Pro-Duterte blogger Krizette Laureta Chu went viral on social media after she made a public apology on her post for calling the government ‘t*nga’ in one of her posts.

During the Congressional hearing conducted by Tri-Comm on the proliferation of disinformation, Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante grilled Chu on some of the posts she published online.

Chu argued that she was only trying to exercise her freedom of expression on social media.

“Respectfully, Mr. Chair, those are my feelings,” Chu said.

However, Abante insisted that Chu’s statement could be considered fake news.

Abante then demanded Chu to apologize, which the latter heeded.

“I demand that you apologize,” said Abante.

“I apologize for saying the word ‘t*nga’ on my post,” Chu responded.

Another blogger, MJ Reyes Quiambao, also received a warning from Abante, saying that he would make a motion to cite her in contempt if she would not apologize for calling the EJK cases a ‘hoax.

“If you don’t apologize right now, or I am going to make a motion to cite you in contempt,” said Abante.

The lawmaker even made remarks calling the bloggers ‘t*nga’ during the hearing, but it was already removed from the record as it was considered unparliamentary.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson PBGEN Jean Fajardo revealed that they were planning to subject Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas to a neuropsychiatric exam to know the reason for his posts online.

It can be recalled that Fontillas went viral on social media after he posted several messages against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his superiors over the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

He even encouraged other policemen to show dissent against the PNP.

In a statement, Fajardo said that Fontillas’ post might indicate a sign of a mental health problem.

“Makikita mo naman at mararamdaman sa kanyang mga pananalita na hindi ito ordinaryong police na gusto lang magpahayag ng kanyang damdamin,” said Fajardo.

“He is challenging the duly constituted authorities and ito ang tintingnan natin ngayon … at dinodocument natin lahat ‘yan at para ang isang police na patrolman challenging not only the PNP leadership pati na rin ‘yung ating Pangulo, at hindi natin ito mapapalagpas,” she added.

According to QCPD, Fontillas had been AWOL for a week despite the officer claiming that his leave of absence from March 6 to 19 was approved.

After almost five years since revealing her ties with Arnold Clavio, Sarah Balabagan-Sereno addressed her former boyfriend again because of the criticism made by the Kapuso journalist against former President Rodrigo Duterte.

In a Facebook post, Sarah reminded Arnold about the power of prayers, saying that she was also saved by it.

It could be traced back to when she faced capital punishment in the United Arab Emirates from 1994 to 1997 for defending herself from the attempt of her employer to take advantage of her.

It can be recalled that due to the collective efforts of the Filipinos and the government, Sarah’s capital punishment was lowered to 1-year imprisonment and 100 cane strokes.

Sarah also openly accused Arnold of grooming and taking advantage of her.

“Arnold Huwag mong maliitin Ang power ng UNITY PRAYERS! “the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” is James 5:16. Ako mismo ay bunga ng unity prayers ng mga Filipino. Pero pinagsamantalahan mo lang at inuto!” she said.

Her statement was her response to Arnold’s post, questioning the prayer rallies organized by some groups for a man who doesn’t believe in God.

In 2020, Sarah revealed that Arnold impregnated her when they had a secret relationship.

Arnold was the one who was covering the story of Sarah at that time, which resulted to them to become close.

“Ang ama po ng panangay ko ay, yes, si Arnold Clavio po. Siya po ang ama ng panganay ko. Sa lahat po ng nakakakilala kay Arnold Clavio personally, alam niyo po kung gaano po siya kakengkoy—hindi lamang po yung mukha niya, pati yung talagang sense of humor niya,” she said.

“Kahit umiiyak ako, nalulungkot ako, napapatawa niya ako. Just imagine na galing ako sa kulungan kung gaano ako ka-vulnerable noon. Pero hindi ko po idya-justify kung anong nagawa ko po,” she added.

GMA News journalist Mariz Umali admitted that she was the reporter who could be heard in a viral video taken when former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea was being brought to the hospital.

The video circulated on different social media platforms had a caption included that transcribed what Mariz was saying as ‘Tignan mo ‘yung Matanda.’

However, Mariz said that she didn’t refer the former Executive Secretary and legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte as ‘matanda.’

The journalist also said that the video was taken while they were reviewing the footage they took when Medialdea was being carried to an ambulance, showing the lawyer peeking at Mariz before closing his eyes again.

“A certain vlogger has circulated a post containing my voice, claiming that I referred to Former Executive Secretary Medialdea as “matanda” while he was on a stretcher. This interpretation is inaccurate. What I actually said was, “Tingnan mo yung ‘mata niya’ (Medialdea), nakabukas siya nung una pero nung nakita niya ako, pinikit.” Mariz said.

“At that time, I, along with our stringer, was reviewing an exclusive footage of Former Executive Secretary Medialdea being taken out of the penitentiary on a stretcher. My observation was purely about his eyes—how they were initially open but closed upon seeing me during my attempt to interview him,” she added.

Mariz’s followers also believed that the journalist was only misheard and the subtitles included on the video added to the spread of misinformation.

“I want to be clear that no disrespect was intended toward Former Executive Secretary Medialdea. I hope this clarification helps set the record straight,” she stated.

 

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Sarah Balabagan-Sereno gave her thoughts after former President Rodrigo Duterte was brought to The Hague to face the trial of the ICC.

In her post, Sarah expressed her support for the former President, calling him a ‘great leader.’

According to her, Duterte’s critics should be reminded that they also committed a sin.

“Some people said, he is not a good man, which I agree naman because for me he is a great man and a great leader! I know he is not perfect, he has flaws, he is a sinner but hey, sino ba ang hindi nagkasala? in John 8:7 “They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” said Sarah.

“Hindi matatawaran ang Magagandang nagawa niya sa pilipinas at Ang mamamayang Pilipino Ang nakinabang. Hindi lang ang pagiging fanatic Ang Nakakabulag kundi maging Ang pag kagalit mo sa isang tao ay nakakabulag din dahil tanging Ang mga Mali at masasama lang Ang makikita mong ginawa niya. Kaya kung ikaw ay galit at ayaw mo sa kanya, huwag mo na akong idamay,” she added.

Sarah’s stance on the issue of Duterte differed from the opinion of her ex-boyfriend, Arnold Clavio.

It can be recalled that Sarah admitted that Arnold impregnated her when she was still 17 years old.

However, Arnold refused to speak about the said issue.

It’s Showtime host Kim Chiu was criticized by the supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte after she uttered a word in one of the episodes of their noontime show.

It can be recalled that Kim Chiu was one of the It’s Showtime hosts who followed the ‘Dasurv’ line during the show’s opening, which aired after the former President was brought to the ICC.

Some fans expressed their concern for Kim’s safety, saying that the actress should receive additional security, especially during her mall tour in Cebu City with Paulo Avelino.

According to the fans, Kim’s security was in jeopardy as she would visit Cebu, where Duterte was popular.

Meanwhile, a bakeshop in Davao City also captured the attention of the netizens after they blocked the image of Kim, one of their endorsers.

Some fans believed that the company owning the bakeshop should remind their branches not to involve the actress in political issues.

“Alam ng mga tao dito na hindi ako fan ni Kim pero endorser yan na nagpasok ng pera sa establishment niyo. Nakakahiya kayo,” the netizen said.

It can be recalled that Kim repeatedly denied that they’re taking a swipe against Duterte during the said episode and only following the script provided to them by the production.