Hills on August 3, prompting an irked Revillame to have it cut. Revillame explained that it was inappropriate to broadcast the funeral procession while they were having fun inside the studio. Revillame's action last Monday drew instant criticism from various quarters, particularly in various online forums. On August 4, Revillame publicly apologized, but said he was standing by his decision to have the simultaneous broadcast removed on air. He also disclosed that he had asked ABS-CBN entertainment production head Linggit Tan to remove it, and that he only blew his top when he saw the broadcast again on the screen. He also said that he never meant to offend people. He said his only intention was to give respect and make the occasion a solemn one. Osorio, meanwhile, said Revillame has already “apologized and the Aquino family has accepted it.”
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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Wowowee stampede
Wowowee! is a leading noon-time variety broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines in which Willie Revillame is the main host. The show premiered on February 5, 2005 and airs live through weekdays and Saturdays. It is also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel. The show is broadcast from ABS-CBN Studio 3 in Quezon City.
On Wowowee's first year anniversary, a mass tragedy happened when a stampede broke out on February 4, 2006 6:00 AM local time at the PhilSports Arena while people were waiting for the show to begin on 1:00 PM local time. 74 people died (according to reports, 71 were dead) and hundreds were injured. It is said that the cause of the stampede is on the line where people get tickets for the show and when the security of ULTRA closed, causing people to rush to enter the gates. Others say that a man shouted that there was a bomb, causing panic. It is the deadliest accident to have occurred in a television event in all the whole history of Philippine broadcasting. After the chairman of ABS-CBN, Gabby Lopez, accepted full responsibility for the tragedy, on March 11 of the same year, the variety show was relaunched.
On August 24, 2007, in a 7-page resolution the Department of Justice dismissed criminal charges against Revillame in connection with the infamous PhilSports Arena stampede. But Raul Gonzalez affirmed the charge against 14 other respondents, including ABS-CBN Network officials led by executive vice president Charo Santos Concio. A 5-man DOJ panel of prosecutors led by Atty. Dacera earlier ruled in an 80-page resolution that the organizers of the Wowowee game show were guilty of gross negligence.
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Magandang Tanghali Bayan Suspensions
Willie became a co-host of 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on ABS-CBN in 1998. He then joined his former Lunch Date co-host Randy Santiago and John Estrada in a new noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan (MTB), which replaced 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. He immediately bonded with his co-hosts and the three were noted for their comic chemistry.
The newborn triumvirate of Santiago, Estrada, and Revillame was noticed by the viewers. Criticism followed Willie's new-found fame as TV host. Some branded the new trio as a rehashed version of the more established Tito, Vic and Joey, their rival counterparts in the other noontime show, Eat Bulaga on GMA 7. Other viewers and critics denounced Willie for acting like a "sex maniac" with his vulgar behavior with the Calendar Girl contestants in MTB.
Magandang Tanghali Bayan started its first live episode on November 30, 1998. In August 1999, Randy, John and Willie were suspended by ABS-CBN from Magandang Tanghali Bayan because of the vulgar jokes that they threw at the contestants that joined the contest during the show's portion Calendar Girl. The suspension was meted after MTRCB, then headed by Armida Siguion-Reyna, issued a warning on ABS-CBN regarding MTB. A week later, the whole noontime show was suspended and was replaced temporarily by Esep-Esep.
In 2001, Willie was terminated from Magandang Tanghali Bayan after he defied orders from ABS-CBN management to refrain from making vulgar jokes. He was replaced in the show by the matinee-idol triumvirate of Marvin Agustin, Dominic Ochoa and Rico Yan†. Soon after, he started appearing as guest star in some GMA 7 shows, fuelling speculations that he will soon be transferring to ABS-CBN's rival network. But after guesting at GMA 7, there was no news coming from Willie's camp except for his appearance during an EDSA 3 rally.
When Magandang Tanghali Bayan went off air, it made a comeback with a different title Masayang Tanghali Bayan with almost the same group, plus new hosts. Then in December 2003, the MTRCB ordered ABS-CBN to terminate Willie from the show, when he remarked nasty jokes with Masayang Tanghali Bayan mainstay Mahal, but before the order could be carried out, the host-comedian filed his resignation instead. In January 2004, Willie appeared on ABS-CBN's The Buzz and made a tearful farewell appearance full of tears.
