Author: RJ Mataro

Celebs and netizens reacted to the DENR plan of dumping of tons of white sand in Manila Bay. The said plan was a part of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Project involving the improvement of a 500-meter area in Roxas Blvd. Journalist and UNHCR Ambassador Atom Araullo noted the sustainability of the said project, and he worries about the environmental impact of extracting white sand. https://twitter.com/atomaraullo/status/1301407039059492866 Glaiza de Castro and other celebrities also posted their reactions. https://twitter.com/glaizaredux/status/1301432529128357889 https://twitter.com/jeffcanoy/status/1301433540802879489 https://twitter.com/JULESguiang/status/1301429134183133184 https://twitter.com/nickvillavecer/status/1301402644179607552 Former Bayan Muna Congressman Teddy Casiño also compared the project to “angkas” barriers. https://twitter.com/teddycasino/status/1301436087311630337 Experts and journalists also expressed concerns about…

In a Facebook post, former journalist Jay Sonza claimed that his son called him about receiving a notice from Sky Cable advising them that they will be ceasing operations by August 31, 2020. “My son called this morning to tell me that Sky Cable sent a notice informing them that their operation will end today. “They need to get a new internet service provider for their On Line classes.” He noted that Sky Cable customers will need to find a new internet service provider for online classes. Sonza listed choices such as PLDT, Smart, Globe, Converge, and DITO. https://www.facebook.com/t2j.sonza/posts/3593058427380219 Sky…

Actress-singer Sharon Cuneta posted an Instagram video as her reaction to rumors of Piolo Pascual and daughter KC Concepcion getting back together. She started the post with the statement that there is so much fake news going coming out from social media. Sharon clarified the rumors about Piolo and KC getting back together, saying that they are all lies. She added that she has no idea of what is going on and that she doesn’t ask. Sharon added that she and Piolo became good friends over the years. She thanked the actor for showing her respect, love, and friendship. Rumors…

Alessandra de Rossi posted a thread on her Twitter account to clarify her current financial situation. In the thread, she clarified the difference between ‘have’ and ‘had’ and urged people to listen carefully before expressing opinions. “Malalaki diff ng HAVE at HAD. But sige! Dun ako sa HAVE! Pagod nako saluhin lahat ng naoospital. HAVE! HAVE ang sinabi ko. Sayang lang! Di nagets yung goodness of the message. Minsan kailangan natin makinig nang mabuti sa sinasabi ng iba bago tayo mag form ng sariling opinion,” Alessandra said through the Twitter thread. https://twitter.com/msderossi/status/1300619084782993408 Alessandra added that she is praying for everyone’s…

Filipino director, writer, and actor Joey Reyes posted his thoughts via Facebook on the closure of ABS-CBN. Direk Joey highlighted the impact of the network’s shutdown, retrenchment, and closure on the economy and the entertainment industry.  According to Direk Joey, the representatives who voted against the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise did not realize that the network’s closure has caused a significant change in the landscape of free TV, advertising, and other ancillary businesses, and industries.  “What ‘they’ do not realize is that the closure of ABS-CBN does not only mean the end of a network but a major change in…

GMA News Anchor and reporter Arnold Clavio posted an Instagram video with the caption: ‘People are asking, WHERE IS GOD IN THIS PANDEMIC?’ This video can help answer that question. In the video, a narrator answers the question: where is God in this pandemic. The narrator lists failures in pandemic response from schools, workplaces, governments, and society. It implies that these failures are a result of people excluding God from their daily lives. The narrator then asks its viewers to let God back in to help ease people’s lives. View this post on Instagram This video can help…

After a year of hiatus from his YouTube vlog, the Head of ABS-CBN TV Production, Director Laurenti Dyogi, commonly referred to as Direk Lauren, posted a video on his thoughts on whether ABS-CBN will return to free TV. He assured all Kapamilyas that despite the shutdown and retrenchment of employees, ABS-CBN is hopeful and is doing everything it can to return to free TV. “Kami po sa kumpanya at patuloy na umaasa at gumagawa ng paraan para makapiling namin kayo, lalo na po yung ating mga kababayan na nasa malalayong lugar na narararating lamang ng free TV. Sana po mabigyan kami…

Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel called out her ‘basher’ via a Facebook post. In her Facebook post, last Friday, August 28, 2020, Akeel broke her silence and implied that the wife of Cong. Toto Mangudadatu, Mylene Mangudadatu, was constantly bashing her on social media via her Instagram stories. The Former Miss Asia Pacific retaliated against the series of scathing Instagram stories on Mylene’s Instagram account. Akeel said that the Instagram stories were all lies and were counterproductive to the Mylene’s initiative of women empowerment. “You feel perfectly entitled to push boundaries, lie, and criticize. How…

Actor McCoy De Leon recently moved to Viva Artists Agency after staying with ABS-CBN’s management arm, Star Magic. Viva is known to put their artists in other networks, so when asked if he was fine working for TV5 or GMA Network, McCoy confirmed that he is ready and that he trusts Viva. “Actually before Viva po, meron na pong nagsabi sa kin na may offer na sa ibang network. Di ko masabi. Marami na rin po akong naririnig. Pero ako any naman po. Kung magustuhan ko yung work, Masaya yung kasamahan, at yun tiwala naman po ako sa Viva,” said…

