PBA Star ROMMEL ADDUCUL Stricken with Cancer
'BIG C' ON A RAMPAGE.
Days after the Aquino family issued a statement announcing that former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino has colon cancer, comes the news that basketball superstar Rommel Adducul is suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer.
According to reports, the hardworking cager is currently undergoing chemotherapy sessions to prevent the cancer cells from spreading. Nasopharyngeal cancer is said to be rare in Western countries but common among Asians. The cancer cells develop in the nasopharynx which is the air space lying at the back of the nose and above the soft part of the palette.
Rommel, who plays for the Purefoods Giants, started exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease during the recently concluded PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) finals where they lost to eventual champion the Sta. Lucia Realtors.
"I saw him really grasping for air and I didn't realized that one of his nostrils is already blocked," revealed Purefoods head coach Ryan Gregorio in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
Most of his teammates also noticed a prominent lump on Rommel's neck during the championship series.
Among those who learned first of Rommel's delicate condition is teammate Kirby Raymundo. "Honestly medyo naiyak ako parang pagpunta ko dito sa practice parang ang bigat, mabigat. Talagang malaking tulong siya sa team dahil siya yong center namin," said a distraught Kirby.
CALM BUT UNCERTAIN.
"Hindi ako nagwu-worry," enthused the optimistic center. "Kasi I think ‘pag sinabi kasing cancer life and death na, e. Pero ‘yong sa ‘kin, mababang klase lang siya na 80 percent na hindi na siya magre-recur 'pag naundergo ko ‘yong chemo 'tsaka radiotherapy," he added.
Rommel's therapy would sideline him for the upcoming conference. Purefoods, however, opted to keep him in the roster thus explaining Rommel's presence during team practice and scrimmages.
"Siguro next conference," he tentatively replied. "Sigurado na talaga na All-Filipino [Conference] talaga makakabalik na ako, pero itong conference na ‘to hopefully," he groped.
SHOWBIZ ROMANCE.
He surprised many people when he opted to join the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) instead of entering the more established PBA. Despite earning criticisms, Rommel's stint in the MBA proved to be fruitful as shown by the handful of awards he reaped during his stay. He finally made his long overdue PBA debut in 2003 when he was drafted by the Barangay Ginebra Kings. The 6'6" center was also a consistent fixture in the National Team.
Other than his stellar hardcourt achievements, Rommel was thrown more in the spotlight when he had a romantic relationship with Fil-Italian actress Assunta de Rossi. After their separation, Rommel made tabloid news again when he was rumored to be dating controversial actress and TV host Kris Aquino. Kris ended up marrying Rommel's Purefoods Giants teammate James Yap in 2005.
Rommel is married to Jocelyn Cobankiat.
ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI is FHM's April 2008 Cover Girl
At last, Alessandra De Rossi will grace the cover of FHM Philippines April 2008 issue.Alex's pictorial with Jun De Leon was done in Paul Del Rosario's yatch named Advance 92. Her make-up by Barbi Chan. Styling by Ana Kalaw and hair by Felicity.
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IRA EIGENMANN's Nude Pictures, Fake or Not?
Racy pictures allegedly of young actress Ira Eigenmann are spreading on the Internet like wildfire, with various websites and blogs posting the unflattering images while creating links to spread the pictures specifically into adult forums.
Others, however, contest the authenticity of the images, arguing that the woman shown in the photo is not Ira at all, and that the pictures were either fabricated or the woman involved is just a spitting image of the young actress.
YES! Magazines 2007 Readers Choice Award Winners
Here is the complete list of winners:
Favorite TV Show (Drama) : ABS-CBN's Maging Sino Ka Man
Most Handsome Celebrity: Richard Gutierrez
Young Male Superstar: John Lloyd Cruz
Scene Stealers of the Year: Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez's admission of their relationship
Band Song of the Year: Akin Ka Na Lang by the Itchyworms (Noontime Show Album)
2008 MYX Music Award Winners
Some of the highlights of the evening include the performance of international hip hop artist Apl.D.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and the tribute to Magna Awardee Gary Valenciano, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary in showbiz.
