• 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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• Vice Ganda gushed about the time when he visited Regine Velasquez’s home.
• He also shared stories of the things and his fellow fan, Anton Diva’s moments of being a Reginian.

Comedian and It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda shared the story of his and fellow fan and impersonator Anton Diva‘s visit to their ultimate idol’s home.

Vice recalled that he first saw Regine Velasquez in her concerts.

“Yung unang big concert niya na pinanood ko, Retro sa Folk Arts Theatre. Tapos nandun din ako sa Sunken Garden.”

But the most memorable moment was when they were in her home and was able to experience wearing her clothes.

“Pero ang ‘di ko talaga makakalimutan fan ako ni Regine tapos pinapunta niya kami nila ni Anton sa bahay niya, pinagsukat niya kami ng mga damit niya. That time, magkasize pa kami. Ang payat-payat ko pa nun. Eh ngayong mamang-mama na ako eh. Hindi ko na kayang isuot ‘yung mga damit niya.”

He added that Regine didn’t just make them wear her clothes, but also offered him to check which shoes fit so that they can take it home.

“Pinasuot niya ‘yung mga damit niya tapos pinasukat niya kung alin ‘yung kasyang sapatos sa inyo diyan, iuwi niyo. Mangiyak-ngiyak ako kasi ang laki ng paa ko. Size 10 ako. Si Anton nagwagi sa mga damit niya. Pero ako sobrang laking bagay na sa akin na nandodoon ako. Hanggang sa kwarto pinapasok niya kami. ‘Yung fan ha pinapasok niya sa bahay tapos pinapasok niya sa kwarto.”

He also gushed about Anton and how they’re such big fans of the Asia’s Songbird.

“Si Anton Diva kasi ‘yung kasabayan ko na super faney ni Regine. Sabay kaming pumipila sa mga concert niya. Sabay kaming nagkikipagtulukan sa mga pelikula niya. Sabay kaming bumibili ng album. Sabay kaming nagpapa-areglo ng kanta ni Regine.”

Vice then stated that he will be Regine’s fan “forever”.

“Fan pa din. I will forever be your fan. I will forever be excited to watch you, to see you, to hear you sing, to watch your performances. I will forever be a Regine Velasquez fan.”

• Brian McKnight mentioned his Filipina wife when asked about what endeared him about the Philippines.
• He married Leilani Mendoza (a Filipina) last year and shared that she has made him love the Philippines even the more.

American singer Brian McKnight is in the Philippines for his concert series.

In an interview with ABS-CBN, he shared how thrilled he is to be back in the country, especially now that he has a greater connection with Filipinos than before.

McKnight and his Filipina girlfriend of three years, Leilani Malia Mendoza,  tied the knot last New Year’s Eve in Oheka Castle, New York. The couple has been together since 2014 and got engaged in 2017.

Now that he’s married to a Filipina, he was really looking forward to be back in the Philippines.

“Well, I guess now it starts with my wife and her family. Being married to a Filipina is a fantastic thing. My love for Filipino food has gone through the roof.”

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How the hell did I pull this off ??? So glad I did thank u baby for loving me damn I’m so in love with u #mr&mrsmcknight

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When he was asked what endeared him the most about the Philippines, he answered, “Just the love.”

The singer added, “There is so much love here. So many people, as you meet them and you come back year after year, and you see how much they love you… They constantly tell you that they love you. There is so much heartfelt love for the kind of music that I do.”

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Our whole wedding was a dream I still pinch myself every morning to make sure this is real I’m so in love with u baby #justmarried #nothingwithoutyou #hawaiiangoddess #iloveourlife

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He also grateful toward his fans who continuously supports his music even though some have been released way back in the 90s.

McKnight has previously collaborated with Filipino singers such as Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez, Gary V, and Kyla.

His hits include One Last Cry, Back at One, and 8, 6, 12.

• Hundreds of stars were included in the 2018 Kapamilya Christmas station ID
• But there are still some who were not spotted in the music video.

The internet went crazy when ABS-CBN‘s 2018 Christmas station ID “Family is Love” on Sunday, November 18, during ASAP Natin To.

There has been hundreds of stars seen in the video, which included, Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, and Regine Velasquez. Loveteams KathNiel, LizQuen, JaDine, JoshLia, and MayWard were also present in the video.

