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Kris Aquino is leaving The Buzz and Showbiz News Ngayon and I know the show is not the same without Kris. Big adjustments will happen to all of the two shows' followers when she leaves. Who will replace her will remain to be seen. Hope it will not be someone as boring as Ruffa.
Noynoy Aquino and Kris already gave their reactions to the Despedida Party on Facebook, a page set up as a call for Kris Aquino to fulfill her promise to leave the country if Noynoy wins the election. I visited the page and indeed, it has about 22,000 membership, BUT not all who joined are against Kris. A lot of them actually joined to defend Kris. But today, it’s confirmed that Kris will be making big changes that will affect her career, life, and family all for the success of Noynoy.
Ricky Lo, who is one of Kris’ most trusted entertainment journalist writes:
I deliberately made today’s headline somewhat bitin (hanging) so as to jolt Kris-bashers into a false jubilation — I mean, those who are insisting that Kris should keep her pre-election “promise” that she would live abroad (and work with The Filipino Channel) if and when her brother, Sen. Noynoy Aquino, won in the May 10 elections. Well, Noynoy is now called President-apparent because he’s clearly well on his way to MalacaƱang.
Kris has already explained in a Funfare “scoop” that what she said was if she would be a hindrance to Noynoy’s presidency (kung magiging pabigat siya kay Noynoy), and President-apparent Noynoy has told Kris to stop the kadramahan already and again said recently that Kris has no reason to leave the country since she hasn’t committed a crime against it or against anybody. Period.
But, yes, Kris is, indeed, leaving very soon — not the country but as host of the ABS-CBN talkshow The Buzz (which she co-hosts with Boy Abunda and KC Concepcion) and the late-night showbiz newscast SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon).
As she announced on The Buzz last Sunday, Kris had a lunch meeting yesterday with ABS-CBN big bosses Gabby Lopez, Charo Santos-Concio and Cory Vidanes, and she promptly texted Funfare the following message:
Hi, Tito Ricky. I promised you an update. We had a fruitful meeting with Boss Gabby, Ma’am Charo and Tita Cory. All my sisters (Ballsy, Viel and Pinky) were with me. Effective June 30 when Noy is proclaimed (sworn in) president, I will graciously give up hosting both The Buzz and SNN. It’s a decision I am at peace with because I know that I will lessen Noy’s stress by leaving two shows I love dearly, but could unintentionally be sources of controversy.
I told you that I have my entire being to help my brother win, and now I will continue to give my entire self to help him succeed as president of our country. If that means sacrificing my exposure and income from two shows I am so closely identified with, then that is what being family is all about, putting the good of all above personal interest. Much love to you. Ikaw lang ang ti-next ko.
Sorry, Ruffa (Gutierrez) but you won’t have to order lechon from Cebu for the “despedida” planned for Kris by her Twitter non-fans. And Lolit (Solis), you won’t have to hire a taxi to escort Kris to the airport because even if she’s “leaving,” it won’t be, I repeat, the country by only her two shows on ABS-CBN.
Here’s Kris’ follow-up text message:
Just to make it clear, Tito Ricky, in case I’m misinterpreted, I will continue with (the teleserye) Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo and (the reality-TV) Pilipinas Got Talent. ABS-CBN is now looking at other shows that would be best suited for me after the teleserye ends in August.
There.
Really now, could you imagine how drab and boring and unexciting local showbiz would be without Kris Aquino? Honestly, I could not. So I’m glad that Kris may be “leaving” (her two shows) but she’s, as I’ve been saying, here to stay.
Sino ba si Miriam Defensor-Santiago para payuhan si Kris Aquino na lumayo sa politika or huwag tumanggap ng position sa gobyerno. Ni hindi naman niya sinabi kung bakit ayaw niya. Takot ba siya kay Kris? Nakalimutan na ba ni Miriam na ang magkakapatid na Aquino ay puedeng-puedeng pagkatiwalaan ni Noynoy sa maraming maseselang bagay lalo pa at napapaligiran siya ng mga oportunista at kurap sa gobyerno. Hindi naman agad agad mawawala yan. Tatrabahuhin pa yan ni Noynoy. Eh sa laki ng problema at gulong iiwan ni Gloria kay Noynoy, kailangang-kailangan ni Noynoy ang tulong ng mga kapatid niya. Lalong-lalo na si Kris na fearless at malapit rin sa puso ng masa. Matalino si Kris at ang lahat ng kanyang mga kapatid kaya walang dapat ipangamba kung tumulong man sila kay Noynoy. Sa halip na pagbawalan, dapat i-encourage pa nga ni Miriam si Kris pero yan ay kung ang hangad ni Miriam ay ang tagumpay ni Noynoy. Hindi ba ang tagumpay ni Noynoy ay magiging tagumpay ng ating bansa. Dahil hindi naman ipinaliwanag ni Miriam ang dahilan ng pagpigil niya kay Kris, baka naman hindi niya type na maging successful si Noynoy. A oo nga pala. Sila nga pala ni Gloria ang mag BFF sa politika. Hindi ba nga lagin niyang pinagtatanggol si Gloria. O di bah?