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Willie Revillame Profile
Willie Revillame was born Wilfredo Buendia Revillame on January 27, 1961, He is a lead Filipino variety show host, singer and comedian. He was hailed "highest-paid" and "most bankable" star in the Philippines from early 2007 to date. He had his biggest break in Philippine TV as host of noontime block ratings leader, Wowowee.
He earned a living as a professional drummer. He met his mentor, entertainer Randy Santiago, in 1986 while performing in a high school play, "Tikboy: Alyas boy Dragon", where he starred as the main actor "Tikboy". Santiago eventually hired Willie as his sidekick in the now-defunct GMA Network noontime show Lunch Date where Willie stayed for three months and was signed by Regal Films to star alongside Joey Marquez in the movie Bobocop (from Tagalog word 'bobo', meaning 'dumb'), a spoof of the hit Hollywood movie Robocop. Willie was then on cast in movies playing sidekick to other movie personalities like Philip Salvador, Rudy Fernandez, Edu Manzano, Cesar Montano, Aga Muhlach, Dolphy, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. He married Princess Punzalan, daughter of broadcasters Helen Vela and Orly Punzalan.
Willie was married again to former beauty queen Liz Almoro in civil rites at Lipa, Batangas on March 2005 officiated by film star and town Mayor, Vilma Santos. This was followed shortly by a lavish church wedding in June 2005 that was sponsored by commercial entities and most probably ABS-CBN network. The wedding was adjudged by readers of YES Magazine as "Wedding of the Year" for 2005. He and his wife Liz now have a son, Juan Emmanuel (Juamee).
Despite the hoopla and extravaganza of Willie's wedding and on-air vows of love and devotion to his wife, it was finally confirmed that Willie's marriage is undergoing the process of annulment upon the instigation of Liz Almoro.
On July 16, 2007, he was charged before a Quezon City court (Criminal Case No. Q-07-147787) for allegedly abusing his estranged wife, Floralice "Liz" Almoro. Prosecutor Gibson Araulla Jr. recommended P 12,000 bail after he found that Revillame violated Section 5, RA 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. Almoro alleged that Willie Revillame a) humiliated and shouted words of encouragement at her while he was holding their baby boy, b) that sometime May 2006, he allegedly tried to file her face off with a nail file and that c) he had "dirty sexual affairs'" with different men and women. In his counter-affidavit, Willie denied the charges claiming that he had difficulty performing his duty as husband allegedly because of Almoro’s explosive moods and hurtful tirades.
Willie Revillame has three daughters from previous relationships. One of his daughters, Meryl Soriano, is an actress. He is currently building his first real estate business Wil Theater Mall and will soon rise near ABS-CBN Eugenio Lopez Drive in Quezon City, Philippines.
He was named and voted upon as Top Most Powerful man in Philippine Showbiz by Yes! magazine Philippines' in 2008. The Yes Magazine April issue about 50 Most Powerful People in Showbiz were Willie Revillame tops is the most talked item in Philippine Entertainment Industry, many commented well about this controversy in blogs,forums and on online Pinoy Entertainment Portals. The news magazine also reveals that Willie Revillame earns 1 million pesos (Philippine Peso) a day.
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Kris Aquino goes back to work
TV host-actress Kris Aquino will return to work on Aug.10, five days after her mother, former Pres. Corazon Aquino was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park.
Kris' "Showbiz News Ngayon" (SNN) co-host, Boy Abunda, made the announcement on Aug. 6 on their showbiz-oriented program. He said that according to Aquino, one of Pres. Cory's last wishes for her was to immediately get back to work.
Kris has been on leave from her hosting chores on "SNN" and "The Buzz" since July 19 to care round-the-clock for her mother who was then battling colon cancer.
On "SNN," Kris recalled to Boy that during Pres. Cory's last days, she often asked Kris why she wasn't taping for her shows, or why she wasn't shooting for her new movie. Kris had always been vocal about Pres. Cory being her biggest supporter.
This is also the reason Kris was at first wary to report to work right away. "I'm sad because I know that Mom is no longer around to watch my shows," she told Boy.
Kris added that her husband, cager James Yap has resumed playing for the RP team, which is now competing in the 25th FIBA-Asia men's basketball championship in Tianjin, China. She said that her mom would always tell Yap how important it is to play for the national team.
On the same episode, "SNN" reported that Kris personally requested for Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon to anchor ABS-CBN's coverage of Pres. Cory's funeral. Kris, Korina and Ted hosted the public affairs "Hoy Gising" back in 1992.
