• Jimmy Bondoc’s attack on ABS-CBN had artists set aside the network war to show their support for the Kapamilya network
• Artist from both networks expressed their support for ABS-CBN by posting their messages on social media

Jimmy Bondoc’s Facebook post on his excitement on the possible closure of the “biggest network” (which he later revealed to be ABS-CBN) has stirred up a lot of emotions from people throughout the industry.

Many expressed their disappointment in Bondoc, especially his careless disregard of the loss of thousands of jobs that such a shutdown would bring about.

If there is a positive side to Bondoc’s actions, it is that the well-known personalities from entertainment and from news and current affairs have broken down the network divide to express their messages of support and of gratitude to ABS-CBN. Kapamilya and Kapuso overlooked their differences to show solidarity and give their support to ABS-CBN.

Rey Agapay who has been working at the GMA network for 20 years has shown his support to the other network.

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as a broascasting student i was an intern for @gmapublicaffairs and have now been working for #gmaentertainment for close to 20 years now. #kapuso through and through. but that doesn’t mean i cannot recognize the #goodwork of my colleagues and friends in @abscbn we share the spirit of #excellence in our field, in shining the #light on the #truth, in defending and celebrating the filipino people’s right to freedom of speech, the #press, and of #expression Kung para sa #bayan, huwag tayong watak-watak at utak-talangka

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Derek Ramsay, who is a former ABS-CBN artist, offered “complete respect” to the network even though he is now under contract at GMA Network.

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Sunshine Cruz said she would always grateful for how the network helped her rebuild her career.

GMA News reporter Raffy Tima greeted ABS-CBN on their 65th anniversary. In his message, he said that though they see ABS-CBN as a competitor, when they are out in the field, they are one.

Marvin Agustin will always be grateful to ABS-CBN for changing his life.

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Sa loob ng 65 na taon ay hindi natinag ang inyong suporta at pagmamahal! Maraming salamat, Kapamilya! pic.twitter.com/CzuCXtjcpB

— ABS-CBN Corporation (@ABSCBN) May 24, 2019

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I am proud and honored to be part of a company with a mission to SERVE. Thank you to our dear Kapamilyas for allowing us to be part of your lives for the past 65 years!!! ❤️ To my family in ABS-CBN, taas noo ko kayong ipinagmamalaki. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and serve with you!!! ❤️ #ForeverAKapamilya #Happy65thABSCBN #ForeverGrateful ❤️

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Ako rin po ay isa ring kapamilya at lubos na nagpapasalamat sa pamunuan ng Abs Cbn at ng lahat ng mga kapamilyang tumatangkilik sa aming mga palabas sapagkat mayroon akong trabaho at nagagamit ko ang kakayahan na ibinigay sa aking ng poong maykapal. #grateful #kapamilya #nagpapasalamat

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What a journey it’s been. To inspire many is a feat…but to inspire countless is a victory. Thank you for making me part of the family. Happy anniversary #ABSCBN

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• Jimmy Bondoc once honed his talents at ABS-CBN where he appeared in shows like ASAP and It’s Showtime.
• Bondoc took to Facebook to air his delight in what he foresaw as the ‘biggest network’s’ demise, apparently referring to ABS-CBN
• Former ABS-CBN artists who are now with GMA showed their support for their old network in the light of Bondoc’s rant.

When Jimmy Bondoc made his rant against “the biggest network” which apparently referred to ABS-CBN, he inadvertently triggered an outpouring of support for ABS-CBN from netizens and celebrities alike.

Even former Kapamilyas who are now with rival GMA Network showed their support for ABS-CBN.

Derek Ramsay showed “complete respect” for ABS-CBN where he had worked for six years. He is currently under contract to the GMA Network.

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Former Kapuso reporter Michael Fajatin also supported the cause.

Kapuso for 20 years, Rey Agapay showed his support to the rival network.

