Nikki Gil Dating BJ Albert? | Nikki and Rumored New Boyfriend Spotted on a Date

Months after her controversial break up with singer Billy Crawford, her boyfriend of five years, Nikki Gil admitted that she's going out with someone now. 

In an episode of Kris TV aired Wednesday, Nikki Gil, who was a guest in the morning talk show along with comedian Pooh, revealed that she's been dating someone not from showbiz. This came after Kris Aquino blurted out that she saw Nikki with the guy in a mall.

"We surprisingly have a lot of common friends so everyone assumed na kilala na namin ang isa't isa," Nikki told Kris when asked how did she meet the new guy. 

Nikki also revealed that this new guy is a fellow Atenista and is three years older than her. Although she did not reveal his identity, talks has it that the guy is BJ Albert, a young businessman and restaurant owner from a respected family.

Nikki Gil and BJ Albert were seen together in a post-Valentine date with some friends including model-host Patty Laurel and singer Paolo Valenciano with their respective partners in life, Patrick and Samantha. Photos of the group date were posted by Patty on IG and the one below somewhat gave us a hint that there's romance brewing between Nikki and BJ.

Did you see his hands on Nikki's legs while watching a movie?

Well, Nikki deserves to be happy with someone who truly loves her and as what she said on Kris TV, it has been close to a year and she has already moved on, so as Billy Crawford with Coleen Garcia.

Photos courtesy of Patty Laurel

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Kathryn Bernardo Wants Action for Next Project After Got to Believe

Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo said that she wanted to do an action flick for her next project after the hit series Got to Believe take its final bow first week of March.

Got to Believe, which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, will be airing its final episode on March 7 after almost seven weeks of bringing kilig to fans. The series is originally slated for two seasons but has been extended for 2 weeks.

"Feeling ko gusto ko po mag-aksyon kasi nag-drama na, tapos nag-comedy, nag-love story, nag-family na, so feeling ko aksyon 'yung next gusto ko," Kathryn said in an interview with DZMM.

Kathryn might be hinting for the possible release this year of the movie remake of the  Magic Temple which will also be topbilled by Kathryn and Daniel (read about it here).

However, before we see Daniel and Kathryn doing the remake of the said hit fantasy-adventure, we will first see them in the movie adaptation of Bianca Bernardino's book She's Dating the Gangster, which will also be under the helm of Got to Believe director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Perhaps the reason for ending Got to Believe, aside from having served its run, is the lead stars getting busy with other projects and business. 

Daniel, Kathryn and Direk Cathy will be filming for She's Dating the Gangster soon. Daniel will also have his second major concert at the Araneta Coliseum this April 30 while Kathryn will be busy preparing for her upcoming debut this March 26.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Anne Curtis and John Lloyd Cruz Together in Century Tuna Ad Campaign

ABS-CBN prized talents Anne Curtis and John Lloyd Cruz appeared in one project three months after their controversial encounter at Prive bar in Taguig last year. 

Anne and John Lloyd for Century Tuna Superbods Challenge [Photo: Anne Curtis/IG]

Anne and Lloydie were the newest endorsers of Century Tuna and together, they are featured in the new ad campaign for the canned tuna brand. The Dyesebel star posted on Instagram Tuesday a photo of her with John Lloyd in the new ad.

"Welcome to the @centurytunasuperbods JL!" Anne said on the photo's caption, which also encouraged everyone to join the actor on his road to fitness through the Century Tuna Superbods Challenge.

The Century Tuna ad campaign is the first time that the Anne and John Lloyd worked together after the alleged slapping incident at a bar last November. Both Anne and Lloydie have moved on from the issue and just referred to it as a 'lesson learned.'

This year, there are rumors about Anne Curtis and John Lloyd Cruz also working together in a movie. The two has already co-starred in a teleserye (Maging Sino Ka Man) but not as the love interest of each other. If ever talks about them appearing as a tandem in the movie will materialize, it will be another hit for sure.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

What James Yap Did that Makes Kris Aquino Cry (Video)

Queen of all media Kris Aquino revealed that she can't help but cry seeing the photos of her two sons Josh and Bimby with her ex-husband, basketball superstar James Yap.

