Former Senator Ramon Revilla suffers series of strokes

At press time ay kasalukuyan pa ring inoobserbahan ang dating aktor at senador na si Ramon Revilla, Sr. sa St. Luke’s Medical Hospital.

Kanina bago magtanghali, September 30, ay naibalita sa mga radyo ang pagkakaroon ng series of stroke attacks ni dating Senator Revilla. Nakatakda sanang magpa-executive check-up lang sa St Luke’s ang ama ni Bong Revilla. Regular itong ginagawa ng 81-anyos na patriarch ng pamosong Revilla clan sa pulitika at showbiz.

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OMB Chairman Edu Manzano on Senator Bong Revilla: “Wala kaming problema.”

Dumating pareho sina Optical Media Board (OMB) Chairman Edu Manzano at Senator Bong Revilla sa birthday party ni Cristy Fermin noong July 22. Sa panayam ng PEP kay Edu sa taping ng kanyang game show sa ABS-CBN, ang Pilipinas, Game KNB?, sinabi niya na hindi raw sila nagkita ni Bong sa party.

“Actually, hindi ako nagtagal kasi I had to go to Daddy Dolphy… Sorry I call him Daddy kasi kung meron isang tao na dapat nating ma-appreciate at tularan pagdating sa pagiging makatao, it’s Daddy Dolphy, yung kanyang people’s skills. Nobody is perfect. I’m sure meron din siyang ilang mga bagay that we don’t have to elaborate that he is not proud of. Pero ‘pag nakikita mo pagdating sa tao, I love the way he takes care of people,” umpisa ni Edu.

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Lani Mercado speaks up about reported “winking” of Gretchen Barretto at Bong Revilla

Inaasahan na ng actress-TV host na si Lani Mercado na itatanong ng PEP sa kanya ang lumabas na report dito tungkol sa pagkindat-kindat diumano ni Gretchen Barretto sa asawa niya na si Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla sa burol ng yumaong aktor na si Rudy Fernandez.

“Ayan na, narinig ko ‘ata ito!” nangingiting bungad ni Lani.

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Bong Revilla on Jolo-Lovi love affair: “The more na pigilan mo, lalong magpipiglas ‘yan.”

 

Aminado si Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla na nasasaktan siya bilang ama sa nangyayari sa kanyang anak na si Jolo Revilla kaugnay ng pakikipagrelasyon nito sa young actress na si Lovi Poe. Very vocal kasi ang ina ni Lovi na si Rowena Moran sa pakikitungo ng kanyang anak kay Jolo. Si Lovi ay anak ni Rowena sa yumaong King of Philippine Movies na si Fernando Poe, Jr.

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Bong Revilla and Jinggoy Estrada talk about Daboy’s final moments

Rudy Fernandez passed away today, June 7, at his home in White Plains, Quezon City. He was in the company of family and close friends.

His two-year bout with cancer has finally ended and the 56-year-old actor is now in peace. His remains now lie in state at the Heritage Park memorial chapel, Taguig City. He is survived by wife Lorna Tolentino and their two sons Rafael and Renzo Marion; and by his son with Alma Moreno, Mark Anthony Fernandez.

Friends and family of Rudy will escort him to his final resting place—also in Heritage Park—on Independence Day, June 12. In accordance with Rudy’s request, his wake is open to the public for those who wish to pay their final respects. He also wishes that white flowers be given to accompany him on his final journey.

Watch the Startalk interview with Rudy’s sons the morning after his death

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Tears flowed at Inah Revilla-Vince del Rosario wedding

Great display of support from Gov. Bong Revilla. I would be sobbing too if my eighteen year old daughter is marrying at that age. I’m sure that they are happy for the couple but eighteen is really young. Some people make it through the tough times ahead, others just quit. Let’s wish the new husband and wife, long life - peace and happiness.

Inah Felicia Bautista, 18-year-old daughter of action-star-turned-politician Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr and actress Lani Mercado, tied the knot with her 23-year-old boyfriend Jorge Vicente “Vince” del Rosario, yesterday, May 28, at the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica in Intramuros, Manila.

Inah, who is five months pregnant with their first child—a girl they plan to name Alexa Daniella—walked down the aisle crying, but genuinely happy.