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as a broascasting student i was an intern for @gmapublicaffairs and have now been working for #gmaentertainment for close to 20 years now. #kapuso through and through. but that doesn’t mean i cannot recognize the #goodwork of my colleagues and friends in @abscbn we share the spirit of #excellence in our field, in shining the #light on the #truth, in defending and celebrating the filipino people’s right to freedom of speech, the #press, and of #expression Kung para sa #bayan, huwag tayong watak-watak at utak-talangka

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Sunshine Cruz also posted a message on how the network helped her rebuild her career a few years ago.

Former GMA News and Public Affairs reporter Steve Dailisan gave his respects to the Kapamilya Network where he started his career, adding that he found friends who believe in truth.

GMA News reporter Raffy Tima greeted ABS-CBN for their 65th Anniversary.

Marvin Agustin was very grateful to ABS-CBN for changing his life.

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Newly recruited Kapuso Aiko Melendez also showed gratitude for her home for 9 years.

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Atom Araullo also showed support to former colleagues at ABS-CBN.

• A writer addressed each of Jimmy Bondoc’s assumptions in the latter’s tirade against ABS-CBN
• Writer Lolito Go also labeled Bondoc as a traitor

An open letter was written by a Filipino writer named Lolito Go for Jimmy Bondoc on his rants against the ABS-CBN.

In Go’s open letter shared on May 23, he addressed each of Bondoc’s assumptions in the Facebook post expressing his excitement over the possibility of the “biggest network” closing down.

Bondoc said that, “ABS-CBN is a snake pit” to which Go pointed out that Bondoc is himself a snake who works for Malacañang and a traitor who betrayed the Filipino people.

“You yourself are a snake. The fact that you support a regime of traitors makes you a traitor as well”

He also explained why Bondoc was a traitor.

“Need I explain kung bakit kayo traydor? Anomalous deals with China. Mga mangingisdang tinataboy sa sariling teritoryo. Daan-daang libong illegal Chinese migrants na umaagaw ng trabaho sa mga Pinoy. Ang pagpayag ng gobyerno sa pagsira sa coral reefs at pagnakaw sa giant clams na ilang taon ding inalagaan ng mga scientist natin. Kayo ang mga ahas na pumepeste sa likas na yaman ng bayan!”

Second point, Bondoc said that, “Success inside ABS is based on politics and sexual favors.” With this statement, Go said that Bondoc’s position in the government was also based on favors, too. He even mentioned other names who were also appointed for government positions not based on their competency and honesty.

“Hiyang-hiya naman ako sa padrino system ng gobyernong kinabibilangan mo, Jimmy boy. Your position now, I am most certain, depended on political favors too. (I’m not sure about sexual favors though.) Marami kayo, si Ka Freddie, si Arnell Ignacio, si Mocha, si RJ Jacinto, etc. Kaya nga hindi na basehan ang competency at honesty eh. People are being appointed according to their willingness to become a ‘yes man’ and sing praises to your egocentric lord,” he said.

Third, Bondoc also mentioned that “they have contests where winner have been pre-determined, or are manipulated to suits the whims of the hidden bosses.” Go acquiesced that there may be certain contests that are vulnerable to entertainment politics, but it is wrong to generalize that all contests are being manipulated.

“This is also true with other networks. Irevoke na rin nating ang NTC licenses nila?” he said

Fourth, Bondoc stated that, “Their news is for sale, the highest bidder gets the slant.” Go recalled the name of public relations practitioner Nic Gabunada who helped Duterte’s social media propaganda during the national elections in 2016. Go pointed out that despite the issues that the network has faced, it had contributed a lot to the Filipino people.

“Pero kahit pagsama-samahin mo ang mga imperfections ng ABS, it is nothing compared to what it gives to Filipino people. At walang anumang dahilan, kahit gaano kabigat, para ipanalangin mo ang kamatayan ng isang institusyon na naging simbolo na ng pagbangon mula sa abo ng Martial Law,” he said.

Lastly, Bondoc had also mentioned that the network “has countless victims, from sexual harassment to plain and simple bullying” to which Go also agreed. He said that there are sexual predators in ABS-CBN, but such people are everywhere, in offices, factories, and even other networks.

“Blame it on the culture of impunity, blame it on the culture of victim-blaming. Mas malalim na sipat ang kailangan natin dito at hindi selective justice at myopic singling-out-on-the-enemy tactics ng mga sipsip na katulad ni Jimmy boy,” he said.