Korina said that she was honored to be asked by Kris even if it meant breaking the leave of absence she took from TV news program "Bandila" and radio commentary "Tambalang Failon-Sanchez" on DZMM beginning May 9. She and fiancé, Sen. Mar Roxas, were also supposed to have Pres. Cory as one of their godparents in their upcoming wedding.
Ted expressed his appreciation for Kris who told him in an interview during the funeral coverage last Aug. 5 that Pres. Cory instructed her to visit widower Ted and his children. "Na-touch ako dahil naisip pa n'ya 'yun," he said.
Source: http://www.mb.com.ph
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Willie apologizes anew, MTRCB eyes sanctions
"I am asking forgiveness to those who were offended. I hope you understand I had no intention to offend. If there are people who were offended, I apologize. For myself, my intention there was to give respect and make the occasion a solemn one." This, in a nutshell, was TV host Willie Revillame's response to mounting criticism being leveled against him for ordering the removal of the video of President Corazon Aquino’s cortege, which was being beamed live simultaneously with his noontime show "Wowowee" last Monday. Willie said most reports coming out in Internet sites took his comments out of context since the funeral cortege was shown at least twice during the airing of "Wowowee." He said he called up ABS-CBN management immediately during a break to request that the video be removed since he felt that the show's jovial mood was inappropriate for the cortege's somber mood. He said he could no longer contain his emotions after seeing the seond update of the cortege. "My intention there was not to disrespect the former president but to give respect. Sana lang po ay habang nagluluksa tayo ay hindi kami nakikitang nagsasaya, parang hindi kami nakikidalamhati," he said in an ABS-CBN interview. "Kung ako'y hindi nila wine-welcome at sa tingin ko ho na ako'y hindi na welcome sa bawa't Pilipino, sa araw-araw na gusto nila makasama, ako po'y aalis na sa programa," he said. Outrage overflows vs Willie Revillame's action last Monday drew instant criticism from various quarters particularly in various online forums. An online petition, which has gathered 9,709 signatures as of 3 p.m. Friday, urged ABS-CBN management to sanction Revillame for his arrogance and for showing a bad example to the youth. It also urged advertisers to stop supporting "Wowowee" until Revillame is removed as host. http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?badwilly Lourdes Dee Dee Siytangco, spokesperson of the Aquino family, also issued a strongly worded rebuke against Revillame. The statement read: "It is regrettable and a crass attempt to desecrate the memory of the beloved Tita Cory." The Alyansa ng Filipinong Mamamahayag (Afima) also issued a statement condemning Revillame's action as a "blasphemy of democracy" and urged the Movie and Televisions Review and Classification Board to sanction the TV host. "He may have the right to demand it, but he never waited until the next commercial break to quietly do it. He expressed his angst against Corazon Aquino funeral being shown side by side his “Wowowee” right before the dumbstruck millions of Filipino viewers around the globe," Afima said. MTRCB: Willie violated KBP code The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, meanwhile, said it is eyeing possible sanctions against Revillame. It said Revillame's comments falls under MTRCB's jurisdiction and violates Presidential Decree 1986 Section 3c which states that the MTRCB may sanction portions of programs deemed "indecent, contrary to law and or good customs and injurious to the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines or its people." "It's really a violation of PD 1986 and the [Kapisanan ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas] Code. He should have had respect. He should gone off air," MTRCB Chairwoman Consoliza Laguardia said. She said the MTRCB will send a letter to ABS-CBN management next week about its decision on Revillame's case. Revillame, meanwhile, said he will respect the decision of the government censors. He added, however, that what is important is that he has already explained himself to the Aquino family. "Kung may pagkakasala ako at kailangan niyo akong ipakulong, e di magpapakulong ako," he said. "Ang importante ay nakausap ko na ang Aquino family. Natanggap nila na wala akong intensyon na mambastos sa kanila."
