Action star Robin Padilla got involved on a hot controversy recently after voicing out his opinion regarding NTC's sudden order for ABS CBN network to shutdown last evening of May 5, 2020. A lot of ABS CBN stars expressed their anger and grief about the quick announcement, defending one of the longer news channel network in the Philippines as well as its employees, especially the researchers, writers, camera man and journalists who will lose their jobs.

One of them was the actor Robin Padilla, who confused all of his co DDS (Die-Hard Duterte Supporter)

It was not a hidden fact that the actor was a solid supported of the president of the country, every now and then he would share his sentiments about socio-political issue and would never hesitate to protect Duterte at all costs.


But this time, it seems like the tables have turned when he released a speech about the ABS CBN fiasco.

“Ang nais natin ay pagbabago sa abscbn hindi ang pagsasara nito,” the actor wrote on his Instagram account.

“Nasa panahon tayo ng humahagupit pa ang mata ng covid 19 sa labas ng mga bahay natin at nagbabanta na makapasok at manalanta hindi po mainam na magtagal ang pagsasaayos ng franchise ng aming network ito ang oras para harapin ito dahil kailangan ng information ng mga pilipino sa buong mundo at lalong kailangan ng trabaho ng nasa industria ng telebisyon at pelikula,” he added.


“Umpisahan na kagyat ang pagdinig dito at unahin harapin ang mga dapat baguhin,” with this said, the actor some DDS and started calling him as "balimbing."


Because aside from the disagreement about the network's channels and pay per view issue, it can be remembered that the president countlessly called out ABS CBN for being "bias" and for "hurting his feelings."

“Mga kababayan nasa peligro ang bawat buhay ng Pilipino at ang economia ng bansa naniniwala ako na ang lahat ngayon ay bukas sa pagbabago at handang sumunod sa kung ano ang dapat, maitawid lang nating lahat sa pagsubok at makaahon ang Inangbayan Pilipinas,” the action star continued.

What can you say about this story? Are you pro ABS CBN shutdown or you are on the other side of the debate? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!


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Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the imposed enhanced community quarantine, some people still need to go outside because they are one of the much needed frontliners we need today in order to save another cruel and extra exhausting day. The medical workers, the police and the military, the baggers, tellers and the cashier--they are just few of our many neccessary employers that still chooses to work and serve, despite of the huge danger the virus brings.

And as what they usually say, these people, especially the health care workers who spent more than a 24 hour shift in a full packed hospital are one of the huge casualties we have and will continously having-- as we still fight on this war.

Horrible and sad, but it is indeed, the tragic truth.


One of them is Dr. Sally Gatchalian, actress and comedienne Ruby Rodriguez' older sister.

And just like any other fatal cases, she was not allowed to be seen by her relatives, and had to be cremated, to make sure there will be no trace of the virus left.

“The hard part was, paano namin kukunin yung body?

“So, I started calling funeral places na may cremation, because that’s the only way you can do it daw.”


“The most painful was, when they got her, she was just in a body bag. No one is allowed to open. They brought her to the crematorium in the bag." Ruby shared on her interview in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.


“Can you imagine your sister being delivered in a jar? In an urn? It’s all ashes. I wasn’t able to hug her, I wasn’t able to… you know what I mean?

“Hindi mo naalagaan, hindi mo man lang nabisita, di man lang kayo naka… That’s the hardest part. We didn’t see her. None,” Ruby revealed.

How is the actress and her whole family coping up after the whole situation? According to the comedian, she and her siblings make sure to spend even a little time with each other, talking and laughing. In that way, all of them managed to go forward, not leaving anyone behind the darkness. What can you say about this story?


SOURCE: KAMI

A post from a netizen recently got viral and it was not because of a funny meme or an iconic content that made everyone stopped their tracks and read. Apparently, this is a tragic story about our co-Filipino who is in dire need of good help, but apparently, no one is hearing was attentive enough to hear their please.

Lindsey Letizia Gracia Corsino, who shared an intense but at the same time heart breaking story of his friend, Cristito M. Acosta, caught the attention of thousands of netizens today.

On her post, she explained that the 21 year old seaman suddenly got missing during his trip from Texas to South Africa.


Lindsey specifically clarified that Cristito was on Jiaolong Spirit ship.

