Before their separation, Ai-Ai delas Alas was all praise to her husband, Gerald Sibayan.

Throughout their 10-year relationship, Ai-Ai received judgment from the netizens, saying that she was the one who provided all the needs of Gerald, who was 30 years younger than her.

However, in an interview, Ai-Ai insisted that Gerald, who’s now a U.S resident, also provided her needs.

 “Isa yan sa super gift sa akin ni God, si Gerald. And isa pa, provider. Yun ang pinakaisa sa importante. Hindi nila alam na, ‘Naku, si Ai-Ai lang ang bubuhay diyan, blah, blah, blah.’ Hindi po. Sa Amerika po, siya ang bumubuhay sa akin,” said Ai-Ai.

In another post, Ai-Ai also expressed how she withstands all the judgment she received from the public for loving Gerald.

“Naalala ko tuloy 10 years ago kung paano tayo dinurog ng sambayanan .. lalo na ako ng bonggang bongga .. pero tiniis ko ang lahat,” she said.

“Pero lahat ng sugat ay nahihilom ng panahon ( sa totoo lang ahhh infairnes saken napa kitabay ko din sa lahat ng bash na inabot ko yang pag hilom ng panahon na yan naminihasa nanyan ahhhh) pero kaya ka pala binigay kasi the best ka …( hindi lang provider kundi mabuting asawa sa ibang aspeto .. pero hindi ka naman perfect,” she added.

Before their breakup, comedy queen Ai-Ai delas Alas made several contributions to the life of her ex-partner, Gerald Sibayan.

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai introduced Gerald to the public in 2014 when he was a 20-year-old badminton player at De La Salle University.

Gerald, who was studying Sports Management at that time, was already set on his goal to become a pilot, which Ai-Ai reportedly granted.

In 2018, Gerald had already completed his pilot training and was even accompanied by AI-Ai during his graduation.

A year later, Ai-Ai expressed how proud she was after she witnessed her ex-partner’s first landing.

“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.

Some netizens already suspected that Gerald’s pilot training was being funded by Ai-Ai.

However, the comedy queen shrugged off the comments made by the netizens.

“Hayaan na naten sila basta ang mahalaga may pilot ako asawa at libre ako sa plane hehehe yahoo,” said Ai-Ai.

 

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After becoming a pilot, Ai-Ai’s next step was to file an immigrant petition to make Gerald a resident of U.S.

“Kaya lang siyempre sa totoo lang, ngayon pa lang ako talaga magiging may asawa, na ang priority ko, si Gerald. Kasi bukod sa ipe-petition ko siya, kailangan niya rin ng kasama roon sa Amerika. Alangan nga namang nandito ako, nandoon siya. Juice ko, bakit pa kami naging mag-asawa. At saka kasi, ngayon ko lang din ako mag-full blast ng green card ko,” she said.

In 2024, Ai-Ai even described Gerald as a good provider, claiming her ex-partner in America was supporting her.

However, it seems that Ai-Ai’s sacrifices would be wasted, and her situation may get worse depending on the terms of their divorce.

Santa Rosa, Laguna Representative Dan Fernandez pushed for disallowing a certain age group from using social media.

In a bill filed by Fernandez, minors would be barred from using social media to prevent them from being exposed to harmful content.

In the proposed Social Media Regulation and Protection Act (House Bill 543), social media companies would be required to restrict internet users under 13 years old.

Social media platforms would also be prohibited from collecting data from children 13 and below without parental consent and without user consent for 13 to 17-year-olds.

Companies are also required to automatically limit the usage of their platforms to 30 minutes a day. Netizens may change their time limit, but they must do it weekly.

“Users would be able to change the limits, but they would have to do so every week,” according to the bill filed by Fernandez.

Fernandez believed that the bill would protect the younger Filipinos from being taken advantage of by social media companies that were known for collecting data.

“With the advent and creation of social media, children and adolescents’ every move is monitored online, and even the youngest are bombarded with advertising when they go online to do their homework, talk with friends, and play,” he said.