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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Aquino family spokeswoman rebukes Willie
A spokeswoman of the Aquino family on Friday issued a strongly worded rebuke against "Wowowee" host Willie Revillame for ordering the removal of the video of President Corazon Aquino’s cortege, which was being beamed live simultaneously with the noontime show last Monday. A statement from Dee Dee Siytangco, spokesperson of the Aquino family, read: "It is regrettable and a crass attempt to desecrate the memory of the beloved Tita Cory." On Monday a visibly irked Revillame ordered the immediate removal of the livestream video of Aquino's cortege, which was being shown simultaneously with his show. The controversial host explained that it was inappropriate to broadcast it while they were having fun inside the studio. He added that it would be hard for him to make the public happy when he could see on screen the casket of Mrs. Aquino. "Paano kami makakapagsaya [kung] nahihirapan kami? Huwag niyo akong papagalitan kasi totoo ang sinasabi ko. Pagkatapos ng show, ipakita niyo ang gusto niyong ipalabas. Kasi itong ‘Wowowee’ gusto ko, at alam din ni Tita Cory dahil napasaya rin siya ng show na ito, [dapat] laging masaya dito," Revillame said. His staff immediately removed the live streaming from the screen. No bad intention The host later apologized on television for his action and said he had no intention of hurting anyone's feelings. “Sa sitwasyon na ito, kung may nasaktan ako, I'm sorry. Sa pamilya Aquino, alam ng buong pamilya Aquino [na] wala akong masamang intention doon. Ayaw ko pong nagsasaya tayo dito, mayroon tayong labi na nakikita sa TV," he said on Tuesday. He said that prior to the incident, he called ABS-CBN entertainment production head Linggit Tan asking her to remove the live streaming. He told Tan that he does not want to come across as someone without a conscience. “Nakakahiya. Sabi ko, ‘ako ang nakaharap sa camera. Sa akin magagalit.’ Nagsasaya [ako]. Akala niyo wala akong konsensiya,” he said. He said he only reacted after he saw the funeral procession again on the screen. He also divulged that before the airing of his Monday show, he even told ABS-CBN management that he was willing to give way to the live coverage of Mrs. Aquino’s funeral. The host appealed for the understanding of the public. Revillame's action condemned Revillame's action drew instant criticism from various quarters. In their Facebook accounts, some people branded it as “utterly disrespectful,” “really bad,” and “damn stupid.” One online commentator wrote: "Very rude action on national tv. I condemn this act to the fullest. Very insensitive." Some, however, said ABS-CBN management was equally to blame for allowing "Wowowee" to air while Aquino's procession was ongoing. An online petition, which has gathered 9,709 signatures as of 3 p.m. Friday, urged ABS-CBN management to sanction Revillame for his arrogance and for showing a bad example to the youth. It also urged advertisers to stop supporting "Wowowee" until Revillame is removed as host. The Alyansa ng Filipinong Mamamahayag (Afima) also issued a statement condemning Revillame's action as a "blasphemy of democracy" and urged the Movie and Televisions Review and Classification Board to sanction the TV host. "He may have the right to demand it, but he never waited until the next commercial break to quietly do it. He expressed his angst against Corazon Aquino funeral being shown side by side his “Wowowee” right before the dumbstruck millions of Filipino viewers around the globe," Afima said.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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The big showdown, at last: Martin vs Gary V.!
As they would say, mag-kakaalaman na.
Isn’t it high time we knew who really rules the concert scene, who performs better, who can shake the crowd to boiling point, who deserves to be ranked No. 1?
Martin Nievera or Gary Valenciano?
The big showdown, titled As 1, is scheduled, rain or shine, on Sept. 19 (a Saturday), starting at 8 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds.
No billing problems? Whose name should come first in the ads? Who gets a bigger talent fee?
The two considerable icons have guested in each other’s shows both here and abroad but it’s the first time they have agreed to do a concert together. Well and good. If not now, when? Kapag uugod-ugod na sila? You wouldn’t want your idols performing attached to, hmmmm, wheelchairs, do you?
I gathered a few comparison points between Martin and Gary V. (that kind of billing will have to suffice for now, but only in this corner) from people who have watched the two in their (solo) concerts, to wit:
• Martin is the better singer and Gary V. is the better dancer;
• Martin is an original while Gary V. is a Michael Jackson “clone” (something he has never outgrown and which he should bury...in MJ’s Neverland?);
• Martin is the total performer while Gary V. is Mr. Pure Energy; and
• Martin can entertain the audience not just with his singing but also with his gift of gab and comedic flair; while Gary V. spices up his singing with “body language” and a sprinkling of “religious” music.
Actually, I have a choice of who The One is but I’d rather keep it to myself. You, too, right?
Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano’s As 1 concert on Sept. 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds is a production of Star Media Entertainment, Big Mouth Productions International and Management, Genesis Entertainment & Management, Inc. Avail of an early-bird promo and get 20 percent off in ticket prices. For details, check out the official concert posters or call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.
