Just Living with Reality

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When he came back from his forced vacation, all were eager to know if talented actress (TA) will see him. TA replied that her January schedule is fully booked with tapings and other commitments. Besides, she said it was her time to be waited on rather than be kept waiting. Meanwhile, he said he also does not know, as they have not really talked for a while.

Barely a week has passed since then and the two have been sighted together. Both even attended social events, such as the birthday of a showbiz personality. That's not all! TA even flew to an island down south in a private jet, while he was seen in the same area as well. They stayed in a hotel for a couple of days and people assumed that they were threshing out whatever was left of their relationship.

Now, while returnee was away, TA and slick actor from the other network were seen doing PDAs and behaving like something more was happening between them. What happens to slick actor now? Did TA drop him for the returnee just like that? Did slick actor stay away from TA because he feared that last year's gifts might become real if he stuck it out with her? Or will TA risk everything and serve both at the same time? What do you think will happen next?

Poll: Christian Bautista, Deported or Not?

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Jakarta Globe: Philippine Star Christian Bautista Deported From Indonesia

Multi-platinum-selling singer and actor Christian Bautista will be escorted to a plane and sent back to the Philippines on Friday night after violating the terms of his visa by giving a performance in Indonesia this week.

Immigration official Herawan Sukoaji said on Friday that Bautista was being deported for disrespecting and disobeying Indonesia’s 30-day visa regulations, which prohibit foreigners from working while in the country.

Bautista is also barred from re-entering Indonesia for six months, Herawan added.

The singer is scheduled to leave Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on an 8 p.m. Singapore Airlines flight.

“Christian’s departure to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be escorted by investigators from the Directorate General of Immigration,” Herawan said.

Bautista was pulled in for questioning and had his passport confiscated on Thursday after it was discovered that he had staged a performance in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, the previous night.

After being questioned by immigration officials, he appeared on TransTV on Thursday night.

The announcement that he would be deported came on Friday morning.

According to Herawan, Bautista has traveled to Indonesia numerous times on a work visa.

“But this time, the sponsor did not fully understand the immigration regulations, so Christian used the free visa,” Herawan said.

ABS-CBNnews.com: Christian Bautista denies being deported from Jakarta

MANILA, Philippines - Multi-platinum-selling singer and actor Christian Bautista is set to return to the country this weekend amid reports that he was deported from Jakarta, Indonesia for allegedly violating the terms of his visa.

A report from the Jakarta Globe said Bautista was being deported for violating Indonesian immigration laws for singing in a show in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang without a proper work visa.

It quoted Indonesian immigration official Herawan Sukoaji as saying that Bautista had traveled to Indonesia numerous times on a work visa "but this time, the sponsor did not fully understand the immigration regulations, so Christian used the free visa."

Bautista's manager, however, denied that the Pinoy singer had been deported.

"Christian is not deported. Whatever the problems in the immigration was legally settled. He is on his way home from Singapore tomorrow and will be back in Jakarta for his Valentine's concert in Hotel Mulia," manager Carlo Orosa said.

He said Bautista will be flying to Singapore tonight before returning to Manila on Saturday. With a report from TV Patrol

Milking the Actor Son

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When he left his network, his acting talent immediately got recognized in a surprise cult movie and highly-touted remake telerserye. The hardworking actor got various projects following the movie's success. Many people were happy for him including his family members who rely on him for financial support.

His manager is in charge of giving a family member the designated monthly amount. When he hardly had projects, the family got around 30t, then when his projects increased the family member demanded 50t. Now, the family member is demanding P100t. 

When the manager refused, he got unsavory and offending words from the family member. Despite being talented, the actor has yet to be a lead star material whose mere presence can guarantee projects to be box-office hits. Now he has to work even harder for his family.

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The Sisters and the Bag

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Little sis was publicized to be the network's star, while big sis is already an established name in another network. Little sis starred in big soaps, hosted shows, and was visible in her network. Big sis remained in the limelight enough to keep the audience appreciating her talent in acting and hosting as well. 

Sometime ago, little sis bought an expensive designer bag for their mom. The bag was indeed quite pricey that little sis had to ask big sis to pay for the bag. Big sis paid for the bag without question as it was for their mom. However, someone else is using the designer bag instead of mom. Do you know who is using it now?

Letter from a Reader: Is It Really More Fun in the Philippines?

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Dear Fashion PULIS,

I am an avid reader of your blogs and it makes life fun especially to those people like me who are not really into following the showbiz world.

I would like to share the experience I recently had in our Terminal Airport because I really wonder why we promote the tag line: “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” Is it really fun? I guess the government/DOT should fix our tourism first before using this tag line.

When I got back to the Philippines, I experienced the following that made me think of how much the government needs to work to provide truth to the tagline.

1. We waited for about 15 minutes inside the plane because the ground crew was still looking for an available ladder.
2. Terminal 1 really needs renovation. Its age, smell, and small size add stress to being in the airport.
3. When I got my 2 pieces of luggage of about 50 lbs each, nobody helped me to get it from the conveyor (unlike in the US, someone helped me immediately).
4. The custom officer rudely asked if I had things to declare. When I said I had nothing to declare, he asked where I came from. I replied I came from the US. Then, he retorted with, "Ano mga binili mo sa US? Ano laman ng bagahe mo? Ang laki ng bagahe mo wala kang ideclare?"
5. While I was in the toilet, I overheard a conversation between a worker and a passenger. After her sad story, the passenger gave her five Canadian dollars, to which she replied with, “puwede na po ito sir.” The toilet is so small that I could not bring my cart inside and there was no air conditioning.
6. While I pushed my heavy cart towards the exit door, five male porters were waiting. One of them said, "patulong ka na, konting pera lang naman yan. Di makakabawas yan sa dollars mo!" By this time, I was very frustrated already. I did not say anything because I was so tired and sweating too much.
7. When I was waiting for my ride, I felt sad how the waiting area looks like. It is such a shame for foreigners and balikbayans. I remember there was a couple on the same plane I rode saying they were excited to go to the Philippines for their much-awaited vacation and it was their first time. I wonder how they felt when they reached the airport.

Is it really fun in the Philippines? Perhaps, the government should consider that fun in the Philippines begins with its airport and I wish this were positive fun.

Yours truly,
Frustrated Balikbayan

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The Great Chaser

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Her latest controversy was a major meltdown in front of a camera, which was followed by a series of tweets that said she valued her family and privacy most. While the public gave into her wish for peace, stories of her drinking binges are emerging. Her love for alcohol allegedly transforms her into an entirely different person. When drunk, she licks, bites, and touches the people around her regardless of gender. When her potential victims run away, she continues to chase after them. This unethical behavior is indeed quite embarrassing according to people who have seen her in this state.

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Just an Equally Sad Story

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Some people have columns that speak positively about a network just to be noticed. Some people hang around the station so bosses can remember them (even if the bosses hate seeing them around). After a while, loyalty can equate to payments, paid publicities, and a stable position.

What if one of these people (X) succumbs to the newfound power and starts to use the new position to lure good-looking boys who want a career? X moves up the ladder and the poor boys are left with no career. (Sometimes, smarter boys are able to go to the other side quickly.) When exposed, denials come from left and right and fights are picked over print or new media technology.

It is just so sad! 

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Coming Into Her Own

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Until the very last minute prior to her contract signing, she waited for the other network. However, at the back of her head is the thought that the other network prioritizes the blood-related talent over her and the others. Having worked at that network for a time, she still has yet to land another lead role in a primetime soap again and receive a higher talent fee worth her accomplishments. Hoping against hope she waited but the other network did not bite into the counter-offer game.

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