Angelica Panganiban, Tears Over a Broken Heart

On her guesting in the May 22 GGV episode, Angelica Panganiban finally broke her silence about her failed 4-year relationship with former boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz. In the interview which started with the two throwing jests at each other, Angelica shed tears when Vice prompted a question about how she felt after her break-up. Angelica honestly admitted that she haven't fully moved on yet but she's getting there. She also divulged that she was so hurt. She had felt too down at times that she even pitied herself. She said she would cry for hours whenever something reminds her of it. 

"Minsan kasi eh... sikat. Di ba? Ang daming billboard. Kapag nakita ko, maiiyak na naman ako. Ganun... Ayan na naman tayo. Magmomove-on na naman ako. (Sometimes... He's famous, right? He has a lot of billboards. Seeing it makes me cry again. Like that... There we go again. I have to move on again)," she said. 

In that tell-all, Angelica shared her experiences after the break-up which mostly made both she and Vice Ganda end up laughing. Though, despite that little tearful moment, it was amazing how Angelica still held herself together. She remained strong despite the heartache. She laughed brightly. And most of all, she stayed positive. She even said if they weren't able to save the relationship, why not save the friendship? That for me is a very open-minded approach to a failed relationship,

We have idolized Angelica for her great talent as an actress. We adored her beauty. But watching that interview gave us a glimpse of who Angelica Panganiban truly is. Personally, I saw a strong and beautiful girl with a genuine heart, full of love and passion. Angelica bared her soul to the viewers. Something that is so rare in showbiz, which is cramped of artists with two-faced personas to gain the love of the viewers. 

How John Lloyd Cruz broke somebody like her was beyond me. However, I do not judge him. I understand he may have reasons to let the love go. Yet somehow, it made me realize that no matter how talented, beautiful or loving you are, if a love's not for you it's not for you. That having those attributes won't spare you from a broken heart. Angelica, like all the other girls, could only wish for love that is pure and real. You can watch the uncut GGV episode here.

Ironfist Duterte, Afraid of Ghosts

I was flipping through the pages of our local newspaper SunStar Davao this morning when I came over their cover story entitled 'Malacañan Ghosts' written by Stella A. Estremera.

It was about why presumptive President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will only be holding office at Malacañan BUT not living there. Then, he was quoted saying, "In the Palace? Maraming mumu doon! Totoo (Me live in the Palace? There are lots of ghosts there. It's true)" and recalled a memory he had on the place.

 He said he had been invited in there sometime ago past midnight by then erstwhile President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo whom he served as consultant for law and order. He said he was ushered into a sala inside Malacañan where the portraits of past presidents are hung to wait for Arroyo to dress up.

"It's really giddy," he said. "Kasi when I went inside , tiningnan ko yung mga mukha nila, there were several poses. Yung mga mata nila nakatingin somewhere else.. eye in front. I was waiting there in the sala and the wind was... either malakas yung aircon or talagang meron. Nung tumingin ako... nakatingin sila sa akin lahat. Put--na. Lalabas ako dito."








I laughed so hard upon reading it that my supervisors peeped on me, confused by my sudden outburst. It was so funny! Considering I had this super macho image of him holding a gun like what social media portrays him to be and riding a super cool big bike and then an image of him shriveling from the thought of ghosts just cracks me up. I mean c'mon...

Yeah. Duterte might be a ruthless disciplinarian and not afraid of anyone except God, but well ghosts are really scary.

Rodrigo Roa Duterte: The Kind of Leader We Need

"Many people feared him; many looks down on him; many scoffs at his attitude and many don't believe he has what it takes to be The President of the Philippines.
Simply because they don't know him enough. Enough to see through his edgy aura; his simplicity; his tactlessness and his laid back attitude. They haven't lived in his City; hear about his greatness and see how much the people loves and respects him as much as a father. They haven't witnessed his sincerity to serve his people; to give them the best a father could provide; protect them like a doting father would and punish those who bring ruins to his beloved city. Or perhaps they did. That's why they fear him. Because Duterte like a strict father imposes discipline. Extreme Law-breakers fear Davao because they know Duterte wouldn't even bat an eye and slap them a one way ticket to the other life. He said it himself, he doesn't care if he burns in hell for as long as his people live in paradise.
Yes, Duterte's image isn't as pure as crystal. But if he will provide my family the safety and comfort to walk on the streets at midnight, I wouldn't really mind. If he can insure the security of my future family, I wouldn't really mind. If he can provide the country with a corruption-free government, I wouldn't really mind. If he can give the people the benefits and services due to them, I wouldn't really mind. If he can reinstate the Laws for all to follow, I wouldn't really mind. If he can show us a responsible government worthy of praise and respect, I wouldn't really mind.
What is a life of a drug addict/dealer, rapist and murderer compared to the 102 Million citizens of the country? What is a foul word compared to a genuine heart?
Come to think of it. He is not superficial, look beyond.
Nonetheless, he is the kind of Leader we need. A fist of an iron but a heart of a child."

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