Source: http://www.philstar.com
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Top singers turn Mass for Cory into mini-concert
Years from now, the funeral mass of former President Corazon Aquino at the Manila Cathedral on Wednesday will be remembered as one of the most star-studded Eucharistic tributes in Philippine history.
The requiem Mass, officiated by Bishop Socrates Villegas, brought together at least 10 of the country’s leading artists to pay tribute to the democracy icon.
From top: (1) Zsa-Zsa Padilla; (2) Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez; (3) Ogie Alcasid - Screen captures from GMA NewsAll the song numbers were backed by the Ateneo Chamber Singers and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
During the Eucharistic celebration, Dulce sang “Your Heart Today" – a song composed by Fr. Manoling Francisco for Mrs. Aquino and her husband, the late Senator Ninoy Aquino. Actor Piolo Pascual performed his version of “Sa’yo Lamang."
But it was Zsa-Zsa Padilla, aka the Divine Diva, who reduced the family of Mrs. Aquino, especially her daughter Kris, to tears as she sang “Hindi Kita Malilimutan."
After the Mass, nostalgic mourners, many of whom were veterans of the anti-Marcos struggle, were transported back to the drama of the mid-80s by award-winning stage actress Lea Salonga's soaring rendition of “Bayan Ko" – a patriotic song written during the American occupation of the Philippines. [See: Lea Salonga's 'Bayan Ko' rendition brings mourners back to EDSA '86]
While the casket of Mrs. Aquino was being brought out of the Manila Cathedral, the golden voices of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and Concert King Martin Nievera comforted the mourners and well-wishers of the late president with their version of “The Prayer." As the procession started, SOP mainstay Ogie Alcasid performed “Pangako" while singer-composer Jose Mari Chan sang the poem “I Have Fallen in Love" composed by Ninoy for Mrs. Aquino.
Jed Madela sang “The Impossible Dream," a song associated with the struggle of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. against the dictatorial rule of Ferdinand Marcos. The Aquino assassination in 1983 sparked widespread protests, culminating in the non-violent EDSA uprising three years later that swept Mrs. Aquino to the presidency.
Songs from the people power revolt took center stage as well. Youthful singer Sarah Geronimo belted out Magkaisa" while the Apo Hiking Society, who figured prominently in the anti-Marcos movement, sang “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" in memory of the late president.
Mrs. Aquino – who was diagnosed with colon cancer in March last year - died at the Makati Medical Center on Saturday. [See: Former President Corazon Aquino, people power icon, passes away]
The former president was buried Wednesday beside the remains of her husband at the Manila Memorial Park.
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Quigaman pulled out of Wowowee again
Precious Lara Quigaman was supposed to make a comeback on “Wowowee” before she was pulled out again.
The rumored reason for this was her relationship with actor-model Marco Alcaraz. There were rumors that “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame was courting Quigaman, but these were quickly dismissed.
During the thanksgiving dinner for “May Bukas Pa,” Quigaman revealed to ABS-CBN.com why her comeback did not push through.
“Hindi naman siguro sila (Wowowee) ganoon kababaw para i-base nila ‘yong kapasidad ng isang tao dahil lang may boyfriend siya o may dine-date.
“Ang sabi talaga sa akin babalik na ako as regular host. Inayos na nga ‘yong papers ko kasi dapat kasama ako sa show nila sa Lake Tahoe yata. Na-sad talaga ako n'ong sinabi nila sa akin na hindi na matutuloy. Pero ang sabi nila sa akin cost cutting daw ang Wowowee ngayon. I understand naman.”
Quigaman admitted that she is dating Alcaraz, who she met through common friend Valerie Concepcion.
“We’re friends. And yes, we go out. Wala naman akong dapat itago. Single naman kami pareho. But also I’m not rushing into a serious relationship. Very recent lang ‘yong breakup ko with my last boyfriend, four months ago. Three years naging kami. Ngayon, I take my time. Hindi na ako bata para maglaro pa ng mga ganitong bagay,” she said.
She added that she is the type of woman who takes every relationship very seriously.
“Para sa akin kapag pumapasok ako sa isang relationship umaasa ako na sa kasalan na ang tuloy. ‘Yong last boyfriend umasa rin ako na kami na talaga. Hindi rin naman ako nakikipag-boyfriend kung alam kong walang pupuntahan ‘yong relationship,” she said.
