Viral cop Julius Manalo showed the gift he received after being interviewed by television host Toni Gonzaga on Toni Talks.

In his Facebook post, Julius revealed that he received a letter from Toni thanking him for participating in the show.

“Dear Julius, thank you for sharing your story,” the letter read.

“Good morning po sa lahat, i would like to say thank you sa gift, tinago ko na tong tag na to sa mga chinecherish kong gamit, naisip ko lang ishare po ngayon,” he said.

It can be recalled that several fans already expressed their disappointment towards Toni after they discovered that Julius didn’t receive any payment from being interviewed.

However, Julius believed that reaching millions of people to share his story was more valuable than any talent fee.

“Mas malaking halaga po ang naging kapalit dahil po sa pag invite nila sa ibang platform ko po. Parang ako pa nga po dapat mag bayad because they let me use their platform na established na because of their effort nuon pa po,” said Julius.

“I am always grateful sa Toni Talks na na-invite ako dun. Isang batang tondo na gusgusin nakausap si madam Toni G,” he added.

The episode has already reached more than 3-M views as of writing.

Disappointed netizens vowed to boycott the shopping mall chain after they expressed their support to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

This week, Carlos visited the headquarters of the said mall at Pasay City, where he received a gift check worth P1-M.

According to the President of the company, Carlos was an inspiration to all Filipino people.

“The achievement of Carlos Yulo really is an inspiration to the Filipino people, not just to the athletes but to everyone because as he succeeds, the entire country succeeds,” the company president said.

However, some netizens who were not happy with Carlos feud with his parents, said that they would not visit the said mall anymore.

“Nde ako bibili sa sm start this month until nextyear… sa ROBINSON MUNA AKO, at HACIANDA MALL NEAR TAGAYTAY,” netizen Yeen said.

“Furegold nalang muna at south super market,” netizen Cecilia remarked.

“From now on…I’ll support ROBINSON,” netizen Dhes commented.

Camarines Sur 2nd District Representative LRay Villafuerte explained why they decided to distribute cash instead of relief goods to their constituents affected by the flood brought by Typhoon Kristine.

In an interview with DWPM, Villafuerte argued that giving relief goods like food and rice to the affected families may be worthless as he assumed that those people don’t have gas stoves to cook their meals.

“Sabi raw bakit cash. Eh sige po baliktarin ko. Magbigay ka ng relief, bigas. Wala naman po silang panluto. Eh hehe. Ah ‘di ba po. Nasa gitna sila, walang gasul and all,” said Villafuerte.

Netizens couldn’t hide their disappointment in Villafuerte’s logic, saying that cash was useless as businesses were closed during calamities.

“Parang sumasabog common sense ko dito, so nasa gitna sila? so may pera na sila? so may mabibilhan ba sila sa gitna ng food? luto na or need pa nila lusong ulit punta sa kabilang baryo para bumili ng grocery or lutong pagkain? ah anyway.. I know madami narin tulong nakarating sa kanila. at sana nga karamihan ay naka hingi na ng tulong, maswerte parin kami at di binaha kahit dinaanan ng bagyo. tsaka lagi ako natingin sa update ng pag asa sa youtube lalo pag may LPA, then pag may parating ng bagyo..nabili nako ng mga noodles, coffee etc ganyan pang stock tsaka kandila,” netizen Val said.

“Unprepared…common sense binagyo need ng pagkain tubig basic needs po… what happen? Politics nga naman,” netizen Benj commented.

“Pano yan hindi nga sila makaalis, makakain ba nila ang pera doon sa gitna ng baha? Meron bang bukas na tindahan doon sa area nila para sila na magbili,” netizen Oliver remarked.

The Myanmar representative at the Miss Grand International was criticized for her attitude after not gaining the grand title she was seeking.

Despite being declared as a 2nd runner-up during the pageant, Thae Su Nyein couldn’t stop her disappointment from showing.

In a video published on social media, Nyein could be seen exiting the stage crying while being escorted by her team.

Nyein also visibly showed signs of dizziness after the competition, as she was required to be guided by her team while taking her outside the venue.

In another video, MGI-Myanmar national director Lambe can be seen removing the beauty contestant’s sash and crown.

Some netizens interpreted it as a sign of disrespect and lack of sportsmanship.

“They so use to getting the top place and the management and team wasn’t happy with the 3rd place received,” a netizen said.

“The level of disrespect and disappointment from Miss Grand Myanmar & the team being ungrateful.” another netizen commented.

Miss Grand India Rachel Gupta earned the Miss Grand International title while PH bet, CJ Opiaza was the 1st runner-up.

Ms. Grand Myanmar is very unprofessional
byu/whatarewebadalee inChikaPH

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-millionaire Carlos Yulo didn’t evade the negative comments from his critics amid the onslaught of Typhoon Kristine in the country.

In some comments on social media, critics questioned why Carlos, who received more than P100 M from different companies and individuals, didn’t share his wealth with the affected families by the Typhoon.

They also asked why Carlos didn’t even participate in different relief programs since he was being portrayed as the best example of an excellent Filipino athlete.

One post about Carlos, who was called ‘missing-in-action’, even reached thousands of reactions and shares on social media.

“Hahahahaha,puro tanggap wla mn lng tulong sa nabagyuhan,” netizen Nasinej said.

“Magulang nga di tinulungan ibang tao pa kaya. Mas gugustuhin sya ng tao kung mapagkumbaba at mabait sya sa sariling pamilya nya, pero ganun talaga iba iba ugali ng tao,” netizen Lai commented.

“Kaya hindi talga matatawag na hero ang isang athlete na gaya nya kasi self-benefits and non-sharing lalo na sa mga kababayan natin nakaranas ng sakuna… Parang si Quiboloy self-proclaimed God sya naman self-proclaimed hero of his own not by people who prayed and supported him in his journey,” netizen Redd remarked.

