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Entertainment, Politics, Social Media

Glenn Chong and Bb. Maharlika: A Hollywood Coupling In The Making

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Move over KathNiel, there’s a sizzling new Hollywood love team that’s hotter than a freshly cooked adobo – meet GleMa, the dynamic duo of Glenn Chong and Binibining Maharlika. 

Who knew that questioning Philippine elections could lead to a love story that not even Cupid could script?

In true Tinseltown fashion, GleMa is keeping fans on the edge of their seats, playing the classic game of denial or confirmation. Are they in love, or is this just a clever marketing ploy to boost their fan base? 

The timing is as impeccable as a well-executed movie plot twist – coinciding with Smartmatic’s ban from election-related activities. It seems GleMa is throwing a victory party, complete with confetti and ballots.

Whether it’s a blossoming romance or a masked honeymoon, one thing’s for sure – GleMa is rewriting the script on love and election drama. Move aside, KathNiel, because GleMa is here to steal the spotlight and, just maybe, rewrite the electoral code of romance.

Social Media

Krizette Chu-Scrooge

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Ah, Krizette Laureta Chu, the self-appointed Christmas spirit monitor, wonders why Filipinos aren’t feeling festive. Perhaps she should take a break from declaring herself the spokesperson for an entire nation and realize that Christmas started in the Philippines when we were still trying to figure out if it was too early for Halloween decorations. 

Maybe Chu needs to interview Jose Mari Chan, the unofficial herald of Christmas, to understand that the endless loop of “Christmas in Our Hearts” may have induced a Yuletide fatigue by October. 

It’s not that the holiday cheer is absent; it’s just been beaten into us since the “ber” months began. 

Chu, known for her nuanced insights, should appreciate that the spirit of Christmas might be hiding in the recesses of malls where decorations have been up since September, desperately trying to escape the relentless jingle bells and Santa Clauses that haunt our every waking moment.

Media, Social Media

Why Maria Ressa And Rappler Won’t Defend SMNI’s Free Speech

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In the twisted realm of media drama, the silence of Maria Ressa and Rappler regarding the plight of SMNI News talents Lorraine T. Badoy and Ka Eric is both deafening and predictable. 

While one might expect the champions of free speech to rush to the aid of their fellow “journalists,” the reality is quite the opposite.

Rappler’s memory is remarkably quite vivid, conveniently remembering the past clashes with Badoy, who boldly accused the news portal of cozying up to the Communist Party of the Philippines.  And how can we forget that debate between Pia Ranada and Badoy over the fact that Rappler is the  least-trusted news brand in the Philippines?

The tables have turned, and Ressa seems to relish the karmic payback. It appears there’s only room for one purveyor of “half truths” in this media circus, and Rappler has chosen to watch from the sidelines, perhaps savoring the irony of Badoy’s predicament.

In this circus of conflicting narratives, may the last news outlet standing bring home the bacon, even if it means letting others roast in the flames of political theatrics. After all, principles and alliances in the world of media can be as fickle as yesterday’s headlines.