Author: Judith Martin

The ABS-CBN’s franchise expires today May 4, 2020, and only the National Telecommunications Commission has the sole authority to decide whether the giant network will continue operating or not. Over the weekend,  Solicitor General Jose Calida warned the NTC officials that they will face graft charges, if they allow the giant network to operate beyond its franchise expiration date. According to Calida, there is no such law that permits the NTC to grant franchises. Calida said on his statement: “Although this legislative power may be delegated to administrative agencies through a law, at present, there is no such law giving…

The announcement of Malacanang last Tuesday that production of movies and TV programs may resume in May but only in areas under the general community quarantine has led filmmaker Erik Matti to worry about the direction of producing film and TV shows. “Is it enough that as storytellers we just resume our lives and do a version of the top popular hits we saw during this lockdown? Let’s do something like Money Heist but with a bit of Crash Landing on You. Patok yan!!! Or do we do something so original and out there of a story but deep down…

Ellen Adarna admitted she has a co-parenting set-up with John Lloyd Cruz for their son Elias. This was revealed when one of Ellen’s followers on Instagram asked how often does Elias stay with her. Ellen responded: “He stays with me. He sleeps over his dad’s place twice a week because we co-parent.” The topic about Elias was brought up when John Lloyd and Bea had a live video call earlier this week. John Lloyd admitted to Bea that he was scared of how he would raise his son in a world full of uncertainties and also because of the pandemic…

Her fans really miss her on TV. She was given a comeback project but due to quarantine, it was put on hiatus and will return soon. On Instagram, Julia Montes showed how she opted to have short and wavy hair in the midst of lockdown due to COVID-19. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kS7pUjKmL/ Netizens loved her new ‘do. https://twitter.com/JuliAM_GoddEsS/status/1255519683392032770 https://twitter.com/JuliaMSpikers/status/1255518860226281472 https://twitter.com/CocoJulBukayo/status/1255369399449591808 https://twitter.com/dookieducay/status/1255357447864287232 https://twitter.com/coco_jul08/status/1254685446682161154 Julia’s comeback weekly series 24/7 became an instant hit with viewers nationwide, gained 27% of TV ratings against its rival GMA Network program Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko with only 17.1%. Julia’s latest show has earned positive reviews from netizens and…

Being friends for more than a decade and with a mutual interest in TV hosting, Alex Gonzaga and Luis Manzano have become close even behind the camera. These two Kapamilya celebrities are completely comfortable teasing one another on social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_jL0jJBKk2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link When Luis flaunted his new bald look, Alex teased him and said: “Ang ALAMAT NG ITLOG.” https://twitter.com/Mscathygonzaga/status/1255398105744367618 In another post of Luis on Instagram where he posted a meme and claimed that he’s blessed to be handsome “Saksakan ng gwapo” Alex replied, “Or sarap SAKSAKIN?” https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hlyvpBz6e/ In a demure photo of Alex on Instagram, Luis got back by saying, “Parang…

To commemorate Ramadan this year, Robin Padilla posted on Instagram a photo of himself taken last 1997 while he was in New Bilibid Prison. During those years he was in prison, “Binoe” shared that he has learned five aspects of Islam and he saw the opportunity to finish his studies and forget about his fame he got from working in the entertainment industry for years. Robin said: “1997 ang kuha na ito sa loob ng maliit na masjid sa likod ng barracks ng Inmates Custodial Aid sa campo sampaguita new bilibid prisons dito ako nag aral ng 5 haligi ng…

Twitter user @IamCharotism, formerly known as @IamRealGabisonEthyl the parody account of Ethel Booba, has been engaged in a word war with the comedienne ever since the latter revealed to the public that it was a fake Twitter account after she used it for eight years to boost her popularity. Ethel said: “Itago nalang natin siya sa pangalang Fake Cuneta.” THE Charotism Twitter account published a screenshot of when Senator Grace Poe sent a formal invitation letter for Ethel last March 13, 2018 to participate in a public hearing about fake news. https://twitter.com/IamCharotism/status/1254760985094569986 Afterward, Ethel’s current partner, Jessie Salazar, asked Charotism…

