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ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | Jan. 30, 2025



Photo: Gladys Reyes at Christopher Roxas - Instagram



Hoping pa rin si Gladys Reyes na makasama sa isang proyekto ang mga kaibigan niyang sina Claudine Barretto at Angelu de Leon. Iyan ang isa sa mga rebelasyon ni Gladys sa ginanap na pa-get-together nila ng mister niyang si Christopher Roxas for the entertainment media sa That’s Diner last Tuesday.


Una naming narinig kay Gladys ang pangarap niya na makasama sina Claudine at Angelu sa double celebration ng wedding anniversary nila ni Christopher, at the same time, launch as a singer at birthday ng panganay nila na si Christophe Sommereux last year.


Parehong dumating sina Claudine and Angelu sa party last year. Pero nagkaroon ng intriga when Claudine said something about Angelu. After that, wala nang narinig na balita kung nagkaayos sila. 


“Hindi pa nagma-materialize,” pahayag ni Gladys. 


Aniya, “Pero alam mo in God’s perfect timing I believe, naniniwala ako talaga na maisasakatuparan ‘yan. Basta right time. S’yempre, schedule ng bawat isa. Importante na magharap-harap and ano, ‘di ba? Maging okay ang bawat isa.”


Maging si Gladys ay wala ring alam kung okay sina Claudine at Angelu. 

“Hindi ko alam kasi ‘di ko naman sila tinatanong about that. Pero actually ang nilalambing ko sa kanila, ‘Puwede ba kayo mag-guest sa vlog ko, together?’ 


“Sagot nila? Hindi, kasi ‘yung isa, busy pa sa kanyang political career. Tapos ‘yung isa naman nating kaibigan din s’yempre, uh, meron ding isang ibang pinagkakabisihan ngayon. 

“Pero alam mo, feeling ko lang, ha, ganu’n ako kalakas sa kanila na hindi nila ako matatanggihan. Feeling ko lang,” sabi ni Gladys. 


Punong-abala siyempre pa si Gladys mula sa paghahanda ng mga malalaking pa-loot bags hanggang sa mga pagkain sa That’s Diner na inihain nila ni Christopher

para sa mga friends nila from the entertainment media.


Ipinatikim sa amin ni Gladys ang specialty sa That’s Diner nila ni Christopher, iba’t ibang luto ng bulalo gaya ng Classic Bulalo Supreme at Bulalo Kare-Kare. Bukod sa dalawang ‘yan, may Bulalo Sizzling, Bulalo Pares at Bulalo Kansi. 


Ayon kay Gladys, “Itong mga bulalong ito sa That’s Diner, inire-represent nito ang pagsasama naming mag-asawa na very versatile. Minsan sizzling, minsan maasim din, ‘di ba? Pero mas marami ‘yung katamtaman ‘yung timpla.”


When asked kung ano’ng klaseng pagkain ang kanyang mister na si Christophe, sinabi ni Gladys na para itong Bulalong Sizzling.


“Kasi si Christopher, though medyo hindi na s’ya masyadong kumakain ng beef, pero ‘yun, meat eater si Christopher. Actually, ma-steak din s’ya. Pero ‘yung pagkain po dito na sinasabi n’yo po dito sa That’s Diner, ‘yun po,” ngiti ni Gladys.


Kuwento pa ni Gladys, “Isa sa specialty n’ya (Christopher) rito, ‘yung favorite ni Vice (Ganda) nu’ng nagpunta s’ya rito ay ‘yung dinakdakan. Ano ‘yan, favorite Ilocano dish, pero natuwa ako dahil pasado kay Vice. Sabi ni Vice, ‘Ang sarap ng dinakdakan n’yo. Hindi ako nainsulto bilang Ilokano.’ Pero s’ya, I’m glad na pasado sa kanya to think ang dami na n’ya siyempreng natikman na pagkain sa buong mundo.”


Well, katatapos lang ng celebration nila ni Christopher para sa kanilang 21st wedding anniversary at 32 years of togetherness last Jan. 23.


Ang dami na ng pinagdaanan nila ni Christopher at na-reach na raw nila ang level ng maturity ng kanilang relasyon.


