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#YesToABSCBNShutdown trends on Twitter after Duterte’s warning against the media company

Thousands of Twitter users have talked about the possible shutdown of television giant ABS-CBN and expressed their support to it.

A few days after the #NoToABSCBNShutdown became trending, the critics of the TV network made their own thread using the #YesToABSCBNShutdown to express to support the franchise expiration of the said company.

Here’s some of the tweets of the netizens who used the said hashtag.

“Never forget using children in the commercial that spreads black propaganda last national election… and many more,” @viosYubert said.

“If it has legal basis, wala naman atang mali if the franchise wont be renewed. If ur concerns is the employees who would be affected, para nyo na ring sinasabi large companies shouldnt be regulated to protect the interest of its employees. No offense tho,” @IamInevitable3 wrote.

“An ABS-CBN reporter was a subject of funny memes after netizens caught her publishing ”fake news” in Twitter. She became an instant online sensation but for the wrong reason. But then again, what would anyone expect from her and her mother station?” @for__keeps remarked.

Some defenders of ABS-CBN also used the same hashtag to express their support to the network, calling the people who made it viral as “trolls”.

“#YesToABSCBNShutdown Take note of all the trolls that have signed up just to fire up this propaganda on twitter. They know that people on twitter are VEHEMENTLY anti-duterte. Let’s be vigilant and not let what happened to Facebook also happen to Twitter. #NoToABSCBNShutdown” @dreimolero twitted.

A few days ago, President Duterte told ABS-CBN that they should not expect a franchise renewal.

ABS-CBN’s franchise is set to expire in March 2020.

Following Duterte’s statement, the House of Representatives said that they’re not going to talk about the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN this year.

Efren “Bata” Reyes admits that he’s not in his 100% anymore in billiards: “Wala na ‘yung magic ko ngayon”

After winning his carom billiard match against his first opponent in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Efren “Bata” Reyes still expressed his discontent in his performance.

In an interview with GMA News, Reyes said that he already lost his magic touch because of his old age.

“Hindi ko na maitaas. Wala na yung magic ko ngayon. Hindi na ko pwede mag-mase, hindi na ako pwede mag-kaliwa, masakit na. Kaya yung mga dating tinitira ko na may magic, wala na. Hindi na gagana,” said Reyes.

“Ibig sabihin dapat yung laban na ‘yun sandali lang ‘yun. Yung 100. Mga ilang tirahan lang. Ngayon, ang dami naming tira bago namin matapos yung 100,” he added.

Reyes said that he would try his best to defeat his next opponent on Friday despite his condition.

“Pipilitin kong talunin, pero magaling yun. Baka mamaya sumama din yung tira ‘nun, baka gumanda yung tira ko, bumalik yung tira ko, talunin ko siya,” Reyes said.

According to Reyes, his next opponent is also a world champion like him, and if he continues doing the same shots as he did in his first match, there’s a possibility that he may face difficulties in winning.

“’Yung susunod kong kalaban, world champion. Ako naman ang mahihirapan. Kung ang titirahin ko ganyan sa susunod, walang kabuhay-buhay. Kailangan, mas maganda pa doon,” the legendary billiard player said.

“Hindi na ako kakabahan pero ang makakalaban ko, kung dati ako pinakamagaling, etong kalaban ko ang pinakamagaling, ako ang bago,” he added.

Reyes who’s already 65 years old is planning to undergo therapy after the SEA Games.

In the past interviews, he revealed that he’s already having problems with his right shoulder.

Quiboloy claims he didn’t stop ‘Tisoy’ because of his critics: “Baka magalit nanaman”

Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy explained to his followers why he didn’t stop typhoon ‘Tisoy’ from entering the country.

In the video posted by page ‘Ito Ang Buhay,’ Quiboloy said that he didn’t stop Tisoy because of the feedback he received from the netizens after he claimed that he used his powers to pacify a quake in Mindanao.

“Baka i-stop ko yung bagyo ay magalit sila, pinabayaan nalang natin at nag pray nalang tayo na yung bagyo ay lumampas nalang [sa bansa], edi ngayon normal na,” Quiboloy said.

“Hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko, pag pina-stop ko magagalit, pag hindi mo pina-stop nagagalit din,” he added.

Now that Tisoy already left the country, Quiboloy said that they’re now focused on helping its victims.