Kris and James [Photo: philstar.com]

On Aquino and Abunda Tonight Monday, Kris said that James also texted her on Valentines to say happy birthday and express his gratitude to Kris for being the best mom for Bimby. 

James Yap spent his birthday with Josh and Bimby while Kris went to Singapore on purpose to give James all the time he wanted to be with his son. Watch the video below:

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com
For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Watch: Atty. Raymond Fortun Grilled on Aquino and Abunda Tonight

Atty. Raymond Fortun graced nightly talk show Aquino and Abunda Tonight on Monday. Hosts Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda asked him about his resignation as Cedric Lee's spokesman (read here his full statement) and other things about the recent controversy involving his former clients.

On Sunday, Atty. Fortun tendered his resignation as Lee's spokesperson due to a breached of agreement. He also said that he failed on his job as a spokesman.

One question went like this, "Naniniwala ka ba na na-rape si Deniece Cornejo at binugbog ni Cedric si Vhong?" and another, "Did you lose faith in Cedric and Deniece?" Watch Atty. Raymond Fortun being grilled by Kris and Boy in Aquino and Abunda Tonight below.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Vhong Navarro Jokes About 'Condo' on It's Showtime (February 17)

Comedian Vhong Navarro is slowly learning to smile and crack jokes again after the mauling incident which happened in a condo in Taguig. In fact, the It's Showtime host already joked about the 'condo' thing during Anne Curtis' birthday celebration on the noontime show, February 17.

Vhong Navarro surprised Anne by greeting her via phone patch. Watch the video here.

"Anne, pasensya ka na ah kung hindi ako nakapunta nung birthday mo, sa party mo. Kung wala man ako dun sa party mo, sa puso ko, nandito ka naman lagi," said Vhong who was greatly missed by his co-hosts and the entire madlang pipol.

Anne said that Vhong being safe, kicking and greeting her on her birthday is enough, adding that it was the first time we got to hear Vhong's voice in the noontime show after the controversy.

Vhong then quipped, "Wag kang mag-alala, Anne. Kung hindi man ako nakapunta diyan para batiin ka ng live, mamaya pag uwi mo sa condo mo, nandun na ko."

The said joke sent the madlang pipol into an uproar, especially after Vice Ganda jokingly replied with, "Vhong, hindi naman talaga yung party ang na-miss mo, Vhong. Ang namiss mo talaga ay ang dami kayang foods."

Vhong also joked about staying in a safe house, which is Ryan Bang's condo while the Korean host said that CCTVs were installed in his place. Vice also made a ride on the joke and said that there's no elevator in the 'safe house' only fire exit.

"Pero Anne, nagtatampo ka ba sa akin? I miss you too," said Vhong to Anne who said she understands his situation. "Thank you, Anne. Wag kang mag-alala, babawi ako sa’yo soon," Vhong added.

Vhong also told the madlang pipol to watch out for his new film with Anne Curtis titled Kung Fu Panda 4, when the audience asked him for a sample. Vice told Vhong to sing a Blackeyed peas number, but Vhong just sang the 'Happy Birthday' song in a different melody for Anne.

Vhong ended the call by saying, "Thank you, Anne, I miss you, I love you. I love you all!"

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Kris Aquino Dumped by Suitor Before Birthday, Valentines

Queen of all media Kris Aquino revealed that she has been dumped by her new suitor just before Valentines Day, which is also her birthday. A "semi-brokenhearted" Kris Aquino opened up about her love life on her morning show Kris TV.

"Ang sad, it hurts, kasi ako ang nasabihan na 'I never want to talk to you or text you for the rest of my life.' That's life. Kung pwede ko lang talaga ma-rewind at ma-edit kung ano ang nangyari. Nasabihan ako talaga. Kina-shocked ko talaga. 'Yun din ang sinabi ko, 'Ouch, how harsh," Kris told Pokwang, who was a guest-co host on Monday.

The said episode showed Kris having a road trip to Bataan with Pokwang, actress Erich Gonzales and Kris TV head writer Darla Sauler.

"Pero at least walang lokohan... Siguro grabe din ang nasabi ko. At least inaamin ko mayroon din akong fault," Kris said talking about the said suitor without naming him. "Kagabi pinray ko talaga, 'Don't let me be bitter, God,'" she added.

