Showing posts with label Current Issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Current Issues. Show all posts

Toni Gonzaga Secret Marriage with Paul Soriano Issue

The ABS-CBN host Toni Gonzaga has denied the issue that she and Paul Soriano, a movie and television director are set to a secret marriage this coming May at one particular venue in Tagaytay.


According to ABS-CBN, Toni said in a text message that the rumors are just hoax. She said that she has no engagement ring at all. However, she felt glad about the circulating issue. Similar to the thoughts of her fans, she is also expecting the same thing - to get married soon.

In her previous interviews, Toni said that her ideal age of marriage is 30. Because by that time, she already enjoyed all the leading man in Philippine showbiz (her joke) and already enjoyed her work in the industry. She also pointed that the opportunity in entertainment industry only knocks once while getting settled can be at anytime.

World's Most Corrupt Countries in 2010

The set of Most Corrupt Countries in the World 2010 were released by Transparency International, a reliable organization for listing the cleanest and most corrupt countries in the entire Globe.

"the global Coalition Against Corruption", this is the tag line of Transparency International and as it listed the top 10 Most Corrupt Countries this year, Somalia topped the list as the most corrupt country with 1.1 ratings. The lower the rating, the higher the corruption rate. While Denmark, New Zealand and Singapore ranked as the cleanest country without so much corruption records with an average rating of 9.3.

Top 10 List of the World's Most Corrupt Countries



1. Somalia - 1.1
2. Myanmar - 1.4
2. Afghanistan - 1.4
4. Iraq - 1.5
5. Uzbekistan - 1.6
5. Turkmenistan - 1.6
7. Sudan - 1.6
8. Chad - 1.7
9. Burundi - 1.8
10. Equatorial New Guinea - 1.9

World's Cleanest Country in terms of corruption this 2010
1. Denmark - 9.3
1. New Zealand - 9.3
1. Singapore - 9.3
4. Finland - 9.2
4. Sweden - 9.2
6. Canada - 8.9
7. Netherlands - 8.8
8. Australia - 8.7
8. Switzerland - 8.7
10.Norway - 8.6

Meanwhile, Philippines is at the top 41 in the most corrupt countries around the world this 2010.

For the complete list of the Most Corrupt and Cleanest Countries in the World, those are listed at Transparency International.

ABS-CBN on legal action over Willie Revillame | ABS-CBN will sue Willie

ABS-CBN started their legal action against Willie Revillame.

ABS-CBN filed a reply to Willie's motion of contract cancellation in ABS-CBN. The network said that Willie is still part of the Kapamilya Network and under the contract obligations until September 2011.

"Gusto naming bigyang diin na si Willie ay nakatali pa rin sa ABS-CBN at nakahanda kaming hamunin sa korte ang anumang kontrata na nauugnay sa kanyang produksiyon o pagpapalabas ng programa sa ibang network," wrote ABS-CBN Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio.

ABS-CBN started Legal Action to Willie

ABS-CBN released this reply to Willie's motion after the reports that Willie will start his show in TV5 this October dubbed as "Wiling Wili Kami".

Read Full Story here: wallyibong.blogspot.com

Bella Padilla harassment from Marian Rivera | Claire dela Fuente asks for Protection

Bela Padilla experienced harassment from Marian Rivera. The reason why her manager, Claire de la Fuente asked for protection from her TV network, GMA 7. Claire asked GMA 7 to protect Bela Padilla from harassment made to her by Marian Rivera in their set of Endless Love. According to news, the root cause of harassment issue is Marian's jelousy, since Bela's role in the TV soap is girlfriend of Dingdong Dantes, the present boyfriend of Marian.


Bela Padilla didn't admitted yet the alleged harassment, but she is making a distance to the couple every end of the scene. She even quoted: "She [Marian] didn't do anything physical to me. I'm okay naman with her... Siguro mga three or four times lang kaming nagkasama sa eksena ni Ate Yan dahil we work in different units.

Semptember 10, 2010 is Holiday | Ramadan | Proclamation No. 26 by NoyNoy Aquino

It's official, September 10, 2010 is a regular holiday throughout the country in consonance with the celebration of Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan). This was announced by President NoyNoy Aquino through the Proclamation No. 26 of his administration. Taken from the website of gov.ph, here are the details of the said proclamation:

Proclamation No. 26 declaring September 10 2010 as Holiday

MALACAŇAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROCLAMATION NO. 26

DECLARING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country;

WHEREAS, Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting;

WHEREAS, the main date for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr for the year 2010 has been determined to fall on Friday, September 10, 2010;

WHEREAS, to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have full opportunity to join their Muslim brother and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr;

WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Friday, September 10, 2010 as a regular holiday throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virture of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, September 10, 2010 as a regular holiday throughout the country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Ten.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

By the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.