“This demonstrates that in the digital age of the internet, social media corporations create a global footprint that easily influences our modern conceptions of choice, leisure, and reality,” he added.

The bill was filed in 2022 but was still not being passed into the law.

It became a discussion again after Australia pushed to ban minors from using social media platforms.

After Ai-Ai delas Alas confirmed that she had already decided to end her relationship with Gerald Sibayan, netizens couldn’t help but talk about the comedy queen’s previous relationship with another younger man.

It can be recalled that in 2013, Ai-Ai married businessman Jed Salang after only a month after their wedding in Las Vegas.

In an interview, Ai-Ai said that the reason for her separation from Jed was because the latter was too physical to her.

Ai-Ai also mentioned that she gave Jed a sports vehicle as part of her wedding gift.

However, their relationship didn’t last long after Jed allegedly dragged Ai-Ai when she refused to spend their monthsary at a luxurious hotel.

After their separation, Ai-Ai asked Jed to return the vehicle she gave to him, but at first, the latter refused to heed her request.

Jed was only convinced to return the vehicle after she informed him that she was still paying for its monthly dues.

Ai-Ai declared that Jed never loved her after their separation and possibly used her for his own gains.

Currently, Ai-Ai was in the same situation again after her separation with Gerald, who also allegedly became physical with the comedian.

Comedian Marietta Subong, a.k.a Pokwang couldn’t hide her disappointment after she lost all her money in an e-wallet application.

A popular e-wallet app was currently facing criticism on social media after an alleged security breach where some users claimed to lost all their funds after being transferred to unknown recipients.

In her Instagram post, Pokwang said that she was also one of the victims of the alleged security breach, saying that she lost P85,000.

She even questioned why the registered sim policy seems ineffective in preventing such breaches.

“Naghahanap buhay po ako ng marangal nagbibigay po ako ng hanap buhay sa mga single mom, tapos isang umaga pagka gising mo simot ang laman ng GCASH accnt??? ibat ibang number na hindi naka rehistro halos nasa 30 numero na hindi naka rehistro!!! ano nangyare sa registered sim policy ngayon?” said Pokwang.

“Nakakaiyak binangon ko mag isa ang negosyong pinabayaan ng taong inasahan ko pinag katiwalaan ko pati ba naman dito naisahan parin ako? nakakaiyak talaga sana naman @gcashofficial tulungan nyo mga kagaya kong naghahanap buhay ng patas at nagbibigay ng hanap buhay din,” she added.

As of writing, G-Cash has yet to give an official statement on the issue.

 

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Television host Boy Abunda confirmed that the Queen of Comedy, Ai-Ai delas Alas and her husband, Gerald Sibayan already called it quits.

In an interview with Boy to Ai-Ai, it could be noticed that the comedian didn’t mention her husband, which already indicated the torn relationship between them.

Ai-Ai shared that one of her greatest fears was to live alone, but now she had no choice, but to survive.

“If you were to ask forgiveness kay Eileen delas Alas [Ai-Ai’s real name], ano ang ihihingi mo ng tawad sa kanya?,” Boy asked Ai-Ai.

“Aaah, Eileen, sorry kasi pinayagan mong masaktan ka ng ibang tao, physically and emotionally. Hindi mo deserve yon kasi isa kang babaeng nagmahal lang at naging loyal sa kanila with a pure heart and no intention na lokohin sila,” Ai-Ai responded.

Ai-Ai’s statement gave hint on the reason why she decided to leave her husband.

The two were in a relationship for almost a decade and got married in 2017.

The comedian’s failed relationship mirrored her previous romance with Jed Salang who was also accused of being physical to Ai-Ai.

As of writing, Gerald, who’s currently living in America has yet to give a response to Ai-Ai’s revelations.

Angelica Yulo, the mother of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, shared what happened during her trip to Singapore.

In her Facebook post, Angelica shared that she stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Singapore for one week after receiving a sponsorship from a woman she didn’t name.

Aside from the free accommodation, Angelica also received pocket money from the said woman.