When people started to question the relief efforts of celebrities who post updates about them on their social media accounts, Pauline Mendoza was one of the Kapuso young talents who doesn’t mind getting bashed. The Kambal Karibal star emphasized that she was not bragging about her relief initiatives, but she sees it as a way to encourage more people to help. Pauline said: “Hindi ko na s’ya pinapansin kasi ‘yung posting ng mga bagay na tutulong ka, it’s not about to brag. I feel na by posting this encourages people na kaya mong tumulong. Nagbi-build s’ya ng stronger bond. Ito…

In a recent Instagram live, John Lloyd Cruz bravely confessed his feelings for Bea Alonzo. JL told Bea: “Nandon ka nong nagmahal ako. Nandon ka nong nasaktan ako. Nandon ka nong wala akong matakbuhan. Nandon ka nong kailangan ko nang kaibigan. Nadon ka nong kailangan ko nang kausap.” Though they may not have a label or they are not in an exclusive relationship, what’s more important for John Lloyd is the presence of Bea no matter what he’s going through in life. JL continued: “Pagbinabalikan ko lahat nang iyan minsan di ko na alam kung ano pa tayo eh, kung…

After a month of running a fundraiser for the #UniTENTweStandPH campaign, Neil Arce and Angel Locsin have tested negative for COVID-19. It was confirmed when the real-life Darna posted the result on her Instagram Story last Saturday. Unfortunately, when Angel posted the result that they are both negative for the pandemic COVID-19 disease, a netizen criticized and accused the couple of taking advantage of their privilege. The basher said: “Kulang na nga ang test kits para sa suspected COVID-19 nakisali pa itong mga taong ito na 11 million ang natanggap na donasyon.” The basher reacted seemingly not even knowing that…

During the Landers Superstore Concert for a cause, Matteo Guidicelli suddenly got distracted and jumped out of his chair because he saw a mouse. Matteo said: “I was disoriented, is that a rat? Woah! I can’t believe this!” According to Matteo, he and his wife Sarah Geronimo are living in a condominium and that’s the last place he expected to see a mouse. At first, he thought it was just a shadow but later on he was able to confirm that it was a mouse when it moved to another corner. “This is not a joke, I live in a…

In spite of the effort of Magandang Buhay to provide better content for the viewers for four consecutive years, netizens campaigned for the return of Kris TV, which lasted for five years with the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino as host. Viewers of Magandang Buhay noticed that there are awkward moments between hosts Karla Estrada, Jolina Magdangal, and Melai Contiveros that has led the show to become boring for some. As the morning show continues to operate and conduct online interviews with celebrities, it seems not enough for the netizens and they hoped that ABS-CBN could bring back Kris…

Comedian Babajie is now in critical condition at San Lazaro Hospital, as posted on his Facebook account managed by one of his siblings. “Di na po siya makabangon at nagpapagaling na po sya. Humihingi po ako ng tulong na isama sa dasal ang kapatid namin na tuloy tuloy na makarecover at muli namin siyang makasama.” Without disclosing Babajie’s illness, the post has garnered 363 shares and 314 comments from netizens praying for his fast recovery. https://www.facebook.com/queenbabajie.cornejo.9/posts/802899556870773 Babajie used to be one of the extras in the longest-running gag show of GMA Network, Bubble Gang. He started as just a fan…

