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Just Another Misbehavior
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However, at such a young age, YA has been exposed to the struggles of her family members, which worried her fans. Some thought that this controversy might affect her budding career. Yet, YA was smart enough to give a commendable answer when asked if she were affected by the current conflict in her family.
Just as YA was about to be launched, certain sectors raised questions as to the intended message of her first major series. The network relented, and her launching was delayed by a few months. After sometime, YA found herself starring in a less controversial, but interesting project.
Currently, what is alarming is that there is a rumor going around that YA, despite being a minor, is seen in bars, and might be downing a drink too many. Now that her network has given her a break, YA should be more careful in protecting her image and her activities with her peers in public. After all, her showbiz family name seems to be linked with issues.
Being the latest of her clan to join the public eye, her every move will be watched and judged, and will be dragged in the foray of her conflicting relatives. As a young performer, YA should know that the audience will look up to her as a role model, and thus, she should behave well.
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John Wooden
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Kindness Is Not Her Virtue
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Observers believe that most stars want to keep that aspect of their life private as much as possible. Stars are concerned about the controversial repercussions that talking about their religious group would bring.
For years, everything just seemed quiet and simple in the life of Young Star YS, who, like some of her colleagues had her share of followers. YS was just one of the regulars in the networ’s stable of talents, until she was paired with a Rising Star RS - and things were never the same again.
The meteoric rise of YS with RS left everyone awestruck. Expectedly, their busy schedules have sacrificed some of the other important concerns in their lives. In the case of YS, it was alleged that her church responsibilities were being jeopardized.
One day, some Church Workers CW came to visit YS in her house. This is a practice in her church were CW and elders make rounds of brethren’s houses to offer solemn prayer for the family. In this instance, some church officers (all dressed in white) accompanied the CW’s as well. A housemaid of YS met them at the gate and told them that YS was just getting ready. Allegedly, the maid left without inviting them inside the house. The poor church people were made to wait outside.
After almost an hour, the maid reappeared only to tell them that YS was not feeling well and that she could not talk to any of them. Hence, the CW’s and officers had no choice but to leave.
From a church insider, what YS did was the height of arrogance, as all of them brethren show respect to their CW’s and to church officers whom they hold in high esteem.
What is YS trying to imply with her past and present actions? Are observers correct in their assumptions that YS is slowly sending a message to CW’s that she now wants to wean herself away from her religious obligations? Is arrogance synonymous with her new-found fame?
“ The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything.” ~ Chuck Palahniuk
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Lauren Dyogi Responds to ‘PBB All In’ Backlash
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Kapamilya TV production head and director Lauren Dyogi took to his Twitter account on April 28 to explain why and how the housemates of Pinoy Big Brother All In were selected.
The 13th season of the reality show franchise, which kicked off on Sunday, April 27 with a total of 18 housemates including some from show business like actresses Jane Oineza and Alex Gonzaga as well as Kapamilya host Phoemela Baranda’s “secret” daughter, Nichole Baranda,was met with criticism online as netizens protested the “type” of contenders that were chosen for the tilt. Some lamented how the show was only for the “famous” and the “beautiful” while others accused the show for being “scripted.”
Dyogi, in a string of twitter posts, faced the issue head on which started with him explaining the “intention” of most of the auditionees.
He added that for the most part, the audience generally follows the show for two reasons.
Much of the flak drawn by the show stems from the housemates, which many suspect didn’t really go through the rigorous and tedious process. This was addressed by Dyogi as he explained the reason how the final 18 housemates were selected from the 44,000 other who auditioned.
Unfortunately, he said, the housemates who are as naturally comic as former housemates Melissa Cantiveros, Ryan Bang, and Jayson Gainza are quite elusive these days.
He underscored that viewers these days tend to appreciate “natural” people than otherwise.
Dyogi further admitted that the current batch of housemates are indeed “telegenic” but he defended them from prejudgments which many already made about them when they first entered the famous house.
Hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, and Robi Domingo, Pinoy Big Brother All In airs after Aquino and Abunda Tonight on ABS-CBN.
Wowie de Guzman's Wife Dies
Former actor Wowie de Guzman and wife Sheryl Ann Reyes pose for their pre-nuptial photo shoot in 2013. Photo from the Facebook page of Reflexion Studios
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An emotional de Guzman faced ABS-CBN News on Tuesday during the wake held at United Church of Christ Sta. Catalina in Reyes' hometown of Lubao, Pampanga.
The 37-year-old former dancer, who rose to fame in the '90s as a leading man in soap operas, said he is still not sure as to what caused his wife's death.
"Sobrang bilis talaga, eh. Wala, hindi namin alam kung ano'ng nangyari. Wala, natutulog lang kami talaga tapos tumayo lang siya, pumunta sa CR, umihi, tapos bumalik para matulog ulit. Bago siya matulog, uminom siya, parang muscle pain reliever.