Kris was somehow disappointed and irritated that the guy decided he no longer wants to see her when it's nearing her birthday, which is also Valentines day

"Sinabi ng ate ko kagabi, 'Well he had a courage to take you out and like you, so that's why malakas din ang loob niya to tell you na ayaw na niya sa iyo.' Reality. Sabi ng ate ko, 'If he doesn't like my sister he's not good enough for my sister.' Sabi ko, 'Tama, ate.'"

"Tapos sabi ko, 'Ate di man lang pinaabot sa birthday ko nakakainis. Doon ako buwisit na buwisit talaga," she added.

Kris, however, admitted that she's also at fault with what happened.

"Fault ko din naman," she said. "Kasi di ba if you won't give yourself a chance, how will you ever get a chance? I'm giving myself a chance," she said.

Kris Aquino spent her birthday weekend in Singapore and will be back Monday.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Emin to Perform at Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Coronation Night

Azerbaijani singer-songwriter Emin Agalarov will be performing during the grand coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 30 according to Rappler.

Popstar Emin performed at last year's Miss Universe competition in Russia won by Venezuela's Maria Gabriela Isler. He is well known for his songs Amor and In Another Life, the music video of which stars our very own Ariella Arida along with selected Miss Universe 2013 candidates.

This year's Bb. Pilipinas coronation night will also be graced by reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler of Venezuela, together with the president of Miss Universe Organization Paula Shugart (read more here). 

Here's the said In Another Life music video:

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Lee Min Ho Returns to Manila this March 2014

Korean superstar Lee Min Ho is coming back to Manila this March 2014 courtesy of clothing and lifestyle brand Bench. The actor is an endorser of the said Filipino global brand.

"IT'S OFFICIAL! @ActorLeeMinHo is coming back to Manila on March!" Bench posted on its official Twitter account on Valentine's Day.

Lee Min Ho’s March 2014 visit to the Philippines will be his third time in the country. His first visit to the Philippines was in November 2012 for the Benchsetter Fun Meet at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. He then returned July 2013 for the Manila leg of his My Everything World Tour.

Lee Min Ho rose to fame after starring as Gu Jun Pyo in the hit Korean remake Boys Over Flowers aired over ABS-CBN. The network also acquired his other Korean dramas, Personal Preference (aka Perfect Match), City Hunter and the historical drama Faith.

His latest Korean drama series The Heirs (aka The Inheritors), which is one of the highest-rating dramas last year, will also air on ABS-CBN soon.

The said series paired Lee Min Ho with Park Shin Hye (You're Beautiful, Heartstrings) and was also popular across Asia, having written by the maker of Secret Garden and A Gentleman's Dignity and featuring other popular Korean idols. 

The Heirs also won for Lee Min Ho several awards in Korea. 

Are you excited to see Lee Min Ho in the flesh? Follow @benchtm for more updates on Lee Min Ho Manila meet this March.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Miss Earth Philippines Angelee Delos Reyes Victimized by Riding-in-Tandem

Beauty queen Angelee Claudett Delos Reyes, her boyfriend Yussef Esteves, and two other friends were victimized by riding-in-tandem at a Chinese restaurant in San Juan last Saturday night.

According to reports, the reigning Miss Philippines-Earth was eating at the said restaurant together with her group including Miss Philippines-Fire Alma Casabal when they were robbed. Initial police report said the incident occurred between 10:45 and 11 p.m.

The robbery was caught in CCTV nearby. The video showed that Yussef Esteves was standing at the sidewalk when a man who just went down a motorcycle approached him. The man pointed a gun at Esteves, and asked for his bag.

The riding-in-tandem was able to get a black Oakley sling bag with P800 cash, an iPhone 5 worth P35,000 and a MyPhone A919 mobile phone worth P8,500, along with a pair of sunglasses worth P15,000, four books and condo keys.

Based on the CCTV video, the black motorcycle where the suspects were riding had already passed them once before returning to rob them, which made the group believe that the suspects were already eyeing them.