Apl.D.Ap (whose real name is Allan Pineda) also received a Special Citation for his outstanding contribution to the music industry and to his homeland, the Philippines. His compositions "The Apl Song" from the album Elephunk and "Bebot" from the album Monkey Business are hailed as songs that exemplify his pride in his Filipino heritage. He was also cited "for his efforts to pave the way for Filipino artists and Filipino-American artists through his label, Jeepney Records."
In his acceptance speech, Apl addressed his kababayans and said, "First of all, I want to thank God. Maraming salamat sa MYX Awards. I want to thank all the fans for supporting me. I want to thank my group, the Black Eyed Peas, for believing in me, for letting me make a Filipino song in Tagalog to represent my culture. [applause] I will continue to represent Filipinos all over the world, y'all! They ask me, ‘What makes you Filipino?' I say, I will be Filipino today, I will be Filipino tomorrow, and I will be Filipino in the future. Maraming salamat!"
Aside from participating in the MYX Music Awards, Apl hopes to make a guest appearance on ABS-CBN's noontime show Wowowee and perform in local clubs. This native of Angeles, Pampanga will be here in the country until April 5. Apl also revealed that he is doing a solo album that is scheduled to be released this year.
"One of my songs is called ‘Island'... I wrote it when I was here during Christmas. It's about the beauty of the country and the hardship of the country. I'd like to represent that all over the world," says Apl with a smile. During the awards night, Apl performed "Island, " prompting some members of the audience to stand up and groove to his upbeat music.
MYX Magna Awardee Gary Valenciano was overwhelmed by the production number that paid tribute to him and his unforgettable songs such as "Hataw Na" and "Sana Maulit Muli." The medley of songs was performed by some of the best names in the music industry including Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Vina Morales, Ebe Dancel, Jett Pangan, and Janno Gibbs. Mr. Pure Energy himself was very surprised to see his own sons, Paolo and Gabriel, take part in the production number since they managed to keep it a secret from him.
The big winner during the awards night was Sarah Geronimo, who was named as Favorite Artist, Favorite Female Artist, Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ. Her song "Ikaw" was also chosen as Song of the Year. The pop singer is currently in the United States for her concert series, which is why she sent a taped message that was aired during the program.
Among the presenters that night were Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 housemates Riza Santos, Will Devaughn, Jon Avila, Gaby dela Merced, and Ruben Gonzaga. Other artists tapped to be presenters include Nancy Castiglione and her fiancée Doug Kramer, Valerie Concepcion, Katya Santos, Yeng Constantino, Marc Abaya of Kjwan, and Dingdong Dantes. Aside from presenting an award, the sexy group Kitty Girls performed a lively dance number that excited all the hot-blooded males in the audience that night.
Directed by Rowell Santiago, the third edition of this annual music awards was hosted by MYX VJs Luis Manzano, Iya Villania, Nikki Gil, Drei, Mica, and Igi. To determine the winners of the different categories, sixty percent of the scores came from the viewers of MYX while the remaining forty percent came from the votes of the artists themselves.
Here is the complete list of winners in the 2008 MYX Music Awards:
Favorite Music Video: Tuliro by Spongecola
Favorite Song: Sarah Geronimo ("Ikaw")
Favorite Artist: Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Male Artist: Erik Santos
Favorite Female Artist: Sarah Geronimo
Favorite Group: Spongecola
Favorite Rock Video: "Vampire Social Club" by Chicosci
Favorite Mellow Video: "Alam ng Ating Mga Puso" by Rachelle Ann Go
Favorite Urban Video: "Like That" by Billy Crawford
Favorite Collaboration: Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bautista in "Pag-ibig Na Kaya"
Favorite Remake: Kyla
Favorite New Artist: Sam Concepcion
Favorite Indie Artist: Updharmadown
Favorite International Music Video: "Teenagers" by My Chemical Romance
Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video: Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson (Love Team by Itchyworms)
Favorite Media Soundtrack: Spongecola ("Tuloy Pa Rin" in Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao)
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ: Sarah Geronimo
Favorite MYX Live Performance: Pupil
Favorite MYX Bandarito Performance: Zelle
The MYX Music Awards 2008 TV Special will air on Sunday, March 30, (8 pm) on Sky Cable Channel 23.
