Followers of the Yulo family celebrated the recent victory gained by Karl Eldrew Yulo on his participation at the 3rd JRC Artistic Gymnastic Stars Championships 2024 in Thailand, where he won four gold medals.

In some comments on social media, netizens couldn’t help but compare Karl Eldrew’s path to his brother, who became the most decorated Filipino Olympian of all time.

They even reminded Karl not to be consumed by fame and abandon his parents also for his own pursuits.

“Wag ka. Magaasawa or. Mag gf manlang mangyayari sau ang nangyari sa kuya mo. Nanay Molang dpat ang masaya..bawal ka sumaya lahat ng. Kinikita mo sa knya lang dapat,” netizen Dadah said.

“Dapat lang Naman, INGRATO e. Huwag mong gayahin kua mo, attitude niya.Manatiling HUMBLE at matulungin sa pamilya at kapwa,” netizen JB commented.

“No girlfriend, muna, Toto ELDREW, enjoy muna sarili mo ,family mo muna, mamahalin ka ng mga Tao, biruin mo, buong pilipinas will loves you,” netizen Nerisa commented.

It can be recalled that Carlos went viral on social media after he publicly criticized his parents and accused them of pocketing the money he earned from competitions.

Until now, Carlos reportedly refused to talk to his parents and enjoyed the rewards he received with his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose.

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson fulfilled his promise to the Yulo family for the upcoming Christmas.

On November 3, 2024, Singson personally visited the Yulo family to award them with P1-M.

Mark Andrew, Angelica, Joriel, Eldrew, and Eliza Yulo were present during the private meeting.

According to Singson, he wanted to help the Yulo family because he respected them for giving honor to the country by representing them in gymnastics.

Meanwhile, Singson said that his P5-M offer to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo was still open.

It can be recalled that Singson asked Carlos to talk to his family, and as a reward, he gave the athlete P5-M.

“Para lang magsama-sama silang mag-pamilya, magbibigay ako ng P5 milyon. Hindi [dahil] sa panalo niyang gold sa [Olympics], more on sa pamilya,” Singson said.

“Kasi nararamdaman ko ‘yung… Masakit sa ama na aawayin ka ng anak mo at ‘di man lang sila inimbita,” he added.

Unfortunately, Carlos refused to respond to Singson’s offer.

Some netizens believed that Carlos didn’t mind losing the P5-M offer as it was only small compared to the P100-M he accumulated from receiving rewards from individuals and companies.

However, Singson still hoped that Carlos would talk to his parents someday.

Former Star Magic artist John Wayne Sace defended himself why he ended the life of his own friend during a heated argument on October 28, 2024.

During an interview, John Wayne insisted that the victim was already plotting against him and his family.

“Inikutan na po ako. ‘Yun na rin po ang last na ikot niya, nagsalita rin naman siya sa akin, ‘Isang ikot na lang. Isa pa,’ sabi sa akin,” said John Wayne. “Nararamdaman ko po talaga na mayroon siyang gagawin na hindi maganda.”

Meanwhile, the authorities said that John Wayne was already holding a grudge against the victim.

The former actor’s statement also contradicted the statements from several witnesses, saying that the victim took care of John Wayne.

“Sobrang wasted ni John noong araw na yon, as in bago nangyari ang krimen, may bumiro pa sa kanya na ‘Pautang… pautang ng pera.’ Ang sagot ni John Wayne, ‘Walang problema basta buhay ang kapalit.’ Siyempre, ang akala ng iba, nagbibiro lang siya so hindi nila sineryoso,” one of the victim’s relative said.

“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan. Ipinagtanggol pa ni Kuya si John Wayne nang masangkot ito sa isang engkuwentro nitong October lang,” they added.

They also said that John Wayne was still under the influence in the past but vowed to correct his mistakes.

Parents of participants in a swimming event in Butuan City couldn’t hide their disappointment after they were welcomed by tarpaulins and T-shirts from several senatorial candidates.

