Kris Aquino Remains a Kapamilya, Renews Contract with ABS-CBN

Queen of all media Kris Aquino will stay as a Kapamilya as she has renewed her contract with ABS-CBN, her home network for 18 years. This ended speculations that she will transfer to GMA-7 or TV-5, as what earlier reported (read here).

On Monday, Kris Aquino announced her decision via her official Instagram account posting a photo of the ABS-CBN logo with a long caption setting the record straight that she will remain a Kapamilya.

"I have been w/ ABSCBN for 18 years & like any other family we've had our ups & downs and sometimes unavoidable "tampuhan"- but we remain FAMILY... My manager Deo Edrinal continued talks w/ our ABS bosses during the Christmas break & it is w/ much joy that I share w/ you that we have RENEWED my ABSCBN contract. I am grateful to my ABS CBN bosses, Sir Gabby, Ma’am Charo, and tita Cory for the trust, value & importance they have given me," Kris said.

Kris also debunked reports that she had talks with GMA network executives. However, she admitted that she had a meeting with TV-5 big boss Manny V. Pangilinan.

"May I set the record straight? 1) I never met w/ any GMA officials but I am grateful to them for the generous coverage they gave My Little Bossings, primarily because of their longstanding partnership w/ Vic Sotto & the Eat Bulaga family. 2) I had met w/ MVP (Manny Pangilinan) in October & again Dec 23 of 2013. 3)," Kris posted.

On the rest of the Instagram caption, Kris thanked the people who became instruments to her success, as well as all the Kapamilya viewers who supported her all the way.

"To all the KAPAMILYA viewers, thank you for watching me, enjoying me & making me part of your daily viewing. Because of your support I get to continue a job I love & I am also able to provide well for Kuya & Bimb... From my heart, MARAMING SALAMAT KAPAMILYA!!!"

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Kris Aquino to Transfer to GMA Network this 2014

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino is 90% sure that she will transfer to rival network GMA-7 in 2014, a source told The Philippine Star columnist Salve Asis. 

The source said that Kris will be a Kapuso very soon and that "no amount of pressure from anybody" can hinder her decision to switch networks. The source added that Kris can't say no to the "professional and financial side" of the offer, the reason she has made up her mind to do network transfer.

According to reports, Kris has already talked with GMA Network's majority share owner Atty. Felipe Gozon, and Smart's Manny V. Pangilinan, who is currently negotiating to buy the share of the former. Rumor has it that when the buy-out prosper, MVP will make Kris the president of the network.

Sources also said that there's a high possibility that Kris Aquino will do the TV adaptation of the box office movie My Little Bossings in the Kapuso network, of course with Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon.

Kris Aquino's contract with ABS-CBN expired last October and currently Kris is on a vacation in London with sons Josh and Bimby. According to Kris, leaving the country is also her way of evading intrigues.

"Para iwas intriga na rin muna kasi napapabalita 'yung pagre-renew [ng contract]. Magmumuni-muni po at aalis," she told ABS-CBN News.

It can be recalled that Kris Aquino was among the original hosts of the '90s Kapuso showbiz-oriented talk show Startalk along with Boy Abunda. The two later transferred to ABS-CBN and hosted The Buzz.

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Judy Ann Santos to Transfer Network When Soap Ends? Will it be TV-5 or GMA-7?

Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera Judy Ann Santos is reportedly considering a network switch after the end of her teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala on ABS-CBN.

According to reports, Judy Ann Santos is now weighing options whether to transfer or not. Judy Ann's manager, Alfie Lorenzo said that they will be attending a dinner-meeting with TV-5 boss Manny V. Pangilinan. There are also talks that Juday and Tito Alfie will also meet with GMA-7 executives.

Judy Ann Santos' contract with ABS-CBN expired last July and the queen is now free to grab any offer from rival networks while ABS-CBN, her home network for two decades, is still drafting a new contract for her to consider.

Rumor has it that Judy Ann Santos' camp felt bad when the network decided to move her comeback teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala to a later timeslot to give way to Muling Buksan Ang Puso, when it was doing better in TV ratings. This time, the network allegedly wanted to move the show's timeslot again to accommodate Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's teleserye Got to Believe.

Judy Ann allegedly got offended after executives told her the move and in disappointment, Judy Ann reportedly decided to just end her teleserye the soonest instead of being placed at a later timeslot (fourth in primetime after evening newscast) where there is very limited viewership. 

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala premiered last June 17 and there are reports that it will air its finale on August 23, two months after it first aired on TV.  

Many netizens feel with Juday because despite being bestowed the title of 'Teleserye Queen,' her series were always cut short and barely last long, with follow up teleserye happening after about 2 years. 

Will Juday finally end her loyalty to ABS-CBN and leave the network? If she decides to do so, where will we see Judy Ann next—TV-5 or GMA-7?

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Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz Cover YES! Magazine November 2012 Issue

Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz are on the cover of YES! Magazine's November 2012 issue together with Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and their son Baby Nate Alcasid.

YES! November 2012 issue reveals what they know about the relationship of Angelica and John Lloyd. Just recently, Angelica's director in Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi broke the news that the two were together for four months already.

Meanwhile, music's royal couple Ogie and Regine allow the public a rare peek into their home to share their experience as parents to a new bundle of joy. YES also had exclusive Singapore vacation photos where Nate meets sisters Sara and Leila for the first time!

MVP also welcomes YES! to his private mountain retreat in Hong Kong and to his stunning office in that city's central business district.

Other features inside YES! November issue:

Bravo! - Derrick Monasterio

Now Showing - 24/7 In Love

Hurray! - Jodi Sta. Maria

Indie Films - Mohammad Abdullah • Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir

Travels - Sarah Lahbati

Beauty - Bea ALonzo

YES! November 2012 issue is available at your favorite stands for only P100. Grab your copy now!

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Zsa Zsa Padilla: MVP Paid For Dolphy's Hospital Bills

Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla, the long-time partner of comedy king Dolphy, thanked business magnate Manuel V. Pangilinan for helping them financially when Dolphy was confined at the hospital.

Zsa Zsa Padilla said MVP paid for the hospital bills of Dolphy, who was confined for a month at the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center before succumbing to multiple organ failure last Tuesday.

“Binayaran lahat ni Manny Pangilinan ang hospital bills namin. Napakabait niya,” she told entertainment talk show “Startalk.”

Padilla also thanked President Benigno Aquino III, who visited Dolphy’s wake at The Heritage Park in Taguig City on Thursday.

Aquino conferred the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart to Dolphy in 2011.

“Maraming, maraming salamat kay [President Aquino] sa tulong sa aming pamilya. Hindi namin makakalimutan ang presidential award na ibinigay niya kay Dolphy,” she said.

Aquino also declared July 13, 2012 as a National Day of Remembrance for the late comedy icon.

The 83-year-old Dolphy died on Tuesday after years of battling a lung disease.

His remains will be laid to rest on Sunday.

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Sarah Geronimo Covers MEGA June 2012 Issue

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo is on the cover of MEGA magazine June 2012 issue. The Mega magazine June 2012 issue is an 'All-Filipino' tribute and Sarah Geronimo as cover girl is a rightful choice being a model for Filipino youth.

The Pinoy Pride issue of MEGA features Global Pinoys Manny Pangilinan, Brilliante Mendoza, Rico Hizon and Lea Salonga (plus more inside), local textiles and indigenous fabrics for modernize design and Sarah Geronimo who is making the Filipino voice heard.

Grab yout copy now of MEGA magazine June 2012 Pinoy Pride issue with Sarah on the cover and patronize our own. "Mabuhay ang sariling atin!"

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