REGINE VELASQUEZ is the Voice Behind PRINCESS URDUJA
For the first time ever, a local production company will produce a full-length animation film that capitalizes on the talents of Filipino animators. APT Entertainment Inc., the producer of this epic film, hired 10 to 12 animators to conceptualize and bring the various characters to life on paper and finally on the big screen.
Voiced over by some of the biggest stars in showbiz, Urduja is a visual feast that celebrates the talents of Filipino animators. The feisty princess of the Tawilisi tribe is voiced over by Regine Velasquez while her loved one, Limhang, is dubbed in by Cesar Montano. The patriarch Lakanpati is given voice by Eddie Garcia while his favored warrior, Simakwel, is voiced by Jay Manalo.
Other interesting characters in Urduja include Wang (Johnny Delgado), Mayumi (Ruby Rodriguez), Daisuke (Epy Quizon), and the talking animals named Kukut (Michael V.) and Tarsir (Allan K.).
In the press conference of Urduja held earlier today, March 26, at Florabel restaurant at The Podium, Mr. Antonio "Tony" Tuviera of APT Entertainment Inc. narrated that he had been planning to do this project for the past 10 years.
"It took us almost ten years to make this. Actually, we're on the eleventh year now. It started in 1997 and it was actually a dream of mine. My original dream was to make a series of animated features on television. But along the way, I found out that it was quite impossible to do on television because of the cost," he says. "Then I started to do a full-length film. In the span of eleven years, I gave up six or seven times and convinced myself that it was really impossible."
Yet somehow, Mr. T (as Mr. Tuviera is fondly called) found the resources and the drive to push through with the project in an effort to give Filipino animators a chance to shine in their homeland.
"I wanted to give our animators a chance to be recognized," he declares. "They are actually doing a lot of animation abroad—some of them are in Pixar, Disney...ang dami. They are doing animation but never silang nakakuha ng credit. Yung mga Biker Mice...so sabi ko, bakit hindi sila bigyan ng recognition dito?"
As a result, Urduja is a product of traditional and digital animation that is hailed as the first of its kind in the Philippines.
Regine was handpicked by Mr. T to play the royal princess of the Tawilisi tribe in this film. Why did he choose Asia's Songbird to portray this pivotal role?
Mr. T points out: "Noong unang-una pa lang, nakita ko na tama na totoong kumakanta [ang i-cast]. Kasi, usually, sa America ang ginagamit nila yung hindi totoong kumakanta. 'Tapos, ang pakakantahin sa CD, ibang tao."
He reveals that he talked with Regine regarding this animation film as early as three years ago. The singer-actress readily agreed to do the project without even asking about her talent fee or other pertinent details.
When asked about the production cost of doing this epic film, Mr. T says, "It will be a tough task to get back the investment, but I cannot really quote an amount. It will be tough even if it's a hit, I don't think we can get it back. Trial and error ang process."
Why didn't he release this film during the Metro Manila Film Fest to cash in on the holiday spending spree of families?
"Number one, never kong naisip na gawin ‘yon kasi kay Vic Sotto ang Metro Manila Film Festival. Never kong lalabanan si Vic dahil magkakasama kami, e. Number two, ‘pag festival, ang daming kalaban, ang daming magagandang pelikula na kalaban, so ang hirap." Despite all the challenges, Mr. Tuviera is optimistic about the future of animation in the Philippines. In fact, after finishing Urduja, which is now in the post-production phase, he is hoping to pursue his original dream of creating an animated television series, and hopefully in 2010, release another full-length animated film.