Actor and former Hashtag member McCoy De Leon recently moved to Viva Artists Agency after his leaving ABS-CBN’s talent management arm, Star Magic. In an online press conference, the 25-year-old dancer actor admitted that it was a ‘difficult’ process saying goodbye to Star Magic Head Johnny Manahan and ABS-CBN but he had to do it since he was freelancing even before the pandemic began. “Yun po yung pinakamahirap na proseso sa totoo lang, pero kailangan po eh. Dumating po sa point before pandemic po ata or kaka-start lang yung pandemic, wala na kong contract. Naging freelance ako. Wala naman po…

With the denial of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, radio station DZMM bids goodbye to multiple long-running radio programs. Among these radio programs are: Red Alert with Jeff Canoy, Prof. Mahar Lagmay, and Dr. Ted Esguerra Dra. Bles @ Ur Serbis with Dra. Bles Salvador Magpayo Nga Kayo with May Valle-Ceniza and Atty. Joey Lina Todo-Todo Walang Preno with Winnie Cordero and Ariel Ureta Good Vibes with Niña Corpuz Tandem with Lima and Logan Dr. Love with Bro. Jun Banaag Magandang Morning with Zen Hernandez and Julius Babao OMJ with Ogie Diaz and MJ Felipe DZMM aims to shake things up with…

In his Instagram post, former action star turned PACP Chief Robin Padilla lauded the efforts of Vietnam. Padilla urged the Philippines to learn from Vietnam’s government in its COVID-19 response and economic growth. Padilla noted that Vietnam currently holds the #1 spot for top exporter of agricultural products. “Kaliwat kanan ang papuri ng mga Pilipino sa Vietnam dahil nakayanan nito ang delubyong dala ng covid 19 at sa katunayan ay number 1 exporter pa ito ngayon ng pagkain,” said Padilla. He urged the Philippines to learn from Vietnam’s history in terms of self-sufficiency. “Pinakamainam ay pag aralan natin ang kasaysayan…

ACT-CIS Party-list Representative and former media person Niña Taduran expressed deep regret over the loss of jobs due to the ABS-CBN shutdown. During ABS-CBN’s hearing, Taduran’s party-list voted “no” on the network’s franchise renewal. Her regret was answered with disbelief from journalists and personalities via Twitter. https://twitter.com/lyndajumilla/status/1299153528494018562 https://twitter.com/_djchacha/status/1299248653278691328 https://twitter.com/jacquemanabat/status/1299270968897019905 Netizens also expressed their disbelief with Taduran’s regret. https://twitter.com/jpvaldez_2020/status/1299198837601394689 https://twitter.com/renzorexxx/status/1299156294494871554 https://twitter.com/MoxieLi/status/1299255534571274242 https://twitter.com/AhdrianaLuize/status/1299324501071523842 https://twitter.com/KatarHol5/status/1299240376713109504 Taduran proposed the Media Workers Welfare Act on Thursday. She claimed that this “will be a game-changer.” The bill contains provisions on compensation, the security of tenure, hazard pay, overtime work, and night shift differential for all media…

In a post from Kapamilya Online World’s Facebook page, it was reported that KathNiel will remain with ABS-CBN. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are reportedly one of the love teams that ABS-CBN will keep with them. According to Kathryn’s mom, Min Bernardo, the love team will have a movie under Star Cinema, a ‘Teleserye’, and a show per season. https://www.facebook.com/kowalerts/posts/4048466731847202 A photo reel from Kapamilya Online World shows the love team seemingly preparing for one of their projects and possible announcements will be made this August 31. It was captioned “Walang iwanan hanggang sa buwan.”  https://www.facebook.com/kowalerts/posts/4052873168073225 Rumors of the KathNiel…

‘Padalove’ host and award-winning singer Angeline Quinto shared how she pranked her Mama Bob. In the interview, Quinto shared that the prank started out with her and Mama Bob switching out their favorite outfits, and dressing up. “Ilalagay ko po dapat yun sa blog ko. Ang ginawa namin ng Mama Bob, Inayusan ko sya. Kung ano yung favorite na damit ni Mama Bob sinuot ko tapos yung favorite kong damit sinuot nya,” said Quinto. To continue her prank, she made Mama Bob dress up, and believe that they are going outside to eat. All to find out that they are…

Hashtag member and actor Nikko Natividad blasted the manager of Deputy Executive Director of OWWA Mocha Uson, Banat By, in a series of posts on Twitter. Banat By had said there would be no scammers if there were no people foolish enough to believe them. Natividad took to Twitter to retaliate against the DDS blogger. https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1298877966265401345 https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1298933678358200320 Natividad hinted that he knows people who committed theft and dared Banat By to take a swipe at those people. He also accused the YouTuber of using him for profits on his channel. https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1298879593168814080 Natividad also called the YouTuber as “Bayad By” with a video…