(From left) Gloria Romero, Vic Sotto, and Darryl Yap. Photographs: FILE PHOTOS
The dying of Gloria Romero left an immeasurable hole within the Philippine leisure business, with many celebrities and colleagues mourning the lack of the “Queen of Philippine cinema” who was recognized for her sort coronary heart.
Vic Sotto, however, drew one other win in his authorized battle towards director-screenwriter Darryl Yap after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court docket (RTC) ordered the elimination of the teaser of the upcoming film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.”
The theatrical launch of “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” additionally stays unsure after the Film and Tv Assessment and Classification Board (MTRCB) clarified that the film has not been underneath evaluate attributable to “incomplete necessities.”
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Gloria Romero, 91
Gloria Romero. Picture: FILE PHOTO
Gloria Romero, an award-winning actress whose profession spanned seven many years, died on the age of 91 on Saturday, January 25, in line with her household.
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The actress’ sole baby, Maritess Gutierrez, confirmed the display veteran’s dying, saying she might be “missed dearly” by her household, buddies, and family members.
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“It’s with nice unhappiness to announce the passing of my beloved Mom, Gloria Galla Gutierrez aka Gloria Romero who peacefully joined our Creator earlier right now January 25, 2025,” she stated. “On this time of loss, our household deeply appreciates the assist, prayers, sympathy, all the beautiful messages, and heartfelt condolences that we’ve obtained. She is going to absolutely be missed dearly.”
The veteran actress was survived by her daughter Maritess and her grandson, Chris Gutierrez. Considered one of her ultimate public appearances was a tribute occasion devoted to her life and legacy in celebration of her ninetieth birthday in February 2024.
Romero’s stays had been cremated on Wednesday, January 29 on the Arlington Memorial Heart in Quezon Metropolis, which was attended by a number of the greatest names in native showbiz.
Born Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, Romero was born in Denver, Colorado earlier than settling within the Philippines throughout the top of the conflict. Romero has all the time dreamt of being an actress and has earned her father’s approval to enter the leisure business. She began her appearing profession within the Forties both as an additional or minor position till she entered Sampaguita Footage in 1952 underneath her notable display persona.
Since then, Romero established herself as a formidable actress in movies and TV. Among the many movies that propelled her into superstardom had been the 1952 movie “Madame X,” and “Dalagang Ilocana” two years later which earned her first FAMAS Award for Finest Actress award.
Amongst her most notable movies embody “Hongkong Vacation,” “Condemned,” “Nagbabagang Luha,” “Tanging Yaman,” “Magnifico,” “Moments of Love,” “Stunning Life,” and “Rainbow’s Sundown,” to call just some. She additionally appeared in TV dramas similar to “Familia Zaragoza,” “Mga Anghel na Walang Langit,” “Could Bukas Pa,” and “I Love Betty La Fea.”
Romero appeared in a number of movie and TV productions all through her profession and reaped a number of accolades, together with two FAMAS Awards for Finest Actress awards, one FAMAS Award for Finest Supporting Actress, two Gawad Urian appearing awards, and two Metro Manila Movie Competition (MMFF) Finest Actress awards, amongst many others.
Gloria Romero’s faux ‘final will and testomony’ dismissed
The Queen of Philippine Motion pictures Gloria Romero, a timeless icon.
The stays of late veteran actress Gloria Romero, dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Cinema,” had been cremated on the Arlington Memorial Chapels on Wednesday, January 29.
Whereas nonetheless in grief, Romero’s household addressed her supposed final will and testomony that surfaced on social media instantly after her dying, stressing that there is no such thing as a reality to this.
A number of artwork playing cards and on-line posts declare that Romero has greater than P700 million within the financial institution and that sure percentages of it’ll supposedly be used to construct a provincial highschool and to assist charity establishments.
Romero’s family members regarded the false claims as “deceptive,” as per leisure reporter MJ Marfori through “Frontline Pilipinas.” The household additionally appealed to the general public to present them time as they mourn Romero’s passing.