In the last part of the letter, he stated that Bondoc should have brought his issues to court and file a formal complaint if he has the legal basis to back his accusations.

“Kung may legal weight ang accusations, bring it to the courts. File a formal complaint.”

• A netizen questions Jimmy Bondoc for not reacting to Duterte harassing women openly
• The netizen wanted to point out that before he was appointed to a government position, Bondoc was one of the ABS-CBN artists who followed orders from the heads of the network

After Jimmy Bondoc posted on his Facebook account about his excitement for “biggest network” closing down, celebrities and the public alike have reacted to his rant.

Bondoc had been referring to ABS-CBN whose franchise license is still up for renewal and will expire in 2020. He claimed that there were instances of fraud, sexual harassment, and politicking during his time there as an artist.

One netizen took Bondoc to task for what he denied was schadenfreude.

Though she admits that there are a lot of times she was irritated with  ABS-CBN network, she questioned Bondoc for not reacting to President Rodrigo Duterte harassing women openly.

Well, I know that ABS-CBN ang ibig niya sabihin sa "biggest network". There are a lot of times naman talaga na naiinis ako sa ABS pero hello Jimmy Bondoc! Duterte harrasses women openly pero did we ever hear from you? pic.twitter.com/IwTdCJnese

— ❤Niel's 누나❤ (@AkangJuly) May 23, 2019

Duterte has made inappropriate comments about women on several occasions, including rape jokes. “As long as there are many beautiful women, there will be more rape cases,” Duterte said in reaction to Davao’s high number of rape cases.

The government is full of politicians w/ personal interest, where were u then Mr. Jimmy Bondoc? While the nation is being corrupted and Filipinos were used by this corrupt politicians/officials, u were plucking your guitar & singing mostly in ASAP w/c is in this biggest network!

— ❤Niel's 누나❤ (@AkangJuly) May 23, 2019

Bondoc had mentioned that the success of the network was based on politics and sexual favors which made her ask why he kept silent when the government was being corrupt.

Nakahalik ka lang sa pwet ni Duterte si Jimmy Bondoc akala niya ang laki ng ambag niya sa bansa lol. Kung matagal na palang may mga ganyang ganap, bakit wala naman kami narinig sa'yo? Dahil ba nakinabang ka rin, as you stated? Haha… na shut down kasi ang career kaya siguro

— ❤Niel's 누나❤ (@AkangJuly) May 23, 2019

In 2016, Bondoc was appointed by the president as the Assitant Vice President for Entertainment for PAGCOR, during which time his music career seemed to become stagnant.

Isa nalang! Ang yabang netong si Jimmy Bondoc! Ang plastik! Akala mo naman eh ngingiti-ngiti naman siyang parang tuta sa heads at sa mga tao ng ABS dati… kalokohan niya!

— ❤Niel's 누나❤ (@AkangJuly) May 23, 2019

The netizen wanted to point out that before he was appointed to a government position, he was one of the ABS-CBN artists who followed orders from the heads of the network.

Bondoc’s rant has fired up the network’s supporters, Kapamilya celebrities and even the rival channel’s personalities who also posted their reactions on social media.

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Mister #jimmybondoc ang ampalaya inuulam. Yan di inuugali.. Palibhasa laos ka.. Ay hindi ka laos kasi di ka naman sumikat

— reymond t dayao (@sermhond03) May 25, 2019

ewan ko lang dito kay jimmy bondoc ahh he want to shut down abs eh ang problema lang naman niya yung news affairs ebat di na lang yun ang tirahin niya aminin na natin malaking bagay ang mawawalan sa entertainment industry sa pinas pag nawala abs k byee

— chelsea (@chels0y) May 25, 2019

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Wag kang feeling relevant @jimmybondocph. Kaya 1 hit song wonder ka lang eh. Ung mentality mo as an artist sabaw. 65 yrs of service is a real milestone. Ina ka #JimmyBondoc

— Quin Pee (@LoveYouPoe) May 25, 2019

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• Magdaraog was able to connect the story of ‘Kadenang Ginto’ and ‘The General’s Daughter’ using his creative thinking that captured the attention of netizens
• Netizens make their own speculations about what would happen on the next episode of both teleserye
• Netizen claims Roberto is alive and Savannah knows that he is

‘Kadenang Ginto’ and ‘The General’s Daughter’ are two teleseryes of ABS-CBN network that had become the favorite of viewers. Netizens get hooked with every episode and some would even post their insights and reactions on social media.