"Siya po c Cristito M. Acosta. Kaibigan ko po siya. Siya po ay isang Seaman, siya ay 3rd Officer Junior ng Teekay sakay po ng barkong Jiaolong Spirit." Lindsey wrote on her post.

"Galing sila ng Texas patungong South Africa. Pero naantala na sila kasi nawawala na po siya noong April 23 ng gabi hanggang ngayon. Eto po yung nangyari." She explained.

"6:00 pm to 6:45, nagpa releave pa yung chief mate na naka duty ng 4pm to 8pm kaya siya muna [ang] humalili dahil magdi dinner yun. Tapos bumalik na yung nag dinner sa duty niya kaya si Cristito ay umalis na sa bridge ng 6:46.




Bandang 8pm, kasi 8pm to 12am ang duty niya, hindi na siya napunta sa duty niya. 8:05, tinawag siya pero wala pa din kaya na alarma na siya wala na siya at hinanap na sa cabina niya.

Hinanap na raw po cia ng mga US Navy, helicopter at mga vessel, at sa buong barko wala talga pero ngayon, dahil 3 days na, itinigil na raw po ang rescue, at itutuloy na yung ruta nila papuntang south africa." She continued.

"Masakit isipin na ganun lang kabilis uung pagha hanap at May 16 pa sila mag iimbistiga kasi dun pa lang sila dadaong sa port. Please, tulungan niyo po kami mapadali [ang] paghahanap sa kanya, nakikiusap po kami.


"Umaasa po kaming mahahanap pa siya at buhay pa. Kung nasaan ka man ngayon Cris, sana makita ka na. Nag aantay na sayo [ang] mga mahal mo sa buhay."


Is there any new update about Cristito's case and his whereabouts? Unfortunately, there is still no new reports about the seaman and his family hopes the government could do something about the issue. What can you say about this story?

SOURCE: thepinoyonline

The world is facing an extremely hard time today and it makes everyone go crazy. Because right now, even if the COVID-19 pandemic is the cause of all of this mess, for some people, it is not the virus that they have to fight, but hunger, starvation, and survival.

No country was ever prepared for this kind of crisis, and that is why the government and the medical front liners are risking their health and lives figuring out how they can defeat the virus and flatten the unstoppable increase of the curve as soon as possible.

And ofcourse, the luck and fortune does not really apply on everyone, especially on the poorest of the poor sector of the society.

They have no choice but to find ways on how to feed their and their family's hungry stomach, especially they are usually the ones who live on a day to day salary basis.

A heartbreaking moment happened on Cebu City when a senior citizen vendor experienced one of her nightmares.

She was arrested by the police by not having any quarantine pass at all, and having no right to argue, she came along with them.


What she was not prepared to see when she came back is that everything she had worked hard to sustain her family for the next few days was completely gone.

The senior citizen lost a total of 30,000 pesos to the thieves and she could not do anything but to break down and cry. It was a very helpless situation for the vendor.

Seeing the awful situation, a netizen decided to capture the scene and decided to share it on social media in hope to get attention to help the vendor earn her moneh back.

Have the lady already managed to get some help from the kindhearted people online? Apparently, there is still no news regarding the vendor but a lot of people are looking for her already, so they can share their little blessings to the poor woman. What can you say about this story? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!

Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis, also known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor and comedian. The Bubble Gang star started his career way too early as a child actor in ABS CBN show, Ang TV and later on switched network in 2004 and is still under GMA up until now.

Just recently, Paolo got involved in some political issue that lead to the dismissal of his Twitter account.

It was all because of his certain post that enraged a lot of netizens, resulting to massive reporting of his social media account.


What was the post all about?

Apparently, it was a screenshot of Antonio Trillianes IV's post about his clapback on president Duterte's latest speech which he asked the "left" about their contribution for the country except for talking too much.

Somewhere along his long speech, the president managed to address the issue of some people who kept on voicing out their thoughts on social media, the only platform where they can practive their right to expression amid the COVID-19 pandemic where enhanced community quarantine was implemented by the government.



"Kapag sinabi ninyo ako wala, okay wala. Eh kayo? What have you done for the country except to talk and criticize and talk?" PRRD said, which Trillianes immediately replied.

“Four trillion ang budget mo, tapos hahanapan mo ako ng ambag? Batukan kaya kita,” Trillianes tweeted.