Movie critic and shut household buddy Butch Francisco additionally addressed such claims throughout an interview with INQUIRER.internet saying “Gloria Romero just isn’t that wealthy.” He additional stated the people behind these posts ought to respect the grieving household, and that the general public ought to do higher than to consider these “faux information” that comes from nowhere.
Court docket orders elimination of ‘Pepsi Paloma’ film teaser
(From left) Vic Sotto and Darryl Yap. Photographs: FILE PHOTOS
The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court docket (RTC) Department 205 partially granted Vic Sotto‘s petition for the issuance of the writ of habeas information towards filmmaker Darryl Yap, in reference to the trailer of the latter’s controversial film, “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.”
Sotto’s petition sought to cease Yap from disclosing any private data for use as a part of the film or any of its promotional supplies on any platform.
In a 20-age order issued on Monday, January 27, Muntinlupa RTC Department 205 Presiding Decide Liezel Aquiatan ordered Yap to take away from all platforms the controversial teaser video which supposedly portrayed Sotto because the rapist of the late 80’s attractive star.
“Respondent Darryl Ray Spyke B. Yap and any individual or entity appearing on his behalf, together with the manufacturing workforce of Vin Centiments, are ORDERED to delete, take down and take away the 26-second teaser video from on-line platforms, social media, or every other medium for having misused the collected information/data by presenting a dialog between two deceased people, which can’t be verified as having truly occurred,” the court docket acknowledged.
The court docket, nevertheless, declined to rule on malice and ailing motive on the a part of Yap, as these usually are not coated by the current case, and will correctly be addressed within the cyberlibel case topic of the fiscal’s investigation.
Nonetheless, the court docket allowed Yap to proceed with the manufacturing and launch of “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma. Yap earlier introduced that the film is about for a theatrical launch on February 5.
Following the Muntinlupa RTC’s resolution, Sotto’s authorized counsel Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz stated they’re “grateful” for the partial granting of the host-comedian’s writ of habeas information petition towards Yap.
Dela Cruz hoped that Yap’s camp would adjust to the court docket’s resolution to take down the teaser video that mentions Sotto’s identify.
In the meantime, Yap’s authorized counsel Atty. Raymond Fortun stated in a textual content message to INQUIRER.internet that Yap is not going to attraction the choice because it nonetheless allowed the director-screenwriter to launch the film in theaters.
Yap’s authorized counsel, nevertheless, hoped that the court docket would proceed to implement the gag order issued to each events.
‘Pepsi Paloma’ film not but underneath evaluate — MTRCB
Rhed Bustamante portrays Pepsi Paloma; Darryl Yap. Picture: Fb/Darryl Yap
The Film and Tv Assessment and Classification Board (MTRCB) addressed a “false declare” and clarified that Darryl Yap’s Pepsi Paloma movie just isn’t underneath evaluate for the time being attributable to incomplete necessities.
“Opposite to a false declare, the MTRCB hereby serves discover that the Pepsi Paloma film is at the moment NOT UNDER REVIEW attributable to incomplete necessities,” the regulatory board acknowledged in a launch on Wednesday, Jan. 29. by means of Atty. Paulino Circumstances Jr., Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Listening to and Adjudication Committee.
It may be famous that Yap earlier stated that his upcoming movie, whose teaser grew to become the foundation of a authorized tussle involving the director and actor-host Vic Sotto, can be submitted to MTRCB for evaluate.
By the way, Sotto is the uncle of Diorella “Lala” Sotto-Antonio, chairman of the MTRCB.
In a Fb put up on Tuesday, January 28. Yap claimed that the film “is now being reviewed by MTRCB,” a matter promptly belied by the board.
MTRCB then underscored that “every movie undergoes a rigorous and meticulous evaluate course of that evaluates each element towards the requirements set by Presidential Decree No. 1986.”
‘Pepsi Paloma’ distributor open to maneuver movie’s launch
Rhed Bustamante as Pepsi Paloma; Darryl Yap. Picture: Fb/Darryl Yap
The distributor of the controversial film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma,” Pinoyflix Movies and Leisure Manufacturing, stated it’ll course of the necessities requested by the MTRCB in order that it may be given a playdate.