Noynoy is the possible winner in this 2010 election, but people were asking who will be his First Lady if ever. Will it be Ballsy who also served as Tita Cory's personal assistant during her administration? Watch this video and find out.
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan, Philippines—Ballsy Aquino-Cruz said the Aquino family has asked youngest sister, Kris Aquino-Yap, to take a leave of absence from her daily television soap so she could join the campaign rallies of their brother, Senator Benigno Aquino III, in the last two weeks of the campaign.
They asked Kris if it would be possible that her character in the television drama "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" could be "killed" but she said this was not possible.
Instead, Ballsy said, Kris told them that her character would meet an accident and would be hospitalized, requiring lighter taping schedules that would allow her to join the stumps around the country.
Ballsy said they wanted Kris on the campaign trail because people always look for her. "Kung dati every other day lang makapag-campaign si Kris, ngayon po after ng palabas sa teleserye niya na maaksidente… at mawawala muna siya pansamantala sa palabas, magiging madalas o araw-araw na po siya makapag-campaign for Noynoy (It used to be that Kris would join the campaign every other day. Now, after the episode in her TV soap, where she would meet an accident and would be hospitalized, is shown, she will be able to campaign for Noynoy frequently or every day)," she said.
Ballsy, who was here on Friday on the invitation of the Kababaihang Barangay ng San Miguel, said she and her siblings were already used to questions from people asking about Kris' whereabouts.
She said with Kris' full calendar, she could not grant all requests for appearances in various campaign-related events.
Kris is Kris. You either love her or hate her. I love her. Why? Because she’s so real and she’ll tell you like it is. I like people like that. But once she finds out that she has hurt you, immediately she will tell you she’s sorry. So is Kris going to be a big help for Noynoy’s campaign? Absolutely Yes! People, especially the “masa”, believe her and finds her amusing and entertaining even when she’s emotional. But of course, she’s not the only reason Noynoy might win. Filipinos, for the most part, is hungry for a change and hopes that the country will be saved from Gloria’s so-called evil powers.
Everyone is laughing at the unforeseen incident that happened in one of Noynoy's campaign that made Villar so happy thinking that little 2-year old Baby James was endorsing him when Baby James mentioned his name. Not so fast, Villarroyo! Words of a 2-year old can have a lot of meaning. If I may borrow some of the comments in the internet:
Hesusmaryosep! pati ba naman 2 years old binigyan ng kahulugan. Maraming ibig sabihin si Baby James sa pagsabi niya ng Bilyay. Puedeng Bilyay the corrupt, Bilyay the lier, Bilyay the loser, Bilyay etc.etc. E sino ba ang hindi makukulitan kay Bilyay e kahit saan ka tumingin e puro Bilyay ang makikita mo. Pati yung bata e binabangongot ng gising. Ano ka, di ba 2 bilyon ang nagastos ni Bilyay para mapansin lang siya. At last may isang 2 years old na nakapansin sa kanya. ha ha ha ha
Villar ang nasabi ni baby james tapos kinuhaan kaagad siya ng micropono. Actually, di pa yun tapos. Ang sasabihin sana ni baby james is Villar plastic! or Villar Sinungaling! or Villar magnanakaw.....pero ayaw ni Kris nga maging masama si baby james sa mata ng mga tao....that's why....
Actually, hindi pa tapos si Baby James. Ang gusto sana niyang sabihin ay "Villarroyo" e kaso pinigilan ni Kris.
Rumor or not, Vice Ganda might just surprise us because Kris would like to have him join her and Boy Abunda sa The Buzz. Abangan next week sa pag-reveal ng kapalit ni Ruffa Gutierrez and if this is going to be Vice, expect the show to be a riot.
Now, reports said Vice Ganda is also being considered to host the show alongside Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino.
When sought for reaction, 34-year-old Vice Ganda told “The Buzz” on Sunday: "Ay naku! Hindi pa natin alam pero abangan natin. Abangan ninyo kung saka-sakaling mapasama ako sa ‘The Buzz.’ Sabay-sabay ninyo akong salubungin.”