Because of this, the actor felt the need to express his great disapproval regarding Trillianes statement and immediately tweeted about the issue.

“Isa pa tong bastos at walang silbi na to eh.” The actor posted, which resulted to his unfortunate fate of losing his account temporarily (or maybe not.)


The actor has not yet released any statement about this and kept mum despite of the hateful comments many netizens had been throwing him.

What can you say about this story? Can you weigh in which side of this so called indirect argument should win? We would love to hear those from you. Share us your thoughts in the comments section below and let us have some discussion!


SOURCE: pinoysocialhub

The "twitter darling" Pasig mayor Vico Sotto is not only impressive when it comes to his good leadership skills and compassionate way on dealing with his residents' concerns, his good humor also never fails to amaze the social media. Outside the city hall and after the working hours, the mayor is also a goofball and always loves to share a good laugh with people.

And just recently, it was more than a good laugh that had happened.

When mayor Sotto posted a screen captured photo on his Instagram account. At first, it was just a normal snapshot of him while on interview until you notice the little description just above the crawler that says "Mayor Vico Sotto - Tricycle Operator" instead of putting Pasig City Mayor.

Finding this hilarious, the mayor even added, "May tricycle pala ako!"


It immediately got trending all around social media and the producer, Zai Taguinod who was behind this epic news immediately showed up and admitted his mistakes.

"Mayor @VicoSotto! Ako po 'yung producer ng story na 'to. Pasig City po dapat 'yan. Sorry po, nagkamali po 'yung chargen operator." Taguinod tweeted.

And instead of scolding Taguinod because of the incident, mayor Sotto even retweeted his post and wrote,

"Don't worry about it! Sa panahon ngayon, kailangan din natin ng konting comic relief." mayor Sottor wrote.



"Wag lang po ito makita ng * at baka isipin nila totoo!! Haha 😂✌✌

"[Btw, speaking of tricycles... natapos na natin ang pamamahagi ng tulong-pinansyal sa 87 TODA + 2 PODA (padyak) ng Pasig]" Pasig city mayor added.

According to Inquirer.net, Sotto announced on a briefing last Sunday that the Pasig government will issue a subsidy to every resident who were not covered by the social amelioration program of DSWD.

"He clarified, however, that the amount would not be as much as what the national government's SAP would give."


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Vicente Castelo Sotto III, also known as "Tito Sotto" is a Filipino politician and is now the incumbent Senate President of the Philippines. He is currently serving his fourth term in the Senate from 2016 elections, and has already served two consecutive terms from 1992 to 2004; Sotto was then re-elected to the Senate in 2010.

But before becoming a politician, Tito was first a musician, actor and TV host of the longest running noon-time show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga.

Sotto, along with the other politicians were now in a hot seat amid the COVID-19 outbreak wherein people started to get enraged because of the "poor" and "slow" action of the government towards the pandemic and towards the country's citizens itself.


Lack of concrete plans and inadequate efforts to support the people especially the healthcare workers is what everyone screams out, and will never be tired of doing so.

Thankfully, there are lots of compassionate and generous citizens who are more than willing to help and donate until all of us get through crucial and trying times.

And just recently, Tito Sotto released a statement addressing some people who donates and documents everything for "fame".



According to the senate president, above the objective of feeding the hungry people, the main and subtle goal that is slowly showing out is they were only feeding their ego.

On his Instagram post, Sotto wrote, “If you want to feed the Hungry, then feed the Hungry. But the moment you post it on Social Media, you are just feeding your EGO!

 “My amended version from John Wooden,” the politician added.

 Joey de Leon, a musician, comedian, actor and Tito Sotto's co-host in Eat Bulaga seemed to share the same sentiment with the senator.


"Aray! Ang daming sapol!" Joey replied.


Do you agree on Tito Sotto's opinion about donating? Should the people stop sharing their good deeds on social media and continue doing it in silence instead? What can you say about this story? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!

SOURCE: KAMI

The social amelioration program made under the Bayanihan Law of 2020 to assist our citizens that belong among the poorest of the poor sector of our society have taken its first step last first week of April and is still continuously working to provide more for the people who are in dire need of cash and foor assistance amid the crisis.

One of its eligible beneficiaries are the 4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program members, who were the first batch to receive the financial assistance of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) following the qualified families who fell on the list of the criteria issued by the agency.