However, some Carlos fans came to the rescue, insisting the athlete has no obligation to help the affected of the bad weather.

“Pinoy talaga nabubuhay at umaasa lagi sa tulong ng iba. nalalait pa pag sa gantong sitwasyon bakit ba obligasyon ng isang tao na umaangat nagkapera sila dahil sa pagsisikap nila.may gobyerno na dapat nyong lapitan hindi yong mga indibidwal na tao,” netizen RCG wrote.

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson pledged to give P1-M to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo’s family as part of his Christmas gift.

In an interview, Singson said he wanted to help the Yulo family after the most decorated Filipino Olympian decided not to communicate with his family after their financial feud.

“I will give Yulo’s family P1 million this December, that’s for sure,” said Singson.

Initially, Singson offered P5-M to convince Carlos to reconcile with his family, but the Olympian didn’t respond.

However, the businessman said that Carlos was still open to grabbing the offer.

“Honor thy father and thy mother. That’s very important,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Singson said that he would also offer assistance to any athlete who was willing to represent the country.

“Kahit sino tutulungan natin, matagal na akong tumutulong sa mga atleta,” he stated.

“Wala akong cut sa kinikita nya, basta ako tulong lang,” he added.

Comedian Pooh, Reynold Garcia, in real life, could not hide his disappointment after he saw how netizens were still divided on their political opinions amid Typhoon Kristine.

In his Facebook post, Pooh cursed the netizens for being divided and not focusing on helping the people affected by the bad weather.

“Sorry ha? Pero PU–ANG INA NINYO! Me bagyo na nga KULAY pa din pinag-uusapan nyo!!! Tumulong kung tutulong! TAO AT BUHAY PINAGUUSAPAN DITO!” he said.

Netizens praised Pooh for his statement, saying that people should stop talking about politics amid difficult times.

“Tama, Japan ang dapat tularan magkaiba man nang partido pagdating sa pangangailangan nagkakaisa ang mga Hapon.Basta ikakabuti nang mamayan sa Japan kahit magkaiba ang partido sinusuportahan,” netizen Nancy said.

“Ewan ko lang kung may panahon pa silang magtatalo talo kung apoy na ang ipapadala sa kalupaan ng nasa itaas. Pasalamat na lang tayo at hindi pa nangyayari yon. Kaumay,” netizen Mhel commented.

“Iyan Ang itinanim sa utak ng mga pulitikos sa tao, nakukuha sa ayuda-ayuda Pera Pera galing sa GAA pondo ng Gonyerno, meroon pa ba magagawa Ang madlang people, MEROON tayong magagawa, sa Araw ng election. Ang aga aga kase nila mangampanya,” netizen Walfredo. remarked.

Camarines Sur officials went viral on social media after they were video recorded while distributing money to their affected constituents after the onslaught of Typhoon Kristine in their province.

The video showed Camarines Sur Congressman LRay Villafuerte on a boat, distributing money to people who didn’t mind the waist-deep flood.

Aside from the lawmaker, his son, Camarines Sur Governor Luigi Villafuerte, was also on the same boat, watching the people swarming them for money.

Boat buying?
byu/justhetic inChikaPH

The Villafuertes received criticism on social media for distributing money instead of necessities like food and water to Kristine’s affected residents.

“Nakaka gigil yung ganito. Please bicol folks parang awa nyo na maging matalino na kayo sa pagboto.. wala na ba ibang lalaban sa mga ito or kahit ba sino iboto nyo sa bicol puro makakapal ang mukha???” a netizen said.

“Sadly may mga nabibili. Sa kaunting halaga madaling napepersuade ang ibang tao. Ni hindi na nila narerealize kung paano nayuyurakan ng mga pulitikong gaya niyan ang dignidad nila. We need leaders na makakapag boost ng morale ng mga tao sa ganitong pagkakataon,” another netizen remarked.

Meanwhile, others asked the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) if the Villafuertes engaged to vote buying as they were both running for the 2025 Elections.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Presidential Security Group (PSG) collaborated to catch an alleged operator of a drug den within the Malacanang Complex.

According to the report of Abogado.ph, the suspect was identified as Edgar Ventura in his house near the Palace, the official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the authorities did not catch another suspect, Francis Soriano.

NBI started to investigate Ventura and Soriano after they received an intelligence report that some individuals were running an illegal business within the Palace complex.

Authorities recovered nine sachets of suspected shabu, along with paraphernalia.

The warrant was issued by Manila RTC Branch 37.

Netizens couldn’t believe that even the most secure complex in the country was not safe from illegal substances.

As of writing, the Palace has yet to give any statement on the operation conducted by NBI and PSG.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asked government agencies to prepare for the worst-case scenario as Typhoon Kristine kept bringing rain to different provinces in the country.

During the meeting with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Marcos expressed his frustration as he couldn’t do anything but wait and pray.

Marcos expected that floods in different provinces would worsen.

“I’m feeling a little helpless here, kasi wala tayong magagawa, all we can do is sit tight, wait, hope, pray that there is not too much damage, that there are no casualties, and go in as soon and as quickly as possible,” said Marcos.

He also pointed out how fast typhoons can develop now compared in the past.

“We are experiencing the same phenomenon that we have been — that I have been commenting on, all of us have been noticing — ang bilis mag-develop nung bagyo. It was just a low pressure area and now look at pati the strength of it. And the volume of water are — the volumes of water are unprecedented,” he stated.

“It’s really the flooding that we are going to deal with. So… Anong gagawin natin?” he added.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also assured Marcos they had enough goods to distribute to the typhoon-affected areas.