Kris's statement shirts puzzle netizens

MANILA – Netizens have been hotly debating the statement shirts worn by host-actress Kris Aquino on two consecutive episodes of her program “Aquino and Abunda Tonight” early this week.

Some Twitter users believe this is Aquino’s way of responding to criticisms that she and her brother, President Benigno Aquino III, have been receiving in connection with the death of the 44 commandos in an operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

 On Monday, Aquino wore a white shirt which carried the message: “How beautiful it is to stay silent when someone expects you to be enraged.”

The following night, Aquino’s statement shirt read: “I’ve learned more from pain than I could’ve ever learned from pleasure.”

Meanwhile, a photo of satirist Mae Paner, popularly known as “Juana Change,” also wearing a statement shirt is currently making the rounds online.

Paner’s shirt seems to be an answer to Aquino’s Monday shirt. It reads: “How beautiful it is to be enraged when everyone begs you to be silent.”

Amid these criticisms on social media, Aquino had remained mum about the issue.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Aquino allegedly unfollowed Judy Ann Santos on Instagram after the "Bet On Your Baby" host posted about the death of the 44 commandos.

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Seminar teaches women how to fight back

MANILA – Just like Anessa, her character in the top-rating soap “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” Judy Ann Santos is encouraging women to learn how to fight back.

The Kapamilya star recently promoted “Fight Like A Girl,” an all-women Krav Maga seminar set to be held on Sunday, August 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the FTX Fitness Exchange Gym in Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Here, participants will be taught how to strike enemies using common objects, and defend themselves against knife attacks and handgun threats, among others.

Leading the seminar is Santos’ Krav Maga instructor, Dindo de Jesus, who is also the country director and chief instructor of International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) Philippines.

IKMF Philippines recently uploaded a photo of Santos holding a poster of the “Fight Like A Girl” seminar as the actress promotes the fund-raising event, which will benefit a kidney transplant patient.

Santos, dubbed as the “Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera,” began training under de Jesus in June, initially for her role in “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.”


In the ABS-CBN primetime soap, Santos portrayed Anessa, a woman who learns how to fight back against her abusive husband, Eros (Sam Milby).

KC Concepcion, who plays Alexis, the “other women” of Eros, was also seen training under de Jesus.

“Nag-outdoor drills kami, nag-burpees, gumulong sa sahig at putik, lahat ginawa niya,” de Jesus said of Santos in a phone interview with ABS-CBNnews.com last month. “Wala siyang special treatment. She really goes through our rough regular training.”

“Na-hook na siya. She wants to be one of our regular students,” he added.

General principles of Krav Maga, a practical and tactical system developed in Israel, include counterattacking, targeting a person’s most vulnerable points such as the eyes and throat, and neutralizing an opponent as quickly as possible.

Its techniques have been used in a number of movies, such as Jennifer Lopez’ “Enough” and the “Taken” series starring Liam Neeson.

Here in the Philippines, groups such as IKMF Philippines hold training sessions for regular students, and occasionally for bodyguards and law enforcement units.

For more information about the "Fight Like A Girl" seminar, call (02) 211-7261 or 0917 894-2728.

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Marian embarrassed Juday got dragged into dispute

Kapuso actress admits getting hurt over allegations

MANILA -- Marian Rivera feels "embarrassed" that Judy Ann Santos' name has been dragged into a publicized misunderstanding between her and veteran film producer Lily Monteverde.



While she is relieved that the issue has been put to rest Thursday, after the camps involved aired their respective sides, Rivera said she regrets that Santos' name was brought up repeatedly in connection with an aborted film project.

Speaking to reporters shortly after a press conference for her upcoming film, Rivera said, "Malinaw pa sa malinaw ang nangyari sa araw na ito at sana matapos na rin, kasi nakakahiya na kay Ms. Judy Ann na nasasali siya sa promo, hiyang-hiya talaga ako."

"Napakagaling niyang aktres, tinitingala ko siya, at lahat ng tao iniidolo siya sa kagalingan niyang umarte, kaya parang nakakahiya talaga na nadadamay siya dito. Hiyang-hiya talaga ako," the 28-year-old actress said.

Monteverde, founder of Regal Films, had planned to submit a film co-starring Rivera and Santos as an official entry to the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Monteverde on Wednesday brought up her disappointment that her film outfit was not able to join this year's edition of the film festival, saying her planned film entry couldn't push through because Rivera allegedly demanded to be the solo star in the film.

Following Monteverde's statement, Santos' manager Alfie Lorenzo said it was in fact his ward who passed up the project. The 35-year-old actress, according to Lorenzo, did not receive the script she had requested ahead of time.


Hurt

During Thursday's press conference for Rivera's Monteverde-produced film, the two were able to patch things up after the film producer offered to continue "working harmoniously."

Shortly after the event, where she hugged Monteverde, Rivera expressed her relief that the issue has been clarified.

"Masayang-masaya ako na naliwanagan 'yung side ko, kasi siyempre mahirap para sa akin, hindi ko alam kung saan magsisimula... [Nakahinga na ako] kasi mahirap din 'yung binabatikos nang hindi ka nakakasalita," she said.

