Tag: entertainment

Regine Velasquez is “Queen of Song” in a country of low standards

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Regine Velasquez is “Queen of Song” in a country of low standards

Fans of Regine Velasquez insist she remains the “Queen” of Philippine song. They cite statistics, ticket sales and fan engagement as “evidence” of her star power. But is popularity, particularly in the Philippine setting, a true measure of excellence? This notion needs to be challenged. First consider that Regine Velasquez is a profitable asset of…

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Glitz and Glamour, Media

Leila De Lima is fair game for comedy acts. Get over yourselves!

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Leila De Lima is fair game for comedy acts. Get over yourselves!

Opposition social media “activists” have recently been up in arms over the portrayal by a popular comedy act of Opposition Senator Leila De Lima who is in prison on charges of drug trafficking. In last Saturday’s episode of Vice Ganda’s It’s Showtime, Ganda and singer Jugs Jugueta made reference to De Lima’s incarceration with Ganda…

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Glitz and Glamour, Media

#ABSCBNBall2018 exhibits all that is wrong about the way Philippine showbiz portrays “class”

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#ABSCBNBall2018 exhibits all that is wrong about the way Philippine showbiz portrays “class”

I don’t know about everyone else but I think that whole “fashionista” show-and-tell last night dubbed the ABS-CBN Ball was damn tacky. I mean, there’s a fine line between edgy and plain old trying hard. These after all are showbiz types — kiddies dressed under the guidance of showbiz costume designers who shape the caricatures…

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Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle

Mocha Uson’s followers have a responsibility to keep Mocha Uson honest and progressive

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Mocha Uson’s followers have a responsibility to keep Mocha Uson honest and progressive

Whatever is said about the manner with which Mocha Uson is pitching “federalism” to the Filipino public, her followers need to be more circumspect in the way they consume what is being fed to them. Being a fan of Mocha Uson is one thing, and fan behaviour is understandable with regard to the bulk of…

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Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Government, Politics

US rapper @KanyeWest’s comment referring to slavery as a choice applies to Filipinos who choose to be slaves too

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US rapper @KanyeWest’s comment referring to slavery as a choice applies to Filipinos who choose to be slaves too

American rapper Kanye West’s latest controversial remarks have angered not just the usual Liberal-minded mob, but also his fellow African-Americans. After all, he wasn’t just showing his love for his “boy” American President Donald Trump, he was analysing black slavery – something some people think he is no authority on. During a recent interview on…

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Culture, Society

You can’t destroy Mocha Uson by dragging her through the mud — because she’s already been there

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You can’t destroy Mocha Uson by dragging her through the mud — because she’s already been there

The amount of time and space being given to the “issue” that is the awarding of distinction to Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Alumni Association is amazing. I may not be a big fan of the current Philippine Opposition and, specifically, the bloc of bozos who currently lead them,…

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Education, Lifestyle, Society

A meeting of liberal minds: Oprah Winfrey for US President, Jover Laurio for “Filipino of the Year”

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A meeting of liberal minds: Oprah Winfrey for US President, Jover Laurio for “Filipino of the Year”

This is not to say US Queen of Talk Oprah Winfrey is anything like “Filipino of the Year” Jover Laurio. Oprah is a pillar of the planet’s mightiest showbiz industry (amongst its most powerful people, by some accounts) who worked her way to the top the hard way. Laurio, on the other hand, is an…

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Media, Politics, Society

You can’t ban ‘fake news’ unless you also ban Eat Bulaga and Catholicism

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You can’t ban ‘fake news’ unless you also ban Eat Bulaga and Catholicism

The Philippines is a paradise for con men and carpetbaggers. Because Filipinos lack a substantial foundation of principles to stabilise their journey through life, it is easy to use modern technology and basic persuasion techniques to herd them in different directions. It is a nation of 100 million people just asking to be milked of…

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Media, Politics, Religion