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Caridad Sanchez’s daughter shares moment with her mother who has dementia: “Mom gave me an unusual welcome today”

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The child of the veteran actress Caridad Sanchez shared her meeting with her mother who has dementia.

Cathy Babao through her Instagram shared her ‘unusual’ moment with her mother, saying that the gestures by the veteran actress surprised her.

According to her, she couldn’t stop her emotion when her 90-year-old mother recognized her during their meeting.

“Mom gave me an unusual welcome today before our usual Sunday lunch. When we arrived, she pulled me close and hugged me very tight. She held me for what felt like an eternity like she didn’t want to let me go. It kind of scared me. Afterward, then she grabbed me by my right arm and pinched me so hard. What a grip! Although it hurt so much, I took it as her expression of joy over seeing us today,” said Cathy.

“Sometimes mom thinks we are sisters, or that I’m her best friend. Occasionally, I’m still her daughter and she will call me by my childhood nickname, Kate. I’ve always said that in the dementia journey, it is only the mind that malfunctions but never the heart. 

“Today over lunch, as I sometimes do, to help jog her memory, I asked her who I was in relation to her, wondering if today I would be daughter, sister, or BFF. “What are we? Who am I to you,” I asked her. She looked me straight in the eye, in between bites of her favorite JT’s inasal, she replied, “Love. You are love. I love you very much.” I got so choked up. It was an answer that I did not expect. I held back my tears and said, “I love you too, mom.”

“The journey of loving and caring for a parent or a loved one with dementia is never easy. There’s a reason why it’s called the long goodbye. I believe that God in His infinite wisdom and goodness, grants us grace filled moments to soothe the heart to help us carry on.”

 

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It can be recalled that Cathy revealed the condition of her mother in 2020, but her brother Alexander Babao denied the status of the veteran actress.

According to Alexander, Cathy didn’t show respect to the privacy of their mother who’s one of the most highly-respected artists in the country.

She started her career as an actress in 1958 and officially retired from acting in 2015.

 

 

NBI confirms that Jay Sonza has no chance to gain temporary freedom as he is facing non-bailable charges

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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed that Jay Sonza would stay behind bars as his charges were considered as ‘non-bailable’.

In an interview with ABS-CBN, NBI Asst. Dir. Glenn Ricarte said that Sonza attempted to leave the country on August 3, but was stopped by the immigration officials after they found the serious charges being faced by the veteran journalist.

According to Ricarte, Sonza was facing syndicated large-scale illegal recruitment, a case that might put the veteran journalist behind bars for life.

Ricarte said that Sonza attempted to post, but his lawyer said that it was impossible because of the gravity of the complaint he was facing.

Sonza was currently detained in Quezon City while waiting for the trial in his case.

Anyone who is found guilty of syndicated large-scale illegal recruitment shall suffer a penalty of not less than 12 years behind bars and he was also required to pay P1-M to P2-M worth of fines.

If ever that illegal recruitment also caused economic sabotage, the penalty will be elevated to imprisonment for life.

As of writing, Sonza’s camp has yet to give any statement on how they would handle the accusations against the veteran journalist who became popular for hosting ‘Mel & Jay’.

 

 

Ogie Diaz prays for the betterment of veteran journalist Jay Sonza: “Kaya pang magbago basta bukal sa puso”

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Talent manager Ogie Diaz expressed his concern to his online critic, veteran journalist Jay Sonza who was currently under the custody of the authorities due to Estafa charges.

In his Facebook post, Diaz expressed regret about what happened to the once-revered journalist.

It can be remembered that Diaz and Sonza clashed on social media after the veteran journalist accused the showbiz personality of ‘milking’ his former talent Liza Soberano.

The two also clashed to defend their candidates’ last presidential election.

“Naawa ako bigla sa mga anak at apo niya. Wa echos,” said Ogie.

“Parang kelan lang kung laitin ng taong ito ang mga di lang sumasang-ayon sa takbo ng pag-iisip niya. Grabe din niya akong laitin. Ang pangit ko daw. Bayaran daw ako. Pero sinasagot ko din siya. Di pwedeng manahimik, lalo na’t nilalait na ang pagkatao ko ni Mr. Sonza.” he added.

Diaz said that he was hoping that Sonza would change for the better after what happened to him.

“Will pray for your inner peace, Mr. Sonza. Sana, malampasan mo ang mga pagsubok. Hindi ko sasabihing beh buti nga o deserve mo ‘yan. Mas gusto kong ipagdasal ang paghilom ng kanegahan sa puso mo. At sana ay magsilbing lesson ito sa tuluyan mong pagbabago.” he said.

“Kahit matanda na po kayo, kaya pang magbago basta bukal sa puso ang acceptance, realization at ang sabi nga ng matatanda, tumanda nang may pinagkatandaan.” he added.

He also asked the netizens to stop involving Sonza’s former tandem Mel Tiangco in the issue.

Private resort owner expresses dismay after guests destroy their facilities: “Gawain ba to ng mga nasa matitinong pag iisip?”