One of their friends was able to recognize the suspect, who reportedly has semblance with the late comedian Rene Requiestas. Check points conducted by the police, however, failed to nab the suspects.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Luis Manzano on Angel Locsin: 'She's my girlfriend again'

Actor-TV host Luis Manzano admitted on Buzz ng Bayan Sunday that he and actress Angel Locsin were once again officially a couple. Watch his exclusive interview on Buzz ng Bayan (Feb 16) here.

When asked if there will be a wedding to expect from them soon, Luis Manzano said that it might not happen this year but probably in 2015. This was also what he told 'ninang' Kris Aquino in an interview with her morning show Kris TV.

"Malapit na. Tatawagin ka naming ninang. Maybe in the near future," Luis said when asked by Kris when is the wedding. Luis added: "Maybe a year, maybe a year and a half."

It can be recalled that Angel Locsin is the one who first admitted to the media that she still loves Luis Manzano. Read: Angel Locsin Admits Loving Luis Manzano Still

Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano recently rekindled their relationship and were seen very sweet in Dubai, when both of them became part of the staging of the ABS-CBN musical variety show in the Middle East late January. In fact, the two were plane seat mates on their return trip to Manila.

In Angel Locsin's interview with Kris TV back then, she said that they were still patching things up. Angel , however, admitted that she and Luis are officially dating.

"Inaayos pa namin. We're getting there. Sa lahat pa ba nang pinagsasabi ko, magtatago pa ba ako o may itatago pa ba ako?" Angel told Kris Aquino when asked if he and Luis are already official again.

"Inaayos lang namin 'yung mga hindi namin na settle na issues. Pero 'yung mahal, love, andun pa din naman, di ba? Hindi naman nawala 'yon. Inaayos lang talaga namin," Angel said.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Atty. Raymond Fortun Resignation as Cedric Lee's Spokesman (Full Statement)

Atty. Raymond Fortun has tendered his resignation as spokesman for Cedric Lee who was among those implicated in the beating of Vhong Navarro last January 22 in a condo in Taguig. Watch video here.

The statement, which was sent to Lee care of his lawyer Atty. Howard Calleja, was also handed to ABS-CBN's Buzz ng Bayan on Sunday (February 16). Below is the full statement of Fortun:

Dear Cedric,

I had been engaged as your spokesman with the objective of being the media’s contact person in all legal as well as factual issues as may be consistent with the thrust of your legal counsels. In this regard, I had faithfully complied with this mandate for the past 12 days, even at peril to my own reputation as a lawyer.

Together with this mandate was an agreement that no statements shall by anybody from your group without the consent/approval of your counsels and/or spokesman. This has been breached last night.

My personal desire to help you notwithstanding the adverse publicity that you have been receiving is precisely to educate the public on the need to temper their emotions in light of your Constitutional rights to due process, to counsel of your choice, to present a valid and lawful defense, and to confront your accusers in the proper legal setting.

The past several days had made me realize that this country is NOT YET READY to accept these legal concepts, to which I squarely lay the blame on inaccurate reportage and the unprofessional actions of certain law enforcement agencies. That being the case and for the earlier reason mentioned, and in light of my inability to perform the functions for which I was hired, I regret that I must resign as your spokesman effective immediately.

Nonetheless, and in light of the lessons I have learned during my short stint as your spokesman, I will henceforth be devoting some of my time to: (i) ask congressmen to enact legislation so that ALL PERSONS who MAY be facing criminal prosecution be duly informed of their rights (e.g. to remain silent, to the presence of a lawyer etc.) before they are interviewed by TV networks.

People accused of crimes also have rights which need to be protected against media frenzy and unfair pre-judgments; and (ii) ask the Supreme Court to resolve the issues in respect of the Constitutionality of the Anti-Cybercrime Law, in order to address the matter of cyber-libels against Filipino citizens. People do have the right to express their opinions about issues, but such freedom does not grant a license to bully, hurl invectives or otherwise destroy one’s reputation without factual basis.

I wish you all the best in your case, and may justice prevail.

Very truly yours,

Raymond Fortun

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Atty Raymond Fortun Resigns as Spokesman for Cedric Lee

Atty Raymond Fortun has resigned as Cedric Lee's spokesman as of Sunday, February 16. This came after the CCTV footage showing Cedric Lee kissing Deniece Cornejo was released to the media.

