ABS-CBN has officially released a statement in response to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and its decision to suspend It’s Showtime. On Monday afternoon, Sept. 4, the MTRCB issued its decision to suspend the ABS-CBN noontime program It’s Showtime for 12 airing days after claiming that multiple complaints were filed in the past concerning an episode wherein the program’s hosts allegedly “acted in an indecent manner” during one of its segments, Isip Bata. A few hours later, ABS-CBN News released the statement on their website addressing the matter. “We have received the ruling from the MTRCB,…
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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued its decision to suspend the ABS-CBN noontime program It’s Showtime for 12 airing days. In a statement released by the MTRCB this Monday (September 4) afternoon, it said that the show has received multiple complaints in the past concerning an episode wherein the program’s hosts allegedly “acted in an indecent manner” during one of its segments, Isip Bata. It can be recalled that the producers were summoned by the MTRCB after a viral cake-eating scene between hosts and real-life couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez. The said case was…
Is newly-married Lovi Poe still returning to Batang Quiapo as Mokang, love interest of lead star Coco Martin’s character Tanggol? In a statement released by Lovi’s management team, the Kapamilya Supreme Actress has already flown back to the Philippines to resume taping for thr show after her wedding with British film producer Monty Blencowe in the United Kingdom. According to a previous report by Philstar.com, Lovi reportedly filmed advance episodes of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo before leaving for Europe as she was not able to film last August and even beyond before she went abroad. The actress returned back to work…
Bugoy Cariño is now engaged to his longtime partner EJ Laure! Bugoy popped the big question to EJ during his 21st birthday celebration last Sunday, Sept. 3. His former Hashtags co-member Zeus Collins, who was among the attendees of the event, captured the intimate moment on his Instagram story showing Bugoy giving his message to EJ before getting on his knee to ask her hand in marriage. “Gusto ko lang sabihin at ipagsagiwan sa lahat ng kaibigan na nandito kaya napakaimportante niyo sa’kin, na itong babaeng ‘to papakasalin ko,” Bugoy said, eliciting cheers from his guests. He continued, “Itong babaeng…
Cebuana singer Jessica Villarubin has spoken up on criticisms of her Lead Me Lord performance at the late veteran anchor Mike Enriquez’s wake. Jessica gave her statement to Cebu-based news outlet The Freeman addressing comments saying her performance was “over the top” and “out of solemnity” for the occasion. “Bago po kami kumanta sa funeral ni Sir Mike ay pinaghandaan po namin yun. Buong puso ko lang kinanta ang parte na binigay sa’kin,” The Clash Season 3 winner told The Freeman. “Andun po kami para magbigay pugay kay Sir Mike. ‘Wag po sana natin bigyan ng ibang kahulugan pa,” she…
Veteran news anchor Mel Tiangco recalled good memories in her sentimental eulogy for her late co-anchor Mike Enriquez, including the backstory behind the latter’s iconic “Excuse me po!” Mel was the one who broke the news of her former colleague’s death during the Tuesday airing of GMA’s newscast program 24 Oras last August 29. Mike was 71 years old. She was among the media personalities who attended the veteran newscaster’s wake at Christ The King Chapel in Greenmeadows, Quezon City. A video posted by PEP on YouTube last Saturday, Sept. 2, captured Mel’s eulogy for Mike where she shared stories…
P-pop supergroup SB19 shone as the opening act for JVKE’s What Tour Feels Like concert in Boston, even giving a Pinoy flavor to the American singer-songwriter’s hit song Golden Hour. JVKE held his final concert at the House of Blues Boston, U.S. on Saturday, Sept. 2 (US Time). The Mahalima teased fans with photos posted on X (formerly Twitter) a few hours before they hopped on the stage to perform as the opening act. The group gave powerful performances of their songs Gento, I Want You, and Crimzone. SB19 also joined JVKE onstage for a live performance of the latter’s…
Kapuso singer Jessica Villarubin drew mixed reactions after belting the high note while singing Gary Valenciano’s Lead Me Lord to honor late veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez at his wake. The death of the GMA News pillar was announced last Tuesday, Aug. 29. He was 71 years old. GMA Public Affairs posted a video of the performance on Saturday, Sept. 2 on X (formerly Twitter) showing Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel, Hannah Precillas, and Jessica Villarubin performing as a group to the evangelical song as a special tribute to Mike. In the clip, the singers stood…
Amidst a sea of participants from around the world, 20-year-old Sophia Laforteza stood out not only for her promising skills but also for representing her country with grace and flair. Korean entertainment agency HYBE has teamed up with American record label Geffen Records to launch a global audition program titled “The Debut: Dream Academy”, which aims to form a girl group comprised of members from different countries. Candidates were hailed from the United States, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Sweden, Japan, Belarus, Switzerland, Slovakia, Thailand, The Philippines, and South Korea. The selection process began in November 2021, screening 120,000 submissions from aspiring…
Actress KC Concepcion addressed issues concerning her recent social media activity involving her stepfather Atty. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and half-sister Frankie Pangilinan. In an exclusive interview with veteran columnist Cristy Fermin, KC was asked about the speculation of cutting ties with her relatives on the social media platform. The actress emphasized that the time will come when people choose to follow or unfollow a person on social media. “Hindi naman po masama na magkaroon ng time na meron kayong ina-unfollow or meron kayong ipa-follow. Mahirap lang po talaga kapag showbiz po ‘yung family, talagang lahat pinupuna po,” KC told Cristy.…