The former Miss International also revealed her impressions of Alcaraz.
“So far naman I find him nice. Dati kasi maraming nagdi-discourage sa akin, may mga sinasabing bad about him. Pero ngayon nakikita ko naman sa kanya na hindi totoo ‘yon.”
She revealed that Alcaraz has already met her mom but the elder Quigaman is still a bit apprehensive about her new suitor.
“One time nga naipit ako sa work so si Marco pa ‘yong naghatid sa mom ko sa airport. Gan’on ka-sweet si Marco. Pero alam mo naman ang typical na mother, laging ‘no one is good enough for your daughter.’ May fear siya na dahil artista si Marco babaero. Mga gan’on lang pero okay naman sila.”
When asked if she sees a good future with Alcaraz, the “May Bukas Pa” star jokingly answered: “Lagi namang may bukas pa! (Laughs) Sa ngayon, siya lang naman ang dine-date ko.”
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment
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Bea scared without Lloydie?
Actress Bea Alonzo was initially apprehensive to do film projects without her long-time on-screen partner, actor John Lloyd Cruz. The "And I Love You So" star said she is not embarrassed to publicly admit this fear. "It's a natural feeling para sa isang artista na mahiwalay sa love team niya na matagal na. At ngayon lang siya mahihiwalay," Alonzo told ABS-CBN News. In 2003, Alonzo and Cruz were first teamed up on hit television show "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay." They also worked together in box-office hits "Now That I Have You," "Close To You," and "One More Chance," among others.
In “And I Love You So,” the actress, this time, was paired with two actors - Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby.
She said she was able to overcome her fear through the help of director Laurenti Dyogi, the scriptwriters and her co-actors. She said she had a blast shooting the movie. "Ang dami kong natutunan… Of course, bonus kung kumita but mas interesado ako sa ganda ng pelikula, sa quality ng pelikula," Alonzo said. "And I Love You So" tells the story of a young widow (Alonzo) who meets a new man (Milby) shortly after the death of her husband (Ramsay). It will be shown in theaters starting August 12.
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'May Bukas Pa' opens August with highest rating ever
The cast and crew of ABS-CBN primetime series, "May Bukas Pa" held last Aug. 3 yet another thanksgiving party for remaining on the top post of the Philippine Primetime TV ratings as per the Taylor Nelson Sofres nationwide survey results.
The night of the party, "May Bukas Pa" posted its highest rating yet at 44.4 percent over its rival show which only garnered 24.5 percent in viewership.
Led by child actor Zaijian Jaranilla who plays the lead role in the show, the press people were treated to a sumptuous dinner fit for the celebratory mood.
The stars of the show including Albert Martinez, Tonton Gutierrez, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, Lito Pimentel, Desiree del Valle, Arlene Muhlach, Ogie Diaz, Ron Morales, David Chua, Victor Basa, Ruben Gonzaga, Badji Mortiz and Ms. Liza Lorena came in full force and wore black T-shits with print that read, "Panalo ka, Bro!"
They chatted informally about forthcoming "May Bukas Pa" episodes one of which will feature King of Comedy, Dolphy.
Other multi-awarded actors who have appeared as guests in "May Bukas Pa" are Susan Roces, Lorna Tolentino, Claudine Barreto, Ai Ai delas Alas, Gabby Concepcion and Christopher de Leon, to name a few.
"May Bukas Pa" is loosely based on the 1955 Spanish film, "The Miracle of Marcelino." It tells the story of Santino who was abandoned by his mother in a monastery while still a baby.
Raised by caring priests, Santino eventually finds a mysterious friend named Bro, who helps him transform lives of people in his town.
"May Bukas Pa" airs after "TV Patrol" on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida..
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Philippines lays to rest democracy icon Aquino
About 200,000 people took to the rain-soaked streets of Manila on Wednesday to bid farewell to former president Corazon Aquino, whose "People Power" democracy movement ended decades of dictatorship.
Aquino, who died aged 76 after a long battle with cancer, was buried in a private ceremony after a long funeral procession skirting the Philippine capital's gleaming business towers and teeming shantytowns.
With a national holiday called as part of 10 days of official mourning, thousands of people surrounded her flag-draped coffin as it left Manila Cathedral following a mass just before noon.
Eight police officers in full dress uniform served as pallbearers, carrying the casket to a flat-bed truck festooned with yellow and white flowers.