The MTRCB requested the corporate to supply a Certificates or Clearance of No Pending Felony, Civil, or Administrative Case from the Regional Trial Court docket, the Division of Justice, and the Workplace of the Metropolis Prosecutor earlier than the board may proceed with the evaluate of the movie.
President Jose Olinares stated he would ask to reschedule the film’s Feb. 5 playdate if wanted.
“Magre-request po kami ng certification or clearance from RTC of Muntinlupa and in addition to Prosecutors Workplace Muntinlupa and DOJ, however since Feb. 5 na ang playdate, hindi pa namin alam kung aabot kami sa pagkuha ng mga necessities,” Olinares informed INQUIRER.internet when searched for remark.
“If hindi kami aabot, we are going to ask the producer of the movie na i-reschedule ang playdate ng pelikula,” he added, stating PRODMO PRODUCTIONS INC because the producer of the film.
Nevertheless, the MTRCB had required the producers of the film to submit proof that there was no pending legal, civil, or administration litigation involving the displaying of the film earlier than it may proceed with its evaluate to make sure that the sub judice rule was not violated.
Darryl Yap ponders on ‘destiny’ of Pepsi Paloma film
picture: Fb/Darryl Yap
After the MTRCB issued a clarification stating that the Pepsi Paloma movie just isn’t underneath evaluate but, film director Darryl Yap gave the impression to be pondering on the challenge’s destiny.
By means of his Fb web page on Wednesday, January 29, just some minutes after MTRCB launched its discover, Yap shared with the general public the letter despatched by the regulatory board to the president of Pinoyflix Movies and Leisure Manufacturing, his movie’s distributor.
Within the caption of his put up, Yap wrote, “Ang Kapalaran ng ‘The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.’”
“Narito ang liham ng MTRCB sa aming distributor; nawa’y maipaliwanag ng mga might alam sa batas,” he added within the feedback part.
No additional remarks on the matter had been instantly made by the director and his camp.
Within the letter addressed to Jose Olinares, president of Pinoyflix Movies and Leisure Manufacturing, the MTRCB requested the corporate to point out proof that there is no such thing as a pending legal, civil, or administrative grievance associated to the file earlier than the board may proceed with the evaluate of the movie.
“Contemplating the controversies surrounding the aforementioned movie, and in view of Part 3(c), Paragraph VII of the Presidential Decree No. 1986 (P.D. No, 1986) which explicitly prohibits the exhibition of supplies that pertain to a matter sub judice in nature, the Board, previous to the evaluate of any materials associated to the stated movie, hereby request a Certificates/Clearance of No Pending Felony, Civil, or Administrative Case lodged or filed underneath the next jurisdiction: Regional Trial Court docket, Muntinlupa Metropolis; Division of Justice, Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila; and Workplace of the Metropolis Prosecutor, Muntinlupa Metropolis,” part of the letter reads.
“We make clear, nevertheless, that this isn’t a prohibition for exhibition nor an outright pre-judgment of the contents of the movie, we simply want to make sure that there might be no violation of the P.D. No. 1986 and its Implementing Guidelines and Laws (IRR),” the MTRCB additional acknowledged.
When searched for remark, Yap’s lawyer Raymond Fortun stated he’s not in control of dealing with necessities for MTRCB.
Selena Gomez sobs over Trump’s mass deportation orders
Selena Gomez. Photographs: Instagram/@selenagomez
Selena Gomez posted then deleted a video of herself crying over President Donald Trump‘s orders for the mass deportation of unlawful immigrants in america.
On his first week again on the White Home, Trump carried out mass deportation, during which hundreds of migrants, principally from Latin American international locations, had been repatriated to their house international locations through navy plane. In the meantime, 24 Filipinos have been deported allegedly attributable to involvement in unlawful actions.
White Home Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on X this was consistent with Trump’s marketing campaign promise whereas stressing that those that had been deported had been “criminals.”
