Supporters of Rodrigo Duterte were not happy that the House Quad Comm committee members didn’t give enough time for the former president to take a restroom break.

Around 3:48 PM, Quad Committee chairperson Rep. Robert Ace Barbers asked the former President if he wanted to have a break after hours of continuous inquiry on the former administration’s policy against bad elements.

“Mr. President gusto niyo po bang mag-break?” Barbers said.

“Nahiya lang ako Sir pero kanina pa ako naiihi. Isang oras na,” he stated.

Barbers then asked for a one-minute suspension.

“One-minute suspension,” Barbers responded.

While Barbers only declared a one-minute suspension, the hearing was resumed around 03:56 PM.

However, several netizens who thought that Barbers only gave the former President a one-minute break expressed their disappointment on social media.

“Kaya tandaan nyo lahat ang mga pinag gagawa ng Team Bangag sa mga Duterte,sa election tayo babawi!” netizen Wimalyn said.

“Parang sinsadya n gusto ata nila mapadali buhay ng matanda…last n hearing n sana nya yan..wag n nya puntahan!!& i hope mkabalik n ang mga duterte in power at makulong at kunin n ni lord ang iba,” netizen Chrizza Lee commented.

“Di pa makakarating sa CR yun 1 minute,” netizen Michael remarked.

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Comedian Ethel Booba went viral on social media after she made a response to the netizens who questioned her parenting style.

It can be recalled that Ethel posted a video of her while taking care of her daughter, Michaela.

However, some netizens, mostly parents, encouraged Ethel to stop bottle-feeding her daughter.

“Ay naku ulan taon na ‘yan anak mo eh bakit ganyan pa naka bottle parin. Eh dito sa amin mag one year old lang ang baby wala ng bottle nasa training na drinking cup. Iba talaga ang pagpapalaki sa Pinas,” the netizen said.

Ethel was not happy with the comments she received from the netizens and told them that they were not the shouldering the expenses of her daughter.

“PAKELAM NYO BA KUNG 4 YEARS OLD DUMIDEDE PA YUNG ANAK KO SA FEEDING BOTTLE! SAKA AKO NAMAN ANG BUMIBILI NG GATAS NG ANAK KO! PINABILI KO BA SA INYO HA?!!! MAY KILALA NGA AKO 47 YRS OLD NA! ….DUMIDEDE PA DIN! TSE!” said Ethel.

According to the experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children must be transitioned from bottle feeding to a cop around six months of age.

However, this advice was not followed mostly, and the process can differ for every family.

Content creator Chloe San Jose couldn’t stop herself from addressing comedy queen Ai-Ai delas Alas after the latter admitted that her husband, Gerald Sibayan, ended their relationship.

In her Facebook post, Chloe shared her message to Ai-Ai while sharing a news article on how the latter reminded her to know her place amid the issue between Carlos Yulo and Angelica Yulo.

The post was currently not accessible to the public and could only be seen by Chloe’s friends.

“Back to you mamang, not make fun of your situation but what you do to others will come back right back at you x10 – it’s just the universe’s law,” Chloe said.

She even shared a news article from Pep.ph about the separation of Ai-Ai and Gerald.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai sided with Angelica and called herself part of ‘Team Nanay.’

She also asked Chloe not to involve herself in Carlos’ family issues.

Amid the discussion on the separation between Ai-Ai delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan, some netizens brought up the contributions made by the comedy queen to her husband.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai helped Gerald become a pilot, which is considered one of the costliest courses in the country.

“I am so proud of you my husband .. salamat sa tyaga at dedication mo pagiging piloto mo .. masayang masaya ako dahil parate mong naiisip ang future naten ..and sabi nga ‘the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams’ .. na fulfill ko na ang dream mo kaya fly high my love,” she stated.

COST OF BEING A PILOT IN THE PHILIPPINES

According to Alpha Aviation Group, flight schools in the Philippines were considered cheaper than other countries but still very expensive for Filipinos.