“Kung hindi man, sabay sabay natin silang kuyugin dahil pinaasa nila tayo. Joke lang. Pero abangan natin yan," Vice Ganda added. There is no confirmation yet if Vice Ganda will join “The Buzz,” but the stand-up comedian and “Showtime” judge already won the hearts of Aquino and Abunda.
Aquino said: "I-join na natin ito, sige na. Boy, let's share na lang for the TF (talent fee) of Vice Ganda. Kunin konti sa iyo, kunin konti from me para masali na siya dito."
Sa isang interview ni Ruffa sa PinoyParazzi, hindi pa raw siya binabati ni Kris.
It seems happy naman si Ruffa sa paglipat niya sa TV 5. Kahit pa nagkaroon ng isyu sa pagitan nila ni Kris Aquino sa huling episode niya sa The Buzz bago pa ang kanyang tuluyang paglisan sa bakuran ng ABS-CBN. “Para sa akin, tapos na ‘yon. I’m already looking forward.” Kumusta nga pala sila ni Kris matapos mag-public apology ang huli na tinanggap naman niya? “Hindi pa rin siya nagri-reach out sa akin. Pero baka sakaling sira ang phone niya, bigyan ko na lang siya ng Nokia,” pabirong sabi ni Ruffa na ngayo’y siyang bagong endorser na ng Nokia.
Eh siya ba bumati na kay Kris. Hindi ba maka-Villar na siya.
May sorpresa si Senator Manny Villar para sa mga anak ni Ruffa Gutierrez na sina Lorin at Venice. Hindi ko puwedeng sabihin ang surprise na matatanggap ng magkapatid na memoryado ang lyrics ng campaign jingle ni Papa Manny dahil hindi na ito magiging surprise. Na-appreciate ni Papa Manny at ng kanyang staff ang effort nina Lorin at Venice na memoryahin ang Naging Mahirap kaya may ipadadala sila sa magka¬patid na bibang-biba at obvious na susunod sa yapak ng kanilang ina, lolo at mga tiyo.
May nag-text! Magkano raw ang tinanggap ni Ruffa kay Villar? So, kung ikaw kaya ang nasa lugar ni Kris, babatiin mo pa ba si Ruffa? Ano ka, siempre hindi noh.
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Kris poured out her sentiments in The Buzz yesterday and a lot of people were touched. I was. I felt her pain for her family especially for Noynoy. For palace to come out to remind the voters not to get carried away by Kris’ tears, they must be really threatened. Kris has made many mistakes in life and who hasn’t? Only the perfect can cast the first stone. But no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. The only difference is that Kris is never afraid to talk about hers. She is very transparent, honest, and vocal. And there’s nothing wrong with that.
For their reactions, Annabelle Rama and Raymond Gutierrez have said hurtful words to Kris Aquino as well, and Annabelle was totally out of line for involving Noynoy Aquino on the issue. Now that Kris Aquino has humbled down and apologized to both Ruffa and Annabelle Rama, only an apology coming from the Gutierrez family to Noynoy Aquino especially, will close this issue.
Here is what I think of this: Kris Aquino is tactless and that’s a given. She’s born with the gift of gab and is perfect to host any talk show. She is fearless, bold, articulate, and intelligent. But she is also sensitive and quick to ask for forgiveness once she realizes that she has crossed the line and has hurt someone. Kris tells us as it is – because she’s honest and straight forward. Hence, the title Queen of All Media. On the other hand, Ruffa, who is gentle, sensitive, and emotional, is also as smart and makes a lot of sense in her comments but a no match to gabbers like Kris and Boy. What she needs is not a talk show like The Buzz but a beauty show where she can show her own expertise. But then when is Ruffa going to be independent? When can she learn to fly on her own? Has she ever tried thinking on her own without Annabelle dictating everything to her? But then I also understand that it must be hard to have a mother like Annabelle who wouldn’t let her children go and grow up.
I’ve seen so many talk shows and some of them are really brutal. In case you have not seen one, a talk show in the US called “The View” is a very good example. The four women hosting the show chats, discuss, and argue with each other and sometimes I wonder if this or that host will still show up the next day. But off air, they all claim that they have camaraderie and hangs out together as friends. To them, the talk show is just a job that they have to do well.
All is well that ends well. Kris apologized, Ruffa accepted. Erwin Santiago/PEP reports:
Matatandaang pagkatapos ng napaulat na pagwu-walkout ni Ruffa sa The Buzz noong Linggo, March 7, ay agad na humingi ng paumanhin si Kris sa kanya at sa pamilya nito. Ito ay kaugnay ng pagpaparinig diumano ni Kris sa kanya sa "P.O.V." segment ng The Buzz noong araw na yun. (CLICK HERE to read related story.)