"Humiga siya, kasi may parang rayuma siya or arthritis. Pag higa niya, 'yun lang, para siyang nag-choke. Tapos pagpunta ko sa kanya, nag-dilate na 'yung mata niya, nanigas na 'yung mga ganito niya (fingers). Tinry kong i-mouth-to-mouth. Kaya lang, wala talaga, eh," de Guzman narrated.
De Guzman recalled rushing Reyes to a nearby hospital, and requesting doctors repeatedly to attempt reviving her. Actress-host Gladys Reyes, de Guzman's close friend and former co-star, said doctors tried to revive Sheryl for three hours.
"Tinakbo namin sa ospital," de Guzman said. "Nakiusap ako sa mga nandodoon na gawin lahat, kasi everytime na pumupunta sila sa akin, sinasabi walang pintig. Nakikiusap kami na gawin niya pa, baka kasi masalba pa, baka puwede pang tumibok. Kaya lang, siguro talagang hanggang doon lang siguro. Hindi na nila nagawan ng paraan. Wala kaming magagawa."
De Guzman and Reyes were married in July 2013, and welcomed their daughter, Alex Rafael, last March 27.
'No signs'
According to de Guzman, Reyes had been suffering from erratic blood pressure during her pregnancy. This continued even after she gave birth.
Asked if there had been serious signs of Reyes having ill health, de Guzman said, "Wala, eh, kasi wala naman siyang sakit sa puso. Walang history. Wala naman akong alam na kino-complain niya na masakit 'yung puso niya."
"Basta, 'yun lang, noong bago siya manganak, tumaas 'yung blood pressure niya. Hanggang sa pagkatapos niya manganak, pagkatapos niya ma-discharge, 'yon parin ang problema namin -- tumataas tapos bumababa ['yung blood pressure niya]," he added.
De Guzman recalled that they were advised against breastfeeding Alex, as Reyes at the time still had fluctuating blood pressure.
"Ang pinaka-sign lang na nakikita namin, hirap siya maglakad kasi nga parang may rayuma," he said. "Dati pa, gano'n na 'yon, e. Pina-CT scan na namin, pero wala namang nakita. Kailangan lang ng pahinga, 'yon lang ginagawa niya."
Asked if he is blaming anyone for Reyes' passing, de Guzman said, "Wala akong sinisisi, kasi naniniwala ako na gusto ito ng nasa taas, ng Panginoon. Kung meron na may kagustuhan na mangyari ito, siya lang. Medyo masakit, pero kailangan mong tanggapin kasi sigurado naman ako na hindi niya ibibigay ito sa akin na hindi ko makakayanan. Siguro may reason."
Raising daughter alone
While accepting his wife's death will be difficult, de Guzman said he will draw strength from their daughter. He added that he will have to remain strong for Alex, as he is now facing the task of raising her as a single father.
"Ang pinakamaganda doon sa lahat, meron siyang iniwang alaala sa akin, sa pamilya namin. Doon nalang ako huhugot ng lakas ng loob, kasi angdami naming pangarap para sa anak namin.
"Hindi ako puwedeng maging mahina kasi kailangan kong magpaka-strong para sa baby because pag magiging weak ako, unang-una, masasaktan ang asawa ko. Iyon nalang. Iniisip ko nalang na lahat ng nangyayari, may reason. May reason," he said.
De Guzman broke down in tears when asked if he is ready to raise his daughter without Reyes at his side, saying that he is still hoping to somehow see his wife at home.
"Ang hirap kasi," de Guzman said, his voice breaking. "Kung puwede lang sana, bumalik na siya sa amin. Baka sakaling nag-te-taping lang ako, baka nanaginip lang ako, baka eksena lang 'to sa mga trabaho ko."
"Hopefully, pagkatapos nito, pag-uwi ko sa bahay, sa kwarto, nandodoon siya. 'Yung laging nadadatnan ko pag galing ako sa taping... Ang hirap talaga. Nami-miss na namin siya. Mahal, nami-miss ka na namin ni Alex," he said.
Despite Reyes' passing, de Guzman said he still has reason to be happy in Alex. "Lahat kami, masaya. Thankful din ako sa Diyos na healthy siya at walang naging problema. Siguro gina-guide siya ni Sheryl. 'Yun nalang ang iniisip ko. Doon nalang ako kukuha ng strength sa anak ko."
A former member of the dance group Universal Motion Dancers, de Guzman got his big break in the late '90s when he was paired with actress Judy Ann Santos in several TV and film projects, forming one of the most popular love teams at the time.
He continued acting on stage via productions of Gantimpala Theater Foundation. De Guzman's most recent TV series role was in ABS-CBN's "Little Champ" in 2013.
Are Social Media Posts Admissible in Evidence?