Aviation Schools in the Philippines may charge you P500,000 to get a Private Pilot License (PPL), P800,000 to get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and at least two million pesos to become a licensed Airline Transport Pilot.

Gerald got his private pilot license at the Asian Institute of Aviation in 2019.

However, Ai-Ai said that she would also get a CPL for her husband.

It’s not yet known if Ai-Ai also aimed for Gerald to become an airline transport pilot.

“Congrats darling sa (on your) caap checkride and may Private pilot license ka na. Next target CPL (commercial pilot license na),” said Ai-Ai.

It may also take years to become a commercial pilot. However, the salary of a pilot is already considered above average compared to other professions.

In an interview with Boy Abunda, Ai-Ai confirmed that Gerald was already practicing his pilot profession in the United States.

Netizens made fun of comedy queen Ai-Ai delas Alas after she announced her breakup with Gerald Sibayan.

In some comments on different social media platforms, netizens connected Ai-Ai’s failed relationship to her decision to publicly support Angelica Yulo.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai called herself part of ‘Team Nanay’ amid the issue between Angelica and her child, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

She even told Carlos’ girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, to find her place and stop interfering with her boyfriend’s family affairs.

“Kung wala ‘yung nanay niya, wala kang darling ngayon,” said Ai-Ai. “At tsaka hindi ka pa asawa gurl, girlfriend ka palang,” she said.

“Kapag asawa ka na, puwede; pero kapag girlfriend huwag mo muna awayin kasi alam no naman ang mga mommy ‘di ba, isa ‘yan sa mga way na maging harmonious ang inyong relationship,” she added.

On other social media platforms, Ai-Ai received criticism and even called what happened to her ‘Karma.’

“Kaya pala pakielamera kasi magulo na sila. LOL,” a netizen said.

“Bitter ba sya kasi sya yung ginatasan compared sa inaaccuse nyang nanggagatas haha,” the second commenter stated.

“Kaya siguro gigil din kay Klowi kasi masalimuot na ang marriage life. Karma lang din talaga,” the last netizen remarked.

After the separation between Ai-Ai delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan, many netizens asked if the latter would get a part of the comedian’s properties if ever they decided to end their marriage legally.

Ai-Ai and Gerald married in the U.S., where the divorced couple shared their properties once they separated.

However, Gerald may not get any share from Ai-Ai’s property in the United States as he signed a prenuptial agreement before their wedding.

According to Ai-Ai, she wanted a prenuptial agreement so people would not judge her husband.

“Para na rin sa kapayapaan ni Gerald, para wala na siyang basher, intriga. Sa mga mag-asawa naman, ke normal, ke artista, wala naman ‘yun. Pera lang ‘yun,” said Ai-Ai. “Kumbaga, hindi naman ‘yun ang batayan ng pagsasama niyo nang matagal. Nasa pagsasama ‘yun kung nagkaka-intindihan kayo, ‘di ba? Pera lang ‘yun. Although kailangan n’yo ‘yun bilang mag-asawa pero hindi ‘yun ang essence ng pagmamahalan,”

However, Ai-Ai still believed that even with a prenuptial agreement, an individual was still not safe from being taken advantage of.

“Kasi s’yempre maraming beses na akong kinasal at marami na rin akong prenup. Hindi guarantee na ‘pag may prenup ka eh hindi ka makukuhanan ng pera. Totoo ‘yun. ‘Pag gusto kang lokohin or huthutan magagawan ng paraan.” she stated.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai reportedly shouldered the expenses of Gerald’s pilot training and even petitioned the latter to become a U.S resident.

Ai-Ai delas Alas admitted that despite being upset with her husband Gerald Sibayan’s decision to end their relationship, she said that she would not take anything back from the latter.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai helped Gerald become a pilot and a resident of the U.S.

After their separation, rumors circulated that Ai-Ai would try to withdraw her petition to make Gerald an American resident, but she clarified that it was not true.