Police had estimated the crowd in central Manila alone to have reached 150,000 by mid-afternoon, but as the procession continued on its 18-kilometre (11-mile) route thousands more braved the rain to join in.
At Manila Memorial Park and the stretch of highway leading to it up to 50,000 more people were estimated to be in attendance, officials said.
It took about eight hours for the slow-moving convoy to arrive at the cemetery.
Aquino was given a 21-gun salute by the honour guard after which her remains were transferred to a caisson that carried her to a mausoleum.
She was laid to rest beside her husband, the late opposition leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, who was gunned down by forces loyal to former dictator Ferdinand Marcos at Manila airport in 1983 upon returning from exile in the US.
Millions, including from the 8.7-million-strong overseas Filipino community, monitored the slow progress of the cortege on television and Internet sites with streaming video.
"Thank you very much to the Filipino people," said an emotional Rapa Lopa, an Aquino nephew. "It is really very heart-warming and very overwhelming."
"She made me proud again to be a Filipino," said Father Catalino Arevalo, recalling Aquino's bloodless triumph against the 20-year dictatorship of Marcos in 1986.
East Timor President and Nobel Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta, who flew to Manila to attend the funeral, described Aquino as "one of the greatest people of the 20th century," likening her to India's independence hero Mahatma Gandhi.
Men and women standing at least 10-deep on both sides of the road openly wept as the truck crawled through the swelling crowd, while military helicopters circled overhead, showering them with yellow confetti.
People in buildings lining Manila's streets opened their windows, hung yellow banners and dropped confetti onto the sea of mourners below.
A crowd of nuns, their blue habits wet from the rain, released white doves and yellow balloons -- yellow was Aquino's signature colour.
Ships docked along Manila Bay sounded mournful horns.
President Gloria Arroyo, whom Aquino had turned against over accusations of corruption in the Arroyo administration, made a brief pre-dawn visit to the cathedral to pay her last respects.
She shook hands with the former leader's son, Senator Benigno Aquino, and prayed briefly over the casket.
Arroyo cut short a visit to the United States following the former leader's death on Saturday.
But she was pointedly excluded from the invitation-only mass that was attended by two past presidents, Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada, and foreign diplomats.
The family had rejected Arroyo's offer to hold a state funeral, reflecting the icy relationship between the only two women to have led the fractious and impoverished Southeast Asian nation of 90 million people.
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Outpouring of support for Cory a reminder for Arroyo to behave, says Binay
The outpouring of public support for the late former President Corazon Aquino is a warning sign for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her allies not to ram Charter change down Filipinos' throats, United Opposition (Uno) president and Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay said Wednesday.
But a Palace official saw it differently, saying Mrs. Aquino's death as a call for national unity and that the administration is willing to reconcile with its political foes.
Binay, a close friend and ally of Mrs. Aquino, said the show of people power at Mrs. Aquino's "people's funeral" signifies that the people are capable of staging a political upheaval if Mrs. Arroyo insists on clinging to power beyond 2010.
"Cory’s death has awakened the people. She has bridged the generation that took part in EDSA 1 with the younger generation who are now aware that the freedom they enjoy was earned through struggle against a dictatorship," he said in an article posted on the Makati City Web portal.
"I am certain that if Mrs. Arroyo pushes through with her selfish agenda, the spirit of Cory Aquino will rally the people," he added.
Binay said that during the Marcos regime in 1986, Mrs. Aquino stood up against the martial law regime, fought for clean and honest elections.
After EDSA-1 toppled the dictatorship, Mrs. Aquino stood for morality and transparency in government when she became president, he added.
In 2005, Mrs. Aquino openly called for the resignation of Mrs. Arroyo over the “Hello Garci" scandal involving alleged fraud in the 2004 presidential elections. She also led protest actions against the declaration of a state of emergency in January 2006 and the NBN-ZTE scandal in early 2008.
"The younger generation got a crash course in contemporary history. In a span of four days, they learned how difficult life was under a dictatorship, and how our freedom was earned with the sacrifice of so many lives, among them Cory’s husband Ninoy Aquino," Binay said.
"By her example, Cory showed the people the importance of standing up against an oppressive, corrupt and power hungry regime. She showed us that even as a private citizen, we can and should stand up for what is right," he added.
Call for unity
In Malacañang, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said the death of Mrs. Aquino should be a signal for all Filipinos to unite and set aside political agenda.