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YENG CONSTANTINO is Still Hurting After a Breakup with RJ JIMENEZ
Pinoy Dream Academy grand winner Yeng Constantino said she is still mending her broken heart after a breakup, but affirmed that she is now moving on with her life.
"I think I'm okay now. I'm not going to say that I'm happy but I'm moving on because you see... I'm strong."
Constantino's statement stemmed from reports of her sudden breakup with her off-screen parter and former PDA scholar RJ Jimenez, that she first revealed during an interview with hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino in their daily morning program Boy & Kris.
The singer recalled that her special feeling for Jimenez grew while they were still inside the academy and continued after they stepped out of the academy.
Ellen de Generes Invited ARNEL PINEDA and the 'JOURNEY' Band to Perform on Her TV Show
Arnel Pineda, the new lead singer of popular American rock band "Journey," was praised for his awesome singing talent by well-known talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
"I’m thankful because finally they’d recognized Filipino talents… I'm just one of the few who really gets lucky. So I thank God for that. I was surprised. I did not expect that she will feature me on her show. Then there are also gossips that she wanted me and the whole band to guest on her show," Pineda told during an interview.
Pineda’s statement stemmed from reports and video clips from www.youtube.com showing DeGeneres featuring Pineda on her program, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". On the show, she shared some details on how Pineda turned out to be the newest vocalist of the band.
In the video, DeGeneres said: "This guy, this is not lipsinging he's actually singing. His name is Arnel Pineda, (shows clip of Pineda while singing) anyways he is incredible! So the guitarist from journey Neal Schon saw this video and he sent email to Arnel and Arnel emailed back and now Arnel is in the studio recording the Journey album. He is gonna be the lead singer of "Journey" how cool is that. Let that be a lesson to you don't stop believing. And I think I want him on the show I think we were talking to him about he maybe on the show -- I think the whole band."
Ellen also acknowledged that there are lots of talented singers from the Philippines and even mentioned young Filipina singer Charice Pempengco, who guested on her show which drew a lot of viewer attention.
At the moment, there are already reports that talks are in the process to have Pineda and the whole band of Journey -- Neal Schon (guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass), Deen Castronovo (drums), to be on the said show.
But according to Pineda the decision whether it is possible for him to guest on "Ellen" will be decided by the management of "Journey."
"We have to find out first if it’s valid, if it’s okay or not to guest on her show, only the "Journey" can decide on it," Pineda explained.
Pineda also said that up to now he has not yet received any call from "Journey" regarding the said invitation but if given the choice, he will definitely accept the opportunity.
Right now, Pineda is in the country to take a short break away from his work. He arrived March 12 and stayed with his family during the Holy Week. He is set to go back to the US on March 29 to do one show.
Pineda restated his gratefulness to all his fans and supporters who are always there for him.
"Thank you. I'm also thankful that they are supporting the Filipino talents. I will try my best to make you guys proud of me."
The singer joined his first band at age 15 and has been singing professionally for the past 25 years. His voice also won him the Best Vocalist award at the World Band Explosion in 1987 -- a feat that he repeated the following year.
He has been a veteran of several bands and was a regular in clubs in Makati, Olongapo and Quezon City. His last band, The Zoo, released its first album "Zoology" under MCA Universal Records last September 2007.
It was Pineda's stint in The Zoo that got him noticed by Journey axeman Neal Schon. Schon said he was looking for a replacement singer on popular video-sharing site YouTube.com when he discovered videos of Pineda and The Zoo singing Journey songs, such as "Open Arms" and "Faithfully".
After this, the band asked Pineda to join them as their vocalist and the rest is history.
See Ellen's Invitation below:
KIMERALD: Still the Hottest Teen Loveteam to Beat
[On Their Loveteam]
And just recently, they were thrilled about being chosen to star in the the Pinoy version of the hit Koreanovela "My Girl."