Executive Secretary
You can plan earlier of your plans on the said date. What is your reaction about this proclamation, feel free to use the comment box below for your opinions.

Interpreter for Filipino beauty queens?

Beauty queens should speak in their native language, "Tagalog", therefore needs an interpreter. This is the suggestion of Gloria Diaz, Ms Universe 1969. This remarks were formulated because of Venus Raj's "Major Major" answer. She also added that if Mexico and Venezuela are allowed to speak in their own language, why not for Filipino beauty queens?


Many were dismayed to Venus Raj's answer in Ms. Universe 2010 held in Las Vegas last August 24, 2010 that's why they are suggesting that for the next contenders who will be competing for Miss Universe in the future, an interpreter would be one of the best options.

What is your reaction about this? Do we really need an interpreter? Please use the comment box below for your reactions regarding the above written topic.

Venus Raj has crush with Coco Martin

The Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner up and the people's choice, Maria Venus Raj confessed that she admires and has crush with Coco Martin, a former Indi film actor who find his career successful in soup opera.


In his interview for his upcoming TV series, IDOL, he was fluttered and said "Bakit ako? thank you, parang katangkaran naman ako" (why me?, thank you but I am not that tall). Coco Martin said that he has not known Maria Venus Raj and even didn't watched the 59th Miss Universe because he is busy with his work. "Hindi ako nanood. Galing kasi ako ng US. Pero bakit naman ako magiging crush noon? Hindi siguro ganoon," (I did not watch, I went to United States. But how can she have a crush on me?), Coco Martin added.

What is your reaction about Venus Raj's lovelife? Are Venus and Coco Martin an ideal couple? Feel free to use the comment box below for your reactions.

Recreated Actual Video of Hostage Taking at Quirino Grandstand

I was actually surfing in facebook while one of my students told me about this recreated video of Hostage Taking at Quirino Grandstand where 8 Hong Kong nationals died. No more further explanations, this video is an inside bus replica of what had happened last August 23, 2010 at Hong Thai Bus.

Recreated Actual Video of Hostage Taking.



After watching the video, maybe you are asking how did the animator created a semi-real animation scenario? Maybe some of the survivors told them of the queued events inside the bus that day. Amidst all this, let us pray that this tragic hostage taking would not have part two in any country.

Your comments will be valued, please say something about what this video is all about, is it true in your perspective or not?

Venus Raj Major Major at Ms Universe 2010 term reached the world

After two days of Ms. Universe 2010 at Las Vegas, Nevada USA. There are some unforgettable answers in the question and answer portion that cannot be forgotten by people. One of these phrases is Major Major by Venus Raj, the representative of Philippines in the world's prestigious pageant. The term has been used already in any conversation (be it in school, in office or even in simple lives at market places) not only in the Philippines but also in foreign countries.

This major major thing started when Venus was asked by a judge in Ms Universe 2010 of this question: What is the one biggest mistake that you have made in your life and what did you do to make it right?


Answer:“You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence I can say that there’s nothing major, major problem that I’ve done in my life because I’m very confident with my family with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I’m here. Thank you, thank you so much!”

Anyway, Ma Venus Raj just came from a very simple family in the Philippines and as Filipinos, we should take this remark as a positive venture because at a moment, Venus had stand out and gave pride to an initially coping country.

Feel free to use the comment box below for your major major remarks.

Jackie Chan tweets in Hostage Taking at Quirino Grandstand

"Don't worry, Hong Kong people don't hate.", these are the summary of the 4th tweet of Jackie Chan, a Chinese superstar regarding the hostage taking happened yesterday at Quirino Grandstand where 8 hongkong nationals killed. Jackie Chan wrote this statements in his twitter account (http://twitter.com/eyeofjackiechan).

Other tweets that Jackie Chan wrote prior to the above mentioned statements:

"I come back to hk & I hear terrible news about what happened in filippines. A lot of things dont happen to your own country you don't pay attention " - This is the first tweet of Jackie Chan with regards to the issue of Hostage taking. Seems like he also has little anger with this post.



"this kind of things always happen around the world. It happened to hk's people, the whole hk is talking about it. Its really sad." - the second tweet of Chan which described the feelings of Hong Kong people.