A Facebook user, Victoriano Salanguste Magdaraog, shared photos of a scene from both teleserye. Using those photos, he linked the story of two different teleserye by posting questions to one of the cast.

“Hoy Savanah! Wala ka din kwentang kaibigan no? Bat di mo nalang sabihin kay Daniela na buhay si Robert. Takot ka ba malaman nya na Military Nurse ka? Duhhh”

Netizens loved his post and shared it with their Facebook friends. Now, the post has garnered over 55 thousand shares and 34 thousand reactions.

Viewers of both teleseryes have posted comments by creating their own version of the story.

“Buhay pa si robert, kabit nya si savana anak nila si Rhian na kapatid ni Daniela kaya bff sila pero ang totoo alam ni savana n ampon si daniela at si cassey ang tunay na mondragon. Sa bandang huli hihiwalayan nya si savana at magpapakita si Robert at babalik kay Romina na ipapakilala si Rhian na panaganay na anak nya kay savanang balimbeng. 😂😂😂✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻😂😂😂 “

“Eto ung sinasabi ko ih😒 dapat si Savanah ang isinakay sa sumabog na helicopter 🚁… para happy family pa rin si Cassie 😉🤪 “

Some even speculated that Kim Molina, who’s playing the role of Savannah, would die in the coming episodes of ‘Kadenang Ginto.’

“Oo nga eh, baka mawala na yan si Savannah sa Kadentang Ginto.”

“Hmmmm! Mukhang may susunod na mamamatay? 🤔”

Most viewers of ‘Kadenang Ginto’ have claimed the “Albert Martinez” as Roberto is alive because Savannah had already met him.

“Sabi ko sayo, buhay si Robert eh. Alam ni Savanah kung nasaan sya..hehehe “

“Buti pa si Savi nakita na si Robert ulit. Haha”

Kim Molina plays the role of Savannah Rosales of ‘Kadenang Ginto’ as the best friend of Daniella (Dimples Romana), the antagonist of the said teleserye. It also happens that she also plays the role of 2nd Lt. Lilybeth Abarquez in ‘The General’s Daughter.’ She is a military nurse who has spoken to Brigadier Gen. Marcial De Leon (Albert Martinez), who went missing as Roberto in ‘Kadenang Ginto.’

With these scenes, Magdaraog was able to connect the story by using his creative thinking that captured the attention of netizens.

• Rhian Ramos said that she’s grateful to both GMA and ABS-CBN for treating her kindly.
• She added that she’s still happy being a Kapuso.

Despite the network rivalry, actress and television personality Rhian Ramos expressed her gratefulness towards both networks.

In an interview about her movie with JM de Guzman, she expressed the reason why she’s thankful to the two networks after she has been asked if she plans to transfer.

She said that even if she’s from GMA Network, the Kapamilya network never treated her like an outsider. “Hindi nila ako tinuturing na parang outsider, they always let me work with their top leading men.”

The actress admitted that she actually hasn’t received any formal offer for her to change networks, but she doesn’t mind as she’s still enjoying living the best of both worlds.

“I have a station that supports my dreams, GMA, and they’re very understanding towards me with all the things that I want to achieve. I’m also very grateful to ABS-CBN because they’re very kind to me, even if I’m from another network.”

On the other hand, she reassured that she’s still happy being a Kapuso and the reason why she’s not doing any TV shows as of the moment is because she’s not yet “ready.”

Rhian stars in an upcoming movie with JM de Guzman titled Kung Paano Siya Nawala.

• Regine Velazquez acknowledged that ABS-CBN is the number one television station in the country.
• She clarified that the reason for her transfer was not about money, but abut the opportunities. 