Unang humingi ng paumanhin si Kris kay Ruffa through online, sa pamamagitan ng text message na ipinadala niya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na nailathala ng madaling-araw ng March 8. (CLICK HERE to read related story.) Pangalawa, sa pamamagitan ng pagpapa-interview sa TV kahapon. At pangatlo, sa pamamagitan ng print na lumabas ngayong araw, March 9.
Sa panayam ng GMA News kay Kris kahapon, March 8, sinabi niyang pinanood niyang muli ang video ng episode ng The Buzz noong Linggo kung saan nagsimula ang isyu sa kanila ni Ruffa.
"I wanted to make sure na nung pinanood ko sarili ko, ako mismo, as a viewer, mapi-feel ko na affectionate naman yung teasing. Nung sinabi ko na, 'Aminin mo, iba talaga ang level ng saya dito,' parang ang ibig kong sabihin do'n is mami-miss mo rin kami talaga,'" paglilinaw niya.
Ayon kay Kris, pinanood din daw ng mga kapatid niya ang tape ng naturang episode The Buzz at isang importanteng bagay raw ang ipinunto ng mga ito sa kanya.
"Ang sinabi ni Ate [Ballsy], 'Siguro Krissy dapat i-consider mo rin what it's like to be saying goodbye. And siguro on our family's end, kung tayo naka-cause ng pain para sa kanila, or nabigyan sila ng stress dahil sa hindi mo naman sinasadyang nagawa, take it upon yourself and do this for Mom,' sabi ng ate pa," kuwento ng bunsong anak nina former President Cory Aquino at former Senator Ninoy Aquino.
Ipinarating din ni Kris ang kanyang kagustuhan na magkaayos na sila ni Ruffa at ng pamilya nito.
"Kung ako po, bilang miyembro ng pamilya Aquino, nakasakit sa damdamin nila, ng mga Gutierrez, pinapaabot ko po, on behalf of my family, wala po talaga kaming masamang intensiyon and bukas na bukas po sa kalooban ko na sana maging magkaibigan pa kami ni Ruffa, most especially," pahayag niya.
Naiintindihan din daw ni Kris kung bakit nakapagbitiw ng masasakit na salita ang ina ni Ruffa na si Annabelle Rama laban sa kanya at maging sa kapatid niyang si Noynoy Aquino. Sa panayam kasi ni Annabelle sa Showbiz Central noong Linggo rin ay nanawagan ito na huwag iboto si Noynoy bilang presidente dahil hindi pa man daw ito nananalo ay "mayabang" na si Kris.
Pero ayon kay Kris, "Kung anuman po ang nasabi ni Tita Annabelle laban kay Noy, that's why we live in a democracy." Sa text message na ipinadala niya sa PEP ay sinabi rin niyang hindi siya mayabang kaya nagpapakumbaba siya.
Sa huli ay nagbigay ng mensahe si Kris para kay Ruffa.
Aniya, "Ruffa, sasabihin ko lang sa 'yo, gusto kong humingi ng pasensiya sa 'yo kung sa panahon na kailangan mo sanang mas maging maunawain ako at maging mas tahimik, hindi ko nagawa 'yon para sa 'yo. Pero buong-buo, galing sa puso ko, na hinahangad ko all your success in this world."
RUFFA SPEAKS UP. Kaninang hapon, March 9, ay nagpaunlak naman na ng interview si Ruffa sa TV crew ng ABS-CBN at GMA-7. Dito ay malugod na tinanggap ni Ruffa ang apology ni Kris.
"I do appreciate and accept Kris's apology," nakangiting sabi ni Ruffa sa panayam sa kanya ng TV Patrol World.
Aniya pa, "Ako naman, you know, I'm a very fun-loving individual at kaibigan ko rin naman si Kris, and I have the highest respect for her. I know that we love each other, and I know that we've been friends for a long, long time."
Nakausap ng media si Ruffa kaninang hapon, March 9, sa first taping day niya bilang judge ng Talentadong Pinoy sa Skydome sa SM North Edsa. Ang Talentadong Pinoy ay isa sa mga programang gagawin ni Ruffa sa exclusive contract na pinirmahan niya sa TV5.
Inamin din ni Ruffa na nasaktan siya sa mga "parinig" sa kanya ni Kris sa "P.O.V." segment ng The Buzz noong Linggo na naging dahilan ng kanyang pag-iyak.