In a letter addressed to Cedric Lee care of his lawyer Atty. Howard Calleja which was also handed to ABS-CBN's Buzz ng Bayan, Fortun said that he will no longer be Cedric Lee's spokesperson effective immediately. READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE.

Atty. Fortun expressed his disappointment on Lee's camp, who gave interviews with the media without the consent of his legal counsel and spokespersons. The lawyer recently came into the defense of Cedric when the kissing video came out (read more about this here).

In a message sent by Cedric Lee to some members of the press, he admitted that he kissed Deniece Cornejo, not in the neck but in the cheeks, to comfort her. He added that it was normal for them to kiss like that since they're friends and what happened that night was just 'harutan' or playful kiss between him and Cornejo. 

Cedric Lee also insisted that he has no romantic relationship with Deniece, saying that a girl like Deniece who has a somewhat chubby body was not his type (read more here).

Meanwhile, Deniece Cornejo on her part said that the kiss was nothing but an innocent gesture and it's just a manner of thanking Cedric Lee and other friends who helped her clean up the condo unit where the mauling incident happened.

It can be recalled that Atty. Raymond Fortun said on his Facebook page that he enjoys handling the toughest cases and that he saw Cedric Lee as an underdog and was 'demonized' by the media. 

"Cedric Lee is, in my eyes, an underdog. Justice must be served but it must not be in accordance with the conductor's beat of someone along Panay Avenue. So I contribute my voice into this dispute not to twist the truth but to make sense of the madness," he said then.

As of this posting, the post of Atty. Fortun about Cedric Lee and the replies he made about the recent piece of evidence have been deleted on his Facebook page. However, in the letter addressed to Cedric Lee, Atty. Fortun wished him all the best in the case, adding that justice should prevail.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Deniece Cornejo on Cedric Lee Kiss: 'Walang malisya, pasasalamat ko lang yun'

Model Deniece Cornejo said that there is no malice on the kiss given to her by businessman Cedric Lee as seen in the CCTV footage inside the elevator released by the NBI recently.

According to Deniece, the kiss was nothing but an innocent gesture and it's just a manner of thanking Cedric Lee and other friends who helped her clean up the condo unit where the mauling incident happened.

The new CCTV footage released Thursday showed Cedric Lee immediately kissing Deniece Cornejo on both sides of her neck as soon as they got inside the elevator of Forbeswood Heights returning from the police station to file a blotter report on Vhong Navarro.

Watch: Cedric Lee Kissing Deniece Cornejo in New CCTV Footage

Meanwhile, Cedric Lee also admitted that he kissed Deniece Cornejo, not in the neck but in the cheeks, to comfort her. He added that it was normal for them to kiss like that since they're friends and what happened that night was just 'harutan' or playful kiss between him and Cornejo. 

Cedric Lee also insisted that he has no romantic relationship with Deniece, saying that a girl like Deniece who has a somewhat chubby body was not his type.

Lee's spokesman, Atty. Raymond Fortun, reacting on Facebook comments in his page about the new piece of evidence said, "Maybe it's just me, but it looks like the girl didn't even want to be kissed. Others will think otherwise." 

Fortun's replies, which include the lawyer finding Cedric Lee forcing himself to Deniece, were now deleted from his Facebook page.

Related: Deniece Cornejo Request for TPO, Gag Order Against Vhong Denied

In another CCTV footage presented during the preliminary investigation on Friday, it was revealed that 30 minutes before Vhong Navarro arrived at the condo on the day of the mauling incident, Cedric's sister Bernice Lee and two men (one allegedly body builder Zimmer Raz) were already there. The CCTV also captured Bernice going down without the two men.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Deniece Cornejo Request for TPO Denied; Rape Case Against Vhong Navarro for Resolution

The petition for a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) filed by model Deniece Cornejo was junked by the Taguig City Regional Trial Court on Friday for lack of merit. 

Deniece Cornejo's TPO petition which was filed last February 4 sought to order comedian Vhong Navarro from approaching Cornejo. This also includes a gag order which will prevent Vhong and the media to talk about the rape case.