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On the whole, this is an excellent social phenomenon. But there is also a bad part of it.
Consider, for example, a Facebook post by Mr. Y that reads: “Senator X is a crook. He stole millions of taxpayers’ money from the PDAF. He is a certified thief. He deserves all the public humiliation that he is now getting.”
This kind of comment is definitely libelous. It may be the basis for a civil case for damages and a criminal case for libel.
The post, in turn, is admissible in evidence not only in a civil case but also in a criminal case. (SC En Banc Resolution dated September 24, 2002 in AM No. 01-07-01)
The Facebook post in question is considered a document pursuant to the functional equivalence and non-discrimination principles under the E-Commerce Act of 2000 (ECA) and the Rules on Electronic Evidence (REE), which the Supreme Court promulgated in 2001 to implement the ECA in our courts of law.
Under these principles, an electronic document is considered the functional equivalent of a paper-based document and should not be discriminated against as evidence solely on the ground that it is not in the standard paper form.
In fact, Section 12 of the ECA expressly provides that “nothing in the application of the rules of evidence shall deny admissibility of an electronic data message or electronic document on the sole ground that it is in electronic form, or on the ground that it is not the standard form.”
The REE further provides that “[w]henever a rule of evidence refers to the term of writing, document, record, instrument, memorandum or any other form of writing, such term shall be deemed to include an electronic document as defined in these Rules.” (Section 1, Rule 3)
In layman’s terms, the Facebook post in question should be treated as a paper-based document. The legal question is how to prove or authenticate this Facebook post as evidence in a court of law.
Electronic document
There are two possible situations.
The first is that a record of the Facebook post is retained. In such case, the post is characterized as electronic document under the ECA and REE.
Section 2, Rule 5 of the REE provides that “[b]efore any private electronic document offered as authentic is received in evidence, its authenticity must be proved by any of the following means: (a) by evidence that it had been digitally signed by the person purported to have signed the same; (b) by evidence that other appropriate security procedures or devices as may be authorized by the Supreme Court or by law for authentication of electronic documents were applied to the document; or (c) by other evidence showing its integrity and reliability to the satisfaction of the judge.”
The first two modes are technical. The first is authentication through digital signatures which, although not well known when the REE was promulgated in 2001, is now fast becoming commonplace.
The second is authentication through other security procedures or devices (retina scan, PDF-8, etc.) as may be authorized by the Supreme Court. No such other procedures or devices have yet been authorized.
The third mode is what I normally refer to in my Ateneo Evidence class and my MCLE and PHILJA lectures as the “layman’s approach” to authenticating electronic document.
Under the third mode of authenticating electronic documents, an electronic document may be authenticated by any “other evidence showing its integrity and reliability to the satisfaction of the judge.”
For example, the prosecution may present a witness to testify that he saw Y write the post in his Facebook account because, according to him, he “hate[s] public officials feasting on the people’s money.”
In practical terms, under the layman’s approach, authenticating an electronic document is just like authenticating a paper-based document under the traditional rules of evidence. No more, no less.
Ephemeral communication
The second situation is that the Facebook post is deleted at a certain point, as what often happens.
The REE has a provision specifically addressing the situation. If deleted or removed, the post is considered ephemeral electronic communication under the REE.
Section 1(k), Rule 2 of the REE provides that “[e]phemeral electronic communication” refers to telephone conversations, text messages, chatroom sessions, streaming audio, streaming video, and other electronic forms of communication the evidence of which is not recorded or retained.”
The REE provides for the method of proof of the Facebook post in question when it states: “Ephemeral electronic communications shall be proven by the testimony of a person who was a party to the same or has personal knowledge thereof. In the absence or unavailability of such witnesses, other competent evidence may be admitted.” (Section 2, par. 1, Rule 11).
In effect, this mode of authentication follows the layman’s approach for authenticating electronic evidence.
A Letter to George Clooney from an Arab Guy
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Congratulations. Mabrook.
You’re marrying Amal Alamuddin, an international award-winning barrister (for us Americans, “barrister” means lawyer, but I wrote “barrister” because it just sounds so much cooler). And on top of that, she is one of us. You hit the jackpot.
CNN has called her “discreet.” It looks like you found the only Arab woman who wouldn’t blab to the whole world that she is dating George Clooney. Lucky you.
I do have some words of advice for you, from one Arab guy to another soon-to-be Arab guy. Yes, you are not currently an Arab, but you will become one soon enough. See, when one of our women marries a white guy, she doesn’t become whiter. He becomes more like us. Wikipedia says your “ancestry includes Irish, German, English, and more distant Scottish and Dutch roots.” And you were born in Kentucky. As far as I can tell, that means you’re “really white.” Strap yourself in for the ride.
I have been known to get a little upset when Arab girls marry non-Arabs. But most of the time, they turn those non-Arab guys into Arabs. And when that happens, I’m all for it. Our culture is strong. It is contagious. And though you are George Clooney, you will not be immune to this phenomenon.