"Medyo nasaktan lang ako no'n kasi dun sa mga parinig niya na, 'O, you know, mahal na mahal ako ng mga taga-Laoag, 70 percent ng mga tao nakikita ako dito...' Parang pinapalabas niya na walang manonood sa akin sa TV5," saad ni Ruffa, na nakatakdang lumipat sa TV5 bago matapos ang buwang ito.
Pero nilinaw ng TV-host actress na hindi siya nag-walkout gaya ng mga lumabas na report.
For those who are as tackless as Kris, you will understand Kris better. But one thing why Kris' attitude is always forgiven is her quickness to ask for forgiveness, humbling herself right after she realizes she's hurt someone and that is admirable. On the other hand, it's in Ruffa's nature to be gentle and harmless but she should never allow herself to be intimidated by Kris because anywhere she'll go in showbiz, there will always be someone with Kris-like attitude. But I've watched every episode of The Buzz and I can tell that Ruffa do make a lot of sense in her comments. She's not dumb. She's not stupid either. She just know how to carry herself well at all time.
Anonymous wrote: I admire you Kris for taking the initiative to clear out the issues between you and Ruffa. I hope this would end the misunderstanding.
Tiana wrote: I admire Kris' humility. For me, there was nothing wrong with what she said. And yet because some people were displeased (or should I say making a big deal out of nothing just to create controversy hoping that it would work to their advantage), Kris went out of her way to say sorry. Call her maarte, tactless, etc. but for me, Kris is one of the sincerest, most admirable, generous and professional people from the entertainment industry. God bless you and your family, Kris! We love you!
Cheska wrote: This is in reply to the one who made a comment regarding the alleged "deliberate alienation" ni Kris kay Ruffa sa the Buzz. POV is a segment specially designed for free exchange of views and opinions. If you think Kris made Ruffa look dumb, that's your opinion. But it's not Kris' fault. It is Ruffa's own look-out to keep up with Kris' wit. Look at Boy. "Nagbabarahan" din sila ni Kris if that's how you call it. But professional and intelligent as he is, Boy is able to keep up with her. The problem with Ruffa is she just can't. She still has so much to learn esp when it comes to hosting a talkshow. Likewise, the problem with Pinoys is that we can't seem to accept a person's frankness. We always take things personally. We can't discuss issues without feeling as if they're directed against us. Lastly, I wish people will take this issue in a mature and professional way. There really is no issue to begin with. People are just overreacting to something and for what reason - gimmick? politics? only the ones concerned know. God bless everyone.
Kris Aquino's Statement Tonight >> Monday, March 8, 2010
I had dinner with Noy tonight after his tv commercial shoot. He told me di raw ba pwede na may quiet Sunday kami? And he asked why sya nadamay when he's not even part of the Buzz I would like to extend a loving hug to Ruffa. I viewed the tape and although I still feel I gave my comment with affection. Maybe it made her feel even worse because she's moving in a new direction. We had what I believed was a good working relationship in the almost 2 years we were together on the Buzz. I can also understand why Ruffa's mom dislikes Noynoy and my family. Maybe because of association and our vocal proclamation of admiration for Dingdong. And his selfless contribution to help Noy's presidential bid. It is with Ruffa that I enjoyed a healthy working relationship with. And I only have good words to say about her. To Ruffa, I sincerely apologize for causing you hurt. My brother Noynoy would like to add that we live in a democracy. One where we are very free to make our own choice for president. This text came from my sister Pinky : Tomorrow is Women's day. And March is women's month. Fyi, it was mom who passed laws making this possible. (Proclamation No. 224 and 227, both signed in March 1988). And RA 6949 (signed April 1990 - declares March 8 as National Women's Day. We celebrate women who triumphed despite odds and need to look at ways to further improve. That's why I want Ruffa to have a great career ahead of her because she is a woman. Raising two beautiful daughters, and I champion all women who triumph despite the odds. Just like my own mom. Noy told me in any election, we'll have our share of supporters and harshest critics. And if you can't take the heat, then politics isn't for you. As a woman, and as Ruffa's mom and the lola of Lorin and Venice, I respect you Tita Anabelle. And on behalf of our family, I apologize for the distress we caused yours. Hindi po ako mayabang, kaya ako nagpapakumbaba ngayon. On a last note, I promised Noy that if he does WIN, and I'm a cause of stress for him and his presidency.. I will gladly take my two boys to live anywhere there's TFC. So that I can continue to work but with our Overseas Filipino brothers and sisters. Of course Noy said - dinner daw yun - hindi teleserye ko. I love my family and I'm so grateful to have such a supportive and grounded brother and sisters, Who have learned to love me for what I am.