On her Instagram Story on Tuesday, January 28, Gomez gave the impression to be reacting to the raids being carried out by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as she apologized to her “folks” for not having the ability to do something.
“I simply needed to say that I’m so sorry. All my individuals are getting attacked, the youngsters. I don’t perceive,” she stated in between sobs. “I’m so sorry. I want I may do one thing however I can’t. I don’t know what to do.”
Gomez additional stated she is going to attempt to “do every part” in hopes of doing what she may to assist. The video was taken down moments later, however netizens have reuploaded Gomez’s breakdown on social media.
After deleting the video, Gomez posted a now-deleted Instagram Story, saying, “Apparently it’s not okay to point out empathy for folks,” which was additionally reuploaded on a number of social media platforms.
The video, which gained widespread consideration, additionally caught the eye of US senatorial candidate Samuel Parker on X, to which he stated, “Deport Selena Gomez.” Parker, like Trump, is a Republican who supported the latter’s mass deportation coverage.
Gomez seemingly responded to the politician in a brand new Instagram Story. “Oh Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker. Thanks for the snicker and the risk,” she stated.
Gomez is of Mexican descent. Her paternal grandparents and aunt crossed the border from Nuevo Leon, Mexico to the US by hiding at the back of a truck within the Nineteen Seventies, as she disclosed in a private essay in TIME Journal in October 2019.
Her father Ricardo Joel Gomez, who’s of full Mexican descent, was born in Grand Prairie, Texas afterward, whereas her mom Mandy Teefey has Italian roots. She was named after the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla, per experiences.
Zambales college apologizes for CJ Opiaza photograph gaffe
Miss Grand Worldwide 2024 Rachel Gupta’s picture is used for a tarpaulin welcoming Filipino queen CJ Opiaza. Picture: Aubrey Martine
A college in Zambales has issued a press release apologizing to 2024 Miss Grand Worldwide first runner-up Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza for a serious mixup on a congratulatory tarpaulin hoisted on the campus to welcome her.
Three months have handed since she got here so near profitable the Philippines’ first Miss Grand Worldwide crown in Thailand, however Filipinos nonetheless proceed to precise their admiration for the pageant veteran.
One of many main stops in Opiaza’s victory celebration was her house province of Zambales which she all the time carried in her lengthy and colourful pageant “profession.” However a serious boo-boo was caught on digital camera by eagle-eyed pageant followers.
{A photograph} posted by Aubrey Martine on social media confirmed a tarpaulin displayed at President Ramon Magsaysay State College welcoming Opiaza to its campus in Iba city in Zambales. However the picture used was that of Indian magnificence queen Rachel Gupta who received the 2024 Miss Grand Worldwide title.
“We deeply remorse this error and acknowledge that it doesn’t mirror the extent of care and a spotlight that we try to keep up at President Ramon Magsaysay State College (PRMSU). We perceive the importance of precisely celebrating the achievements of our honorees, and this error might have inadvertently precipitated confusion or disappointment,” it added.
The college stated the error was unintentional and they’re taking fast steps to rectify the error. A brand new tarpaulin that exhibits Opiaza’s picture might be displayed to exchange the misguided one.
“We’re additionally reviewing our processes to make sure that such oversights don’t occur sooner or later. Our dedication stays steadfast in upholding the values of excellence and integrity that outline PRMSU,” it added.
Opiaza made the rounds of competitions earlier than she received her likelihood to signify the Philippines within the 2025 Miss Grand Worldwide pageant, becoming a member of college, city, and provincial tilts.
She clinched her first nationwide title in 2016 when she was topped Miss Bikini Philippines and represented the nation within the Miss International Magnificence Queen contest in the identical 12 months.
Opiaza was additionally topped Binibining Zambales 2016, Miss Agoo 2018, Miss Econest Philippines 2018, and Ambassadress of the World-Philippines 2019.
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The wonder queen competed within the 2022 Binibining Pilipinas pageant and was first runner-up within the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines competitors. She joined the 2024 Miss Grand Philippines contest and received the crown simply three days earlier than flying to her worldwide competitors.