Oh, and by the way, there are tens of thousands of Arabs named “George.” My dad is one of them. And it’s not Arabized or anything. It’s just “George.” We just say the “g” a little differently, like it sounds in “beige.” So we will be able to say your name just fine. And you won’t be the first couple to be named “George & Amal” either. So you’ll fit right in.
Ok, so let’s talk about a few things.
Get ready to go to Lebanon and explore. We Arabs are extra proud of where we come from. And Lebanese Arabs are extra special super-duper over-the-top proud of where they come from. Lebanon is a beautiful country and you will have a great time. But movies come to the Middle East a little late, so don’t be surprised if some Arabs tell you, “Hey, I loved you in Ocean’s Eleven.” They might not even know about Ocean’s Twelve or Ocean’s Thirteen yet. Try not to ruin it for them. Also, while parts of Beirut are more beautiful than any other place in the world, don’t be alarmed if most of it looks like it was bombed yesterday. This is normal in our part of the world.
Also, you are marrying an international lawyer who has represented kings and advised secretary-generals. We Arabs are political animals, and I imagine Amal is no exception. You will be learning much about the ins and outs of Arab history and politics over the last century. If you haven’t yet, you will probably be receiving some lectures on Palestine. Sit back and listen. You will learn a lot. And it will all be true. You’ve been in Hollywood for a long time, so much of it may come as a shock at first. This is normal. But you’re not just marrying any Arab girl. You’re marrying the Arab girl who is an expert in international law. And there’s nothing we Arabs love more than talking about international law and how it has been betraying us since… well, since forever. And there might be some anger directed at America. But remember, we don’t hate Americans. We just hate America.
Oh, and we have to talk about the wedding. You may have hoped for a small, tactful affair. I wouldn’t be too optimistic. Arab parents like to brag when their daughter marries someone really accomplished like a doctor, a lawyer, or an owner of three or more gas stations. But this Arab daughter is marrying freakin’ George Clooney! She’s marrying Up in the Air! She’s marrying Gravity! She’s marrying Batman! (Yes, I knowBatman wasn’t your proudest moment, but you know what I mean.)
At the wedding, the size of your family will immediately grow a hundred times over. You will become a cousin to more individuals than you ever dreamt was possible. You will hold hands with men and dance in circles. You will need to learn the “change the light bulb” and “windshield wiper” moves. I have a video that might help.
Our weddings can create a sort of sensory overload. I would go to a few to observe the spectacle firsthand before your big day. It could be quite traumatic if the first Arab wedding you attend is your own. Yours might make “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” look like a private ceremony.
Incidentally, now that you will have an Arab wife who advocates for Arab rights, if you were ever going to run for political office in America, you definitely cannot now. Unless, of course, you move to Dearborn, Michigan, where you will be swiftly elected mayor with 99.9% of the vote, Saddam-style.
Finally, George, you have inspired me. If you can snag an accomplished, intelligent, beautiful, worldly, multilingual Arab genius professional, then maybe I can too.
So, welcome to the family. You’re going to have more fun than you ever imagined.
Sincerely,
Amer
Ms. PH Earth Bet Collapses During Bikini Contest
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Filipino-American beauty Leslie Ann Pine, who is representing San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, suddenly collapsed shortly after the competition's special awards ceremony just before midnight.
Fellow contestant Pircelyn Pialago, a close friend of Pine, told ABS-CBN News the the latter had been "depriving herself" of food after supposedly being put on "weight watch" leading up to the finals night on May 11.
"She passed away [sic] kasi she was really hungry," Pialago said. "Since this morning, I kept on inviting her to eat breakfast but she doesn't want to eat, kasi we're under weight watch. There are like six girls who are under weight watch, for big tummies and stuff. We're not really allowed to eat much, so she's really depriving herself."
Pine was rushed to a hospital in Ortigas where she was diagnosed to have had "electrolytes imbalance." She was discharged from the hospital on Thursday morning.
Another contestant, according to Pialago, suffered from cramps during the bikini competition as she had been dehydrated. "It really happens," she said. "Before the bikini wear, we don't usually drink to have this fit body."
Asked what she learned from her fellow contestant's experience, Pialago answered: "It's really hard... Kasi kailangan talagang pumayat. Iyon 'yung demand from the pageant. We really need to lose weight, kasi that's our market."
"It's not their fault naman if you are joining. Lesson learned -- siguro let's not deprive ourselves, kasi nag-serve naman nang maayos 'yung body natin sa atin. Just be sexy naturally, in and out. Beauty is not about your figure itself. It's Miss Earth, it's about your advocacy and everything that you will say."
The coronation night of Miss Philippines Earth will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena, and will be telecast on ABS-CBN.
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