Category Archives: Entertainment

METRO MANILA FLIMsy FESTIVAL!

In a dazzling display of cinematic self-awareness, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continues to prove that in the Philippines, we don’t just settle for mediocrity – we celebrate it. Who needs thought-provoking narratives or Oscar-worthy performances when we can have slapstick comedies that tickle our bones and love teams that defy the laws of on-screen chemistry?

Forget about demanding quality; let’s embrace the magic of fake box office gross sales and marvel at the artistry of inflated numbers. After all, who cares about substance when we can revel in the glory of on and off-screen love couples, present and past, gracing our screens like royalty?

In the grand tradition of celebrating the absurd, the MMFF stands tall, proving that we truly deserve the cinematic masterpieces we patronize. So, here’s to another year of mindless entertainment, where artistic integrity takes a back seat, and we bask in the glory of our unapologetically shallow choices. 

Welcome to Philippine cinema – where our standards are as low as the box office figures are high. Cheers to embracing the absurdity!

’Tis The Season To Be Single

‘Tis the season to be single, and it seems our Pinoy celebrities are taking the breakup sleigh ride with more enthusiasm than Santa on Christmas Eve. Forget about decking the halls; these stars are busy decking the relationship halls with “it’s over” banners.

Andrea Brillantes and Ricci Rivero decided that their love story was a bit too telenovela, opting for a plot twist even the scriptwriters couldn’t see coming. Meanwhile, Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas may have exchanged more goodbyes than Christmas gifts. It’s a star-studded separation party as Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla bid adieu, Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati uncouple, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim give a new meaning to “Jingle Bell Rock.”

It seems the allure of breaking free during the holidays is irresistible—perhaps mistletoe is replaced with the spirit of independence.

Well what about Win Gatchalian’s relationship status? Let’s not venture into that coal-filled stocking. After all, ’tis the season for self-discovery, and these celebrities are unwrapping the gift of solitude with gusto.

GMA To Preempt One Hour Of “It’s Showtime” To Give Way To Lorraine Badoy And Ka Eric

In a surprising twist, GMA 7 (GTV) has announced a compassionate act of solidarity with suspended SMNI News Network by preempting one hour of its popular noontime show, “It’s Showtime,” to make room for Jeffrey Celis (Ka Eric) and Lorraine Badoy’s SMNI News program. 

This decision comes after the National Telecommunications Commission suspended SMNI News for 30 days due to alleged violations of its franchise.

GMA’s benevolent move is seen as a gesture of support for media outlets facing tough times, reminiscent of a sitcom storyline where rivals become allies. 

The network emphasized its empathy with SMNI, also citing the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s 24-day preemptive suspension of Celis and Badoy for purportedly spreading fake news on their TV program.

This comes on the heels of the MTRCB’s 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime” over lewd episodes courtesy of hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.

GTV’s move all but proves that in the world of Philippine television, solidarity knows no bounds—even if it means sacrificing a dancing Vice Ganda an hour each day for a month.