Author: Kay Cabral
There is a huge uproar among Filipinos concerning the recent decision of the house committee on legislative franchises to reject ABS-CBN’s franchise application. Pia Magalona, wife of late rapper Francis Magalona, caught the attention of the netizens as she posted a screenshot of her conversation with lawmaker Yul Servo regarding which side of the franchise renewal issue he was on. https://twitter.com/piamagalona/status/1281524914642546689?s=21&fbclid=IwAR3ZeoRG56fxxlXslLQ8wkrgpBN6gtxCAhQodvGxWp10RhUrY31ooyKgZOI Pia Magalona left a private message with the lawmaker reminding him to agree to ABS-CBN franchise renewal when she said, “Uphold your dignity and VOTE YES to ABSCBN franchise renewal. PEACE!” in which the politician replied with a “Yes…
Kapamilya artists Piolo Pascual, Kathryn Bernardo, and Angel Locsin lead a rally for ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. This was hours before Congress denied ABS-CBN the right to return to broadcast. View this post on Instagram Piolo Pascual and Kathryn Bernardo #VoteYEStoABSCBN #IbalikAngABSCBN ❤️💚💙 A post shared by Star Magic (@starmagicphils) on Jul 9, 2020 at 10:30pm PDT View this post on Instagram Piolo Pascual and Kathryn Bernardo #VoteYEStoABSCBN #IbalikAngABSCBN ❤️💚💙 A post shared by Star Magic (@starmagicphils) on Jul 9, 2020 at 10:30pm PDT View this post on Instagram Please say yes ❤️💚💙 Edit: Vote…
Filipino VJ Robi Domingo is disappointed with the outcome of voting this afternoon in the House of Representatives. On Twitter, he said, “They have done this to a media giant which did not violate any law. They can easily do it to you. Chilling effect? That’s what they wanted from the start: FEAR.” https://twitter.com/robertmarion/status/1281502482108047364 On June 10 (Friday), ABS-CBN failed to win the votes of the legislative franchise committee members with 70 votes voting against the renewal of franchise of the network. https://twitter.com/robertmarion/status/1281502205665619968 He also conveyed his opinions regarding ABS-CBN’s franchise hearing that took place on July 9. He claimed…
Korina Sanchez defended ABS-CBN from bashers that are saying that the network hasn’t done anything right. She strongly believes that the bashers are mistaken because the network is an achiever. She posted on her Instagram the trophies and awards that she earned for her programs. The Kapamilya host showed proof that the 65 years of the network’s broadcasting has been marked with excellence as it earned praises and recognition from organizations both here and abroad. “Am looking at just a few of the awards received by TV Patrol and Rated K, from both here and abroad. Modesty aside, there is…
ABS-CBN’s Queen of Philippine Soap Operas Judy Ann Santos shared how she continues to be productive despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS-CBN shutdown. In a recent interview on Rated K, Juday told the host, Korina Sanchez, that she has been adapting to change during this pandemic by studying gardening and learning how to use technological tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrjvieMLGps&t=199s “Sanay ako, buong buhay ko, pag-aartista ‘yung ginagawa ko. At some point, kinailangan ko i-stretch out kung ano pa ‘yung kapasidad ko, kung ano pa ang puwede ko gawin outside show business. We’re on lockdown, ABS-CBN is totally locked down,” she said. Since she…
Filipino journalist Karen Davila expressed her thoughts as the voting for ABS-CBN franchise approaches. Using the hashtag #ABSCBNFranchiseRenewal, Karen said on Twitter, “I hope our congressmen realize their decision on the ABSCBN franchise will be part of history. They decide how they will be remembered. I pray they have the courage to do what is right.” https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1280487880171937795?fbclid=IwAR13gQCGbK8mmXd9k6qDkk53BDZHKaNPDGrHvMfGckpgX63yqV9ZYC8zX34 She also showed that as a journalist, she only intends to announce the news by being fair and neutral. https://twitter.com/iamkarendavila/status/1280321428911386625?fbclid=IwAR2KhEqUqGPUJLBX4wIJRw2viA4PlE0EEjNa6rX5BktZrNtlcjRq9U-Il0g “It’s not a journalist’s job to make politicians happy,” she said. She also added that politicians are not the authority on what’s ‘biased’…