First, watch what happened that made Ruffa walk out from The Buzz. Read also the article here:
Then, Annabelle Rama lambasts Kris:
Kris Aquino apologizes to Ruffa Gutierrez: Erwin Santiago/PEP
Pagkatapos ng pahayag ni Annabelle Rama sa Showbiz Central ay inabangan ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kung sasagutin ni Kris Aquino sa The Buzz ang mga maaanghang na salita ng ina ni Ruffa Gutierrez laban sa kanya. Pero hanggang matapos ang programa ay hindi na naringgan ng anumang pahayag si Kris tungkol sa isyu.
Pero bago matapos ang araw ay nagpadala si Kris ng tinatawag niyang "statement for PEP," sa pamamagitan ng magkakasunod na text messages sa PEP editor na si Jo-Ann Maglipon. Ito ay kaugnay sa nangyari sa kanila ni Ruffa sa The Buzz at sa naging pahayag ng ina nito sa Showbiz Central.
Narito ang buong pahayag ni Kris sa PEP—na walang pagbabago, liban sa ilang paglilinaw ng mga petsa at pangalan na naka-bracket:
"I had dinner w/ Noy tonight [March 7] after his tvc shoot. He told me di raw ba pwede na may quiet Sunday kami? And he asked y sya nadamay when he's not even part of Buzz.
"I would like to extend a loving hug to Ruffa. I viewed the tape & although I still feel I gave my comment w/ affection, maybe it made her feel even worse because she's now moving in a new direction. We had what I believed was a good working relationship in the almost 2 years we were together on The Buzz. "I can also understand that Ruffa's mom dislikes Noynoy & my family, maybe because of association & our vocal proclamation of admiration for Dingdong & his selfless contribution to help Noy's presidential bid. It is w/ Ruffa that I enjoyed a healthy working relationship & I only have good words to say about her. [Ed's note: Matinee idol Dingdong Dantes is a showbiz rival of matinee idol Richard Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama's son, over at GMA-7.]
"To Ruffa, I sincerely apologize for causing u hurt. My brother Noynoy would like to add that we live in democracy—1 where we're very free to make our own choice for president.
"This text came from my sister Pinky [Arboleda]—Tomorrow [March 8] is Women's Day and March is women's month. Fyi, it was mom [former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino] who passed laws making this possible (Proclamation No 224 and 227, both signed in March 1988, and Republic Act 6949, signed April 1990—declares March 8 as Nat'l Women's Day). We celebrate women who triumphed despite odds and need 2 look at ways to further improve.
"That's y I want Ruffa to have a great career ahead of her—because she is a woman, raising 2 beautiful daughters. And I champion all women who triumph despite the odds—just like my own Mom.
"Noy told me in any election, we'll have our share of fervent supporters, and harshest critics. And if u can't take the heat, then politics isn't for u.
"As a woman, and as Ruffa's Mom and the lola of Lorin & Venice, I respect u tita Annabelle and on behalf of our family, I apologize for the distress we caused yours. Hindi po ako mayabang, kaya ako nagpapakumbaba ngayon.
"On a last note, I promised Noy that if he does WIN, and I'm a cause of distress for him & his presidency, I'll gladly take my 2 boys to live anywhere there is TFC [The Filipino Channel] so that I can continue to work but w/ our overseas Filipino brothers & sisters. Of course Noy said—dinner daw yun—hindi teleserye ko.
"I love my family & I'm so grateful to have such a supportive & grounded brother and sisters who have learned to love me for all that I am.
"Thank u for your time & may God bless all of us w/ a peaceful week ahead."
I don't get this! Do they think Filipino voters are this stupid?
What irked Kris is how some people have dragged her brother Noynoy into the brouhaha when Noynoy has absolutely nothing to do with it. An uncle of Mayen’s insinuated that he wasn’t going to vote for Noynoy, which was uncalled for. It was the same uncle who texted everybody only a few minutes after the incident happened that Wednesday, thereby perhaps blowing it out of proportion and starting the whole controversy.
It's fiesta in the political arena because Kris' latest incident is being used against Noynoy and that is just stupid. Kris did the right thing and many people are on her side in this issue. The fan-atic woman named Mayen was sending text messages after text messages to Kris' husband, James Yap. Kris did what every wife would do to protect her right and family. But to include Noynoy in the issue is just too shallow and nonsense.
Read PEP's full report:
May kumakalat na text message ngayon sa showbiz circles tungkol sa "panunugod" diumano ng TV host-actress na si Kris Aquino sa isang babae na sinasabing nauugnay sa kanyang mister, ang Purefoods basketball player na si James Yap.