In a Facebook post, the concerned netizen said that they paid a registration fee to participate in a swimming event intended for children.

They questioned why even the participants’ T-shirts were required to feature a candidate’s face.

Aside from former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos, tarpaulins of Senators Bong Go, and Bong Revilla were also spotted on the event.

According to one of the parents of the event, they couldn’t get the logic of the organizers for allowing the candidates to promote themselves for a children’s event.

“We travelled 6-7 hours from Malaybalay to Butuan City to join the Pai Caraga Speedo Swim Series Leg 1. Its just so disappointing that a simple kids swimming competition turns political,” the netizen said.

“And we paid for the registration fee which includes the shirt bearing the name and face of a politician. Dili paman intawon ni makabotar among mga anak mga sirs and mams,” they added.

As of writing, the said candidates have yet to give their response to the complaint made by parents.

Carlos Yulo’s issue became a discussion again on social media after television host Toni Gonzaga expressed her opinion about strict parents.

In an interview with Bea Binene, Toni talked about how parents were strict but also concerned about the welfare of their children.

“Syempre dati, feeling mo, lagi kang pinagbabawalan… parang lagi kang kino-kontra. Na pagod ka na nga, hindi binibigay what you want. But when you grow up, especially now I have a sister, that’s when you realize na, ’Oo nga, may point siya,” said Bea.

“Yung the way na pinalaki niya ko, na diniscipline niya ko, I’m proud na ganito ako, sobrang laking factor because of her,” she added.

Toni said that while children could interpret their parents’ strictness badly, they would eventually realize that they were just being protected.

“Talagang minsan darating sa point akala mo, pinakamalaking kontrabida sa buhay mo yung magulang mo. Pero wala pa akong narinig na nanay na ang gusto ay mapahamak ang kanilang mga anak,” said Toni.

“Iba-iba ang ways nila pero ang bottomline no’n, kaya sila nagiging mahigpit, o kaya parang minsan hindi niyo naiintindihan ang ways nila kasi pino-protektahan lang nila kayo para hindi kayo masaktan in the future,” she added.

It can be recalled that Carlos went viral on social media due to his feud with his parents.

Carlos’ mother, Angelica Yulo, argued that she was only trying to protect the future of her son, which prompted her to invest some of the athlete’s money in properties and insurance.

The authorities caught former actor John Wayne Sace after being accused of being the one who ended the life of his friend, Lynell Eugenio, on October 29, 2024.

According to the initial investigation, Sace argued with Eugenio on the evening of October 28 in Pasig City.

The confrontation ended when Sace allegedly used his pistol against Eugenio.

On Tuesday midnight, several hours after the incident, Sace made a bizarre post on his social media page.

“Nagtutulak kayo ng dr*ga ng palihim Diba? Yun mga Buhay na sinira nyo? May kalaban-laban ba? Yung mga ninakawan nyo? Meron? Wag kayo pavictim.. ilang beses nyo na ko pinagplanuhan katulad kagabi??? Ha Diba? Pag umalis ako pap*t*yin nyo pamilya ko.. hayop kayo,” said Sace.

It’s not yet known if Sace was referring to the victim.

According to Eugenio’s relatives, they didn’t expect that Sace was already planning something vile for the victim as they were spotted having a good time together before the incident.

“Masaya pa sila noong magkasama, tumambay pa sila sa kanto ng eskinita sa Barangay Sagad. Niyaya pa siya ni Kuya na mag-yosi. Bumili pa sila ng yosi. Pagkatapos nilang bumili ng yosi, saka binakbakan ni John Wayne si Kuya,” one of the relatives of the victim said.

“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan,” they added.

Actress Mcneal ‘Awra’ Briguela couldn’t stop herself from taking a swipe against the netizens who praised former President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement during the senate blue ribbon committee hearing on EJKs yesterday.