The actress admitted, however, that she was hurt over the allegation and the criticisms she received for supposedly turning down a project with Santos, who is considered a veteran with over 25 years in showbiz.

"Na-hurt lang din ako kasi hindi ko nga alam kung paano ako magsisimula. Pero ang importante niyan, alam mo na ang nangyari sa akin, alam mo na naramdaman ko, ang importante ngayong araw na 'to, naging malinaw sa lahat ng tao, especially sa side nila Tito Alfie at side ni Ms. Judy Ann," Rivera said.

She also stressed that she never turned down any offer to co-star with Santos.

Asked if she cried over the allegation saying she did otherwise, Rivera said, "Naku, ayoko nang pag-usapan 'yang iyak-iyak na 'yan kasi pagod na pagod na talaga ako diyan, especially... ayoko nang pag-usapan. Ang importante maganda 'yung kinalabasan at alam ko 'yung mga taong sumuporta talaga sa akin."

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Jericho backs out of series with Judy Ann, KC

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Jericho Rosales admitted that he felt bad that he needed to back out of his supposed project with actress Judy Ann Santos and KC Concepcion.


In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Tuesday, Rosales cited conflicts in schedule as the reason he won’t be part of the upcoming television series anymore.

“Wala namang tampo tampo or anything but the management spoke to the production team and they said they totally understand. I’m a little bit sad siyempre kasi feeling ko na-let down ko sila. They are expecting na kasali na ako pero biglang hindi na,” he said,

While he will no longer be part of the cast, Rosales said he wishes the show well.

“I'm sure it will be a hit and they look like masasayang magkakasama naman. Maybe [I can work with them again] on the next soap,” he said.

For now, Rosales is looking forward to doing his international project which will be shot in Malaysia, in the Philippines and some parts of Europe.

“It's a TV series na ipapalabas sa Malaysia. We got the offer last year, and the guys from the network there came over para makipag-meeting sa amin. We said yes. Exciting siya,” he said.

He is supposed to be paired with actress Kristine Hermosa in the project but Rosales said he is not sure if the actress already accepted it.

Asked if he will be gone for a long time because of this project, Rosales said: “Siguro. Hindi ko pa masasabi. 'Yung schedule kasi nila the least a couple of months. Pero maganda ang schedule nila eh so okay naman.”

“Nothing is final final final but the offer is there, the guys went here and then we talked about schedule and stuff,” he added.

Meanwhile, the actor clarified that this international project was not the reason he backed out of his supposed series with Santos and Concepcion.

“Hindi naman. Nagkataon lang kasi na-delay din ng na-delay 'yung soap. Gusto ko sana talagang gawin but we were supposed to start November last year – no earlier than that pa because I remember accepting the project August or September and then na-delay ng konti because of schedule issues so hindi ko na... I didn't choose something over something,” he explained.

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Judai proud of 'MasterChef' kitchen

"Umagang Kay Ganda" on Tuesday took viewers on a tour of the new kitchen of "MasterChef Pinoy Edition," which started airing this week. According to show's host Judy Ann Santos, the kitchen has everything that the MasterChef hopefuls need to perform their tasks. "Dito nagluluto ang mga MasterChef kusineros at kusineras. Nandiyan yung mga pangangailangan nila, 'yung flour at 'yung apat na ingredients na palaging kailangan at siyempre pots and pans, chopping board, water. Nandiyan din 'yung timer natin na pinaka-pinakakabahan ng mga contestants natin," Santos said. "MasterChef Pinoy Edition" airs weekdays before "Be Careful With My Heart." Umagang Kay Ganda, November 13, 2012

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Piolo open to reunion project with Judai

MANILA, Philippines -- Stressing that everything's okay between him and former leading lady Judy Ann Santos, actor Piolo Pascual on Monday said he is open to doing a reunion project with the actress.

Pascual and Santos appeared in several hit movies such as "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Til There Was You" as well as television shows like "Sa Piling Mo."

However, they reportedly had some sort of falling in 2006.

"Naghihintay lang naman ako. Sobra akong kumportable kay Judai. I'm praying and wishing for that, na magkasama ulit kami kasi ang laki naman ng tinulong sa akin ni Judai," he told reporters during a press conference for his "Sunpiology Run and Star Magic Gives Back" concert on November 24 at the Venice Piazza Mall at McKinley Hill.

"'Yung career ko, it opened doors because of my partnership with her. So gusto kong gusto ko na maka-partner siya ulit dahil sa laki ng naitulong niya sa akin, parang siya 'yung taong gusto kong makasama," he added.

In previous interviews, Santos also confirmed that she and Pascual have already patched things up.

In fact, the two were spotted talking to each other during ABS-CBN's trade event last week.

"Nagbigay pugay lang ako kay Judai. When I saw the line up and I saw Judy Ann there, sabi ko gusto kong bumati. So nakita ko siya. Unfortunately may lumabas na camera agad, so nahiya din ako. Tapos lumabas nagbati daw ba kami. Hindi naman kami magkaaway ni Judai," Pascual explained.

"It's just like the old times. Wala naman kaming problema ni Judai. Okay naman," he added.

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