After issuing the 5 thousand to 8 thousand assistance, the people are expected to replenish their stocks and assure their food and medical needs in the first place, which almost every people have done anyway.


But just recently, a news about three ladies caught gambling in Nueva Ecija in the middle of enhanced community quarantine caught the people's attention all around social media.

They were caught by the San Jose Police and were brought to the police station together with the evidences of their act.

And now that the issue on financial assistance is still on a big question by many, this careless act of these mommies added the fuel to the fire of the currently hot debate between the government and the people.



"3 MEMBERS OF 4Ps ARRESTED FOR VIOLATION OF PD 1602 (ILLEGAL GAMBLING)

"OOA 1:30 PM of April 12,2020 Elements of this station led by PLTCOL HERLYL L BRUNO, COP conducted Anti-Illegal Gambling Operation at Brgy. Sto. Niño 2nd, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija which resulted in the arrest of the suspects The arrested suspects and the confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to this station for documentation and proper disposition.A Case of Violation of PD 1602 is being prepared for filing against the suspects." P/Lt Col Heryl "Daguit" Bruno posted on his Facebook account last Sunday.



Are you one of the beneficiaries hoping to get the financial aid from DSWD? Or are you among the middle class or excluded names (but is very much qualified) praying to be reconsidered for this? What can you say about this story? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below!

SOURCE: KAMI

The controversial Apollo Carreón Quiboloy, the founder and the current leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ has been involved in several issues of crimes and arrests. Aside from this, his claims of being "The Appointed Son of God" have made him one of the most talked topics on social media.

Quiboloy was no stranger to the public at all, who would even easily forget someone who would announce that aside from being appointed by the Lord, he is also "The Owner of the Universe"?

Just recently, the self proclaimed appointed son of God released a statement about another disaster he had foreseen days after the COVID-19 outbreak.


The pastor said that the vision he received is a huge earthquake approaching the Philippines and it would kill many people.

Quiboloy also added that he is now praying to God and begging Him to stop his prediction to come true. He also encouraged the people to repent and "turn back to God" for it is the only way to stop the "second disaster."



"The second wave will be deadlier and more devastating and it won't stop. You will be seeing the end of the world, the end of the world system, the end of the world economics, the end of the world's power." Quiboloy stated last April 13.

"All of you will go down to your knees to know that life and death is not in your hands, it is in the hands of God. And that is when you know that He is the greatest, that He should be praised, that He should be respected, and that He should be honored and glorified.


"Don't wait for that. We might still be able to stem this tide of the pandemic, and the only thing that you can do is REPENTANCE. Listen to my voice today. You might still find forgiveness in the heart
of God." Quiboloy added.

Do you believe that Quiboloy's words might be true? What can you say about this story? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!


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SOURCE: KAMI

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has become the newest millennial's ultimate crush as the young leader showcased his great and amazing leadership skills all through out his 7 months in his position. In fact, the twitter world would even call him, "Vivico", the mayor's love life is also an interesting topic for his fans.

As the son of actor and TV host, Vic Sotto and notable actress Coney Reyes, Vico Sotto surely inherited his parents' good looking feathers and pleasing personality. But unlike his parents and other half siblings, Vico did not even try enterin the world of show business.


He was clearly into public service ever since he was young, his mom would say. Along his 30 years of existence, he dedicated his time pursuing his dream of becoming a public servant and be an epitome of our national hero, Jose Rizal's quote, "Ang Kabataan ang Pag-Asa ng Bayan."

And because of that, the mayor did not even have the chance to date, and would quote himself as "NGSB" (No Girlfriend Since Birth.)

But ofcourse, linking issues would not exempt Vico to feed the public's curiosity.


Recently, the former Daddy Di Do Du star Isabelle De Leon have posted a photo of her together with the mayor and it made the netizens ship them, as the two remarkably look good together.


It was also not too long when rumors about Gretchen Ho and Vico Sotto surfaced all around social media when they were seen together in public.

As for Vico's mom, she really supports her son if ever he plans to date, but apparently, she secured Vico's fan girls for now that the mayor is not seeing anyone specifically.


Are you for team ViChen (Vico and Gretchen) or team IsaCo (Isabelle and Vico)? These two ships are just way too adorable to resist! Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!