APL De AP of Black Eyed Peas is in Manila for MYX Awards
International artist Allan Pineda, one of the original members of chartbusting hiphop group Black Eyed Peas, is back in the country to receive a special citation for his contribution as a Filipino artist at this year's MYX Music Awards.
Pineda, also known as Apl De Ap, arrived in the Philippines early Tuesday morning, a day before the music awards.
Pineda will also be a presenter for the awards, aside from being given special recognition for his contribution to the music industry in the Philippines and all over the world.
His compositions have pertained to his nationality and promoted the Philippines, and his music has paid tribute to his motherland.
The MYX Music Awards honors local artists and performers who won the hearts and votes of Filipino audience.
Some of the performers are rock band Sandwich, the Kitty Girls, Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino and many more.
Big stars in the field of music will stand as presentors for the event, including controversial couple singer Regine Velasquez and singer-composer Ogie Alcasid.
They will be also joined by singers Jay Contreras of the band Kamikazee, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, ex-Pinoy Big Brother housemates Ruben Gonzaga and Gaby dela Merced, MYX North America VJs Chris Cayzer and Amber Davis, and popular host Edu Manzano.
The 3rd MYX Music Awards is under the direction of Rowell Santiago and musical director Homer Flores. Witness the event and catch the biggest artists and hits in Pinoy music this Wednesday, March 26, 8 p.m. at the Meralco Theater. Also watch the MYX Music Awards 2008 television special on March 30 at 8 p.m.
Also catch MYX 24/7 on Sky Cable Channel 23 for the latest updates on the MYX Music Awards. As always...MYX. Your Choice. Your Music.
HERO ANGELES Joins the Cast of "Dyesebel"
Tiyak na matutuwa ang fans ni Hero Angeles dahil kasama na si Hero sa cast ng bagong fantaserye ng GMA-7 na Dyesebel na pagbibidahan nina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes.
Ngayong araw, March 25, nagsimula nang mag-acting workshop si Hero bilang paghahanda sa taping. Ang hindi palang sure ay kung ano ang role ng young actor sa kanyang first ever regular TV show sa GMA-7.
Si German Moreno ang tumatayong manager ni Hero at siyang tumulong sa kanya na mapasama sa Dyesebel.
Naaalala namin ang aming pakikipagkuwentuhan kay Kuya Germs, kung saan sinabi niya na gusto niyang sa primetime ang unang maging regular show ng bagong alaga.
Naniniwala si Kuya Germs na mas magkakaroon ng impact ang labas ni Hero sa GMA-7 kung sa primetime siya mapapanood na siya ngang mangyayari.
Nagsimulang maging visible si Hero sa mga programa ng GMA-7—gaya ng Maynila, Tok Tok Tok, Mel & Joey, Whammy, SiS, Nuts Entertainment, SOP. Gigsters, at iba pa—pagkatapos niyang lisanin noong 2005 ang ABS-CBN kung saan siya nagsimula bilang kauna-unahang winner ng talent search na Star Circle Quest.
Naging isa sa pinakamainit na tambalan ang love team nila noon ng Koreana na si Sandara Park. Ngunit dahil sa personal na away ng dalawa ay nabuwag din ang kanilang love team at naghiwalay sila ng landas.
Ngayon ay nagsisimula nang makilala si Sandara sa bansa nitong South Korea samantalang si Hero naman ay susubukang buhayin ang kanyang naudlot na showbiz career.
Ang ka-batch ni Hero sa Star Circle Quest na si Joseph Bitangcol ay napapanood na rin ngayon sa GMA-7. Kasama si Joseph, na ex-boyfriend ni Sandara, sa kasisimula pa lang na Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita.
Ang huling regular TV show ni Hero ay ang SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako ng ABS-CBN noong 2005.
