Ex-police officer Wilfredo Gonzales narrated why he decided to confront and almost use his weapon against a cyclist on August 8.

It can be recalled that Gonzales went viral on social media after the confrontation was recorded and uploaded on the internet by a vlogger.

Gonzales claimed that he was driving along Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City when the cyclist, according to him, suddenly punched his vehicle.

“Nagmamaneho po ako ng kotse ko, traffic po along Espanya, nung malapit na po kami ng Welcome Rotonda bilang nagpreno ‘yung kotse sa harap ko, so nagpreno din ako,” said Gonzales.

“Maya maya po may bumangga sa likod ko na malakas, tumingin po ako sa side mirror kung kotse.. Hinand-break ko ‘yung sasakyan ko, binuksan ko ‘yung pinto ko.. Pagtayong pagtayo ko sa pintuan ko, nakita ko bisikleta.

“Sabi sakin [nung siklista] ‘p*t*ng in* m* ka, bigla kang nagpreno, kung hindi ka ba naman g*g* eh’ sabi sakin, sabay dinirty finger ako. Sabi ko naman ‘ikaw ang g*g*, ikaw ang bumangga sakin’.

He also claimed that the cyclist was wearing gloves with metal knuckles and punched his car.

“Tapos sununtok niya ‘yung kotse ko, nakagwantes po siya may mga knuckles, yupi po ‘yung kotse ko,” he stated.

The cyclist suddenly fled the scene so Gonzales chased him.

“Ginawa ko po, binagtas ko ‘yung Quezon Avenue, hinanap ko. Nakita ko po siya na palinga-linga rin, tinabihan ko po na ganon, sabi ko ‘itabi mo, mag-usap tayo’.” he stated.

Gonzales insisted that he only showed his weapon because of his instinct as a former police officer to protect himself.

According to him, that scene was the one captured and posted on social media.

The fans of Anthony ‘Ka Tunying’ Taberna couldn’t hide their disappointment with the journalist for interviewing the controversial ex-cop Willie Gonzales who went viral on social media after his confrontation with a cyclist.

It can be recalled that Gonzales received a tremendous amount of criticism on social media after his video while confronting the cyclist on August 8 had been circulated by some netizens online.

The one-hour interview gave a chance to Gonzales to defend his side and insisted that he was not the one who caused the confrontation.

He even claimed that the cyclist was the one who provoked him.

While the interview received thousands of views online, some netizens still expressed their dismay at Taberna for giving a platform to Gonzales.

“Very disappointing, Taberna. Bakit niyo bibigyan ng chance na marinig ang isang taong tulad nito sa iyong platform? Hindi siya retirado, dismissed siya,” said netizen Irish.

“Di mo dapat binigyan ng platform to Tunying. Anong point nito? Alam nating lahat na narcissistic tong taong to, pinagbigyan mo pa. Tignan mo, lalo lang kami naiinis sa mga sinasabi niya. Clearly, wala siyang pagsisisi sa ginagawa niya,” netizen Brent commented.

“Ay my pa interview pa,,ganun ba un pag mayaman interbyuhin nio din ung isa para fair,” netizen Magdalena remarked.

Meanwhile, Taberna said that he was willing to give a platform to the cyclist but he couldn’t contact him.

The cyclist already released a statement that he was not planning to file a complaint against Gonzales to protect his peace and privacy.

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and other lawmakers couldn’t hide their excitement on the impressive performance by Gilas Pilipinas against China during their FIBA World Cup match on September 2.

Dela Rosa, with Senate President Migz Zubiri, Senators Joel Villanueva, Sonny Angara, and Pia Cayetano could be seen celebrating the shots made by Gilas player Jordan Clarkson during the game.

The senators also wore a ‘West PH Sea’ shirt to express their support to the country amid the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China.

Netizens couldn’t stop themselves from reacting after they saw Dela Rosa’s dance.

“Lambot pala kumembot ng BATO hahahaha,” netizen Julian said.

“Si bato kala mo laruan na de susi yung likod eh HAHAHAHAHAHA,” netizen Jeff commented.

It can be recalled that the territorial dispute between the two countries intensified after the Chinese Navy used water cannons against the ships owned by the Philippines.

According to the senators, they wanted to be friends with China, but the recent behavior of the said country disappointed them.

“We cannot let this slip. This is too much already! Nakakapikon na ang Tsina! Sobra na ang pambabastos ng Tsina sa ating Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, at mga mangingisda. Teritoryo, seguridad, at kapayapaan na ang nakataya rito!” one of the senators said.

The Philippines won against China with 96 points against China’s 75.

Joel Mondina, a.k.a Pambansang Kolokoy, admitted that he was sometimes regretful of the fame he achieved as an internet celebrity.

In an interview with Luis Manzano, Joel said that while he sometimes regretted becoming an influencer, he was still thankful to God for giving him a chance to become famous.

According to him, no one took him seriously now because of his fame.

“Siguro nga, ginawa ako ng Diyos na ganito. So, nagpapasalamat pa rin ako siyempre,” Joel said.

‘Yun bang napakaseryoso ng sinabi mo, ‘yun bang kulang na lang sabihin mo, nadisgrasya si Pambansang Kolokoy pero tatawa pa rin sila,” he added.

It can be recalled that Luis also interviewed Joel’s former partner Grace Mondina.

Grace revealed several information about her current relationship with Joel and she also admitted that she’s only communicating with the internet celebrity because of their children.

“We’re just like friends, parang noon na naglolokohan lang kami,” she said.

Grace never answered if there’s a chance for them to reconcile with Joel.

Veteran showbiz reporter Jobert Sucaldito revealed the effects of Jake Zyrus, formerly Charice Pempengco’s fading career as an artist.

In an interview with Snooky Serna, Jobert said that he was saddened by the career decisions made by Jake who decided to become a transman in 2017, losing his signature high voice that made him popular internationally.

“Sayang.. Ako nanghihinayang talaga kung nanonood si Charice ngayon, she was of all [ng] mga Filipino artist, siya ang pinakamalaking international star na na-produce na sana natin,” said Jobert. “Nakapasok na siya sa merkado ng international, kasi ‘yung pyramid na album, being managed by Oprah Winfrey and David Foster is not a joke,”

According to him, it was understandable for Jake to reveal his real identity, but Jobert believed that it was better if the singer didn’t make changes in his body, which affected his voice.

He also gave some updates about Jake, saying that the singer was forced to sell the properties he bought during the height of his career as Charice.

“Nakakaawa siya ngayon, ‘yung pinundar niya tuloy dito mga bahay, apartment parang naibenta na, tapos pumunta sa America, tinanggihan na nila Oprah, tapos nagsho-show nalang sa maliliit na bars, hindi na tinatao,” he stated.

“Nakakaawa, but you know, ginusto mo to eh.. Alam mo naman ang pagsisisi laging sa huli,” he added.

Jobert wished that Jake would retain his career.