Author: Gayflor De Guzman
Gayflor De Guzman
A daughter, a friend, a lover, a believer of Christ, writer, a composer, and a dreamer whose dream is to be recognized not for her looks, or for what she has accomplished, but for who she is- as a person, as a human-being.
Broadcast journalist and radio commentator Julius Babao recently schooled bashers of ABS-CBN who wished it to be closed permanently. Through his Twitter account on June 17, the 50-year-old newscaster labeled those who wish ill upon the network and its thousands of employees as ‘downright evil.’ He said, “In this time of pandemic where many are losing their jobs. To wish it upon ANY of the 11,000 employees & talents of ABS-CBN or ANY person is downright evil.” https://twitter.com/juLiusbabao/status/1273194162083504129 According to Babao, ABS-CBN, despite its imperfections, has done so many things for the country that it does not deserve the harassment…
Singer-artist Bryan Termulo defended fellow singer Daryl Ong amid the issue involving ABS-CBN Network executives who allegedly banned the latter from the network. Termulo rose to popularity after joining Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 3 on GMA Network in 2007 but he became more famous when he moved to ABS-CBN and became one of the talents of Star Magic. He is best known for singing the theme songs of local TV series earning him the title “Prince of Teleserye Theme songs”. On Twitter, the 32-year-old singer slammed the netizens who criticized Ong for speaking up and explaining what happened which led…
In an unusual move, Senate President Tito Sotto has been posting Bible verses on his Twitter page of late. Was this his way of dealing with critics of the Anti-Terrorism Bill? On Monday, June 15, the lawmaker tweeted a chapter and a verse from the book of Exodus, while pointing it out as the 9th Commandment of God. The verse says, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor,” which is a timely reminder to those who commit perjury or agree to spread deceitful lies to condemn or defame someone. https://twitter.com/sotto_tito/status/1272366520534839296 But, netizens had mixed reactions towards the Senator’s…
Juan Karlos band’s frontman, JK Labajo, expressed his dismay over the unhealthy competition going on in the music industry. Through an Instagram post on Monday, June 15, the young singer lamented over the fact that the true essence of music is being forgotten for the sake of fame or popularity. He wrote, “Too much unhealthy competition going in our local music industry. Sobrang pataasan at unahan to the point where they seem to forget the true essence of music.” Further, the ‘Buwan’ hitmaker pointed out what kind of scene would it be if only artists would unite and spread love rather…
Kapamilya noontime variety show It’s Showtime last Saturday, June 13, was warmly welcomed back and celebrated by the Madlang People, even making its official hashtag, #ShowtimeMagkaisayahan the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines and worldwide. Aside from the happiness that the viewers felt as they witnessed Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Karylle, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz, along with Jackie Gonzaga and Ion Perez on the same stage again, the hosts themselves were emotional as they finally got together after more than a month since the media giant was forced to halt its broadcast operations last May 5. Vice…
Despite being criticized and told to stay away from political issues, Kapuso artist Janine Gutierrez is not one to keep quiet especially when she knows that her voice could be an instrument of change. In her latest post on Twitter, the young star encouraged the public to speak up and be involved in political issues while emphasizing that every voice matters. “It’s your right as a Filipino to speak up, question, and be involved,” she posted through her Twitter account earlier on June 15 and added, “I will keep repeating THAT YOUR VOICE MATTERS.” https://twitter.com/janinegutierrez/status/1272347387286020096 Moreover, she reminded her fans…
Veteran entertainment journalist Lolit Solis recently compared actress Janice de Belen to South Korea’s phenomenal star Song Hye Kyo. In an Instagram post dated June 11, the 73-year-old columnist, talked about re-watching the 2016 hit Korean drama series “Descendants of the Sun” starring the former couple Song Joong-Ki ang Song Hye Kyo. In 2017, the two lead stars tied the knot only to be separated later in 2019 due to “personal differences.” But despite the bitter ending of her marriage, Song Hye Kyo is really envied because aside from Song Joong-Ki, she had been in romantic relationships with Korean hunky…
Tatay Elmer Cordero expressed his sincere gratitude to Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin for her kindness and generosity while he was detained. Through a short clip posted by a certain Joshua Libarnes on Twitter, the 72-year-old jeepney driver said, “Maraming salamat Angel Locsin sa lahat ng itinutulong mo sa aming suporta sa loob ng kulungan pati ‘yung gamot tsaka alcohol. Lahat kumpleto, lahat ng mga tulong mo, maraming maraming salamat.” Tatay Elmer, along with other 5 jeepney drivers who were members of the transport group PISTON—Severino Ramos, 59; Wilson Ramilia, 43; Ramon Paloma, 48; Ruben Baylon, 59; and Arsenio Ymas Jr,…
