Author: Judith Martin

Love Thy Woman lead star Kim Chiu went ahead to her taping for the series despite the shooting incident where two unidentified gunmen shot at the van she was riding in while they were on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. Luckily, none of her companions were physically affected by the incident, Kim immediately updated everyone through her Instagram and Twitter account that all of them are okay. She expressed gratitude to everyone who showed support and love for her. https://twitter.com/prinsesachinita/status/1235007001203068928 Kim had fallen asleep while on the way to the set and this saved her life since she wasn’t in her…

Despite the controversial wedding of Matteo Guidicelli to Sarah Geronimo, the National Youth Commission recently appointed the actor and Philippine Army reservist as the newest ambassador on Monday, March 2, 2020. With his appointment as the newest ambassador, Matteo received mixed reactions from netizens. Some were sarcastically asking the NYC about the actor’s contributions if there were any. https://twitter.com/mateoguidicelli/status/1234422932220211200 Worse, netizens seemed to be belittling Matteo as his only contribution is being Sarah Geronimo’s husband they said. https://twitter.com/kerishyoung/status/1234445112299507712 https://twitter.com/JerickJaafarT/status/1234459226782617601 https://twitter.com/AteDaaar/status/1234502944621379585 https://twitter.com/helloitsmigs/status/1234664354177355776 https://twitter.com/smthngbrwd/status/1234694824852197376 https://twitter.com/yesitsvberni/status/1234617128273113088 https://twitter.com/yesitsvberni/status/1234503402173820929 Others were happy about Matteo’s newest achievement and narrated all the good deeds he has done…

ABS-CBN’s latest talent Ivana Alawi is being accused of having an affair with actor-politician Dan Fernandez when an anonymous netizen unearthed photos dated two years ago of these two celebrities. The photos being circulated on numerous social media accounts actually taken from Bernard Cloma’s Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BeNn5cKl-wd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd7lMzylDZr/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd7ef5QlXpn/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BduUT9ol_u_/ In addition to that, another netizen claimed that Ivana was with Dan when she shot her house tour video in Bahrain. https://twitter.com/arnfreak/status/1218894923681787906 https://twitter.com/Bizarre24676501/status/1233220345135427584 https://twitter.com/rambutaaan_/status/1156585675501854720 Even veteran entertainment news writer and talent manager Lolit Solis believes the rumors linking Ivana and Dan. “Bakit magkakaruon ng relasyon si Ivana sa isang married…

After a year, iWant Oh My Mando star Alex Diaz finally broke his silence to defend his friend Tony Labrusca on rumors linking the two of them together. For Alex, it was unfair for Tony to be accused of having a secret affair with him, and even the latter’s career was affected by the issue. He said: “Kaya ako nag-speak out kasi kawawa din si Tony. Naging unreasonable din yung effect sa career niya. I’m never going to be silent when one of my friends is being persecuted. Even if it means I will be persecuted as well. So you…

In an interview with Allan Diones, the first Ultimate BidaMan of It’s Showtime Jin Macapagal revealed that he’s open to having a relationship with someone from the same gender, as gender doesn’t matter for as long as you love the person. Though he has never experienced it before, Jin stated that you must be proud to love someone regardless of the gender. It has never been an issue with Jin as he’s after the personality of the person. Jin stated: “Ako naman wala naman kung sino basta kung mahal mo siya, yung pagkatao niya, personality niya, kung sino siya para…

In the midst of the controversial franchise renewal issue of ABS-CBN, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino paid tribute to her home of nearly two decades. Kris shared on her Instagram some clips of her previous talk shows in the giant network such as Today with Kris Aquino, and Kris TV. Aquino’s recent post on Instagram was a message of love for the Kapamilya network. Since she parted ways with ABS-CBN in 2016, Aquino can only recall the memories she was able to treasure all through the years. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Otkxth1vQ/ She said: “Unfortunately, we don’t get to choose how a relationship…

The TV adaptation of award-winning ’80s movie Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit wins the rating game over its rival program on ABS-CBN, Sandugo. Based on the NUTAM TV ratings, BABSL’s first week seems to be favorable for Kapuso network as it outranked Aljur Abrenica’s Sandugo. February 24, 2020 BABL 5.15% VS Sandugo 5.3% February 25, 2020 BABL 6.0% VS Sandugo 4.9% February 26, 2020 BABL 5.5% VS Sandugo 4.4% February 27, 2020 BABL 5.1% VS Sandugo 4.4% In its episode 6, Nolie portrayed by Mylene Dizon was surprised to learn that she was pregnant, while Cedes (Nora Aunor) accidentally stabbed…

Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 housemates Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber joined their supporters on the first day of March 2020 in prayer rally for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Aside from MayWard and their supporters, fan clubs of KathNiel, Aljon Mendoza and Karina Bautista also joined the prayer rally along Mother Ignacia and Sgt. Esguerra Streets in Quezon City. Recently, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello confirmed that ABS-CBN is labor law compliant, contrary to what Mocha Uson is claiming. Uson is well known as the queen of fake news. https://www.facebook.com/Mochablogger/posts/10158324903481522 Whereas, former ABS-CBN Corporate Services Group Head Mark Nepomuceno clarified that ABS-CBN’s…

Lorna Tolentino who portrays the role of the First Lady Lily Anne Cortez-Hidalgo on FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has finally reacted to the controversial ABS-CBN franchise renewal. Lorna wishes that the giant network will be able to operate continuously and its application for another 25-year franchise will be granted. The veteran actress reiterated that it’s not only the artists who will be greatly affected by the possible closure of the network, but also the 11,000 employees of the channel including the employees to ABS-CBN’s subsidiaries. “Lahat naman kasi siyempre, ang gusto yung makakabuti sa nakakarami. At ang nakakarami, gusto mo ay…

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello confirmed that ABS-CBN was able to comply with labor standards and to correct the violations they have committed due to labor-only contracting. Bello confirmed: “We discovered some violations and we asked them to comply. We issued compliance orders and in fairness, they complied.” To clarify the total number of workers of the giant network, Bello said ABS-CBN has 4,858 employees based on the 2018 audit excluding the network’s subsidiaries. Bello said that they will investigate more since they were not fully aware of the subsidiaries when they conducted the audit last 2018. “Whether you have subsidiaries…

Kris Aquino slammed a netizen who accused her family of stealing. The netizen had accused the Queen of all Media of using the hard-earned money of Filipinos to support her luxuries. Kris managed to rework the accusation into how she cannot control the buying-decision of her followers to purchase the products she endorses. “Cannot argue with your logic-pera ng PINOY na bumili ng mga inendorse ko at nanuod ng mga pelikulang na produce at pinagbidahan ko ang nagpaunlad sa buhay namin… see hard work pays off & God rewards those in His glock who are 1. CHEERFUL GIVERS, and 2.…

Calix Phil, an artist, went on Twitter to express dismay about his delayed compensation from Star Cinema. Calix Phil’s song was used as part of the soundtrack for Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto’s Block Z film. https://twitter.com/calixphil/status/1229320356248223747?fbclid=IwAR0Hc-YUT1DqZkNAQqU_W-7uDsxrWKxEzxdhWdKOMfVe3vfugf68HF7fiIE It’s been more than three weeks since Block Z was released in cinemas nationwide and Calix has not yet received his payment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tLYrhV7pE According to Calix, he tried to compromise with Star Cinema and offered the company a budget-friendly rate, but has remained unpaid to date. “Mura na nga ng singil ko sa inyo, hindi niyo pa ako mabayaran. Putang ina. May mga…

A day after ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte, former Chief Justice Reynato Puno said the giant network could no longer operate once its existing license expires on March 30, 2020. In addition to that, Puno emphasized that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) cannot grant a provisional permit without a license as per the Supreme Court’s rule on TV stations. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives sent a letter to NTC on February 27, 2020 to provide a provisional authority to ABS-CBN until Congress makes a decision on the application of the network for another 25-year…

24/7 actor Arjo Atayde said he considers the delayed discussion of Congress on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal as someone being on a power trip. In line with this, Arjo felt bad for the network and for the thousands of employees he was able to talk personally when he joined the ‘Walk of Faith.’ Arjo said, “I was very disappointed because of how, I guess it’s a power trip, ayoko magsalita baka ano pa masabi ko. I just think it’s a power trip, but I feel bad for the network, for the people, yung mga trabaho ng mga tao.” During the interview…

At the grand press conference of Sommereux (So-Me-Ru) catering business owned by the former Kapamilya couple Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas, they were able to express their personal opinion regarding ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal issue. According to Christopher, just knowing the fact that thousands of employees are scared to lose their jobs saddens him. Nevertheless, Christopher thinks that it would be best to embrace the adversity because no matter how many times you fight for the network’s rights, the government will have the final say on the franchise. “I feel sad kasi kaibigan din naming silang lahat, alam ko ung pakiramdam…

After ABS-CBN’s bosses trended online due to the humility and calmness of CEO and President Carlo Katigbak in handling the tense situation during the Senate hearing for their franchise renewal, Alex Gonzaga found her fiancé Mikee Morada had a resemblance to the ABS-CBN executive. On her Instagram, Alex humorously posted a photo of Mikee and Carlo and captioned: “Kaya pala magaan ang loob ko sa boss namin. #KapamilyaForever” https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-cCHNFMPT/?fbclid=IwAR3KPGdzG4AkNWhdzjJiaz33KlT6yP7NNldB2KMKWi54Cto71KEX9hwx0p0 On a serious note, Alex shared her Plan B if ever the giant network will not be granted a 25-year franchise renewal. As per the popular YouTuber, she plans to replace…