"If they killed the guy sooner, they will say why not negotiate first? If they negotiate first, they ask why not kill the guy sooner? So sad" - the third tweet of Jackie Chan which summarizes the conflicting ideas of what might happened when they kill the hostage taker earlier without negotiation or vice versa.

I remember the day before in korea we talked about how people should love each other. We already have so many natural disasters..typhoon, tsunami, everything. Humans should be united and not kill or hate each other - his last tweet showing a brief message of care and love.

In behalf of everyone, we are mourning and also saddened by the event. But not all Filipinos have of the same negative intention, that's why we are requesting for a good and unbiased treatment of your citizens to the Oversees Filipino Workers out there in your country.

Travel Ban to the Philippines | Black Alert from Hong Kong

It is true that Hong Kong Nationals created a travel ban to the Philippines from now on. Hong Kong government putted a black alert/ Black Signal warning avoiding all travel to the Philippines. This same decision was made by the Hong Kong government to Bangkok were violent protests happened. The Hostage Taking at Quirino GrandStand where 8 Hong Kong Nationals were killed really brought strong sorrows and anger to the Hong Kong citizens.


The Executive director of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, Joesph Tung, said: "Watching on the live broadcast, a lot of people here in Hong Kong are very much furious about the action from the Philippine police."


"As we were watching this, in the beginning it seemed his demands were very simple and everything was very easy going ... you never thought it would come out like this," Tung said.

Black Alert from Hong Kong? A decision which will gap the relationship of Hong Kong and Philippines, but it is normal, yet, Filipino community in Hong Kong were frightened to Hong Kong Nationals because the incident of Hostage taking is still fresh to their minds and they were afraid that these people will revenge to the Filipinos working in Hong Kong.

According to news, there are approximately 100, 000 Filipinos working in Hong Kong
There were fears among the Filipino community in Hong Kong that anger at Manila's handling of the hostage drama could cause a backlash against those living in Hong Kong.

Filipinos will be punished and banned in Hong Kong?

There are rumors circulating the net that Filipinos will be punished, killed and banned in Hong Kong from now on. This is in connection with the hostage taking incident happened at Quirino GrandStand by a Philippine Police officer (Rolando Mendoza) where 8 of Hong Kong nationals killed. This black alert level given by the Security Bureau of Hong Kong SAR indicates the severe threat on traveling inside the Philippine territory.

“We declare war to Philippines, any Filipino people stepped, willing to step or is in still in HongKong, will be punished to death!” We hope that these phrases circulating the net are just mere statements of those angry Hong Kong citizens and will not be putted into reality. Let us not generalize Filipino citizens, there might be others who are setting the country's image into the dark side but there are also people who are trying to raise the country after this trauma.

What is your reaction about this? Please feel free to use the comment box below regarding this new issue about Filipino workers.

Quirino GrandStand Hostage Taking Pictures Videos and Story

Hostage taking Drama at Quirino GrandStand was finally over, but killed lives brutally by a former government employee. This hostage drama started this morning at around 7 o'clock and happened on a HongThai Bus. The handcuffed driver went out the window saying that the hostage taker, Reynaldo killed the foreign hostages. More stories about Hostage Taking here:

Pictures and Videos of Quirino Grandstand Hostage Tragedy.


What is your reaction? Is it still safe to leave here in the Philippines? I hope P-noy government has do something about it.

Hostage taking at Quirino Grand Stand | Bus hostages dead Philippines

Dismissed officer Rolando Mendoza hostages a 15 passengers of HongThai Bus at Quirino Grand stand just today, August 23, 2010. Mendoza claimed that all the 15 board passengers on the bus are dead.

Hostage taking in Quirino GrandStand Philippines where 15 are feared dead, for sure will affect the image again of Police officers who were center of talk this passed few days because of their anomalies.

Video of Hostage Taking in Quirino GrandStand Philippines




According to news, The hostage taker, Rolando was removed from police service due to his involvement in extortion in Metro Manila. It was recommended by the Ombudsman. "Big Mistake to Correct a big Wrong Decision", this are the words that he posted on the window of the bus having 15 feared dead hostages. Mendoza's concern is to return to his service and reistate all of his benefits and privileges, and to be fast on hearing his his expulsion case.

PinoyGossipboy site said that Rolando Mendoza, the hostage taker was awarded as the 986 Ten Outstanding Policemen of the Philippines (TOPP) of the Jaycees International.