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Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado get over big blow of Inah’s unexpected pregnancy

 

It’s funny how life is the same for celebrities and regular people. We all go through the same things. Just because you are a celebrity, it doesn’t mean that you can escape the realities of life. Having a pregnant daughter out of wedlock is simply a fact of life. Some experience it and some do not. We could all say, just take it as a growth experience.

Senator-action star Bong Revilla admits he felt crushed the moment he learned of daughter Inah’s pregnancy.

“Alam mo, napakahirap i-describe kung anong pakiramdam ng isang tatay,” he shared with the entertainment press last Saturday, April 12, during the 40^th birthday celebration of wife Lani Mercado held at The Palms Country Club in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

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Lolit Solis does not want to fight with Annabelle Rama

The alleged snubbing incident between Ruffa Guttierez and Lani Mercado was blown out of proportion when Annabelle Rama and Lolit Solis intervened with unselfish defense for their anaks. Ruffa is the only daughter of Annabelle while Lani is one of Lolit’s stable of stars. Their only impulse was to protect. But of course, we’re talking about Lolit and Annabelle here so the clash of sharpened tongues between the two can definitely leave a ringing no one would soon forget.

The word war between them still raged on even as Lani and Ruffa have reportedly sent feelers to each other saying that all was forgiven. Yet their patching up remains unresolved until their “mothers” zip their lips, kiss, and make up.

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Bong Revilla admits wrong promotion caused low box-office standing of “Resiklo”

Bong Revilla is proud of the achievement Resiklo reaped at the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night last Saturday, January 5. Resiklo won as the Best Festival Picture and garnered technical awards in other aspects of filmmaking.

He expressed his amazement for the recognition. “Nagulat kami. Pero at least, nakakatuwa yung effort namin, na-recognize. Nakita naman natin sa mga technical awards, sa lahat ng nakuha natin—pito ba o siyam—magmula sa Best Float up to Best Picture.”

But the senator-actor admits that things could have been better if they did well in the box-office as well.

“Na-maintain yung pagiging number four niya. Pero at least, na-recognize yung hirap ng bawat isa. And I hope sana in the future, yung ganitong klase ng pelikula na maipagmamalaki natin, dapat panoorin at nang ma-introduce natin yung ganitong pelikula,” he said.

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“I-move din yung awards night, dapat ibalik natin ng December 27. Hindi itong January 5. E, last day of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Sayang, di ba? Yun yung ano natin, sana ma-move nila sa dati,” he lamented since in previous years, the winner of the Best Picture trophy would be able to get more earnings after it was awarded the honor.

There was still a tinge of disappointment when he was asked again about his box-office expectations. He said, “Alam mo, parte ng buhay natin ‘yan. Minsan, nandoon ka sa itaas. Nasusugatan ka. But you should learn to stand up and fight again. I mean, the reason why we’re here, e, is to help the industry. Para mabuhay natin yung industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino. At, ipagpapatuloy natin yung pagtulong sa industriya na ito. Kasi dito kami galing.

“Basta ang Imus Productions will continue to do movies like this one. But definitely, next time yung marketing namin is to target the young ones, yung mga bata. Yun yung dapat anuhin namin, kasi yung naging mali… Ang problema ng Resiklo, hindi naintindihan yung title. Hindi namin nakuha yung mga bata,” he pointed out.

Bong though was a bit hesitant to say that there would be a sequel to Resiklo.

“Of course, meron kaming pinaplano. Not Resiklo. Depende. We will see. Malay natin, baka hindi man siya naging successful dito sa Philippines, baka in other countries. Isasali natin ito sa film festivals. Tingan natin.”

Bong Revilla is hopeful that Resiklo would be able to gain more audience even after the MMFF run. “Yeah, sa tingin ko up to now, marami pa rin kami sa mga sinehan. Mapapanood pa rin yung Resiklo, especially now na humakot tayo ng awards. I believe that people should see the movie.”

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“Resiklo” named MMFF Best Picture; Maricel Soriano and Jinggoy Estrada win top acting honors

Unlike in past years, the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night finished in a record-breaking less than one-hour presentation held earlier tonight, January 5, at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia. The winners were immediately announced without mentioning the nominees. This was to give way to Lani Misalucha’s concert afterwards.