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A private resort owner couldn’t hide her disappointment after she saw the aftermath of the company party held in her establishment.

In her Facebook post, Noneth Palentino showed the damages made by a group of company workers who rented her private resort.

In the video, it showed the dirty toilet, the party area full of trash, and the pool where some of the tables, bottles, and even water dispensers were floating.

“Tables and chairs, basura , pati ihawan at dispenser ihuhulog niyo sa pool? Tpos anlakas pa ng loob niyo mangatok sa caretaker nmin pra kunin ang security deposit? Talaga ba?” said the resort owner.

“Ngayon niyo sabhin na CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT! Kulang pa yan security deposit niyo sa damages na gnwa niyo sa resort!” she added.

Palentino then posted CCTV footage showing the actual chaos that happened during the night of the party which showed that the guests were throwing things everywhere.

According to Palentino, she already identified all the guests involved in the incident and already talked to the company where the suspects were working.

While the resort owner had already forgiven the guests, she insisted that she would still charge them for the damage they did.

The company where the workers were working has yet to give any official statement, but it was reported that they already suspended the suspects after the incident.

Palentino also addressed the netizens, saying that the incident proved that customers are not always right.

“Kaya sa ibang customer naman, wag kayo magreklamo dahil lang meron security deposit, minsan aawayin niyo pa staff nmin dhil idadahilan niyo hindi niyo nabasa sa kontrata! yan ay para magkaroon lang ng disiplina ang mga customers!” she stated.

Netizens, inalala ang pagiging isang respetadong mamamahayag noon ni Jay Sonza

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From being one of the most revered journalists from the 80s until the 2000s, veteran broadcaster Jay Sonza was now being criticized and mocked by netizens after he was recently put under the custody of the authorities for estafa charges.

On August 3, NBI confirmed that they put Sonza behind bars after he tried to leave the country even if he was facing charges.

No one could imagine that Sonza, who’s being admired by many people several decades ago made a huge downfall.

During the peak of his career, Sonza hosted one of the most successful talk shows in the country Mel & Jay, together with broadcaster Mel Tiangco.

He also hosted Saksi for a year.

Sonza also became popular because of the controversy he faced after he left ABS-CBN together with Tiangco.

The veteran broadcaster filed a case against ABS-CBN that became a landmark case due to its legal significance.

In the said case, Sonza demanded that ABS-CBN should pay him separation pay and other incentives after he left the Kapamilya Network.

However, the Respondent, ABS-CBN, argued that the broadcaster was not an employee but an ‘independent contractor,’ who was not obligated to receive any perks of a normal worker.

Supreme Court favored ABS-CBN, declaring the Sonza is not an employee of the Kapamilya Network.

He also ran as a senatorial candidate in 2004 but didn’t get enough votes to gain a seat in the senate.

After reminiscing about the career of the broadcaster, netizens on X couldn’t express their regret over what happened to Sonza.

“Younger generations will never realize how we used to look up to Jay Sonza back in the day. Such a huge fall from grace,” netizen @detectivemask said

“Totoo to. Nagulat ako sa naging choices nya sa panahong ito. Sayang! Unless, eversince, ay ganun na talaga sya,” netizen Micknick commented.

“Nakakamiss talaga un mga lolo at lola/ veteran skilled personalities being seen on TV sharing their wisdom.. andami talaga nilang tumandang nalulong at ganid sa pera at kapangyarihan,” netizen Arte remarked.

As of writing, Sonza has yet to give any statement on the case he was facing.

 

 

Veteran journalist Jay Sonza under the custody of the authorities in Quezon City for estafa

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Veteran journalist and blogger Jay Sonza was under the custody of the Quezon City police for still unknown charges filed against him.

Sonza who’s already inactive on social media since June 5 was being discussed by some netizens on social media about his possible detention.

Jover Laurio of Pinoy Ako Blog made a hint in her post but she didn’t directly mention Sonza.

However, fans of the blogger quickly guessed the subject of Laurio’s blind item.

On August 15, NBI Assistant Director Glenn Ricarte confirmed to the press that they put Sonza under their custody after they found that he had a warrant for estafa case.

Ricarte said that they’re already handling Sonza since August 3, 2023.

He was supposed to leave the Philippines to travel to Hongkong but the immigration officials found the case he was facing.

Sonza has yet to give a comment on his detention.

It can be recalled that in 2020, actress Julia Barretto filed a complaint against Sonza after the journalist claimed that the actress was pregnant.

After retiring, Sonza became active on social media to give his opinion on different events happening in the Philippines.

He also clashed with several personalities including Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and celebrities who supported the opposition.

 

Drag artist na si Pura Luka Vega muling binatikos dahil sa kanyang ‘Ostiya review’

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Drag Artist Pura Luka Vega gained the attention of the netizens again after he made a food review about different sacramental bread also known as ‘Ostiya’.

In his video, Pura who’s wearing a Jesus Christ costume could be seen tasting different Ostiya from different Churches in the Philippines.