Regine Velasquez has dubbed ABS-CBN Network as the “number one station” in the country.

In her media conference at the Dolphy Theater, she clarified the real reason why she signed with the Kapamilya network. She said that it’s not because of how much was offered to her, but because of the opportunities to work with talented artists.

“No… you know, at my age and at the stage of my career, we all know, you know, alam nilang lahat ng mga reporters dito na mga kaibigan ko na, hindi naman ako ilusyunadang tao. Alam ko naman kung ano yung lugar ko sa industry.

“Sobra akong touched na touched sa welcome na ibinigay sa akin ng ABS-CBN kasi hindi ko akalain na ganun ako kaimportante, hindi po ako mailusyunadong tao.

“But the reason why I’m here is because hindi ko alam kung hanggang kailan ko pa kayang kumanta, and I want to work with their talented singers.”

She then proceeded to acknowledge ABS-CBN as the number one station.

“Yun talaga yun, na bago man lang matapos yung career ko, masabi kong nakatrabaho ko din ang number one station.”

Regine also revealed that she’s looking forward to working with the network’s biggest singers such as Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, Morissette Amon, and Sarah Geronimo.

• Regine Velasquez shared the reasons behind her network transfer.
• She said that she’s looking forward to grabbing more opportunities and working with Kapamilya artists.

The Asia’s Songbird has recently signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Network and it got people asking the reasons behind her decision.

In her welcome press conference last Wednesday, October 17, Regine Velasques has revealed some of the details why she decided to transfer networks after being a Kapuso for 20 years.

1. There are not enough leading men in GMA.

In a report made by Pep.ph, Cacai Velasquez, who is the singer’s sister and business manager, revealed that there’s actually a scarcity of potential leading men in GMA Network.

“Kunwari yung pag soap, sinong puwedeng i-partner? Yung ganun ba?

“In terms of project, nali-limit din. You’re limited to the characters also kasi yung leading man, medyo kapos.”

2. Regine’s decision was not because of the talent fee but to explore more opportunities.

Cacai also said that it was not about how much the talent fee is anymore, but because Regine wants to work with other artists and have more opportunities.

“Nothing to do with the TF [talent fee] anymore… eto yung decision niya na nothing to do with the TF anymore. It was a factor before but ang talaga sa kanya is to work with other artists, yun talaga.”

GMA-7 also released a statement saying that they respect the singer’s decision to join her husband in ABS-CBN and pursue other opportunities in another network.

“We understand her decision to join her husband and we wish her well as she pursues other opportunities outside GMA Network.”

3. To work with ABS-CBN’s artists.

With Regine’s ABS-CBN transfer, she is now free to work with some of the network’s biggest stars.

When asked who she’s looking forward to having a project with, she named Piolo Pascual, Aga Muhlach, Morisette Amon, Robin Padilla, and one of her best friends Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

4. Her interest on returning to the big screen.

Regine then told reporters about her excitement about exploring projects like opportunities to star in movies and to work with her husband Ogie Alcasid.

“I’m excited kasi ang Star Cinema nandiyan lang, so, siyempre gagawa rin tayo ng pelikula.”

She also showed interest to be partnered with Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, and Coco Martin.

5. To collaborate with OPM Icons.

Aside from singers who were also from GMA-7 like Janno Gibbs, Lani Misalucha, and Jaya, Regine is also looking forward to collaborating with Kapamilya singers.

She said that she’s looking forward to working with vocalists in ASAP, especially Sarah Geronimo.

“I’m so excited because I get to work with Sarah. Alam niyo naman kung gaano ko kamahal si Sarah. Plus I get to work with other singers in ‘ASAP.'”

6. ABS-CBN has a lot of mediums for artists like Regine to offer

From print (books, magazines) to records (Star Music) to movies (ABS-CBN Films), teleseryes and many more. ABS-CBN also has a lot of produced shows locally and abroad which will widen her reach as an artist.

7. Wants to experience being with #1 TV Station in the Philippines

Regine wanted to work with ABS-CBN and called the network ‘number one.’

“Yun talaga yun, na bago man lang matapos yung career ko, masabi kong nakatrabaho ko din ang number one station.”