But as it seemed like every Kapamilya star has participated in the Station ID, there are still notable stars who were not sighted in the video.

Janno Gibbs

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Janno openly expressed his disappointment on Instagram. In his now-deleted post, he told everyone not to look for him at the Station ID because he was not even given the chance to participate.

“Throwback to Sept. 12 this year when I signed with @starmusic.ph. Naalala ko lang. Sila yata di ako naalala e.”

He also replied to one comment saying that maybe it’s because he’s not signed on a network contract, but as far as he knows, as long as you’re a recording artist, you’ll be included on the station ID.

When another netizen suggested for him to return to GMA-7, however, he told that the Kapuso network isn’t giving him any projects.

Sharon Cuneta

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The best family moments are made in the kitchen, don't you think? Favorite ko talaga mag-bonding with my kids over a hot bowl of Tinola made with Magnolia Chicken 3-Way in Ginger. Mas madali na gawin, heartwarming sa sarap pa rin! @MagnoliaCSPH #3WaystoWOW

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The Megastar was also not included in the Station ID. She is currently filming for her movie with Kathryn Bernardo and Richard Gomez, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Julia Montes

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Julia, who is filming for Doctors to the Barrio alongside Kean Cipriano, was also not sighted in the music video.

Angelica Panganiban

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The Exes Baggage star was also absent.

Alessandra De Rossi

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Alessandra was also not in the station ID. Her movie ‘Through Night and Day‘ is currently showing in cinemas.

Kisses Delavin

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Where the rain falls, the sun also shines. Uwu

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DonKiss fans fans have noticed the absence of the loveteam’s other half Kisses.

Judy Ann Santos

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Like the artists listed above, Judy Ann did not participate in this year’s ABS-CBN Station ID.

• Kim Chiu, Marian Rivera, and Barbie Forteza’s singing videos went viral once again.
• Netizens poked fun at the viral videos.

With Regine Velasquez’s recent network transfer, other celebrities’ singing videos have resurfaced.

But it wasn’t because of their amazing vocals but because of their interesting way of pronouncing the lyrics.

One video is Kim Chiu’s rendition of Jesse J’s ‘Flashlight’ from the 2015 movie ‘Pitch Perfect 2.’

Netizens poked fun at the way the actress made a shaking movement with her hand, which she did twice, and her lyric mistakes. It took place during her 10th anniversary concert last April 2016 titled ‘Chinita Princess: The Funtasy Concert’ at the Araneta Coliseum.

Marian Rivera, on the other hand, went viral for her cover of Rihanna’s ‘Unfaithful’ during GMA’s old Sunday noontime show ‘Party Pilipinas.’

Barbie Forteza has also gone viral for her Party Pilipinas performance during the launch of her own album ‘Meron Ba’ in 2013.

She sang with then Kapuso actors Alden Richards, Derrick Monasterio, Jake Vargas, Kristoffer Martin, and Elmo Magalona. Another video of Barbie has spread online. It was when she guested in a Vivo event and sang Dua Lipa’s ‘New Rules.’

Barbie, however, was aware of her limited singing skills and just laughed it off during a previous interview. “I love it!” she exclaimed when asked about what she felt when her first video went viral.

The three have become viral memes because of their singing videos and netizens grabbed the chance to joke about it.

Billboard PH Hot 100 Top 5
1. Kim Chiu – Flashlight [New Entry]
2. Marian Rivera – Unfaithful [-1]
3. Barbie Forteza – Meron Ba [-1]
4. Lyca Gairanod – Havana [Reentry]
5. Kathryn Bernardo – Break Free [Reentry]

Marian Rivera, Barbie Forteza & Kim Chiu for Paskuhan. Cmon UST make it happen.

marian x kim x barbie collaboration?? ugh we stan, wig flew

• Regine Velasquez admitted that she has wished for a GGV guesting for such a long time.
• She expressed her happiness upon finally appearing in Vice Ganda’s talk show.

Regine Velasquez recently made her first talk show appearance as a Kapamilya in ‘Gandang Gabi Vice.’ The episode aired last Sunday, October 28.

Vice said that GGV has become the official show to welcome new and returning ABS-CBN artists like the Asia’s Songbird to the network.

“Kasi ang Gandang Gabi Vice, parang naatasan ito. Sa dinami dami ng programa sa ABS, ito ang naatasang programang sumalubong ng mga bumabalik na Kapamilya at ng mga bagong Kapamilya.