Galing diumano sa isang nagngangalang Mayen Austria, o sa kampo nito, ang text message.
Narito ang kabuuang text message na nakarating sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ngayong umaga: Published as is: "To everyone. Kris Aquino passed by house to make me sugod. She spoke to my mom. Very mad, berating us saying i always text and call james. That my mom didn't bring me up right. That we shouldn't be talking to married men. She said she's leaving james and to know that i am the last straw and the reason for their break-up. My family has great respect for Teopacos who are our family friend. Mrs. Teopaco is Cory's youngest sister. My mom raised us right. My mom didn't deserve all that. James missed called and texted na he warned me pupunta siya [Kris] sa house. He called me to apologize and say sorry. Kris said we had something going on. I don't deserve this. Most especially my mom. I have chemical depression and could have easily taken an overdose of pills because of the incident. With the hugs and love of my mom and sisters, and tranquilizers, i'm okay. Do you want Kris to be in malacanang."
BACKGROUND. Bago pa man lumabas sa media ang isyung ito ay nagkausap na sa telepono ang editor-in-chief ng YES! na si Jo-Ann Maglipon at ang prized talent ng ABS-CBN na si Kris Aquino, noong Miyerkules ng tanghali, January 13.
Sa pag-uusap na iyon, sinabi ni Kris ay ayaw niyang lumaki ang isyu, kaya't hindi niya ipinalalathala ang usapan nila ni Jo-Ann. Gusto lang daw niyang ipaalam sa magazine editor ang panig niya dahil nakaabot na sa kanya ang mapanirang text message na diumano'y galing kay Mayen Austria.
Idinagdag ni Kris na ang text message ay unang bumagsak sa telepono ng isa sa mga ate niya, na siyang nagpadala nito kay Kris. Ayon din sa TV host, wala siyang ideya kung kani-kanino na ito nakarating at kung sino sa media ang pinadalhan na ng gumawa ng original text.
"It reached my sister," sabi ni Kris sa telepono. "I imagine it could've been sent to more people, including the media."
Kung siya lang daw, hindi na ito dapat lumabas pa. "You won't see me putting this out on SNN. I'm not the one to start, and make this an issue. It's a domestic thing. But I can't control what others will do with this. I don't know if other editors and reporters have already been sent this text." Ang SNN, o Showbiz News Ngayon, ay ang Monday-to-Friday evening program ni Kris at Boy Abunda sa ABS-CBN, kung saan ang mga kaganapan sa local showbiz ay mabilis na naibo-broadcast.
Ang idinaramdam daw ni Kris ay ginagawang "political issue" ang isang bagay na para sa kanya ay isang "domestic issue."
Hindi maikakaila na sa kampanya para sa pagka-presidente ng Pilipinas ng kanyang kapatid na si Benigno Aquino III—o mas kilalang Noynoy—sa eleksyon sa Mayo, kakabit ang pangalan ni Kris. Sinabi na sa telebisyon ni Kris na all-out siya sa pagtulong sa kampanya ni Noynoy. Kasama na rito ang pagbebenta niya ng bahay nila ni James sa Valle Verde upang mapondohan pa ang national campaign ng kapatid. Tulong-tulong daw silang magkakapatid, lalo na ngayong yumao na ang ina nila, ang dating Presidente Corazon Aquino.
Kaya't kung sakali raw at makarating sa PEP ang text message na tinitira siya, pinahihintulutan niya ang PEP na ilabas na ang kanyang pakikipag-usap kay Jo-Ann.
Hindi nga inilabas ng PEP ang usapan nina Kris at Jo-Ann hanggang sa araw na ito, Biyernes, January 15—nang lumabas na ang isyu sa ibang media outlets, at matapos kuhanan ng pahayag ang kampo ni Mayen Austria.
KRIS'S STORY. Totoo raw na pinuntahan ni Kris si Mayen Austria sa bahay ng huli sa Valle Verde 2 sa Pasig City nung January 13, bandang 4:00 p.m. Ayon mismo sa TV host-actress, "two streets away" lang ang layo ng bahay nila ni James dito, at sinadya talaga niyang kausapin si Mayen.
Pero taliwas daw sa isinaad sa text message, hindi "inaway" o "ininsulto" ni Kris si Mayen at ang ina nito. Sa paglalahad ni Kris ng naging exchange nila, ito raw ay naging "frank" but "polite," "honest" but "civil."
Nabanggit ni Kris na kilala niya si Mayen dahil pareho silang galing sa Poveda Learning Center, isang exclusive high school for girls. Fan din daw si Mayen ng kinabibilangang koponan ni James sa Philippine Basketball Association, ang Purefoods, kaya't nagkikita sila sa mga games.