He rated the holy bread based on its ‘design, crispiness, taste, and wow factor’.

“Consistent. Masarap siya. It has different designs, it’s cute,” Pura said while describing one of the Ostiya he was reviewing.

The video was uploaded during Holy Week, but it only received many views when he became popular due to his ‘Ama Namin’ performance.

Netizens couldn’t stop themselves from criticizing Pura, since Ostiya symbolized the body of Christ.

“Alam mo bang napakasagrado Ng Ostia,,,anong naisip mo bakit ginawa mo Yan,,siguro ginamit Ka Ng dyablo para gawin yan,” netizen Nathaniel said.

Aside from Pura, an Ateneo student also went viral last March for doing the same ‘Ostiya’ review and it even forced the school to suspend its masses as an act of reparation and atonement.

It can be recalled that Pura received a persona non grata declaration in different provinces in the Philippines because of allegedly making fun of the Catholic religion.

Ayaw pa kasi mag sorry! Pura Luka Vega idineklarang persona non grata sa Laguna at Cagayan de Oro

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Drag artist Pura Luka Vega had been declared as persona non grata, this time in Laguna and Cagayan de Oro City.

In resolution no. 2023-478 filed by the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Cagayan de Oro they said that ‘Amadeus Fernando Pagente’ who’s the real name of the drag artist deserved to be declared unwelcome in their city because of his disrespectful behavior after his controversial ‘Ama Namin’ performance on July 10.

All members of the council voted in favor of the resolution.

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya who’s the principal author of the resolution said that Pura’s unapologetic behavior pushed them to follow other provinces to ban the drag queen from visiting them.

“You are violating a law. You are offending the faithful’s feelings. For a Christian nation, you are not a person with dignity,” the council said.

Meanwhile, Laguna Board member Christian Niño Lajara revealed that they also declared Pura as undesirable in their province.

The resolution also received no opposition from its official.

“It is our duty to uphold the values of respect and dignity towards our fellow individuals,” said Lajara.

It can be recalled that Pura insisted that he didn’t do wrong with his performance.

“Tell me EXACTLY what I did wrong. I’m open for a dialogue and yet cities have been declaring persona non grata without even knowing me or understanding the intent of the performance. Drag is art. You judge me yet you don’t even know me,” the drag artist wrote.

Pura was also declared persona non grata in Floridablanca Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Manila City, San Pablo City, Municipality of Toboso, General Santos City, Bukidnon.

It’s not yet known if Dipolog City, the official residence of Pura would also follow suit.

Pokwang says that she can only move on if Lee O’Brian leaves the country

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Comedian Pokwang said that she could only move on if her ex-partner Lee O’Brian would be successfully deported from the Philippines.

In an interview with Kim Atienza and Susan Enriquez on “Dapat Alam Mo!” last August 9, Pokwang said that she do not want to breathe the same air with Lee.

“Hindi ganoon kadali. Kapag wala na siya sa Pilipinas, ‘yan ang super move on ko na talaga. Sa ngayon hindi pa. Ayokong i-share ang hangin ng Pilipinas sa kaniya, hindi niya deserve,” said Pokwang.

It can be recalled that Pokwang asked the government to forcefully remove Lee from the country, claiming that the American actor was working without proper documents in the Philippines.

She also denied that she still love Lee, despite the statement she made during an interview with Luis Manzano.

“It’s too late. Sabi nga ni Justin Bieber. May yaya naman si Malia. Bakit ngayon lang, ‘di ba?” she stated.

Pokwang said that she would spend most of her time now accumulating wealth for the future of her children instead of trying to think about Lee.

As of writing, the American actor has yet to give any response to the newest criticism he received from Pokwang.

 

Ex ni Pambansang Kolokoy na si Marites, nakatanggap ng batikos dahil sa kasootan nito

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Grace Mondina, popularly known as ‘Marites’ and ‘Miss Grace,’ went viral on social media after she showed her outfit.

In her Facebook post, Grace who became famous on social media for her collaboration with her ex-partner Joel Mondina a.k.a ‘Pambansang Kolokoy’ shared her photo while wearing a transparent dress, and highlighting her undergarments.

The photo received mixed reactions from the netizens and some asked her to stop wearing such clothing.

“I am your follower.. however, as we age with outfit like that.. for me not appropriate.. my apologies.. love you the way you dress before,” said netizen Tess.

“Wear something you gain respect im with you miss grace you can wear something above the knee but i dont like that sori,” netizen Consuelo commented.

“Wala Na pong Dapat Pang Patunayan,mas Bagay Po Yung Magdadamit Ayon sa Edad natin,” netizen Quinn remarked.

Meanwhile, some fans also defended Marites, saying that no one has the right to dictate the influencer from choosing what she must wear.

“Do whatever makes you really happy. Wear whatever you feel comfortable. Just be yourself,” netizen Sen said.

In 2022, Joel confirmed his separation from Marites and admitted that he already found a new partner.

Meanwhile, Marites still refuse to give a direct statement on their decision to part ways.

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