AiAi itatapat ni Erap kay Ate Vi bilang bise presidente

Si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto na rin ang nagsabi na nais niyang maglingkod sa kanyang mga kalalawigan, short of saying that whatever ‘political courtship’ that she’s offered to run as vice president of presidentiable Noli de Castro, she will flatly decline.

Bigla tuloy nag-flashback sa akin when Ate Vi’s third and last term as Lipa City mayor was about to end. Tinanong siya about her gubernatorial plans, but her repeated answer left us groping in the dark; only to hear that running for governor was her next political agenda.

History, indeed, repeats itself. Hindi na tayo dapat magtaka if the Noli-Vilma tandem is finally sealed, hopefully sooner than later. The opposition bets, however, are unruffled by the showbizzy partnership out to grab political superstardom.

Minaliit ng oposisyon ang showbiz flavor ng Noli-Vilma tandem, ironically even by former President Erap Estrada, himself a disciple of local entertainment. Kung ganundin lang daw ang labanan, puwede niyang gawing runningmate si AiAi delas Alas. Although to be dismissed as a joke, kahit si Pokwang has a bright political future.

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Confident ang Star Cinema that the Gilbert Perez-megged Supah­Papalicious another Vhong Navarro headliner, will make the producer laugh his way to the bank. Sa Sabado de Gloria na ang showing nito, just right for the Pinoy movie buffs who deserve to relax and unwind after days of religious rituals.

Prelude na rin ang araw na ’yon to a day (Easter Sunday) when comedy fans are expected to up at mall theaters in great numbers.

Playing Vhong’s leading lady is Slenda girl, Valerie Concepcion. Also in the cast is the diminutive yet talented 32 year-old Mura who instantly earned my admiration if only for his love for family.

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Remember Raffy Romillo, formerly with That’s Entertainment? Well, he’s back in harness.

Minsan nang naisadula ang kanyang kuwento sa Magpakailanman, it centered on the fire incident right at their residence na naikinapinsala ng ilang bahagi ng kanyang katawan. Once we crossed paths down the street in Pasay City, sa Makati lang pala siya umuuwi, alone but not necessarily lonely. His parents have already migrated to the US, pero mas gusto niyang manatili sa bansa in pursuit of his showbiz dream. At dumating na nga ang pagkakataon that he says he has long been waiting for.

Bahagi na si Raffy ng teleseryeng Maging Akin Ka lamang. His patience paid off.