Inilahad ni Kris kay Jo-Ann ang pagkakatanda niya sa mga pangyayari noong Miyerkules ng hapon.
Kuwento ni Kris, kumakain daw sila ni James ng late lunch bandang alas-dos o alas-dos y medya ng hapon, January 13, sa Valle Verde home nila, nang mag-ring ang cell phone ni James. Sinagot daw ng kanyang asawa ang tawag sa harap niya, kaya dinig na dinig ni Kris ang nasa kabilang linya.
Babae raw ang boses. At may sinasabi raw na, "James, what's wrong with me? Ginawa ko na ang lahat, pero wala pa rin..." Tapos ay umiiyak na raw ito. Sumagot daw si James ng, "Kung ayaw sa iyo, huwag mo nang ipilit pa..."
Nagtaka at naguluhan daw si Kris sa narinig. Nang ibaba ni James ang linya, tinanong ni Kris kung tungkol saan ang tawag na yun. Dito na nalaman ni Kris na ang kausap ni James ay si Mayen Austria, na ayon sa cager ay nagko-confide sa kanya dahil iniwanan daw ito ng kanyang boyfriend.
L - R: Pinky, Ballsy, Kris and Viel Aquino. Mark Nicdao & Town and Country
This month the late President Cory Aquino’s daughters step into the limelight in a coup of a different kind—a casting coup for what seemed to be an impossible dream magazine cover. Publicity-shy daughters Ballsy, Pinky and Viel were reluctant when first asked to pose for the cover of Town & Country’s November issue. But they later relented, even if they were nervous about facing the daunting (to vanity-free women like them at least) challenge of getting glamorized and “exposed" in a manner unfamiliar to them. “We can’t even remember when we last had our hair and makeup done," Pinky said at the cover shoot. Throughout the time the entire nation’s eyes were on them as they mourned their mothers’ death, Ballsy, Pinky and Viel showed grace under pressure devoid of the trappings of makeup, jewelry or designer clothes. They were paragons of simplicity, in contrast to their more fashion- and beauty-conscious Showbiz sister and “baby" Kris. In fact, so media-wary are her three older sisters that despite the fact that they were the country’s First Daughters for six years, not much is known or has been written about Ballsy, Pinky and Viel.
They stayed true to character at the shoot. Says Monique Villonco, Town & Country editor-in-chief, Viel, who was first to arrive, pleaded, “No, no. No makeup, please. I’ll be wearing my own clothes. My hair? Just blow-dried." Writes Villonco in her editor’s note, “I felt very guilty having to put her through this.
“Cheery and wide-eyed Pinky examined and observed every detail of what went on around her with wonder and excitement, like a child in a doll’s house. She marveled at the shoes and dresses that had been prepared for them to wear, and took full advantage of the rare celebrity treatment, being all giggly and self-deprecating at the same time.
“Ballsy just wanted to make it easy for everyone. She is sweet, strong, smart and bold. I don’t know what was in her mind. She had committed to do this and she was going to enjoy the ride.
“Kris had informed us ahead of time that she could get to the shoot only at 7 o’clock, two hours later than the requested call time. She arrived, on the dot, followed by her personal assistant and a slew of ‘bellhops’ carrying suitcases and plastic bins filled with her own designer shoes and clothes. I thought she might be a bit of a problem, being a big star and all, but to our surprise she turned out to be an enthusiastic collaborator! She adores posing for the camera. She entertained and amused everyone on the set with her chatty nature. She doted on her sisters, but with a critical eye, making sure they looked picture-perfect. With that iconic sing-song voice, I can still hear her say, ‘Ates, I’m so proud of you! You don’t believe me, but look, now everyone can see your small waistlines!’ Ballsy may be the head of this family, but we all knew who the boss was on this set."
More behind-the-scenes insider tidbits: Ballsy, Pinky and Viel, who are all slim, don’t like wearing form-fitting clothes, and so the dress sizes they specified were two sizes larger than their actual sizes—the clothes that fashion editor Rorie Carlos sourced for the shoot had to be pinned at the back. (Except for Viel, who, as she wished, wore her own dress). Also, as they were being made up by Juan Sarte III and Patrick Rosas in the dressing room, the three were praying the rosary! And why not? It was, after all, September 8, birthday of the Virgin Mary. But also, unbeknownst to all, it turns out that the next day was when their brother Noynoy would announce whether or not he had decided if he would run for President. The sisters say they did not know what his decision would be at the time. [GMA News] Continue Reading...