According to him, the only thing that will not stop is his desire to help the needy and pray for them.

The Pastor said that he would help everyone even his own critics.

“Ang hindi ma-stop diyan ay yung tulong natin, sa inyong mga kababayan kasi panata ko yun na sa amang makalangit,”

A few weeks ago, Quiboloy became the headlines of several news outlets after he claimed that he stopped a quake in Mindanao.

“Sabi ko sa lindol stop! umi-stop, tapos pangalawa mga eleven siguro yun, nandyan yung mga kasama ko, lumindol, umistop din,” Quiboloy said.

“Pasalamat kayo sa akin kasi kung hindi ko pina-stop yun marami kayong magigiba diyan, kaya pasalamat kayo sakin dahil pina-stop ko yung lindol, hindi ko sinasabi ito na walang witness ah, may witness marami, nakapalibot sa akin, sinigawan ko yung lindol,” he added.

 

Rep. Atienza who admits being a non-believer of Duterte joins the President in his action against water companies: “Meron siyang tunay na pagkalalake!”

Buhay party-list Representative and former Manila City Mayor Lito Atienza expressed his support to President Rodrigo Duterte in his fight against the water companies involved in the “onerous” contract with the government.

In a privilege speech on December 2, Atienza admitted that he’s not a believer of Duterte, however, when the President revealed the alleged disadvantageous contracts, he expressed his regret and now supporting the President.

“We stand today in support of the President, ako man ay nagkulang sa umpisa na hindi ko na pinaniniwalaan ang lahat ng sinasabi ng Pangulo,” Atienza said.

“Sa araw na ito, nakayuko po ang inyong lingkod, sumasaludo ng dalawang kamay kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kanyang katapatan sa ating bandila at sa kanyang mga mamamayan,” he added.

Atienza said that the two water concessionaires, Manila Water and Maynilad Water Services Inc. to “produce all the records” to prove that they’re really losing their profits.

However, Atienza believes that the two water companies are only lying that they’re losing profits because he claimed that the said concessionaires are earning hundreds of billions of pesos according to a document he got from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

“I challenge the Speaker of the House (Alan Peter Cayetano) to take action in this matter, you lead, we will follow,” Atienza said.

“We cannot stay quiet, we need to act on this concession agreement, ito ba ay serbisyo o perwisyo? ito po ba ay nakakatulong o ginagawa tayong lahat na parang mga timawa at pulubi?” he added.

Atienza also claimed that when the two companies handled the distribution, the people couldn’t drink the water anymore.

He then called the actions of Maynilad and Manila Water as “money-making ventures”.

“Utilities should never be privatized anymore,” he said.

“Kailangan tubig, kuryente ay galing sa pamahalaan,” he added.

Atienza insisted that under the Duterte administration is the right time to free the people from the chains of the big companies.

“Ito na ang pagkakataon, not in the next administration, but this administration, because we have a leader who has a courage, mayroon siyang tunay na pagkalalake at yan ang ating hinahangaan,” he said.

A few days ago President Duterte criticized the two big water companies for allegedly taking advantage of the contract they signed in 1997 with the government.

He revealed that the contract required the government of the Philippines to pay the said two companies if they fail to realize their profit or if the administration tries to interfere with the water prices.

Duterte said that he’s planning to make a new contract that would be fair for the Filipino people or else the water companies might face charges for economic sabotage.

Gold medalist Eduard Folayang to critics of SEA Games: “Instead of boosting the athletes’ confidence, they might rather feel the negativity,”

Former mix martial artist champion and three-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist Eduard Folayang asked the netizens to stop criticizing the event because it might lower the confidence of our athletes.

In an interview with GMA News, Folayang pointed out that in every big sporting event even in abroad, there’s some problem being experienced by the athletes.

However, he pointed out that athletes are joining big sporting events to represent their country, and not to have a “vacation”.

“We’ve experienced some inconveniences ourselves. In my first SEA Games, there were things to complain about. Our bus was hot, and there was no air-conditioning. There will always be something to complain about,” said Folayang.

“As an athlete, you can’t afford to look for luxury. You cannot expect that. You’ll be lucky if given a good facility, but having inconveniences is part of being an athlete. You don’t go there for vacation, after all.” he added.

Folayang also explained that the negativities surrounding the 30th SEA Games might lose the winning mindset of the Filipino athletes.