“Kaya naman noong sinabi sa akin, ‘O yung ate mo ay Kapamilya na at sa ‘yo mage-guest, ikaw na magbigay sa kanya ng ID.”

Staying true to his word, Vice then gave Regine her access card to enter the premises and buildings in the ABS-CBN compound.

The singer also admitted that she did try guesting in the show even when she was still a Kapuso. This is also the reason why she felt extremely overwhelmed about her appearance in GGV.

“You don’t know how happy I am to actually be here. Tinitignan kita kasi parang ang tagal ko nang gustong mag guest dito sa GGV, parang na ooverwhelm ako Vice, I’m so happy.

“I am very happy. Like I said, di ba, parang ilang beses akong nag-a-attempt na gusto kong mag-guest? And I’m just so happy that I’m finally here. Alam mo kanina, tinitignan kita noong habang nandiyan ka na, sabi ko totoo na nga, andito na ako sa GGV.”

On the other hand, Vice also said that he wanted Regine to guest on the show ever since its premiere in 2011.

“Nagsisimula pa lang ang programang ito wala akong ibang iniisip na gusto kong makasama sa entabladong ito kung hindi ikaw.

“I am the happiest today, hindi ako mapakali, makatulog, ang tagal ko kasing pinapangarap ito at nangyayari na siya ngayon.”

Vice then joked and compared Regine to an OFW going overseas to work and finally returning home.

“Para siyang Kapamilya na nag-OFW lang ‘tapos bumalik kasi tapos na yung kontrata niya sa Dubai at sa Abu Dhabi kaya nandito na siya.”

• Singers who are currently signed up with GMA Network.
• As the Kapuso network’s well known singers recently made a network switch, here are some who are currently under GMA.

GMA Network has lost some of its legendary singers when they transferred to the network’s rival station, ABS-CBN. The said singers include Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Lani Misalucha, Ogie Alcasid, and the recently signed Kapamilya artist, Regine Velasquez.

This got people asking if the Kapuso network still has impressive vocalists under its wing. The answer is yes.

Here are just some of the singers who remain with the Kapuso network.

1. Julie Anne San Jose

Julie Anne became a part of the GMA Artist Center in 2005 when she became a part of Sugarpop.

She now has three studio albums under GMA Records.

2. Rita Daniela

Rita Daniela, who is also known as Rita Iringan, started her career when she won QTV’s Popstar Kids.

Since she has won the contest, she has made numerous appearances in different GMA shows.

3. Christian Bautista

After being with ABS-CBN for 10 years, Christian transferred to GMA-7 in 2013.

He became a judge in the singing competition The Clash and is a part of Pamilya Roces.

4. Glaiza de Castro

Glaiza de Castro was born to a family of singers and an actor. Her parents were musicians who toured Asia while her uncle is the Filipino actor Dan Alvaro. Glaiza acted and sang simultaneously. Her acting career started in 2001 when she landed a role in the television series Ikaw lang ang Mamahalin. She was 13. During the same year, her first album, Magbalik Ka, was released.

Since then, Glaiza has been juggling acting and singing. Despite having regular TV shows when her acting career took off in the mid-2000s, she didn’t put music on the back burner. She continued to star in hit TV series as well as the big screen and release music albums in 2006 and 2015. She launched her third album titled Synthesis in 2015, Glaiza realized how she can use music to express herself. Two years later, Glaiza is back on track to take over the Filipino music scene with her latest album, Magandang Simulain. Released May last year, Magandang Simulain features original composition as well as revivals of classic Original Pinoy Music (OPM) songs.

5. Mark Bautista

In 2010, he signed an exclusive contract with the Kapuso network.

He is currently one of the performers of the new musical variety show, Studio 7.

6. Aicelle Santos

Aicelle is known as the “First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar” as she has achieved eight straight wins in GMA’s Pinoy Pop Superstar.

She has signed a record deal and an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center.

7. Maricris Garcia

She has been with the Kapuso network ever since the third year of Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2007.

8. Rachelle Ann Go

In 2004, she was declared as the champion of GMA’s Search for a Star, though after the contest, she transferred to ABS-CBN.

Six years later, she went back and signed an exclusive contract with GMA-7.