Imus Productions’ Resiklo bagged the Best Picture trophy, while Star Cinema’s Sakal Sakali Saklolo and M-ZET/Octo Arts Films’ Enteng Kabisote 4 were adjudged 2nd and 3rd Best Pictures, respectively.

Senator Jinggoy Estrada won as Best Actor for his comeback vehicle, Katas ng Saudi. Bahay Kubo’s Maricel Soriano was adjudged Best Actress, but the Diamond Star was not able to accept her trophy because she is in the United States right now with her two sons.

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Lani Mercado opens up about Rosanna Roces and Bong’s son with other woman

She is definitely standing her ground on this one. Hey, she’s the wife. She has every right to doesn’t she? Sometimes, it’s harder to stand by your man but if you knew right from the start, it’s water under the bridge. I think it’s a noble thing to accept the son of your husband from an ex-girlfriend.  I don’t see anything wrong with that.

- Chuva Chienes

Nakisaya sa Christmas party na ibinigay ni Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla para sa entertainment press kahapon, December 19, ang kanyang misis na si Lani Mercado. Dito kinumpirma ni Lani na maayos na maayos na ang relasyon nila ni Rosanna Roces na matagal din niyang nakaalitan. Patunay nito ang pagdating ni Osang sa birthday party ng anak nina Senator Bong at Lani na si Ram.

Kuwento ni Lani sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), “Inimbita siya [Osang] ni Ram at nagpadala ako ng imbitasyon. Nagpunta naman siya and I’m happy. Kasama niya si Onyok [bunsong anak ni Osang] at si Gab. I think that was one of the occasions na nakarating siya. Kasi, di ba, hindi pa siya medyo kumportbale dati? Ngayon, I think happy siya. ‘Tsaka may okasyon at inaanak niya si Ram.

Dagdag niya, “Well, so, far, maayos naman. Wala naman akong masasabi sa mga pangyayari tungkol sa amin. Happy rin ako na na-resolve na lahat.”

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Senator Jinggoy Estrada to patch up rift between Bong and Edu

If Senator Jinggoy Estrada could help resolve this issue, it would be a blessing.  It is their role as public servants to serve the people and if this is what it’s going to take, so be it.  Hopefully he has enough pull to get Bong and Edu to resolve whatever rift it is that they are going through.

- Chuva Chienes 

Nabigo si Senator Jinggoy Estrada sa una niyang pagtatangka na pagbatiin ang may alitan na mga kaibigan niyang sina Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla at Optical Media Board Chairman Edu Manzano. Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa rin ang bangayan nina Senator Revilla at Chairman Manzano.

“Nung una pa lang, pareho ko na silang tinawagan, separately. Kinausap ko sila, pero parehong mainit. Kakausapin ko ulit sila malamang this week. Hindi magtatagal ‘yan, magkakabati rin ‘yan,” sabi ng senador nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa press preview ng 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival entry na Katas ng Saudi.

All smiles naman si Jinggoy sa mga papuring natanggap niya sa kanyang mahusay na performance sa Katas ng Saudi ng Maverick Films. Nakakuha rin ng Grade A mula sa Cinema Evaluation Board ang pelikula na pinagbibidahan nina Jinggoy at Lorna Tolentino.

Maging si Bong ay pinuri ang kanyang kaibigan sa bago nitong pelikula. Si Bong ay bida naman sa isa pang MMFF entry, Resiklo.

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Bong Revilla wants to join Edu Manzano in his crusade against piracy

Yes Bong, just let it go.  We have a bigger fish to fry.  Why not work on poverty, or infrastructure.  Something that is way more important than video piracy.  We have people suffering and do not even know where their next meal is coming from.  Get with the real issues Bong.

- Chuva Chienes 

For actor-turned-senator Bong Revilla, his well-publicized rift with Optical Media Board (OMB) chairman Edu Manzano is water under the bridge.

Sitting in as a studio guest at Showbiz Central yesterday, December 16, Bong candidly yet seriously told host Pia Guanio, “Kung ako tatanungin mo, para sa ‘kin tapos na ‘yon. ‘Yong sa akin lang, trabaho lang. Gusto ko makatulong lang sa kanya, gusto ko makatulong sa industriya. Kung naging iba ang dating, e, siguro nasa kanya na ‘yon.”