“Instead of boosting our nationalism because we are the host country, some would rather focus on the negativity and shortcomings. There’s no such thing as a perfect SEA Games. Regardless of the host, there could be something to complain about,” he explained.

“My point is, being a SEA Games athlete myself, it is really good that we now have world-class facilities. But if we focus on the issues, then we’re really going nowhere. Instead of boosting the athletes’ confidence, they might rather feel the negativity,” he added.

“What if the athletes become complacent and tell themselves it’s OK to lose because of all the shortcomings? What happens if their mindset turns out to be that way?” he also said.

According to Folayang, there’s nothing wrong with criticizing the mistakes of the SEA Games, but there’s a right time for that and that is when the event is already over.

“To me, what’s important is we take care of our athletes. That’s what athletes want to feel because they represent the country. Let’s not forget the true purpose of SEA Games which is to boost our nationalism and develop unity,” Folayang stated.

“The criticisms can come later. There’s always something to see and criticize, but as much as possible, it is better if the criticisms happen in the right season,” he added.

Philippines labeled as ‘best SEA Games organizer’ by Sports Industry Awards Asia

Despite the criticisms received by the country last week because of some errors that occurred during the preparation of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) Games, an Asian award body labeled the Philippines as the “best organizer” of the said sporting event.

The Sports Industry Awards (SPIA) Asia has recognized the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) as the best organizer of the SEA Game, mentioning its efforts in handling the said event and organizing a world-class opening ceremony.

SPIA Asia is the region’s leading sports business conference and awards platform, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the Asian sports industry for the past years.

It is known for being the most credible awards platform in Asia when it comes to celebrating the sports industry on the continent.

SPIA chief executive officer Eric Gottschalk personally awarded the trophy to Phisgoc chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Phisgoc chief operating officer Ramon Suzara during a conference in Grand Hyatt Hotel Tuesday.

Suzara said that the award given to them by SPIA would encourage them to work harder in the remaining days of the SEA Games.

This is the fourth time, the Philippines became the host country of the SEA Games.

As of posting time, the Filipino athletes have garnered a total of 109 medals — 54 golds, 36 silvers and 19 bronzes.

 

Timor-Leste has a message to the Filipinos cheering them to get a medal for SEA Games

The Vice President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Timor Leste Vicente Carvalho da Silva, is glad to hear that the Philippines is also cheering for his country to win a medal for the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Since the SEA Games started three days ago, Timor-Leste is not yet getting a single medal in the SEA Games which made some Filipinos worry.

The blog “Usap Usap University” told Silva that Filipinos are sharing the flag of Timor-Leste “thousands of times on Facebook” and asked the former on his opinion about the support they’re being received from the citizens of the host country of 30th SEA Games.

According to Silva, he’s happy for the hospitality shown by the Philippines to Timor-Leste.

“I am very happy for your help,” De Silva said who’s also the chef de mission of Timor-Leste for SEA Games.

“All of the Philippines’ hospitality for my country, Once again thank you very much for your help,” he added.

A few days ago, Timor-Leste has gone viral on social media after Filipino netizens started to cheer them after seeing them that they’re the only country participated in the 30th SEA Games that fail to get a single medal.

Netizens pointed out that SEA Games is about unity and not about having competition with each other that’s why they’re also cheering for Timor-Leste to finally have a medal.

“I’m a Filipino by heart and soul… I support my Filipino Athletes.. but one thing that captures my heart, its the fighting spirits of Timor-Leste (East Timor) that really showcase the true sportsmanship even without the medals, I admire they’re desire and passion to still play continuously,” netizen Wilven Allere said.

“Together with the thousands of Filipino sports fans, We/I salute #TIMORLESTE Athletes and all those delegates & athletes from the 10 SouthEastAsia countries who compete with their heads up high and without complaints and play with their big hearts with a smile,” he added.

As of December 4, 2019, Timor Leste is in the last place, while the second to the lowest Lao PDR already got 6 bronze medals.

Timor-Leste is the newest member of the SEA Games, only debuted in 2003, one year after it gained its independence.

In the 2017 SEA Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Timor-Leste got a total of three medals.

 

President Duterte to Sen. Drilon after revealing “onerous” water deals: “Kung babagsak ako, dadalhin talaga kita”

President Rodrigo Duterte warned Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon that he would face the consequences if he’s one of the politicians who favored the “onerous” contract between the government and water companies.