It's Confirmed! MARIAN RIVERA - OUT, RIZA SANTOS - IN sa Dolphy-Vic Sotto Movie
Hindi na matutuloy ang young actress na si Marian Rivera sa Dolphy-Vic Sotto movie. Si Marian sana ang gaganap na leading lady ni Vic at anak ni Dolphy. 
Ayon kay Duds Santiago, PRO ng Viva Entertainment, hindi pa niya alam kung tinanggap na ng Viva Artist Agency, na siyang humahawak sa career ni Riza ang project. Pero alam ni Duds na nakipag-meeting na ang producers ng Dolphy-Vic movie sa mga Del Rosario.
Upto this time, wala pang formal statement ang manager ni Marian na si Popoy Caritativo sa hindi pagkatuloy ng young actress sa project. Pero malamang na ang schedule ni Marian ang rason kung bakit hindi na niya matatanggap ang project. Magsisimula na kasing mag-taping si Marian ng Dyesebel sa April 2. Sa Palawan ang location ng pilot episode ng Dyesebel. Ang balita ay one week silang mag-i-stay roon at baka ma-extend pa.
Sa Friday naman, March 28, ang scheduled first-day shooting ng first team-up nina Dolphy at Vic sa pelikula. Kahit makabalik ng Maynila si Marian, ang Dyesebel ang kanyang magiging priority.
Wala pa ring title ang movie nina Dolphy at Vic Sotto to be directed by Tony Y. Reyes. Bukod sa main cast at kay Riza, si Ryan Agoncillo pa lang ang alam naming kasama sa pelikula na matagal nang hinihintay ng marami.
If ever, first movie ni Riza ang Dolphy-Vic film project. Big break ito sa beauty queen at sana nga ay simula na ng magandang takbo ng kanyang career.
KRIS AQUINO, Nakunan!
Isa na namang trahedya ang dumating sa pamilya Aquino.
Isang araw pagkatapos niyang i-announce na may colon cancer ang kanyang ina na si dating pangulong Corazon Aquino, nakunan ang talk show host at aktres na si Kris Aquino.
Nasa seven and half weeks na ang kanyang dinadala. Ito sana ang ikalawang anak ni Kris at ng mister niyang si James Yap at pangatlo pagkatapos nina Josh (anak ni Kris sa aktor na si Phillip Salvador) at Baby James.
Ito ang text message na ipinadala ni Kris sa ilang malalapit na kaibigan:
"Dr. Pastorfide [Kris's doctor] already ruled that I had miscarriage. My gestational sac has collapsed and my ovum is blighted. This I'm sure is part of God's will because He wants me to be able to give my mom the best care and as much time as possible without any health concerns of my own."
Nakumpirma ang pagbubuntis ni Kris noong March 13 sa taping ng kanyang game show sa ABS-CBN na Wheel of Fortune.
MARTIN NIEVERRA Joins SOS (Society of Seven) in Las Vegas Show
Martin Nievera joins Society of Seven (SOS) as the group begins looking for a new home.
17th Season of U.S. Reality Show "Survivor" Currently Shooting in Camarines Sur, Philippines?
Nasa Pilipinas nga ba ang next season ng U.S. reality TV show na Survivor?
Ang Survivor, a CBS reality show credited to Mark Burnett, ang isa sa dalawang shows that sparked the reality-TV concept around the world. The other one being the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
There have been at least 20 international versions of the game show na first produced in Sweden. But the U.S. version is the most popular and lost lasting. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the first Survivor season was taped in Borneo with Richard Hatch as its first winner.
Airing na ngayon sa U.S. TV ang 16th season ng Survivor taped in Micronesia with the theme Fans vs. Favorites, kung saan ten past superstars (or fan favorites) of the previous seasons compete against ten self-confessed super fans of the series.
For its 17th season, nagtapos ang application noong January 24, 2008. Casting and pre-production are being done in Los Angeles. It was reported that production would start late June 2008.