Former celebrity and TV host Rica Peralejo trended on Twitter when she posted a meme on her Instagram story. Netizens believe that she looks like the brother of Tine, one of the leading cast members of Thailand’s 2gether: The Series. Rica said: “Balita ko trending ako kagabi. Kanina. Ewan sa time difference. Twitter world, hello.” https://twitter.com/nikaeree/status/1253866512579915776 She teased: “Magbabalik pelikula or serye na ako bec of this. Gaganap ako ng isang lead male actor. Baka bagay sakin!” Here are the reactions of netizens: https://twitter.com/suppawutt/status/1253912598765957121?fbclid=IwAR0n3InwBAUwFgwDwBx0gigKft1s_tD1rvWBgIWaYBEuLY8FV1hW5-1NoHI https://twitter.com/bnsxrx/status/1253747104888938496?fbclid=IwAR3qrTn-hamEhafOyTwA5tYePVqiDBBBMK6Ocy2fMHmYQv_DVBg7HB0ORwM https://twitter.com/roy_gauche/status/1253760021705326593?fbclid=IwAR2JwIhzNG3e0TuEMLxZ_7Q-UVQ4fK-2OoEf0a7u20DMWnxlQDp7VchhyUc https://twitter.com/whatjemaisays/status/1253770461831290880?fbclid=IwAR3LjYGLoUTAR_AS6FAng8fq9DE2p51mdAmZegIONhnAa6wUxO99P7xYI3o https://twitter.com/wniversefactory/status/1253786706689564678?fbclid=IwAR39rBt76Dgdl9jZvV04f3amSd8ZUKqOOMpS4zxL_imOFBb3IdewiC1Uks0 https://twitter.com/iluvpinkmilk/status/1253753492155457537?fbclid=IwAR336khvtkqqpj6XeZLnV_QZwclyMg3-6x0FkmjOHd0vkve0xu0wn_aa1o8 https://twitter.com/boykape/status/1253856260396466176?fbclid=IwAR22U1_DDwkfozUEBZonIevQMUTonBNefv4aQt9tBt_VfgaRQBy4aL6Btso https://twitter.com/Liaaam00/status/1253925223419703296?fbclid=IwAR3ixidYtE5PestHC9-3whdquiT287HheIFrCjabyLwhsqDDTS_ru87S1zk https://twitter.com/Bbrightervc_/status/1253890458310213633?fbclid=IwAR05D8610bjycfgZdR2b__yqWD1t5n6lnCFp3ErzDhG05PjNGyCuEa169qE https://twitter.com/sadboimikee/status/1253786721377898496?fbclid=IwAR29S_nTONRQ4u6WLHqq9HqcYqDwcGYHGOgo5Y6dL9KlY50avRgpVZIy0L8 https://twitter.com/gulflovebot/status/1254449946238914560?fbclid=IwAR3ixidYtE5PestHC9-3whdquiT287HheIFrCjabyLwhsqDDTS_ru87S1zk https://twitter.com/OhEmGIL/status/1253785144701235200?fbclid=IwAR0Ni-UFnuRDmSTLrxMsWwJ4QqxbGGx9kEuSz0tNU2zqTy7fDy4dHLFYn6k Rica Peralejo’s most notable movies…

In spite of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, former PBB housemates Kaori Oinuma and Rhys Eugenio are busy honing their acting skills. Star Cinema’s Advertising and Promotions Manager Mico del Rosario posted a photo of Kaori, Director Cathy Garcia-Molina, and Rhys doing an acting workshop via Zoom live. The two young stars managed to impress the blockbuster director with their dedication towards their work. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PXXhMjOpQ/ Kaori and Rhys are both part of RISE Studio, the newest talent arm of ABS-CBN Films. Kaori was discovered when she was a finalist in Pinoy Big Brother 8, she had a guest appearance to…

After the viral #PillowChallenge where celebrities like Cynthia Thomalla, Ashley Ortega, Kim Rodriguez, Faye Lorenzo, and Ashley Rivera joined, Inigo Pascual is going viral as he rocks the world of Tiktok with his hot dance moves. Inigo Pascual https://www.tiktok.com/@inigopascual/video/6817759622087200001?fbclid=IwAR19I1xLDg1NyV75AOogJMH-hLLV06zZvZkyrqtnXLewGxDfDLlVF6U9I3s Netizens went gaga on Twitter after watching Inigo’s hot moves: https://twitter.com/tekken_lee18/status/1252886231060410371 https://twitter.com/JepokpokTop/status/1252388019744550912 https://twitter.com/s_mick93/status/1252479632164614145 https://twitter.com/RAllideca/status/1252770769249030145 https://twitter.com/JepokpokTop/status/1252505723944095746 Meanwhile, on Instagram, JM de Guzman uploaded a photo of himself wearing a skin-tight outfit and his fans absolutely loved it. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bim_IF-Rr/ Though he already deleted his sexy Tiktok videos, a netizen reuploaded some of it on YouTube. https://youtu.be/P1oRmiBVS4Y?t=104 TikTok used to be a lip-synching app…