Kapamilya host Vhong Navarro is all set and ready for the return of Its Showtime on Saturday, June 13 after almost three months of hiatus due to the Luzon-wide quarantine followed by the tragic shutdown of the Kapamilya Network last May 5 forcing its broadcast operations to halt. During the It’s Showtime online press gathering via Facebook Live on Tuesday, June 9, Vhong along with co-host Jhong Hilario, and some members of the press talked about the upcoming live comeback of the noontime variety show that the madlang people really missed watching and the preparations they’re doing as well as adjustments…
Rumors about Kapamilya actress Julia Montes withdrawing from doing Burado with Nadine Lustre, Zanjoe Marudo, Paulo Avelino, and Thai celebrity Denkhun Ngamnet are currently circulating online. Burado was set to be the ‘grand comeback’ of the 25-year-old star after taking a break from showbiz limelight for quite some time. This was also set to be her first project with Nadine which garnered positive feedback from both of their fans who couldn’t wait to see their stan artists acting together on their TV screens. As earlier announced, the cast includes Carmi Martin, Angel Aquino, Joko Diaz, Ina Raymundo, Lotlot de Leon, Matet…
Kapamilya artist Alex Gonzaga released her latest vlog over the weekend featuring her handsome fiance and Lipa councilor Mikee Morada who dared to answer questions while using a lie detector. In a vlog released on June 6, the Lipa councilor was put in the hot seat as he answered personal and out-of-the-box questions about his relationship with the ‘Mary, Marry Me’ star. Among the questions asked is if they have done “it” already in almost four years of being together. The 27-year-old politician answered “No” but the device told otherwise. Another question raised if he was only forced to propose…
Kapamilya artist and singer Marlo Mortel admits that his loss in the Celebrity Edition of Tawag ng Tanghalan really broke his spirit. On June 2, the young Kapamilya star talked about his heartbreaks as he entered showbiz on part 2 of his tell-all vlog uploaded on his YouTube channel. In the almost 10-minute video, he shared his view regarding the breakup of the MarNella love team (his tandem with Janella Salvador), how he handled the heartbreak and what happened to his showbiz career. But the most intriguing part of his tell-all video was when he talked about his experience when…
Kapamilya stars Nikki Valdez and Zsa Zsa Padilla joined other celebrities who slammed Deputy Director of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Mocha Uson for tagging activists as terrorists amid calls to junk Anti-Terror Bill. Through her Twitter account, the 41-year-old Valdez took a swipe at the National Bureau of Investigation’s probe against fake news queen Uson who still keeps spreading unverified and wrong information on social media. Valdez wrote, “Ano na ba nangyari sa pagpoprobe ng NBI dito?! Don’t tell me ‘honest mistake’ nanaman ang pagsabi mo ng terorista???” https://twitter.com/nikkivaldez_/status/1268838706342854656 Padilla also expressed her opinion regarding Uson’s impulsiveness on political…
If you’re one of those who wonder who looks after JaDine’s baby Calcifer, the Welsh Corgi, it’s no other than mommy Nadine Lustre. For the first time since their breakup in January, James Reid and Nadine reunited in a joint live interview with MYX Philippines. During the interview, they talked about the concept and the making of their collaborations “Fiend” and “Summer” which were already released last year. “Summer” and “Fiend” are currently nominated for MYX’s Music Video of the Year and Urban Video of the Year respectively. Aside from this, they also shared what issues they feel for the…
It seems like real life Kapuso couple Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay are already giving us the hints that they’re ready to take their relationship to the next level. Derek and Andrea’s whirlwind romance started from being on-screen partners in the GMA Network primetime series The Better Woman, which aired from July 1 and concluded on September 27, 2019. It has not been a year since they started dating and officially announced their relationship in September, but the actor has been dropping hints that Andrea is the one he’ll marry. In an interview with PEP.ph last Thursday, June 4, the…
Claire Gomez has been recently making rounds online after being involved in the alleged rift between sexy star and vlogger Ivana Alawi and online sensation DJ Loonyo (real name Rhemuel Lunio). Following the backlash she received from Ivana-Loonyo shippers, Gomez aired her side of the story through a video that quickly spread online. In the said video, the proud single mom clarified that she never assumed anything with DJ Loonyo and her only mistake was being nice and understanding to the point that she neglected herself for others. “I’m blinded and then to the point na babalewala ko na yung…