Joriel Yulo also accompanied her mother and even gave the latter a free air ticket.

“Bye SG see you manila in a bit. Thank you to the kindhearted woman who sponsored our stay in one of a luxurious hotel in SG for 1 week, with matching pocket money, thank you so much God bless you more ( she doesnt want to mention her name). Thank you also to my eldest daughter, my travel buddy and food buddy for sponsoring my air fare ticket, love you always,” she stated.

A stay at the said hotel would cost around P9,000 per night.

Angelica’s followers were happy to see their idol enjoying her life without the need to seek Carlos’s attention.

It can be recalled that Angelica had a feud with Carlos and accused her of pocketing the money of her son.

However, some netizens were skeptical about Angelica’s trip’s timing, saying that it happened after she received P1-M from businessman Chavit Singson.

The pedestrian, who went viral after she was captured after being rammed by an SUV at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig Wednesday, denied that she decided to agree to an amicable settlement with the driver.

In a statement, Nicole Mercado said that she was not aware that she was already signing a document that would free the driver from any charges.

Mercado said she would not agree to free the driver from any legal obligations after the latter disagreed to shoulder the financial burden he brought to her.

“Ibinalita na nagpa-areglo daw ako. Hindi ko naman gusto magpa-areglo talaga sadyang hindi ko na lang alam kung ano pinapasulat nila sa akin sa traffic bureau dahil wala na ako sa sarili. Hindi ko alam na kasunduang areglo na pala iyon. Sobrang unfair lang kasi ayaw mag compensate ng maayos nung driver. Ayaw bayaran ang mga araw na hindi ko maipapasok sa work,” she wrote.

According to her, there was also a chance for her not to return to BGC anymore to work because of the incident.

“Sobrang sakit pa rin sakin makita itong video. Nati-trigger ako at bumabalik sakin ‘yung traumatic na naranasan ko. Hindi ko alam kung makakaahon pa ako sa nangyaring ito,” she stated.

As of writing the Taguig City Traffic Bureau has yet to give a response to Mercado’s statement.

Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday couldn’t help but wonder why the issue of a luxury SUV with protocol plate number 7 that forcefully used the bus lane became a national issue.

In an interview with the press, Villanueva said he didn’t want the issue to become big.

“I hope that this will not be a big thing. I just find it, sorry ah, I just find it weird na it’s a national news and the LTO should just do their part,” said Villanueva.

However, he clarified that he was not trying to tolerate such behavior.

“For the record, I never or ever will allow any of my family, relatives, wife, anak whatsoever [to use it]. Mahigpit kami riyan, so much responsibility,” he said.

“I don’t believe na pwede, that’s what I believe. Kahit pa sabihin mong pwede, kahit pa sabihin ng LTO na pwede,” he added.

Meanwhile, the man who introduced himself as the owner of the said vehicle appeared to the public and apologized on behalf of his company.

The said SUV was registered to Orient Pacific Group, a company connected to the Gatchalian family.

Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque, the lawyer of independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, insisted that the decision made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against her clients lacked basis.

It can be recalled that the DOJ filed charges against Jojo and Richard for what they allegedly did to actor Sandro Muhlach last July after GMA Gala 2024.

In her statement, Atty. Garduque said there was no basis for her clients to face serious charges and cited the testimonies made by Sandro against the two independent contractors.

According to Garduque, Sandro insisted that Richard spread his legs and licked his hole during the incident.

“Therefore, as per the resolution, Sandro said that Richard merely licked his b-tth-le,” said Atty. Garduque.

“If what was being licked was his b-tth-le only then there is no insertion. There is insertion if the tongue goes inside the b-tth-le,” she added.

Garduque also insisted that it would be impossible for penetration to happen.

“Likewise, it is our assertion that it is physically impossible to insert a tongue inside the an-l orifice without any injury. You need to overstretch it to create an opening, which naturally will result in laceration or injury,” she stated.

Richard and Jojo’s camp cited the medico-legal report, which could prove that there was no sign that Sandro was forced during their meeting last July.