“Ngayon, ‘yung maliit na bagay, ‘di na pinag-aawayan pa. Hindi na, pareho kaming nagkaroon ng adjustments. Nagkaroon ng maturity pagdating sa relasyon. At we choose our battles. ‘Yung puwedeng pagtalunan at pag-awayan, sige. Pero kung puwede namang palampasin, tama na, ‘di ba? Kasi hindi naman makakatulong. Tsaka sabi n’ya, at the end of the day, kung hindi naman ito ipagkakahiwalay, kasi napakaliit na bagay lang, sayang ang oras para pagtalunan at pag-awayan,” paliwanag ni Gladys.


Inamin ni Gladys na nagkaroon sila ng malaking pagtatalo ni Christopher nu’ng naging busy siya sa MTRCB at paggawa ng pelikula at teleserye. Maaaring natuluyan daw silang maghiwalay kung nagpabaya sila sa kanilang priority in life, which is their family.


Depensa ni Gladys, “Hindi nagloko si Christopher. Awa naman po ng Diyos, si Christopher, ‘yung disiplina n’ya pagdating doon, ‘di ba, na to stay faithful not just to me but to our family. Napakalakas ng self-control ng asawa ko. Sa totoo lang, sabi n’ya, hindi madali. Mahirap ‘yun. 


“May mga temptation na, ang asawa ko, ‘di ba, ang guwapo? At the same time, matalino rin. At saka ano, tapos family man. Makikita mo talaga ang pagmamahal n’ya sa pamilya. Minsan ang lakas maka-attract noon, eh, sa ibang babae. 


“Pero ang ipinagpapasalamat ko sa Diyos, ‘yung asawa ko ay… siguro ano rin ng Ama, ‘no, na hindi s’ya, ano ‘yung ginagawa n’ya para ‘di s’ya matukso. Kaya kailangan ang tulong ng asawa, ng babae doon sa part na ‘yun, para hindi ka matukso, para hindi ka ma-tempt, ‘ika nga. Kaya kung… not just ‘yung physical needs, kung anuman ‘yung pangangailangang emosyonal, uh, even mentally, ‘di ba?”


Turning 48 na si Gladys at wala na raw siyang plano na madagdagan pa ang mga anak nila ni Christopher. 


“Ay, ano ba?! Magpo-48 na ako, ‘no?  Hindi na. Pero may iba akong baby. Kasi may bago na akong vlog,” masayang balita ni Gladys. 


Paliwanag niya, “Oo, late bloomer ako (sa pagba-vlog), alam ko. Kasi po dati, ang tagal na, last-last year pa ata ‘yan, ‘di ko matuluy-tuloy. Kasi nga po unang-unang gumawa ako ng movie, may MMFF kami. May ginagawa akong Netflix film (not just one but two). Gusto ko kasi, when I do something, hands-on ako.”


Pinamagatan ni Gladys ang kanyang YouTube (YT) channel na Glad To Be With You (GTBWY) na hango sa isang children song.


May mga naka-upload na sa YouTube channel niya na GTBWY na mga interviews with her celebrity friends like the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, Eugene Domingo, Carmi Martin atbp.. 


Hopefully, matupad ang dream ni Gladys na makasama niya sa kanyang GTBWY YT channel sina Angelu de Leon at Claudine Barretto.

 
 

ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | Jan. 29, 2025



Photo: Dina Bonnevie - IG


Pinasaya si Dina Bonnevie ng mga anak na babae ng kanyang yumaong asawa na Undersecretary of Agriculture na si DV Savellano nu’ng kaarawan ng aktres last January 27 nang bigyan siya ng dinner treat.


Nakakadurog-puso ang pagbati kay Dina ng kanyang mga stepdaughters at pati na ang mensahe ng aktres sa kanyang kaarawan.


This is the first time na nag-birthday si Ms. D na wala ang kanyang loving husband.


Sabi ni Dina sa video na nag-viral sa Facebook (FB), “Wala ka man dito. I know you're with me. Give me a big hug (with teary eyed emoji).”


At the same time, isang mahabang mensahe ang ipinost ni Ms. D sa Instagram (IG).

Caption ni Ms. D, “Yesterday I turned 63. A follower of Christ, a loving wife to my husband, a step mother to five kids, a mother of 2, a grandmother to 9, and now a WIDOW.