In his speech on Tuesday, Duterte revealed that Drilon already cautioned him on trying to revising the said contracts because the government might pay billions of pesos.

The incident made the President think if Drilon is one of the politicians who crafted the said contract.

Duterte said that he’s not afraid to clash with a very influential politician like Drilon if ever that he found out that the latter is involved in the contract.

“Ako wala akong (problema) kay Drilon. Pero I distinctly recall that Drilon said something, ‘President Duterte, do not tinker with that contract because we will end up paying so many billions of pesos’,” said Duterte.

“Senator Drilon, are you one of those who crafted the contract? I am asking you. I’m ready to go down. Hindi kita tinatakot. Pero kung babagsak ako, dadalhin talaga kita,” he added.

Duterte was disappointed after being informed about the contract signed by the government in 1997 between the government and Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services.

According to him, the contract required the government to pay billions of pesos to the said water companies if they fail to reach their target profit.

 

He also warned the other politicians allegedly involved in supporting the water companies.

“Bakit pumayag ang mga Senador diyan?  Marami ‘yan sila, and we will expose them. And I will insist that they be tried for economic sabotage,” Duterte said.

Lahat silang mga… patikim ko sila paano ang buhay ng preso. Kung pati ako isasali nila, sasali ako doon sa presuhan, walang problema ‘yan. Walang mawala sa akin,” he added.

According to the Department of Justice, the “onerous” deals cost the government P10.8-B.

 

 

 

President Duterte to Senators who favor “onerous contract” with Manila Water Co. and Maynilad: “Patikim ko sila paano ang buhay ng preso”

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned the senators behind the “onerous” contract signed in 1997 with water concessionaries that they would face cases for sabotaging the economy.

Duterte couldn’t hide his disappointment after being informed about the contracts between the government, Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services.

According to the President, the contract entered by the government required them to pay fines if ever that the water companies losses a profit or the administration interfered with them.

“Pumasok tayo sa kontrata na distributor lang sila, but they were treating as if it was a mining gold or diamond, ang kontrata ay napaka tagilid na tagilid,” Duterte said.

“Because if they fail to realize the profit during the lifetime of the contract or in any period, babayad tayo nalugi nila, anak ng,” he added.

Duterte also pointed out that the government cannot do anything to lower or increase the rates of the water because of the said contract.

Recently, an International Court ordered the Philippine government to pay P7.4-B to Manila Water to cover the four-year losses of the company.

Duterte said that he’s planning to reveal the politicians favored the said contracts and file a case against them in the Supreme Court.

“Bakit pumayag ang mga Senador diyan?  Marami ‘yan sila, and we will expose them. And I will insist that they be tried for economic sabotage,” Duterte said.

Lahat silang mga… patikim ko sila paano ang buhay ng preso. Kung pati ako isasali nila, sasali ako doon sa presuhan, walang problema ‘yan. Walang mawala sa akin,” he added.

The President said that he already tasked the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to make a new contract and asked the water companies to sign it or else face charges.

 

“Ang daming pagkain!” Malaysian Sports official worries about the weight of their athletes because of so much “delicious” food being served

The deputy president of the Malaysian Athletics Federation Datuk Mumtaz Jaafar is complaining about the food being served to their athletes at them, not because it’s not being cooked well, but because it’s too delicious for them to resist.

In a report of the New Strait Times, Jaafar said that there are so many foods being served at Athlete’s Village in New Clark City and it made her worried about the weight of their athletes.

“We arrived three days before athletics start and, after looking at the mess hall, I’m worried that some of my athletes might over-indulge and put on extra weight,” said Jaafar.

“The food is delicious, even better than those served at some hotels… and it’s open 23 hours every day,” she added.

The room of the athletes is just walking distance from the dining hall where 35 Kapampangan chefs are cooking a different kind of halal foods to the athletes, six times a day.

“With the athletics venue across the road from the Village, I’m afraid they might have too much time in their hands and the mess hall might become the focal point,” she also said.

The athlete’s village has a total of 723 rooms, a gym, conference rooms, a lounge and a swimming pool aside from the big kitchen.

Several days ago, the organizers of SEA Games received criticisms from the netizens after a coach claimed that their athletes were served “kikiam”, a known street food for their breakfast.

Aside from the “kikiam” controversy, some media outlets also claimed that some Muslim athletes were served pork, however, the news was proven false.