Bong and Edu are currently in the middle of a bitter feud after the former conducted a raid at the Makati Cinema Square last December 4 and apprehended a number of vendors blatantly selling pirated videos in DVD format.

For Edu, the act initiated by Bong was a transgression of his role as OMB chief. Bong also made a comment questioning the competence of the Manzano-led bureau in carrying out its role, particularly in curbing various forms of piracy.

“Pero ang sa akin, gusto ko lang makatulong,” assured Bong while at the same time defending his actions. “Ang importante ngayon, e, siguro pagtulong-tulungan namin, nating lahat kung papaano masusugpo ang problema sa piracy.”

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Edu Manzano explains how Bong Revilla put OMB operations at risk

Muling sumagot ang chairman ng Optical Media Board (OMB) na si Edu Manzano sa mga pahayag ni Senator Bong Revilla noong Sabado, December 10, sa StarTalk.

Tulad ng senador, siniguro rin ni Edu na hindi personalan ang nangyayaring palitan ng salita sa pagitan nila ng kapwa aktor na si Bong.

Aniya, “Gusto ko lang linawin, unang-una sa lahat, hinding-hindi ito personal. Ang pinag-uusapan dito kasi ay kaligtasan ng buhay ng tao.” Gayundin, nilinaw niya na, “Wala akong galit sa kanya.”

Sa panayam ng The Buzz kay Chairman Edu kahapon, December 9, dinepensahan niya ang OMB ukol sa sinasabing “mole” sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaliwanag ng tunay na naganap sa pagre-raid ng mga tindahan ng pirated DVDs noong December 4.

Sinadya diumano nina Edu na hindi ipaalam sa senador ang tungkol sa mga lugar na kanilang sasalakayin dahil, “Kung sasabihin namin sa kanya, kailangan niyang sabihan ang driver niya, kailangan niyang sabihan ang mga security niya. E, di lalaki po yung posibilidad na magkaroon ng leak. So he has no idea kung saan kami tutuloy.”

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Bong Revilla to Edu Manzano: “Walang personalan.”

 

This is nothing but a publicity stunt.  Why in the heck would Bong Revilla react this way if he doesn’t have facts to prove his position?   Is he guilty?   He is the one that started bad-mouthing Edu right?  Show us the proof Bong.  Let’s see who’s telling the truth.

- Chuva Chienes

Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla assured Optical Media Board (OMB) chairman Edu Manzano that his criticism against the agency is strictly constructive and not intended as personal vendetta.

Both Bong and Edu are currently engaged in a verbal war after the former conducted a raid at the Makati Cinema Square last Tuesday, December 4, and confiscated a number of pirated videos openly peddled to the public. Bong then made a disparaging statement to the media questioning the efficiency of the Manzano-led OMB in carrying out its duty to arrest and prosecute video and audio pirates.

Hurt by the comments, Edu took a slant against Bong by saying that his curt remarks also bruised his family’s reputation.

“At this point in time, not only have you me, you hurt my family. How can I forgive you?” Edu said in rejecting Bong’s apology. “I have children and they have classmates. Hindi porke’t sorry, e, okay na.”

NOTHING PERSONAL. In an interview with Showbiz Central yesterday, December 9, Bong defended himself, “Well, unang-una, wala akong nakikitang bagay para masaktan ko ang pamilya niya. ‘Yong sa atin e, parte lang ng trabaho.”
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Bong Revilla on Edu Manzano: “Pinatawad ko na siya.”

Kahit na inaatake siya ng migraine ay pinaunlakan ni Senator Bong Revilla ang showbiz talk show ng GMA-7 na StarTalk kahapon, December 8, upang magpaliwanag ng kanyang panig tungkol sa iringan nila ni Optical Media Board (OMB) Chairman Edu Manzano.

Matatandaang hindi nagkaunawan ng dalawang aktor, na kapwa opisyal ng gobyerno, noong may isinagawang raid si Senator Revilla sa Makati Cinema Square noong nakaraang Martes, December 4, nang hindi kasama si Chairman Manzano. Nagpalitan ng mga maaahang na salita ang magkabilang kampo tungkol sa kani-kanilang mga trabaho.

Pero ayon kay Bong, hindi sana mangyayari ito kung nakapag-usap sila ni Edu.

