IBINAHAGI ni Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach a few days ago na nag-positive din siya sa COVID-19 habang nasa United Kingdom.

Nagbabala pa siya sa IG post ng, “Long post ahead”, bago I-post ang nangyari sa kanya.

Panimula ni Pia, “I caught COVID here in the UK even though I’ve been fully vaccinated & received my booster shot already. Kumpleto din ako ng flu & pneumonia vaccines.

“I eat healthy & I’m active, but I still got it. I got all the symptoms too. Fever, sore throat, body pain, runny rose, cough, & I also lost my sense of smell & taste. It’s not like a regular cold or flu that goes away after a few days. I’ve never been sick for this long, which lasted more than a week.”

Sa pagpapatuloy niya, “I’m one day away into completing isolation with my sister, @sarahwurtzbach who also caught it. We both tested negative already, thank God!

“The worst is through. I am recovering well. I am beyond grateful my parents are safe. Di sila nahawa sakin.”

Pagpapaalala pa ng beauty queen, “Guys, COVID is so real. My timeline shows that many have/had it too, both in the Philippines & abroad. And the numbers are going up exponentially. Please take this seriously cos anyone can get it no matter how healthy you are.

“Being fully vaccinated doesn’t stop you from getting the virus but it helps you overcome it. Please follow health & safety protocols. I think it’s the moment you put your guard down, doon ka mahahawa. You think you’re safe & usually yung makakahalubilo mo walang symptoms. “Akala mo all is well. Pero, nahawa ka na pala at may possibility na maipasa mo sa iba nang di mo alam.

      “It seems easy for anyone to just break protocols & still go out even when they know they tested positive. Feeling nila, di sila mahuhuli or wala namang nagbabantay. I’ve personally seen other people do this.

“Meron pa diyan, may symptoms na & have the means to get tested pero ayaw nilang maconfirm na may COVID sila, tas lalabas parin. Naku, konsensiya niyo nalang yan. Konting personal accountability, please.

“Ang dami nang nagkasakit. I don‘t wanna sound preachy but let’s not be selfish & go breaking protocols, hoarding supplies, refusing to get tested & vaccinated.”

      Panalangin pa ni Pia, “I hope we can start 2022 right. Let’s look after one other by getting those jabs, staying in isolation if needed, stop gathering in big groups, frequent hand washing, & please wear those masks properly.”

Ang nakakaloka lang, may nag-coment na basher na deserving daw siya na makakuha o tamaan nang nakakahawa at nakamamatay na virus.

Kaya hindi napigilan ni Pia na patulan ang basher at inalis na rin ang naturang comment.

Sey pa niya, “I deleted it already pero may nag–comment pa na I deserved this cos I travel?

And that I had it coming?

“Kilabutan sana kayo sa mga sinasabi nyo. Iba na talaga mundo ngayon. Sana di nyo maranasan to.”

Reply naman ng mga followers niya, na ‘wag na lang pansinin o patulan ang bashers niya. Dasal, pagsuporta at pagmamahal ang mga karamihan sa mensahe sa kanya.

Kaya naman natuwa si Pia at nag-reply ng, “Thank you everyone for your kind messages! (kasama ng praying hands and heart emojis)”

(ROHN ROMULO)

FOUR months preggy na si Iya Villania-Arellano, ang ‘Chika Minute’ host ng 24 Oras at ng morning show na Mars Pa More ng GMA Network, sa fourth child nila ni Drew Arellano.

Malungkot siya na nag-post dahil naka-isolate sa kanilang bahay dahil COVID-19 positive siya.

      “The situation here in Casa Arellano, Drew and I are still hanging onto that little chance that maybe the kids are spared.

     “This post is for all mamas and papas that are going thru the same thing and have to endure not hugging and kissing their children.  This was the hardest thing to accept upon learning I was + (and I’m not taking about my pregnancy test). 

“Primo gets it, Leon is okay too bacause he follows his kuya’s lead, but Alana?? Boy, it broke my heart to see her cry for me and not being able to console her even for a bit.  So mamas in this same situation, you are not alone! My tip? “Try not to cry!!! Coz the tears will only cause nasal congestion and lengthen recovery! I know, I know… ang hirap! Man, I CRIED!!! But you have to get over it as soon as you can and get in that speed car towards recovery for your family.  Kapit guys! There’s a whole bunch of us!       “We can do it! #Love TheGlassDoors #StayPositiveForThePositive.”

Hindi binanggit ni Iya kung saan at paano siya nahawa ng virus.  Get well soon Iya!

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MULING nag-renew ng contract ang longest-running daily noontime show na Eat Bulaga sa GMA Network, kahapon, January 11.

Ang signing of contract ay sa pagitan ng GMA Network Inc. at ng mga executives ng TAPE, Inc, ang producer ng show. Huli pang nag-renew ng contract ang EB noong February 1, 2019.

Since mataas na naman ang cases ng COVID-19, isang virtual contract signing lamang ang ginanap between the executives.  Sa kabila nga ng pandemic, patuloy na nagbibigay ng saya at papremyo ang show.

Sa ngayon ay naka-replay lamang sila ng ibang segments ng show na ngayon ay nasa 42^nd year na, bilang pag-iingat din nila at bilang pagsunod sa health protocols ng IATF.

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WORLD premiere pa lamang ng GMA Afternoon series na Little Princess, kinagiliwan na agad ito ng mga netizens.

Natuwa sila sa muling pagbabalik ng multi-talented actress na si Jo Berry na siyang bida, as Princess Montivano, a little person who has big dreams despite growing up poor.

Kaya naman hindi napigilang humanga ng isa sa dalawa niyang leading men, si Juancho Trivino (the other one is Rodjun Cruz), na first time nakasama ni Jo. Very generous daw ni Jo during their takes.

“Palagi niyang inuuna ‘yung needs ng iba bago ‘yung sa kanya. Kaya talagang inaalagaan din namin siya.  May times kahit hindi na niya kailangang umarte dahil hindi na sa kanya nakatutok yung camera, sinusubukan pa rin niya ‘yung best niya para masuportahan niya kami. 

“It’s very refreshing. Ang sayang makatrabaho si Jo, lalo na sa istoryang ito.  Ang ganda rin ng pagkatimpla ng GMA at buong creative team sa story. It’s something I’ve never done before, so I’m proud to be part of this show.”

Ang aabangan dito ng mga televiewers ay kung sino ang magwawagi sa puso ni Princess, si Jaxon Pineda (Rodjun), ang best friend niya o si Damien Santiago (Juancho), ang kanyang secret crush.

Napapanood ang Little Princess at 3:20PM, after Las Hermanas sa GMA-7, sa direksyon nina L.A. Madridejos at Don Michael Perez.

(NORA V. CALDERON)