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Is it Their Fate?

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This controversial public figure PF is a quiet and unassuming guy. He lives a lavish lifestyle owing to his -- some say --- very questionable source/s of income. Yet, despite the controversies, he gets off the hook and gets away with it. PF's wife though more in the limelight than him, is also unassuming, someone who would not want to call attention to herself.

Although he has lots of flamboyant friends, PF is but unlike them. The notoriously elusive is quite successful at dodging the public eye. Such that his many extra curricular activities are rarely publicly known.

PF maintains a "kingdom" where he and he alone is king. In there, he gets to do whatever he wants, far from the madding crowd. But of course, the king gets sad when he is alone. Therefore, he needs company every now and then. Frequently, beautiful faces are seen going in and out of the kingdom. And why not? The man's generosity is bottomless. Name it, they all kowtow to him - showbiz personalities, notably those has-beens who have no projects, a media personality (believe it or not), and some other members of the industry, both popular and not.

One day, this "has been" performer HP arrived at the kingdom. She went upstairs of the huge mansion. After spending a few hours there, she went by the stairs holding in her hand what looked like a paper bag full of cash (transactions are always done in cash). As she was descending the stairs to leave, she saw a familiar-looking television personality TP at the foot of the stairs who was about to go up. Their eyes met -- and the sight of each other obviously shocked them... in a major way. Both must have felt disabled for awhile for they wouldn't know whether to continue negotiating the stairs -- or just totally vanish and forget they ever met.

Do you know them all?

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From Fab to Fraud

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When we hear of people who are what you call "uninitiated" getting duped big time, we will understand why. But when it is the trained and the more educated one becoming the victim, we will ask why. Just what makes us get attracted so fast  to get-rich-quick schemes?

Seems like we will never tire listening to sweet-talking scammers playing all sorts of tricks to make us surrender our gullibility. The flowery stories hypnotize us enough to think that they will be the be all and  end all towards our financial dreams.

Unknown to most, there's mouthful of whispers going around within the social circles about a new entry to the scammer club.

A hairstylist HS and salon owner catering to the well-heeled might be hitting the headlines very soon. HS' salon is located in some flashy address in the metro. He is very popular with the affluent, and why not? His fee per haircut alone is one of Manila's priciest in this part of the district. But owing to HS  background and vast training in his field, many say that his professional fee is definitely worth it.

HS lured friends and some of his salon clients FC to invest close to a million per person in his company. The amount would qualify the investor to an equivalent share in his salon business.

And so time went by, FC waited months without getting anything from HS' maturing obligations. But being his friends and long time clients, FC gave him the benefit of the doubt, and still trusted that he would pay up sooner than later. After all, his salon business is one that you would call booming and solid. So they waited.

And how long have they waited? FC suddenly realized they were not getting their end of the bargain. For 3 straight years, they were not given any dividend from their investments. No nothing, nada, kaput. They kept going back to HS for follow up. In desperation, others just wanted their money back, but they could not. Everytime he was face to face with them, HS always gave his investors the run around.

Finally, the investors decided to file syndicated estafa against their erstwhile friend. Everyone is in a quandary if they will still be able to recover his/her investment. And from the looks of it, it is going to be a tough fight. And a tough luck it will be for HS, too.

As it has been repeated thousands of times, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. 

Lust and greed are more gullible than innocence - Mason Cooley

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Poll: Freudian Slip?

Letter from a Reader: The Funnyman Isn't Funny

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Dear Fashion PULIS,

I am writing to you to express my disgust towards a celebrity funnyman, FM's unkind and very inconsiderate treatment of our old people who were his avid fans.

On the eve of FM’s concert in our province, my friend F, a vocalist in a band playing at a local bar and restaurant BR, sent me an SMS that there would be a “Meet and Greet with FM” at that restaurant. F's mom, mommy M, was coming to see in person this popular comedian and host, together with her senior citizen friend, mommy S. Both women went travelling a good 50+ kilometers to get to the venue. The old women dropped everything for that day, and readied their camera for their idol FM.

I was curious of FM, too, as everyone finds him hilarious and funny. I’ve watched him occasionally on tv, and yes, he is talented and witty. Nevertheless, I really didn’t care much until I personally witnessed what fame can do to people like him. It’s sad that many look up to him but based on our experience, I find him not worthy at all of the adulation.