9. Nar Cabico

He was the 2016 champion of Superstar Duets and has stayed with the network ever since.

10. Kyline Alcantara

This 16-year-old artist is a girl of many talents.

She has released her first album on September 19, 2018.

11. Kristoffer Martin

Kristoffer Martin started in showbiz via reality-talent search “Little Big Star” in ABS-CBN. He was able to perform in several shows when he transferred to GMA Network.

12. Hannah Precillas

Hannah is the winner of GMA’s reality talent show, Bet ng Bayan.

13. Golden Cañedo

She is the first grand winner of The Clash and is now a part of Studio 7.

• Regine Velasquez shared that people in the States didn’t know her previous GMA shows but knows ‘Ang Probinsyano.’
• She then said that even if she doesn’t know Coco Martin personally, she’s proud of his achievements.

Regine Velasquez‘s welcome presscon as a Kapamilya was held on Wednesday, October 17, and the singer can’t contain her excitement with all the possibilities in her new network.

She shared that she has signed for two years with ABS-CBN and said that she will join Sunday variety show ASAP as well as have a musical sitcom with her husband, Ogie Alcasid, and actor Ian Veneracion. She will also be one of the judges of the upcoming Idol Philippines.

The Asia’s Songbird also expressed her interest in making a special appearance in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano with Coco Martin. She then added that it’ll be an honor to be a part of the show as it’s one of the most popular series of this generation.

“Oo naman. Kasi ‘te, sino bang walang may alam ng Probinsyano?

“Kahit saan, Probinsyano talaga, e!”

She then shared an interesting incident when they went to the United States. “Noong nagpunta nga kami ng States, hindi nga nila alam yung show ko, e!

“Tapos noong binanggit ko yung Probinsyano, nagsigawan sila! Mga bastos din itong mga ‘to, e!”

Regine then added that she’s happy for Coco and the success of his long-running action series and compared his popularity to Lito Lapid‘s level during his time.

“Pero I’m so happy for Coco, even though he doesn’t know me personally.

“You can see how hardworking he is as a person, as an artist. And I know, I’ve been hearing things about him that they love working with him because he’s a good… he directs, tapos magaling siyang katrabaho so hahangaan mo talaga.”

“Alam mo ba, natutuwa ako na ginagawa ng Probinsyano, yung binabalik nila yung mga dating action stars, malaking bagay yun. Kasi yung mga millennials, nakikita nila like si Lito Lapid.

“E, noong araw, sikat na sikat yun. Superstar yun noong araw. Tapos parang siguro kasi dream niya rin to work with them, I don’t know. Talagang sinasama niya nakakatuwa.”

• 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 talks to fans about her recent career decision.
• She also said a short message to GMA Network.

On the night after her busy day last October 17, Regine Velasquez went live on Instagram to talk to her supporters.

She said that she wanted to take videos of the happenings earlier that day, but there was a lot of people around her and it slipped off her mind.

“Thank you very much again for your support, sa lahat ng pagmamahal. Nagpapasalamat pala ako sa mga RVF na hindi ko na nakita after. Pasensya na kayo, guys. Mag-picture nalang tayo some other time. Magkikita pa naman tayo.

“I’m so overwhelmed, but I’m so happy. Parang medyo matagal-tagal na rin akong hindi na-excite ng ganito. Maraming maraming salamat.”

Regine then proceeded to thank her home network for 20 years, GMA.

“Nagtha-thank you ako ulit sa GMA. Maraming salamat sa 20 years na pag-aalaga ninyo sa akin. Mahal na mahal ko parin kayo. Mga kaibigan ko na nandyan, kaibigan ko pa rin kayo, so hindi naman magbabago yun. Maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ng boss ko. Sa GMA, thank you for supporting me.”

The Asia’s Songbird explained the reason behind her tears that kept on spilling throughout the day.

“Maraming maraming salamat sa napaka-init na pag-welcome niyo sa akin. Natutuwa ako. Iyak ako ng iyak. Paloka-loka na talaga yung peg ko kanina. Nahihiya na nga ako eh. Tinutukso na nga ako ni Cacai [Velasquez]. Pasensya na, pero I was so overwhelmed. I’m so so so so excited.”

Despite her excitement, she also admitted that she feels nervous with this new career move.

“I’m nervous. I’m a little scared but I’m so happy.”