On March 23, Kapamilya host Vhong Navarro detailed his observations with the rise of ABS-CBN after shutdown.
During the Showtime Kapamilya Contract Signing event, Navarro recalled his experiences following the ABS-CBN Shutdown in 2020 and how he remained resilient throughout the ordeal.
“Dahil naging matatag ako, naging matatag ako sa lahat ng pagsubok na pinagdaanan natin. Hindi lang sa pandemya, marami tayong pinagdaanan, lalo na ang ABS-CBN.
“Pero sa pinagdaanang kong ‘yun, naging matatag ako dahil sa suporta ng ating mga pinakamamahal na boss. Dahil kung wala sila, naku bibigay ako nun. Dahil nandoon sila sa likod lumakas ang loob ko.”
He then attested how the Network continued to be loyal to its talents and employees despite losing its franchise, citing that ABS-CBN is gradually returning.
“Salamat sa pagtitiwala at hindi pagtigil sa mga taong–kami, sa mga talents ninyo. Kasi unti-unti ng bumabalik ang lahat eh. May mga nakita ako dito na staff namin at crew namin na bumabalik na, ibig sabihin hindi talaga sila tumitigil na maibalik ‘yung mga nawawala.
“Ibig sabihin ganon sila ka-loyal sa mga tao nila. Dahil talagang mahal nila kami. At ito ang totoong Kapamilya.”
Navarro also confessed he was feeling nervous during the contract signing event.
“Una sa lahat, ilang beses po akong umihi dahil sa kaba. Kaba na may kasamang saya at hindi makapaniwala na nangyayari ‘to. Kasi ‘yung mga panahon na marami tayong pinagdadaanan hindi ko alam na uy mayroon uling pagre-renew at pagtitiwala sa akin.”
He then noted how the Network always looked out for him as one of their talents.
“Kasi hindi nila ako pinabayaan. Marami tayo pinagdaanan. Sabi ko nga hindi ako bibitaw hanggang pinagtitiwalaan ako ng ating mga boss.”
Navarro has been with ABS-CBN since 1992 when he first appeared in Home Along Da Riles. He was part of the all-boys dance group, Streetboys. He then became a comedic actor starring in movies such as D’Anothers, Mr. Suave, and Agent X44.
He also became one of the mainstay hosts of ‘It’s Showtime’ during its first airing date.
Recently, he signed his contract with ABS-CBN alongside Ogie Alcasid and JC De Vera.