“Greencard holder ako, ipinetisyon ko siya as husband so approved na yun. Naghihintay lang siya ng green card,” said Ai-Ai during an interview with Boy Abunda on November 11, 2024. “Siyempre, kapag initial, buwisit ka, kung anu-ano ang nasasabi mo, pero hindi ko naman gagawin yon.

She also addressed Gerald during the interview and wished he could find happiness soon.

“Yung hinihiling mong anak, sana magkaroon ka ng healthy child… I wish you well. Kasi sa sampung taon na pinagsamahan natin, in fairness naman to you, naging good husband ka naman. Siguro ganoon talaga ang buhay. Basta sana maging masaya ka na, and I wish you all happiness na hinahanap mo.” she said.

As of writing, Gerald refused to give any statement following his decision to end his relationship with Ai-Ai.

Ai-Ai’s separation from Gerald received a mixed reaction from the netizens, saying that the comedian had already faced the consequences of not listening to the public when she first announced her relationship with the latter in 2014.

Some netizens believed that Gerald only used Ai-Ai for his own gain.

Ai-Ai delas Alas said she did her best to make her partner, Gerald Sibayan, happy.

In an interview with Boy Abunda, Ai-Ai said that she tried to become a helpful wife to her husband by doing chores.

“Tinray ko naman ang lahat ng gusto niya, like gusto niya palagi akong nagluluto, so nagluluto ako. Gusto niya malinis ang bahay. Kumbaga, tinray ko naman ang lahat ng best ko. So, nung sinabi niya yon, ano pa ang… hindi naman puwedeng kapag gusto niyang maging masaya, tumambling na lang ako every day. Ano pa ba ang hindi ko ginawa, e, parang nagawa ko na lahat,” said Ai-Ai.

However, Ai-Ai realized that there was a possibility that their huge age gap would never save their relationship.

She also said that Gerald was already independent after she helped him to become a pilot.

Gerald was currently working as a pilot in America.

“Siguro nag-iba na yung priorities niya tapos baka nakakita siya ng mas magiging masaya siya, kaya malaking factor din yon. Alam na niya ngayon how to fly. Parang kasi dati, ako yung nagmamaniobra, kasi ako talaga yung medyo matanda sa kanya,” she stated.

“So ngayon, meron na siyang karapatan to fly, nagwo-work na siya. Nandoon na siya sa Amerika,” she added.

Ai-Ai delas Alas finally confirmed that she was already separated from her husband, Gerald Sibayan.

In an interview with Boy Abunda, Ai-Ai said that Gerald only informed her about his decision to end their relationship via text message, saying that he wanted to build his own family and have a child, which the comedian couldn’t provide due to her age.

“Oo, hiwalay na kami. Sinabi niya na gusto niya magkaanak, hindi na siya happy,” said Ai-Ai.

Ai-Ai tried to build a family with Gerald via in vitro fertilization (IVF), but their attempts failed several times, which made the latter disappointed.

When asked if it was possible that Gerald met another woman in America, Ai-Ai only said that she was unsure about it.

“Aahhh, bilang asawa, di ba ang mga asawa malalakas ang [pakiramdam]? Ako, ramdam ko meron. Ramdam ko. Gut feel,” said Ai-Ai. “Pero it doesn’t matter kung meron o wala. Kasi nung sinabi niya na firm na siya sa decision, wala na naman akong ilalaban, di ba?”

“Kapag lumaban pa kasi ako, kunyari nag-stay ako, alam ko naman ang magiging ending. Yung dignity at self-worth ko, mawawala na yon. Nagtira naman ako kasi alam ko na mangyayari uli yon. Kasi nung 2019, nag-cheat na rin siya noon,” she added.

According to her, she already had trust issues with Gerald after what happened in 2019.

As of writing, Gerald, whose social media pages were already deleted, has yet to give any response to Ai-Ai’s statement.

Ai-Ai introduced Gerald, who was 30 years younger than her, in 2014.