In a Facebook post, Awra shared a post from Phil Posas, saying that they’re not part of the generation of people who praise self-proclaimed slaughterers.

Duterte admitted during the hearing that he encouraged cops to let bad elements defend themselves so they could have a reason to neutralize them.

“Hindi tayo henerasyong pumupuri ng mamamatay-tao,” Awra’s post read.

Awra’s post received a mixed reaction from the netizens.

Some individuals, including Sass Rogando Sasot, also reminded Awra of how the latter caused a commotion at a bar in Poblacion.

On June 29, 2023, Awra was reportedly put under the custody of the authorities after being involved in a bar brawl.

CCTV footage showed that Awra forced another customer to take off his clothes, but when the latter refused, the actress became physical with the victim.

“Umaawat lang po ako tapos sinapak po ako, nasaktan po ako,” the bouncer of the bar, Angelo Niño Gulmatico recounted. “Si Awra po. Hindi na siguro mapigilan. Kung sinu-sino na siguro yung nasasaktan niya.”

Eventually, Awra apologized for her actions.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was planning to file charges against Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante.

During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation on the alleged EJKs during the previous administration, Police Col. Hector Grijaldo revealed that Fernandez and Abante urged him to create an affidavit to support the alleged ‘reward system’ implemented under Duterte’s presidency.

“After a while, Cong. Dan Fernandez entered the room and he asked me to sit beside him on his right side and Cong. Abante entered the room, sat far…Cong. Dan Fernandez put the paper he was holding on the table and told me, ‘Ito ang sasabihin mong statement na ito”, while pointing on the paragraph on the paper, ‘Ito ang supplemental affidavit ni Colonel Garma, sabihin mong alam mo ang reward system. I-confirm mo lang,’” said Grijaldo.

According to Grijaldo, the two lawmakers even hinted that he may still become a general if he followed their instructions.

However, the cop refused Fernandez and Abante’s request, saying that it would put him in jeopardy if he lied under oath.

Meanwhile, Duterte said that Fernandez and Abante committed the Subornation of Perjury by forcing an individual to lie.

The former President also mulled charges against the two lawmakers who were part of QuadComm.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte refused to leave the Senate after being excused at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation on EJKs on October 28, 2024.

Before Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel suspended the hearing, he informed the former chief executive that he was allowed to leave.

However, Duterte insisted that he wanted to stay throughout the hearing as he wanted to answer more questions from the panel.

“Mr. President, by unanimous position, you are now excused from the hearing. Thank you for attending,” said Pimentel.

“Ayoko sir,” Duterte responded.

Pimentel then explained that Duterte’s allies also proposed his dismissal.

“Thank you sir. Whether you like it or not, kasi itong mga kaibigan mo rito, gusto na kayo ipa-relax,” Pimentel told Duterte.

Duterte then responded: “Ayaw ko kasi there are so many questions that would be left unanswered,”

The former president eventually left the hearing and the session was resumed minutes later.

Netizens found the investigation unusual as Duterte was visibly in control throughout his appearance at the hearing.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t mince his words against one of his political nemesis, Senator Risa Hontiveros.

During the hearing on EJKs on October 28, 2024, Hontiveros asked Duterte about his admission that he asked the PNP to encourage bad elements to defend themselves by force.

“Very incorrect. If I may say as a civilian sa professional police,” said Hontiveros.

In response, Duterte said that Hontiveros’ point of view was different because she had never experienced managing a city.

“That’s your view. Hindi ka dumaan ng pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor. Ako, alam ko. Dumaan ako ng pagka-mayor, pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor, presidente – alam ko ang trabaho ko. ‘Yan ang totoo diyan. Hindi ka nagdala ng siyudad eh,” said Duterte.

“You never had the chance to solve the problems of a community. Hindi tayo magkaintindihan diyan,” he added.

Hontiveros only made a brief response, thanking Duterte for his statements and “putting it on record.”

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