SOURCE: thetrendingplanet

Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., also known as "Bong Revilla", is a Filipino actor that also became a TV Host, and now a senator. After his fame on showbiz, he started trying his luck on politics and that is where his family began following his steps. In 2009, he legally changed his surname to Bong Revilla as per the public's prior acknowledgment on his showbiz exposure.

His journey in the senate was a series of roller coaster events, where he got charged with plunder for the 10 million pork barrel scam in 2013, together with Jinggoy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile.

Revilla was the only one left in detention after the two was successfully granted to bail in jail.

After this controversy, he spent 4 years in jail and eventually ran again for a senatorial position last 2018 elections.


After the COVID-19 news outbreak, the senator was reported to undergo self quarantine after he was exposed to a PUI and have obeyed to spend 14 days as per DOH's protocol.

But it was not too long when the news broke about his extended quarantine period after his staff died due to COVID-19.

The senator, albeit being under isolation, was still keen and active on social media as he keeps his followers updated about his and Bacoor's status, the place where most Revilla governs.


Few days ago, Revilla posted a video to update that finally, he is now free from isolation but apparently, he was bitten by a dog and is now once again being cautious on human interaction to avoid rabies infections.

According to the senator, he prefers to get bitten by a dog than contracting COVID-19 because rabies can be prevented by vaccines and medications, while the virus, as we all know, is much more dangerous.



Is he now doing okay? Apparently, there is sti no update from the senator aside from his past video where he assured that everything and everyone is doing fine. What can you say about this? Share us your thoughts in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!


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SOURCE: ABANTE

The recently passed bill Bayanihan Act of 2020 under President Rodrigo Duterte's request for emergency and extra powers to the congress is now taking its first step to help the less fortunate and the citizens who were mostly affected by the COVID-19 crisis two weeks after it has been granted.

Under DSWD's management, the social amelioration for everyone poor families nationwide will be provided as soon as possible. According to the President, every eligible families will receive 5 thousand to 8 thousand pesos, depending on the region's minimum wage level to know the base of the amount every family per region will need to buy and sustain necessities such as food and medical supplies.


But before that, they will have to submit a form that will serve as DSWD's source of information for transparency.

After several press conference by the president and a lot of reports from the media, it was clear for everyone that they will each receive the money assistance.

But a certain lady who claimed to be one of the staffs of DSWD enraged the residents as she explained that unlike the president's promise, there will be three families that will have to share on a 1,000 worth of relief goods and 4,000 worth of cash.





As she was explaining how to fill out the forms, she urges the residents to find their "partners" for the form so that the barangay officials will immediately know the pairings.

It seems like the residents were shut as she threaten them that they might not have assistance at all if they dare to disagree.

Apparently, it was all documented and is now viral on social media.

Where exactly is the location and who is the corrupt lady? Unfortunately, the area was still unknown as well as the staff, but the LGUs are now moving to know every information and take actions. What can you say about this? Share us in the comment section below!

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 SOURCE: KAMI

Recently, a mass protest turned to mass arrest have happened in Sitio San Roque as the residents have violated the enhanced community quarantine order from the government where no one is allowed to go out from their houses unless they are part of the team of the front line workers.

But according to the people, they were forced to went out of their houses to personally call out their local government for its incompetence and irresponsible way of handling the crisis, for their empty stomach and hungry kids are already demanding for accountability and fulfillment of the promise to fully take care of them and provide them goods during ECQ.

But as the days passed and it is now day 16 of ECQ, none of the promised relief goods have ever came to their houses, and they are already tired of waiting.


Truly lack of compassion and corruption can awake the courage from a fearful resident that is programmed to just follow and listen to what his LGU says.

It is the hunger that we are talking about, anyways.

And that is what exactly the mayor of Palawan understood and avoids to happen.

Knowing that his people would not have any source of income, he intially provided relief goods that is good for 1 month to make sure that there are no reason for his people to get out and not stay on their home.



On a thankful post of a resident, netizen Albert showed the items their mayor have provided for every families and it overwhelmed the online world.

Albert says that their LGU have provided sack of rice, packs of coffee, noodles, canned goods and soap that can support every family for some good days.

Many are amazed by the mayor's service and wishes that their own LGU would wake up and start acting like other responsible mayors do.


Taking care of their people.

What can you say about this story? Share us in the comment section below and let us have some discussion!

SOURCE: newsdailyph