Mariel Rodriguez Padilla joins AMBS AllTV

 

Mariel Rodriguez Padilla joins AMBS AllTV

Published September 9, 2022, 7:42 AM

by Robert Requintina, Manila Bulletin

Mariel Rodriguez Padilla (Facebook)

Actress-television host Mariel Rodriguez Padilla, wife of Sen. Robin Padilla, joined the Villar Group’s Advanced Media Broadcasting System Channel 2 (AMBS) on Sept. 8.

“The easiest decision I have ever made. I knew right away I wanted to be part of AllTV. Extremely grateful!!!! Thank you soo much AMBS for the trust. @camillevillarofficial @mannyvillar THANK YOU!!! To my manager of almost 20 years Tito Boy maraming naraming salamat!!! To my husband, children and my whole family who have given me their blessings… thank you! So excited about the infinite possibilities we can do together!!!!” wrote Mariel on Instagram.

On Sept. 1, Toni Gonzaga, one of Mariel’s close friends, also signed with the same broadcast network. Other celebrities who joined the network were Ciara Sotto, Anthony Taberna, Paul Soriano, and Willie Revillame.

The King of Talk, Boy Abunda, who manages Mariel’s career, accompanied her during the contract signing. Mariel was welcomed by former Sen. Manny Villar, Rep. Camille Villar, Maryknoll Zamora, AMBS Chief Finance Officer; Maribeth Tolentino, AMBS President; and Atty. TJ Mendoza, AMBS General Counsel.

Toni Gonzaga to sing national anthem in BBM's inauguration

 MARCOS SUPPORTER Actress-host Toni Gonzaga (second from left) will sing the National Anthem at the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the National Museum. With Gonzaga in this photo are Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte and husband and director Paul Soriano. INSTAGRAM PHOTO/CELESTINEGONZAGA

By Iza Iglesias

(UPDATE) ACTRESS-HOST Toni Gonzaga will sing the Philippine national anthem in the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. or BBM on June 30, 2022 at the National Museum in Manila.

The news was confirmed on Tuesday by Franz Imperial, a member of the preparation committee.

Gonzaga was among the prominent personalities who campaigned for the UniTeam led by Marcos and running mate and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio.

She has joined and performed in the tandem's nationwide campaign rallies while her husband, award-winning director Paul Soriano, directed the political advertisements of Marcos.

The president-elect, who happens to be their wedding godfather, earlier applauded Gonzaga and Soriano despite being criticized by netizens on social media platforms.

"We should congratulate them for the fine work that they did. In front of me is Miss Toni Gonzaga. Sabi ko nga kanina na siya ang nag-start ng kampanya na ito. Noong pumutok 'yung interview sa akin at kriniticize siya, ang tapang-tapang nito. I didn't expect that this elegant lady would be able to withstand these criticisms (As I had said, she started the campaign, When her interview with me came out, and she was criticized for it, she stood her ground, she was brave)," Marcos said, referring to Gonzaga's one-on-one YouTube interview with him, in a Facebook video shared by director Darryl Yap on May 15.

"Sinundan pa ni Paul (Paul followed suit), who did our ads. Sa aking palagay (In my opinion), nobody can contest at malayung-malayo (the ads and they were exceptional). Ginagaya nga, eh (They were being imitated). 'Di ba 'yung isa o dalawang ads natin ginagaya (Isn't it that one or two of our ads were being copied)? They were that good, and we kept the momentum going and the message alive," he added.

Movie and TV actress Cris Villonco will sing the inauguration song titled "Pilipinas Kong Mahal" with the Young Voices of the Philippines choir.

Meanwhile, National Commission for Culture and the Arts head Nick Lizaso confirmed that the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, pianist Cecille Licad, and singers Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez have been tapped to perform at the reception dinner in Malacañang.

Toni Gonzaga-Soriano unfollows Instagram friends

 Toni Gonzaga’s Instagram profile as of Feb. 9, 2022

by Stephanie Bernardino, Manila Bulletin

Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga has unfollowed her celebrity friends on Instagram.

As of Feb. 9. Toni is only following 22 accounts on IG, including her husband Paul Soriano, son Severiano Elliott, sister Alex Gonzaga, and mom Pinty Gonzaga. Others are the official accounts of her businesses.

After 16 years, Toni bid goodbye to her reality show “Pinoy Big Brother” hours after she hosted the proclamation rally of presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos and running mate Sara Duterte. The “PBB” management also released its statement.

Prior to Toni’s confirmation, Kapamilya reporter MJ Felipe already broke the news.

MJ wrote on Twitter: “THIS JUST IN: According to a reliable source, Toni Gonzaga will no longer host Pinoy Big Brother. No formal resignation but source said Toni has voluntarily endorsed the main hosting job to Bianca Gonzalez.”

“Pinoy Big Brother,” more popularly known by its abbreviated title “PBB,” is the Philippine version of the “Big Brother” reality game show franchise. The show first aired in 2005 and Toni was among the original hosts alongside Willie Revillame and Mariel Rodriguez.

Some believe Toni’s departure from the show has something to do with her appearance as host of BBM-Sara proclamation rally held at the Philippine Arena, Tuesday. Several ABS-CBN executives have expressed disappointment on Toni.

On the other hand, Toni’s hosting stint UniTeam’s proclamation rally ignited viral memes.

Toni Gonzaga to Host The Voice of the Philippines

Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga is officially the host of "The Voice of the Philippines", the country's edition of the worldwide hit singing competition. Toni shared to give viewers a glimpse on what to expect on her new show: "It's a singing competition with a different concept. We will showcase the best singers in the Philippines, you have never seen before."

The Voice is a unique singing competition where auditions are based solely on vocal ability. In the first stage called the "blind auditions", all four coaches must listen to the artist without facing him or her and must their buttons if they want the artist to be part of the team they will mentor.

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EDSA I and EDSA II: triumph and defeat?

Actually I try to avoid political statements on this site. If it comes to EDSA I and II, I try to find an exemption, especially if I just quote Filipinas and Filipinos - like in this case.

"Ituwid Natin," an in-depth look at the gains, failures and lessons learned from EDSA I, where we to go. (Quotation from MANILA BULLETIN, February 21, 2010). It has been launched last February 2010 over ANC-Television.

A look at where we were at EDSA I, where we go to. Why we needed EDSA II and what we learned from it. A span of 24 years. Do you think we should have learned from these phenomenal events already? Are you informed enough to appreciate the sacrifices we made to make a better future for all of us? Questions from TV personality Toni Gonzaga... .

And, "Ituwid Natin" answers all these questions in this month-long series sponsored by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), San Miguel  Corporation, Development Bank of the Philippines, Petron, Strategic Alliance Holdings, Stradcom, Philippine Film Studios, Funtasia Entertainment Studios and led by the "Pangarap ng Pilipino Movement.

During the launching episode, it was really noted that Filipinos were caught in a 'vicious cycle of euphoria, disappointment, discontent and rejection that has held the country down in the years between EDSA I and II until now. Ateneo Law School Dean Cesar Villaneuva co-hosted the show with TV personality Toni Gonzaga.

Tune in to ANC and take a look!