“Talagang it’s just a matter of miscommunication. Actually, kung dumating noon si Chairman Edu, sa tingin ko walang naging ganito. O kaya one phone call away, tinawag niya ako, ‘Senator Bong, pasensiya ka na. Ganito, huwag na lang tayo pumunta sa Quiapo.’ Pero wala. I was calling him. Patay yung cellphone,” lahad ni Bong.

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Edu Manzano to Bong Revilla: “How can I forgive you?”

As expected, one has to have the last say on this issue.  If indeed Bong said something against Edu, he has to be ready to present the facts.  Edu came out with facts after facts for Bong to review.  What is it with politicians.  They do nothing but attack each other instead of attacking the problem?  Sheesh!

- Chuva Chienes

“I’m just here to observe kung papaano sila mag-conduct ng operation. Pero I am not satisfied.” These were just some of the words that made Optical Media Board (OMB) chairman Edu Manzano clearly disappointed with Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla. As Edu said, he was disappointed that Bong made negative comments about his duties and responsibilities, as if Bong himself had done anything significant when he was still the OMB chairman.

Edu and Bong’s verbal blows started after the senator’s raid at the Makati Cinema Square last Tuesday, December 4.

Edu laid down the statistics in an interview with ABS-CBN’s showbiz talk show, Entertainment Live, aired yesterday, December 8.

“Mr. Revilla, for 2006, ang Philippine movie industry, umakyat ang draws ng 400 million po. From one billion in 2005, to 1.4 billion in 2006. Nagawa n’yo po yun nung time ninyo?” Edu asked.

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Bong Revilla and Edu Manzano exhange verbal blows

Why don’t they pay attention to doing their jobs better rather than pointing fingers.  That is what’s wrong with officials in the Philippines, they focus on everyone else’s duties but their own.  Do your job and stop the bickering for crying out loud!!

-Chuva Chienes

Edu Manzano, chairman of the Optical Media Board (OMB), and Senator Bong Revilla exchanged barbs yesterday, December 5.

Both government officials expressed their disappointment after an anti-piracy raid at Makati Cinema Square. Edu reportedly called Bong’s participation an “interruption” because, aside from not coordinating with him about the raid, he also had the confiscated material brought to the street for a “photo-op.”

“Ang ginawa ni Revilla, pinababa niya ang mga nakumpiska into the street at nagpakuha ng litrato,” said Edu. “Nasaan na ba siya? Nang ako ang namumuno rito, natanggal ang Pilipinas sa priority watchlist ng UN Trade Representatives, bukod sa award na natatangap ng OMB mula sa mga international anti-piracy organization.”
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Did Bong Revilla really father a child with a Beauty Queen?

Good job and more power to Bong Revilla for his response to the question asking him whether he fathered a child outside his marriage. His response was dignified, protecting his children and his personal relationship with Lani Mercado.

- Chuva Chienes

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Dinner date with Rudy, Phillip, Jinggoy, and Bong

Four of Philippine cinema’s biggest action stars—Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, and Phillip Salvador—sat down for a special dinner hosted by Rudy and wife Lorna Tolentino at their White Plains residence. The special dinner was covered by StarTalk with Lorna interviewing the four action stars, as part of the show’s 12^th anniversary presentation.

The evening was full of laughter and ribbing from the four longtime friends even if cameras were rolling to record their conversation. Surprisingly, Lorna remained composed even though the men were teasing each other and bantering playfully all throughout the 30-minute interview.

The two senators, Bong and Jinggoy, sat beside each other on one side of the table while Rudy and Phillip were seated on the other side. Lorna sat at the head of the table. Lolit Solis, Lorna’s Startalk co-host, was also present.

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The four friends kidded each other a lot everytime one was thrown an intriguing question.

Bong was asked about his son not by Lani Mercado, while Phillip talked about meeting up with son Joshua.

Jinggoy was asked about his father, ex-president Joseph Estrada, who was recently pardoned and about the ongoing procedure to seize Erap’s properties and assets.

However, Lorna admitted that she felt uneasy while interviewing her husband Rudy about his ongoing cancer treatment.

The four men hardly ate anything though the table was laden with food. It was the merriment of sharing stories that filled them with a bellyful of laughter.

Source: PEP

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