• Vice Ganda and Ion Perez’s confession of ‘status’ in GGV taping has set social media abuzz
• Charo Santos and Bea Alonzo grilled Ion Perez on ‘the real score’ with Vice Ganda
• Showtime hosts Vice and Ion shared an intimate moment that was caught on cam in the past

Kapamilya noontime show mainstays Vice Ganda and “Kuya Escort” Ion Perez have been the subject of “rumored relationship” in past gossip columns, but now the rumor seems to be true after netizens posted stories on social media that the two allegedly admitted to being a couple during a taping session for ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ (GGV).

Photos of them hugging each other circulated online, and netizen JS Espejon Sanchez said that the pictures were taken during the March 12 GGV taping. He then proceeded to explain what happened on the set.

According to the Sanchez, Charo Santos and Bea Alonzo were the guests on GGV to promote their upcoming movie Eerie. The two wanted to do a prank on Vice where Ion and Jacky were dressed as nuns.

https://twitter.com/PBBOTSO8/status/1105686735541813249

After the prank, Bea asked Kuya Escort what the real score is between him and the comedian-host. Charo Santos also had a follow-up question, and that was when Perez finally revealed that heand Vice are already couple.

“Totoo man o hindi ang mga bali-balita, abangan n’yo nalang po para malaman ang katotohanan ♥ ^O^,” cryptically posted Perez recently on his Twitter account.

Totoo man o hindi ang mga bali-balita, Abangan nyo nalang po para malaman ang katotohanan ❤^O^

— ion perez (@iionperez) March 14, 2019

Ion also shared, “Walang mangyayari sa buhay natin kung paiiralin ang hiya at takot sa paggawa ng mga bagay na kaya naman nating gawin.”

Walang mangyayari sa buhay natin kung paiiralin ang hiya at takot sa paggawa ng mga bagay na kaya naman nating gawin.

— ion perez (@iionperez) March 14, 2019

The viral tweet of Vice Ganda saying: “Please allow me to be happy. Siguro deserve ko din naman magmalaki at ipagmalaki ng taong mahal ko at mahal ako. 😍😍😍 I love you daddiii ❤️ #inarelatIONship” is apparently just made by a fan and was not posted to Vice’s Twitter account.

Just love don't hate
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez#GGV #VICEION #Support #LoveStory pic.twitter.com/5rV4iouw8z

— Banatero101 (@JPipoy12) March 13, 2019

In a previous report, the two were spotted together in an event sharing an intimate moment which was caught on cam and Jhong Hilario, their co-host, even showed proof.

The rumor was fueled further when Ion called Vice “Lab” on ‘It’s Showtime’s’ live program last month.

• Celebrities who will run for government office in the upcoming elections will have to take a break from their respective shows.
• The names included are Edu Manzano, Mark Lapid, Lito Lapid, and Jhong Hilario.

As the election period is nearly there, it was not needed for Commission on Elections to remind the showbiz candidates that they cannot appear on television shows as performers for the time being.

Ang Probinsyano‘s Edu Manzano is one of those who will be affected as he is currently acting as the President in the series. But he is also running for a position as the Representative for the lone district of San Juan.

Mark Lapid and Lito Lapid will also have to take a break from the teleserye as they are running as Mayor of Pampanga and as Senator, respectively.

It’s Showtime‘s Jhong Hilario will also have to take a break from the noontime show because he is set to run for re-election as the City Councilor of Makati.

Aside from television appearances, the COMELEC is also working on rules to limit the expenditures of the candidates on social media.

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According to spokesperson James Jimenez, they will monitor each political campaign on social media. This includes advertisements from those who are running for a position.

“We will make sure that whatever draft regulation that we have will respect the individual’s right of expression.

“Ang babantayan natin ay kung paano nagagamit iyong social media sa kontexto ng gastusin. Magkano ang ginagastos ng mga kampanya para dito para hindi siya maging paraan para magtago ng maraming pera na nagiging unfair kasi nga may spending limit tayo.”

• Deo Edrinal said that it is sure that FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano will still be ongoing by May 2019.
• Some of the current cast members [of the teleserye] are set to run for the 2019 midterm elections. 

FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has been in the Philippine television for almost four years and it is still one of the most watched shows.