“I pondered upon the recent events in my life… starting the year with the death of my husband which was not only the most painful experience in my life, but the most traumatic! 

“Watching my husband struggle for dear life and helplessly die in front of me, is one thing I wish no one would ever experience.


“I wondered why him and not me. My husband was a good person who lived a Christ centered life, was generous, was a true and devoted public servant and a visionary who created projects to alleviate the lives of the poor, the aged, the farmers, the fishermen and the artisans. 


“He was proud to be an Ilocano and did almost everything in his power to promote his town, his district, and finally his country. 


“He had so much more to do and contribute to his country and province. The immensity of people who came to his wake and condoled with me, and shared their stories of DV with me, made me realize how many lives he has touched and how much he has achieved in his lifetime. It was far beyond the number of people I have probably touched in my life!


“I would like to thank all the people who gave their last respects to my dear husband and condoled with us.


“So why did I have to be left behind? What did God want me to do, and where did He want me to be? Couldn’t I still fulfill my purpose with my husband? What did I still have to do without a spouse?


“I looked up to God in prayer, at the same time demanding a fair explanation. I was hurt, felt betrayed, angry, and lost in my misery. I thought this day, my birthday is what I dreaded… my first birthday without my husband and nothing to celebrate.


“Then as if God spoke to me and showed me a quick video of what just happened the day before my bday and the night before and then the whole day of my bday. Then everything dawned on me!!


“I was sad that I was going to celebrate the eve of my bday alone unlike the usual “salubong”, but God provided a lunch get together with my husband’s Mom and sisters and we had hefty servings of home cooked Filipino food whipped up by my sisters-in-law. 


“The eve of my bday, my step children invited me to a steak and lamb dinner like we usually do, when DV was alive. We bonded and shared stories and I didn’t feel alone at all, except, when I had to blow the bday candle.


“The morning of my bday, I was crying, hoping to see the usual tulips my husband would wake me up to; but God provided me with a wonderful bouquet of orchids from Helen Gamboa, an ex-sister-in-law I haven’t seen or spoken to in a long time.


“I was missing my husband looking over my shoulder when I usually cooked lunch for my bday and thought this was going to be a first without him; but God provided joy when I spent lunch with my son’s family and my sister’s family and we ate delicious fresh seafood.


“We drove to my son’s house to just spend the day with his family and I thought, DV won’t be singing for me today; but God made me listen to exceptional piano renditions by my grandsons. They were so good that it brought tears to my eyes. I am so blessed and proud of them!


“I spent the afternoon and evening talking to them, playing with my youngest grandson, hugging him and kissing him and I felt comfort with him in my arms……


“I felt tired and weary crying from the 7th of January till today. I thought it had been a long time since I had a good massage with my hubby. I cried again triggered by painful memories. 

“Then suddenly my sister who owned a spa sent her masseuse to relax me! 


“I didn’t even verbalize my thoughts, but God provided once again for me. I wondered, was God listening to me like a direct line on the phone talking to me? 


“My nephew brought more flowers when he visited me at my son’s house and comforted me in between my bouts of weeping.


“Then finally my grandchildren gave me letters just when I was about to retire. Reading those comforting and assuring letters of love brought not only tears to my eyes, but a realization of how ungrateful I was to question God and focus on my loss and not notice the many little miracles and provisions He provided along the way.


“It is indeed true that ‘the truth usually comes from the mouth of babes!’

“Now I stand grateful and sorry for asking God to explain matters to me. 

“I am reminded of my faith in Him that should remain unwavering, despite life’s challenges. 

“I am grateful for having thoughtful sisters-in-law, loving sisters, understanding step children, caring children and loving grandchildren.


“God takes care of widows, he never leaves those who abide in Him. I thank Him for all his blessings and wait on His directions, I let go and let God! (praying and heart emoji).”


We remember nu’ng pumunta kami sa wake ng husband ni Ms. D ay nagbuhos din siya ng kanyang damdamin on how devastated she was sa pagkamatay ni Usec. DV, at kung gaano siya nagulat sa pag-apaw ng mga taong nagpunta para makiramay at mga bulaklak na dumating sa wake. 


Inamin din niya sa amin na hindi raw niya alam kung paano haharapin ang mga araw without her husband.