Ngunit nitong nakaraang Holy Week, tourists and even local vacationers—including some celebrities—at pati na rin ang ibang mga mismong taga-Gota Beach sa Agirangan Island na part ng Caramoan Peninsula sa Camarines Sur were not allowed to enter the said beach resort to do their Semana Santa vacation. Doon daw kasi nagsu-shooting ang next season ng Survivor.
Among those who were around during the shoot na hindi rin nakapasok, nasabihan silang Celebrity Edition ang format ng next season ng Survivor. They were told that among the contestants are Jean Claude Van-Damme and Alicia Silverstone.
Walang ibang makapag-confirm nito sa amin specially the inclusion of Van Damme and Alicia, lalo pa't taliwas ito sa official news ng Survivor na June pa ito sisimulan at may pa-audition sila—meaning non-showbiz type of contestants.
Former President Cory Aquino Diagnosed with Colon Cancer
Inanunsiyo ni Kris Aquino sa pamamagitan ng isang official statement kaninang hapon, March 24, na ang kanilang ina na si dating Pangulong Corazon "Cory" Aquino ay may sakit na colon o colorectal cancer.
Halata sa tinig sa Kris ang tindi ng problemang kinahaharap ng kanilang pamilya habang binabasa niya ang official statement.
"Our mother had suffered from an episode of high blood pressure and difficulty in breathing followed by fever during the week in between Christmas and New Year. Since that time, we became concerned because of her consistent cough, loss of appetite and noticeable weight loss.
Our mom wanted to know what was wrong with her, and with her family by her side, she submitted herself to a check-up and several tests. The results showed that our mother is suffering from cancer of the colon," pahayag ng emosyonal na si Kris sa official statement ng pamilyang Aquino.
Ayon kay Kris, desisyon ng kanilang ina na sabihin sa publiko ang kalagayan niito dahil naniniwala pa rin ang dating pangulo sa kapangyarihan ng dasal.
"Desisyon po ng nanay namin na mag-release kami ng statement, para maunawaan ng lahat ang kanyang kasalukuyang kalagayan. Nakikiusap po kami na sana maintindihan ninyo na kailangan ng aming ina, kagaya ng lahat ng pasyenteng nagpapagaling, ng panahon ng katahimikan," sabi ni Kris.
Humingi rin ang pamilya Aquino ng time of privacy dahil sa karamdaman ng dating pangulo.
"It's very difficult time for our family, most especially for our mother. We respectfully ask that she be accorded her privacy. Our mom remains a believer in the power of prayer. We ask you for your compassion and for your prayers," pahayag ni Kris.
Ilang linggo na ring kumakalat ang balita na may matinding karamdaman si former Pres. Aquino. Sa katunayan, naospital siya noong December 2007 dahil sa high blood pressure.
Ayon sa ilang pag-aaral, ang colon at rectal cancer ay ang ika-tatlo at ika-apat na pangunahing cancer-related deaths sa Pilipinas.
Si Cory Aquino ang biyuda ng pinaslang na Senator Benigno Aquino. Naging presidente siya ng Pilipinas noong 1986 matapos mapatalsik sa puwesto si dating President Ferdinand Marcos. Napili siya bilang Woman of the Year ng Time Magazine noong 1986.
Kasalukuyang nasa ospital ngayon si dating Pangulong Aquino na ngayon ay 75 years old.
LUIS MANZANO at ANGEL LOCSIN Magkasamang nag-Semana Santa sa Bangkok
“Boracay boy” itong si Luis pero siyempre, mas maganda iyong ang kasama mo ay ang iyong lady love at hindi kasing dami ng tao sa Boracay ang nasa Bangkok. The same is true with OMB Chairman Edu Manzano and girlfriend Pinky Webb, na nakita rin sa NAIA.
Nagkita kaya ang mag-amang Edu at Luis? Sa Singapore naman kasi pumunta sina Edu at Pinky para doon palipasin ang Holy Week. Bumalik na rin sila kahapon, Easter Sunday dahil maaga ang trabaho nila this morning sa Umagang Kay Ganda ng ABS-CBN.
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