In fact some GMA Network stars from Cain at Abel has admitted that the show starring Coco Martin is difficult to surpass. One of which is Dennis Trillo, who stars in the Kapuso teleserye.

But how long will the series last?

According to a report in Bandera,  Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Edrinal stated that it is safe to say that Ang Probinsyano‘s airing will still reach the 2019 midterm elections in May.

There are several characters in the series that are portrayed by personalities who will take part in the upcoming elections.

This means that Lito Lapid, Mark Lapid, Jhong Hilario, and Edu Manzano are not allowed to appear in the series once the election period starts.

It is also said that it is still not sure if they will still return to the said action-drama series after May.

• Vice Ganda admitted that he got offers to run for a senatorial slate in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections.
• He joked about running for Presidency after two more elections.

Comedian and It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda may have hinted about his interest in running for a political post in the future.

READ: Vice Ganda shares her first ever visit in Regine Velasquez’s home

On Thursday, January 10, the Fantastica star revealed that he was actually offered to run for a senatorial position by one political party.

“Maraming kumukuha nga sa akin, eh. May kumuha sa aking partido [para] sa senador. ‘Sira-ulo ba kayo?’ Sabi, ‘Mananalo ka.’ ‘O, ngayon, ‘pag mananalo, tatakbo?’”

It came as he was having a banter with co-host Jhong Hilario, who happened to be a Makati City councilor.

He said that Jhong has been having difficulties with keeping his image from being a public official, he’s also and actor, dancer, and a noontime show host.

Vice then joked about running for the Presidency in the future.

“Kakandidato talaga akong presidente ng Pilipinas, promise. Dalawang eleksyon pa, kakandidato ako — presidente talaga agad.”

READ: Vice Ganda expresses frustration over getting blocked from Tinder

He faced the camera and said that if he wins, it only means one thing.

“Pag nanalo ako, isa lang ibig sabihin nu’n — sira-ulo talaga kayong lahat! Wala talagang kakwenta-kwenta ang mga bumuboto sa Pilipinas. ‘Pag nanalo pa naman ako talaga…”

The comedian added that he has been running his whole life and he just wants to rest. This is in reference to a popular joke comparing Vice to a horse.

• Vice Ganda criticized over comment on ‘It’s Showtime.’
• He compared Jugs Jugueta’s look to a “bloated Leila de Lima.”

Comedian and television host Vice Ganda was recently criticized over a comment he made at the The Magpasikat 2018 segment of It’s Showtime’sAnniBEKSary.

In the special segment, the other hosts played as the contestants of Miss Q & A. Jugs Jugueta, who was dubbed as Alakdawn Zulueta, was asked to describe the other contestants. This led to him describing Jugs Jugueta as someone who looked anomalous.

“Mukha siyang tiwali.”

Anne Curtis proceeded to ask what ‘tiwali’ meant and Vice immediately answered “Parang corrupt!”. A bit later he said, “Ang taray ni No. 1 oh, bloated si Leila de Lima oh. Mukhang nahiyang si Leila sa loob. May message ka ba kay Trillanes?”

Jugs answered, “Hoy, inaantay ka namin dito.”

Vice then received criticisms over his de Lima comment.

Sobra ka na minsan Vice . Ang pagbanggit mo kay Sen . de Lima kanina wala ka ng respeto. Siguro oras na para hinde ba kita panoorin. Hinde ka na nakakatuwa. Alalahanin mo sana walang kasalanan si Sen Leila . At ai Trillanes ? Sana tigilan mo na sila.

Dear Vice Ganda,

Lagi mong ginagawang katatawanan sila De Lima at Trillanes. Kung makulong ba si Trillanes, mawawala ba ang inflation? Mauubos ba ang shabu? And most importantly…

MAGKAKAROON BA NG KUWENTA ANG MGA PELIKULA MO?

I just find it funny that after @itsShowtimeNa’s hosts performed acts that tackle societal issues inlcluding “bullying,” here is the ever arrogant @vicegandako making fun of the situation of senators de Lima and Trillanes. That “magpasikat” portion and the show scream hypocrisy.

Making fun of Sen. de Lima is not fun at all. It’s a reflection of the person making it.
@SenLeiladeLima
@vicegandako

Another netizen accused Vice Ganda of being brainwashed by President Rodrigo Duterte and their trolls.