Mariel Rodriguez and Robin Padilla Married? in India

It does not end there, from Robin Padilla's proposing at E-live, now they are married? Mariel Rodriguez, an actress host left the country to marry the action man Robin Padilla in India. Boy Abunda, Mariel's Manager confirmed that Mariel Rodriguez and Robin Padilla left together in India. But he is having doubt if the couple already have their marriage.


"Hindi ko alam yon, hindi ko alam. I just arrived here in Boracay. They are in India, I confirm that but getting married in India that I can't tell. I just got a text message from her last night saying that she's good, she's okay," he told
abs-cbnNEWS.com.
He added: "Wala pang confirmation as far as I'm concerned. So my reaction is that I doubt it."
If you may remember, Robin proposed in E-live where he showed his admiration and love to Mariel. Rodriguez even showed the diamond ring given by Padilla.

Mariel also has her indefinite leave in Pilipinas Win na win to have a vacation in India together with Robin.

Willie Revillame Interview in 24 Oras

Willie Revillame gave his statement about his resignation in 24 Oras today, August 13, 2010. This in consonance with the talked about counter case of ABS CBN versus him. Willie Revillame is the previous host of Wowowee but later involved in controversies due to his threat of leaving ABS if the management will not fire Jobert Sucaldito.

Willie said in his interview with 24 Oras that ABS said to him that his show Wowowee is until May 31 only and he will be given another show but only for one hour in primetime, one of which will be in studio 23.

ABS CBN also said, according to Revillame that in case he will be accepting the offer, he would be under behavioral rehabilitation in order for him to change his attitude.

Meanwhile, Willie also mentioned in his interview with 24 Oras in GMA that he will still continue his passion, as what he did in Wowowee, to make people happy and inspired.

No Facebook on Philippine Government | Facebook Ban

There are rumors today that Facebook will be banned in Philippine Government. This is because NoyNoy doesn't want its employees to use facebook during work hours. Facebook Ban is also banned in neighboring countries like China. For Sure, this will be another issue since majority of Filipinos are using the social networking site. Say No to Facebook? For some, it is ok, but to certain establishment where services are their major work like in the Government, this should be banned/removed in favor of work productivity.


You? Are you a government employee? Are you in favor of facebook ban?

Angelica Panganiban apologizes to Gretchen Barretto


Angelica Panganiban finally broke her silence towards Gretchen Barretto. Angelica Panganiban apologizes to Gretchen Barretto after their word fight concering Derek Ramsay. She says sorry to Gretchen for what she have done, she also mentioned that there is still time for her to fix things, and if Gretchen will allow her, she is ready to befriend her if time permits.

Angelica Panganiban is the current Boyfriend of Derek Ramsay and starred in the soap opera named "Rubi". There were so many controversies that tested their relationship and the last is their verbal fight with Gretchen Barretto. She opened her mind to apologizing with Gretchen since it's Derek who said her that Gretchen is a good person.


James Yap Mother | Annie Yap statements over Kris Aquino

James Yap Mother, Annie Yap finally gave her statements towards the separation of Kris Aquino and his son James. She said to Pia Guanio, host of Showbiz Central that she is really lonely for what happened. James is a good person, she added and he would never scold Kris Aquino in any ways. It is true that James has an affair with some other girls in the past but that is past already.

JAMES YAP MOTHER Interview with Showbiz Central



In some portions of the interview, Annie Yap also mentioned that she is against the marriage of Kris and James at first because of life status, she said that Kris is very rich compared to their normal life. Aside from that she also mentioned that their family even don't know that they were to be married.

Annie's final message and statement to Kris and James, "Talk about your plans, don't just say your thoughts and messages in front of television".

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez will be married

Yeah, and it's officially final, Ogie and Regine Velasquez will be married on December 22, 2010. This is according to them. The couple surprised their fans today, August 8 2010 at Party Pilipinas. Ogie Alcasid came up to his final decision after the grant of his annulment with her previous wife. Ogie said in an interview that their 2 kids and van Eimeren’s second husband will also be present in the wedding, he said.

President Aquino, he said, will be part of the entourage as well as Megastar Sharon Cuneta and businessman Manny Pangilinan. Alcasid is also planning to ask Lea Salonga to sing in their wedding. Ogie, meanwhile, answered in the negative when asked if his fiancée is pregnant.

See the video below of the proposal of Ogie Alcasid to Regine Velasquez and their formal announcement of their marriage/wedding on December 2010 at Party Pilipinas