Vilma Santos | The Adobo Chronicles

Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – In Philippine cinema, there are only two recognized factions of fans: Noranians and Vilmanians. The former are fans of multi-awarded actress Nora Aunor and the latter are followers of rival actress and now governor of Batangas province Vilma Santos.

There is a raging controversy right now surrounding President NoyNoy Aquino’s exclusion of Miss Aunor from this year’s nomination for National Artists. Aquino said that the snub was due to Aunor’s “drug past” and that National Artists should be role models.

Well, the president’s sister, TV host Kris Aquino, a certified Vilmanian, just spoiled Santos’ chances of ever being named National Artist.

Note from Ate Vi (Image: Kris Aquino/Instagram) — Note from Ate Vi
(Image: Kris Aquino/Instagram)

Kris posted a photo on her Instagram account – that of some pastries given her by Santos. With the gift came a handwritten note in which Santos misspelled ‘blessed’ (bless) and ‘truly’ (truely). The post immediately went viral and Noranians were one in saying that National Artists, at the very least, should know how to spell correctly. “They have to be role models,” they said.

A potential great honor that went pooooof, thanks to Kris Aquino!

Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The exclusion of award-winning actress Nora Aunor from this year’s list of National Artists has created an uproar among many Filipinos here and abroad. All blame points to President NoyNoy Aquino.

Here are the top ten reasons Aquino snubbed La Aunor:

Nora Aunor has an uncanny resemblance to ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
President Aquino is reserving a spot for his sister, Kris Aquino
President Aquino received thousands of emails from Vilmanians opposing Aunor’s nomination
President Aquino believes that Aunor is a Marcos Loyalist
Aunor has won more awards and recognition than Aquino
Aunor’s past drug problem might bring attention to Aquino’s own addiction
President Aquino thinks that in order to be a National Artist, one must be able to paint
In making his final choices for National Artist, Aquino played ‘jack n poy’ with Vice President Jejomar Binay
President Aquino wanted a nominee from his home province of Tarlac. Aunor is Bicolana
Aquino wants to live up to his reputation of being clueless.

Bonus reason:

11. “Aunor” sounds too close to Aquino’s nickname, “Abnoy”