Kapuso artist and former Star Magic talent Glaiza de Castro expressed her thoughts on ABS-CBN’s franchise issue. Her post on Twitter comes after the 12th hearing of the ABS-CBN franchise renewal. “Hindi na ito labanan ng istasyon, laban to ng mga Pilipino. Lahat tayo apektado. Dasal, kapit, akap,” she tweeted. https://twitter.com/glaizaredux/status/1280118875636371457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1280118875636371457%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fentertainment.inquirer.net%2F382106%2Flaban-to-ng-mga-pilipino-says-kapuso-star-glaiza-de-castro-as-abs-cbn-fights-for-franchise-renewal She pointed out that the issue is not about the rivalry in stations anymore, but a fight of the Filipinos. Despite being a Kapuso, Glaiza still showed her support for the Kapamilya network. One of the agendas at the 12th hearing was the alleged “political bias” of ABS-CBN with regards to…
Jessy Mendiola posted on her Instagram that she’s excited about her upcoming show and that viewers should look out for it. It has been rumored that she will be doing a fitness program on TV5, tagged as Kapatid network. View this post on Instagram Can’t wait for my new show to come out! Abangan. ❤️💪🏻 A post shared by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on Jul 4, 2020 at 9:31pm PDT At a press conference last September 24, Jessy cleared up circulating rumors about her transfer to a rival network. She confirmed that ‘Sandugo’ was the reason she decided to…
Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo recently piqued the interest of the people as she was rumored to be transferring to a different network. The news came from the article of Pang-Masa of Philippine Star written by Salve Asis which has now been deleted. The article mentioned that Bea, along with other Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales will be starring in a teleserye which will be aired in TV5 Network. Bea corrected the report by posting on her IG story and calling it fake news. The actress posted on Instagram an old picture of herself showing her auditioning for a…
Actor Christian Bables couldn’t contain his emotions anymore and decided to speak up against an issue regarding the distribution of his film in the theatres. He posted on his Facebook account his sentiments about a government official who lectured him about his concerns. He showed that he was greatly hurt and affected by how the government official belittled him, seeing how he clearly remembers even the small details of their encounter. “Malalim na nakabaon sa sakin. Sobra… Hanggang ngayon. Tandang tanda ko kung saan niya sinabi, kung paano niya sinabi, at kung anong kulay ng suot niya,” he said. The…
Two months into the shutdown of ABS-CBN, Kapamilya stars continue to rally for the renewal of its franchise. Kapamilya stars Liza Soberano, Jona Viray, Robi Domingo, Elisse Joson, Bianca Gonzalez, Martin Nievera and other celebrities shared why ABS-CBN deserved its franchise to be renewed. https://twitter.com/lizasoberano/status/1278914196013375488?fbclid=IwAR1k6Ma2TW34rbAt1b3kj0pNHZ8Fbw8CJHF2awTX7VRTevW9eLcjGFf-xig https://twitter.com/MsJ0NA/status/1278976888866631680?fbclid=IwAR1diDmD_Llrpp_N0Gu7eWKCJms1szCv3Zwc0Wa91IdpAztZt5I86qq9Iqg https://twitter.com/robertmarion/status/1278865981025075201?fbclid=IwAR0kkebHCncLXKuyNOjNZtNafYUEBOJMIHlrQ4-i1LtPu2tjJLwAo-Z_i4s https://twitter.com/ElisseJoson/status/1278921483901972480?fbclid=IwAR0kkebHCncLXKuyNOjNZtNafYUEBOJMIHlrQ4-i1LtPu2tjJLwAo-Z_i4s https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/1278871868603109377?fbclid=IwAR20Wtm1xwBD6JOhGQeW-_Xldp02Ym_5ggR1jp9dBNfgcUdckoYtjIbkr40 https://twitter.com/4eversinging4u/status/1278925865917743104?fbclid=IwAR0X_Eyc9MTuKhDUyQjOCIPNKTZ_7wY0L-XbA6xmT6utvXgrTx1fjLLlb1A https://twitter.com/Estrada21Karla/status/1278944225585803265?fbclid=IwAR1K1XPd6ctUDF5_y3iTmM3HeI6SH8Gk3q_tSm9pPgUFWKDgOtkj0F51Nd0 https://twitter.com/ijakecuenca/status/1278954224856920064?fbclid=IwAR37ZBfr9-AegN8tNSPvym2PWPX66gGG8t_KosPO7-NumLaHFsUQkUxFtMg https://twitter.com/zsazsapadilla/status/1278229728361496576 Many have been saying that ABS-CBN has already been a part of their life and they can’t imagine the channel ceasing to exist. Aside from entertaining them, it has helped them grow as artists and as people as well. The corporation has also provided services to the…
Actress Kim Chiu reacted to Congressman Jesus Crispin Remulla disrespecting the National Anthem by taking notes instead of standing at attention. The Kapamilya actress voiced out her concerns saying that, “Is this another issue na hahayaan na lang ‘ulit” which hints at claims of injustice within the government. “Nakakaiyak na ang mga nangyayari, sa totoo lang,” she even added. The said act of Cong. Remulla shows a clear disrespect to the flag and a violation of law as well. Republic Act No. 8491, known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”, states that “reverence and respect shall at…