A Palace statement said Remonde called for unity, which he said could ease the political tension especially considering that the 2010 elections is just around the corner.
Less political tension according to him would allow Mrs. Arroyo to finish her programs in energy, education and environment before her term ends next year, he added.
He described the predawn visit of Mrs. Arroyo to the wake of Mrs. Aquino as "a triumph of goodwill against ill-will."
The Aquino family has turned down the Arroyo administration’s offer to give Mrs. Aquino a state funeral, saying they were more comfortable with a private funeral.
Nonetheless, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) accorded the former president all the necessary honors as mandated by law.
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'Aquino siblings to take a lifetime to be OK'
For the five children left behind by former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino, it would take a lifetime for them to become okay. In her eulogy Wednesday, Cory’s youngest daughter, actress and television host Kris, tearfully said how their lives will change now that their mother is gone. From now on, Kris said eldest sister Maria Elena “Ballsy” Aquino will no longer have her mom to go with her everytime she left the office. Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Abelleda lost a prayer partner while Victoria Eliza “Viel” Dee will no longer have someone to marvel at the simplicity of her family. Her brother, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, lost a campaigner who helped him during the four times that he ran for public office, Kris said. For her part, Kris said: “Wala ng magte-text sa akin tuwing magla-launch [ako] ng bagong programa ko ng ‘good luck.’ At pagkatapos, as soon as mag-end ang show, nagco-congratulate agad to say, ‘I’m proud of you.’” “I’m sorry mom, I lied to you. Nagsinungaling ako when I told you na we would be okay. I did this because we wanted you to be free from all your pain at para hindi ka na mag-alala tungkol sa amin. Pero, mom, it would take a lifetime for us to be okay because we will forever miss you,” she said. Kris’ eulogy sent her three female siblings crying while Noynoy was visibly holding back tears. Cory, 76, died last August 1 after more than a year-long battle with colon cancer. The former president is credited with restoring democracy after the1986 EDSA Revolution that removed President Ferdinand Marcos from power and catapulted her to the presidency. Her husband, former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., was Marcos’ staunch critic. His assassination in 1983 triggered a series of protest rallies against the Marcos regime that eventually led to the 1986 people uprising. “The last words mom expressed to each of us [was] take care of each other. I know that those words weren’t meant just for our family but for all of us as a nation,” she said. “Kagaya po ng pangako na iniwan ng dad at mom sa ating bayan, ‘Noy ikaw at ako, ang nasa posisyon para ipagpatuloy ang lahat ng kanilang nasimulan. You know that, in our last conversation, nangako ako sa kanya [na] whatever support you need, I would be there for you,” she added. ‘Thank you’ The actress revealed her late mom's last request to her before her death--to thank the Filipino people for the love and honor they extended the Aquino family. "What words can I use to convey to all of you that debt of our gratitude for the respect, appreciation and love you've showered upon our mother? How do we say thank you to all of you for the expressions of sympathy and support for our family during our time of bereavement? Come to think of it, from March of 2008, you are one with us in constantly praying for our mother's healing," she said at the requiem Mass at the Manila Cathedral. "Paano po ba kami makapagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat sa effort niyong pumila sa gitna ng matinding init at malakas na pagbuhos ng ulan para masulyapan ang mommy namin? Magbigay respeto at maipagdasal siya sa huling pagkakataon?" "Isa po sa huling binilin ng Mom sa akin ay ang magpasalamat po ako sa inyong lahat. You have given our family honor beyond anything we could ever have hoped to receive, that no matter how great the sacrifices of my parents, I can honestly say to all of you that for my family, the Filipinos are worth it," she said. Kris said she and her family are also forever indebted to Fr. Catalino Arevalo and Balanga, Bataan Bishop Socrates Villegas who were there for them. Goodbye Kris said it was hard to say goodbye to her mother, knowing that in her heart the time they spent together was not enough. “But maybe that’s what love really is all about. It means sacrificing your personal happiness and interest for the good of the one you love. It’s forcing yourself to let go so that your mom would be free from pain,” she said. She said she and her siblings are also comforted by the thought that their mother is now reunited with her “one and only love” – their father. She said that although her mom “went through the most for me” she also believed that she was able to give her “the most joy.” She also thanked her for “the privilege of being your child.” “I will remind myself that my greatest gift to you will be living a life that will make you proud that I am your daughter… I love you, mom. Goodbye, mom. Maraming salamat at paalam,” she said.
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