TPO petition was dismissed by Taguig Regional Trial Court Branch 69 Judge Loriefel Pahimna after a 30-minute hearing on Friday afternoon which was attended by Deniece Cornejo, her lawyer Atty. Howard Calleja and Vhong's lawyer Atty. Alma Mallonga.

"The petition seeks relief that is not really within the powers of the court to grant, which is a gag order against all tv stations, all social media, any third persons. The court, however, eventually ruled to dismiss the case on another basis," Atty. Mallonga told the press.

Atty. Mallonga later explained the decision of the court for dismissing the petition due to lack of basis under Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Law).

"There was no showing of any relationship between Vhong and Deniece under the law. Cases covered by the law involve women and their husbands, ex husbands, or those dating or with sexual relations. Base sa inihaing TPO, ang tanging binanggit na relasyon umano ni Deniece kay Vhong ay ang kaharasan na ginawa ng actor-host. Sabi ng korte, 'Hindi ito ang relasyong pinag-uusapan dito. Walang relasyon na masasakop ng batas.'"

Meanwhile, the DOJ has already submitted for resolution the rape case filed by Deniece Cornejo against Vhong Navarro. The preliminary investigation for the said case was closed by the all-female panel the same day the court denied Deniece's petition for TPO.

The next hearing will happen on February 21 and the DOJ required Cornejo to appear personally along with other names involved in the mauling of Navarro.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Filipino Michael Christian Martinez Makes History in Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Skating Finals

Performing to Ernesto Lacuona's Malaguena, Filipino Michael Christian Martinez skated his heart out during the finals (free skating) of the men's figure skating event of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. Michael made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to ever enter the medal rounds of the winter games.

Garnering a combined score of 184.25 from the short and free skating programs of the figure skating event, the 17-year-old Martinez ranked 19th (same rank in the short program) among the 24 finalists. He may not have won a medal but his determination and spirit are more than enough for him to be hailed as one of the country's pride today.

According to reports, Michael Martinez is tagged as 'darling of the press' in Russia with international media craving to interview him, curious of how he started and how he trained despite being in a tropical country. 

In the men's figure skating event, Michael's idols Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Patrick Chan of Canada (who became close to the Pinoy during their training) bagged gold and silver, respectively. Both maintained their ranks from the short program. The bronze medal was snatched by Kazakhstan's Denis Ten, who only ranked 9th during the short program.

Michael Martinez revealed that he will continue to skate and will again try to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

With Michael's experience in his Olympic debut, he will surely get even better come the next winter games. Congratulations Michael! Makes us proud once more.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Atty Raymond Fortun on Cedric-Deniece Kissing Video: 'Deniece doesn't want to be kissed'

Atty Raymond Fortun, spokesperson of the camp of Cedric Lee, belittled the new CCTV footage showing Cedric kissing Deniece inside the elevator hours after the Vhong Navarro mauling incident.

"Maybe it's just me, but it looks like the girl didn't even want to be kissed. Others will think otherwise. What matters is, again, what I PERSONALLY KNOW," said Fortun reacting to various comments on Facebook about the new CCTV video.

He also said that CCTV footage with Cedric kissing Deniece will not affect the case.

"First public statement of CL that they are just friends? As I said, it seemed that the girl didn't even want to be kissed. CL didn't even embrace her, nor did she embrace back. So... the kisses on the cheeks aside, it (won't) affect the case."

Watch: Cedric Lee Kissing Deniece Cornejo in New CCTV Footage

"I have met with DC (Deniece Cornejo) and CL (Cedric Lee) in a meeting and over dinner. Di ko nakita nor naramdaman na close sila. For me, this is another non-issue because it does not prove or disprove the parties' version of events that night," he added.

The CCTV video footage showing Deniece Cornejo being kissed by Cedric Lee on both sides of her neck was revealed by NBI on Thursday prior to the preliminary investigation the following day.

"I will NOT say that the CCTV lies. We all saw what we saw. And yes, I'm glad that you noticed that the big group was so relaxed when they went inside the elevator. So... Doesn't look like this group was heading for a fight, tama ba?" replied Fortun to another comment on his page.

According to reports, the said CCTV video footage showed what happens inside the elevator upon return of the group of Cedric Lee and Deniece Cornejo to the latter's condo after they have filed for a police blotter and not before the mauling incident.