What happened to you? Bakit ka nagpa-brainwash sa lowly trolls ni Duterte at kay Duterte mismo? It is bad enough that De Lima, a human rights defender, is in jail for no reason. It is worse that you have to make fun of her current situation. SHAME ON YOU & celebs like you!

Whether you admit it or not, Pinoys love interacting with celebrities particularly on the social networking site Twitter. The site which enabled users to express their thoughts in 140 characters became instrumental in connecting actors, hosts, models, singers, dancers  and band members to their fans as well as their haters.

Early this year, we put up a list  of Pinoy celebrity millionaires on Twitter. As the year ends, we’re updating our list. Find out who went up, down, and stayed on the list.

50. Iza Calzado with 1.34 M followers

49. Sam Concepcion with 1.37 M followers

48. Teddy Corpuz with 1.39 M followers

47. Miles Ocampo with 1.39 M followers

46. Ramon Bautista with 1.4M followers

45. Jericho Rosales with 1.43 M followers

44. Ryan Bang with 1.45 M followers

43. Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla with 1.46 M followers

42. John Prats with 1.49 M followers

41. Jed Madela with 1.52 M followers

40. Camille Prats with 1.52 M followers

39. Manny Pacquiao with 1.52 M followers

38. Maja Salvador with 1.65 M followers

37. Maxene Magalona with 1.67 M followers

36. Sarah Geronimo with 1.7 M followers

35. Jasmine Curtis- Smith with 1.72 M followers

34. Liz Uy with 1.74 M followers

33. Jugs Jugueta 1.76 M followers

32.Robi Domingo 1.77 M followers

31. Coleen Garcia with 1.8 M followers

30. Rachelle Ann Go with 1.84 M followers

29. Karylle Tatlonghari with 1.99 M followers

28. Jodi Sta Maria with 2.07 M followers

27. Pokwang with 2.12 M followers

26. Christian Bautista with 2.14 M followers

25. Jhong Hilario with 2.15 M followers

24. Solenn Heussaff with 2.22 M followers

23. Gary Valenciano with 2.26 M followers

22. Xian Lim with 2.35 M followers

21. Ruffa Gutierrez with 2.36 M followers

20. Georgina Wilson with 2.42 M followers

19. Enrique Gil with 2.57 M followers

18. Lea Salonga with 2.64 M followers

17. Vhong Navarro with 3 M followers

16. Kim Atienza with 3.08 M followers

15. Nikki Gil with 3.18 M followers

14. Daniel Padilla with 3.22 M followers

13. Iya Villania with 3.28 M followers

12. Julia Montes with 3.35 M followers

11. Sam Milby with 3.39 M followers

10. Bianca Gonzalez with 3.67 M followers

9. Cristine Reyes with 3.69 M followers

8. Luis Manzano with 3.71 M followers

7. Yeng Constantino with 3.79 M followers

6. Kathryn Bernardo with 3.91 M followers

5. KC Concepcion with 3.96 M followers

4. Angelica Panganiban with 4.29 M followers

3. Vice Ganda with 4.61 M followers

2. Angel Locsin with 5.4 M followers

1. Anne Curtis with 7.59 M followers

The Newbie Millionaires on Twitter

Several celebrities reached the 1 million-mark for the number of followers for the first time in 2014. They are as follows: Lovi Poe with 1.09 M followers; Elmo Magalona with 1.08 M followers; Khalil Ramos with 1.05 M followers; Mo Twister with 1.04 M followers; Denise Laurel 1.03 M; Heart Evangelista with 1.03 M followers; Papa Jack with 1.02 M followers; Julie Ann San Jose with 1.02 M followers; Paulo Avelino with 1.02 M followers; Jamich with 1.01 M followers; and Melissa Ricks with 1 M followers.

Meanwhile, some celebrities maintained their millionaire status on the social networking site including Tim Yap with 1.23 M followers; Zsa-zsa padilla with 1.22 M followers; Rhian Ramos with 1.19 M followers; Matteo Guidicelli with 1.18 M followers; Kean Cipriano with 1.18 M followers; Carmina Villaroel Legaspi with 1.16 M; Derek Ramsay with 1.16 M followers; Sam Pinto with 1.13 M; and Kris Aquino with 1.03 M followers.