And in fairness, damang-dama namin ang pag-appreciate ni Ms. D sa mga nagpunta sa wake ni Usec. DV. Talagang isa-isa niyang inestima, celebrity man o ordinary people. Wala siyang pinipili at kahit paulit-ulit na siyang nagkukuwento, never naming na-feel na nabagot siya or sumimangot.


For that alone, damang-dama namin ang sinseridad ni Ms. D sa mga nakiramay sa kanyang mister.


Happy birthday, Ms. D! 


 
 

ni Julie Bonifacio @Winner | Jan. 28, 2025



Photo: The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma - VinCentiments


Naglabas ng reaksiyon ang misis ni Vic Sotto na si Pauleen Luna sa pagbaba ng desisyon ng korte kahapon na pagpapatigil sa pagpapalabas ng teaser video ng pelikula ng direktor na si Darryl Yap na The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma (TROPP).


Nag-post ng dalawang photos sa kanyang Instagram (IG) account si Pauleen. Una, ang family picture nila ni Vic with their two daughters. At ang pangalawa ay ang pahina ng dokumento na nagsasaad ng naging desisyon ng korte. 


Caption ni Pauleen, “We give thanks to the Lord for this court decision.

“The results are in and the outcome is in our favor, confirming that the material released was malicious in nature. We won!


“This victory is for our children and family, and we humbly lift our gratitude to Almighty God.

“Let this be a reminder that our words and actions have great power, and that kindness and integrity should always guide us.


“Please, let us all be mindful and responsible about posting/sharing malicious content about people.


“We urge everyone to act with kindness, integrity, and respect, striving to uplift one another instead of causing harm.”


Natupad ang panalangin ni Pauleen na maalis ang naturang teaser video sa social media. 


Matatandaan na may tsikang si Pauleen ang nag-push kay Vic na gumawa ng aksiyon na mapatigil ang pagkalat ng teaser video. If this is true, we can’t blame her lalo na’t may balita ring na-bully daw ang kanilang panganay na si Tali sa school dahil sa teaser video.


Samantala, kinlaro naman ng kampo ni Direk Darryl na sa kabila ng naging desisyon sa

pagpapatigil na ipalabas ang teaser video ng TROPP, puwede pa ring ituloy ang pagpapalabas ng pelikula.


Post sa X (dating Twitter) ng Cinema Bravo, “‘BAWAL ANG ‘VIC SOTTO’ TEASER, TULOY ANG 'PEPSI PALOMA’


“Muntinlupa RTC 205 partially grants TV host-actor Vic Sotto’s petition for writ of habeas data against The Rapists of #PepsiPaloma filmmaker Darryl Yap.


“The Court directed Yap, including the production team of VinCentiments, “to delete, take down and remove the 26-second teaser video’ from all platforms ‘for having misused the collected data/information by presenting a conversation between two deceased individuals, which cannot be verified as having actually occurred.’


“The respondent, however, is ALLOWED to proceed with the production and eventual release of the film.”

So, there.



Napiling punong-hurado ang award-winning Filipino director na si  Brillante Mendoza para sa Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival, which will take place from February 22 to March 2, 2025. 


Pinangunahan ni Direk Brillante ang pag-e-evaluate ng lahat ng entries sa festival na may diverse lineup.


Ayon sa festival’s official Facebook (FB) page, mahigit 50 screenings and sessions ang naka-schedule, highlighting the cultural richness and creative talent of filmmakers from the Pacific region and beyond.


One of the standout films in the competitive Pacific Film section is Tale of the Land (TOTL), an Indonesian-Filipino-Taiwanese-Qatari co-production directed by Loeloe Hendra Komara. 


The film tells the story of a Dayak girl in Borneo and has already garnered international acclaim, winning the Fipresci Award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Tampok din sa festival’s special screening ang sariling pelikula ni Direk Brillante na Gensan Punch (GP).


Ang talambuhay na drama ay nagsasaad ng paglalakbay ng isang Japanese para-athlete na magsasanay sa General Santos City upang makamit ang kanyang mga pangarap sa boksing. Ito ay tumanggap ng malawakang pagkilala, kabilang ang Kim Jiseok Award sa BIFF.


The Cinema at Sea – Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival celebrates the diversity and artistry of Pacific cinema, serving as a platform for collaboration and cultural exchange.

 
 
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