Fortun is also objecting to the use of the word "passionately" to describe the kisses Cedric Lee gave to Deniece, who was all smiles while entering the elevator after the mauling incident on January 22.

"I would object to the use of the word 'passionately' then I would pull out the definition from the dictionary. Then I would pull my wife and kiss her in a passionate manner to prove my point. I expect to be sustained by the judge," he said.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

James Yap on Kris Aquino Defending Him: 'Salamat. Nagulat ako, anong meron?'

Basketball star James Yap was surprised upon learning that ex-wife Kris Aquino defended her from allegations of game fixing during the semifinals game 6 between his team San Mig Coffee Mixers and Ginebra San Miguel on Monday (read story here).

In her nightly talk show with Boy Abunda Aquino and Abunda Tonight on Tuesday, Kris Aquino came to the defense of James Yap following the said allegations.

"Sa matagal na panahon na nakilala ko si James Yap at nakilala ko ang buong pagkatao n'ya, hindi n'ya gagawin na magbenta ng laro dahil buong buhay n'ya, binuhos n'ya for that," Kris said.

"He's gonna love me for this. Matutuwa s'ya dito sa sinasabi ko'ng 'to," Kris added before wishing James good luck for the Game 7 of the PBA semifinals against Ginebra on Wednesday. The said game was eventually won by the team of James.

In an interview with Spin.ph, James thanked Kris for the surprise gesture. "Ah, thank you at pinagtanggol niya (Kris) ako," James said. "Nagulat ako (sa gesture ni Kris), anong meron?"

Meanwhile, in an interview aired on Aquino and Abunda Tonight Thursday, James said that he was not expecting that Kris would defend him. He also thanked his ex-wife and greeted Kris a happy birthday. The Queen of all media is celebrating her birthday today, February 14.

When told that Kris has suitors now, James just quipped, "Ah, talaga? Good."

Meanwhile. Kris said that her family was also surprised in what she did. Her sisters, according to the host, told her that she has matured as a person.

WATCH JAMES YAP INTERVIEW ON AQUINO AND ABUNDA TONIGHT

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Pinoy Michael Christian Martinez Enters Winter Olympics Figure Skating Finals (Video)

The lone Philippine representative to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Michael Christian Martinez, qualified for the finals (medal round) of the men's figure skating event to be held Friday (February 14) at the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, Russia.

Proud Pinoy. Proud Olympian. Michael Christian Martinez [Photo: Reuters]

Michael Christian Martinez entered the final round after emerging as one of the top 24 athletes during the short program of the said event held Thursday. The Filipino showed his charismatic moves and flexibility in his performance accompanied by Romeo and Juliet by Arthur Fiedler. He got a score of 64.81 from the judges, enough to make him as one of the finalists.

The 17-year-old Martinez is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to ever grace the figure skating event of the Winter Olympics and his appearance in the Winter games was history in the making. Watch his performance during the short program of the Winter Olympic games (figure skating event):

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Cedric Lee Kissing Deniece Cornejo in New CCTV Footage (Video)

Businessman Cedric Lee was caught kissing Deniece Cornejo inside the elevator in the new CCTV video footage released by the NBI. The said video was taken on January 22 at Deniece's condo.

The new CCTV footage showed Cedric Lee passionately kissing Deniece Cornejo on both sides of her neck inside the elevator of Forbeswood Heights after they have returned from the police station to file a blotter report on Vhong Navarro.

Related: Deniece Cornejo 'Sweetie' Text Messages to Vhong Navarro Retrieved by NBI

The video of Cedric and Deniece kiss is a proof that the two might be in a romantic relationship, contrary to what they said in interviews that they were just friends. However, Lee's spokesman, Atty Raymond Fortun belittled the new piece of evidence (read his reaction here).

Anothe CCTV footage also revealed that 30 minutes before Vhong Navarro arrived at the condo on the day of the mauling incident, Cedric's sister Bernice Lee and two men (one allegedly body builder Zimmer Raz) were already there. The CCTV also captured Bernice going down without the two men.

Watch the CCTV video footage of Cedric and Deniece kiss scandal in this report on ABS-CBN's Bandila.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.