Okay, so mommies M and S and I were at BR. It was my treat for the two dear women of mine since we haven’t seen each other in a long time. Fortunately, F's gig was also scheduled that night. The plan was for FM to jam with her band. So we had dinner at the restaurant, then patiently waited for FM. Finally, the “celebrity” arrived with his entourage and had dinner there as well. We then waited till they were done. Mommy S said it was past her bedtime as it was already 10 PM but she really wanted to stay to have her photo taken with FM. Mommy M seconded and she excitedly told us that she would show her photo with FM to her customers at the parlor.

But that wasn't so -- as these old, plain women who only had one simple wish, a photo with their idol, went home very sad and frustrated. FM’s Manila organizers said that they were not informed that there would be a picture-taking. But there were like really few customers, come on! What was 5 minutes of FM's time? He could have made a difference!

Where is your goodwill, FM? You could have called the shots and actually said yes on your own because after all, the people in our province were hospitable and very civilized to you. At BR, we were very polite enough not to have meddled with you until you have thoroughly finished your dinner, and everything. The restaurant owner even pleaded with you that you would have photos with ONLY 5 groups, nothing more - para lang di naman magtampo, especially the old people who came from far away places and needed to go home that night.

We are a loving and kind people and we showed it to you, FM. You knew and felt it because you even tweeted about it many times. Nobody mobbed you, or did anything nasty. But what did you do in return? You broke their hearts! They thought that you’re a good role model until you shamed yourself in our city. Beware, curses from the old are very powerful. I’m afraid of what will happen to you, FM. Maybe you’re on top now, but it’s no guarantee that you will remain on top forever.

Boycotting your tv shows and gigs from now on, gives us power to put you on your place. Good riddance, FM.

Thank you, Fashion PULIS for accommodating my letter.

Sincerely,
Raquel

Note: Letter is edited for brevity

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Poll: Is this her Graceful defense?

Lacking Good Manners

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Popular tv host (PT) got noticed in the industry because of her versatility as an emcee and facility with several languages. Whenever her former network FN needed someone to interview foreign artists, she would be tapped to do the job. Eventually, PT became a familiar face and was given segments in several television shows. She gained quite a solid following during her stint in FN.

However, PT’s career got entangled in some controversies. She was dragged into a mess with her former co-host such that the truth behind the controversy branched out into several versions. The same thing happened to her love life. At one point, PT hogged the limelight when she was singled out and added to the long list of women linked to a popular personality. Then, like a flash in the pan -- it just  fizzled out -- everything was over in a matter of months. No one even bothered to check what caused the break up.

Rumors have it that PT does not really have that kind of sweet image she projects on screen. Some people assert that she can be really difficult to work with and can get on people’s nerves at times. She was like that ever since, such that it was not that hard for FN to let her go. When a rival network RN made an offer to hire her, FN did not make a counter-offer to match that of RN's. Consequently, PT made a quiet move to RN.

In her new network, her diva attitude is starting to unleash. A member of the production (MP) had a first-hand experience with her once. MP remembered the time when she had accidentally touched PT's hair that had already been styled. PT fumed right away and reprimanded MP. She told her sarcastically not to touch her hair again as it was already fixed.

In another incident, PT was interviewed by a segment producer. After the interview, the segment producer, as a gesture of thanks and goodbye, made an attempt to kiss her ala "beso." PT stood up and received the kiss but tried to avoid the other person's face from touching hers. Huh?

Indeed, allegations like PT is difficult to work with, doesn't care and has no respect for the staff and people lower in rank than her are mounting by the day.

"Be careful whose toes you step on today because they might be connected to the foot that kicks your ass tomorrow." --- bitchy quote

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Sorry, I'm Busy!

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The word amnesia is a term used in showbiz to refer to stars who have trouble remembering names/faces of colleagues, especially those of media people. Often those accused with amnesia are newcomers, which is quite understandable. Other stars deliberately do it towards some reporters expecting that they get written, no matter how negatively - which to them is still publicity no matter what. And still, there are some stars who are just too busy with left and right commitments that they don't know anymore what is going on in their own industry especially of people and events.

Our subject is a Talented Singer TS1 who was a guest in a concert of a Fellow Talented Singer TS2. Backstage at the dressing room, TS1 was just chilling out and busy with her cellphone. Unknown to her, a Network Executive NE was just nearby looking at her. Being a fan, NE approached TS1 and requested her if she could sign her poster that NE would give to her niece. TS1's reply shocked her, "Pwedeng mamaya na lang? May ginagawa pa ako e!"

Actually, there was nothing to get busy with at that time as she was just fidgetting with her cellphone. NE who was obviously embarrassed, quietly went back to her seat. A few minutes after, TS2 came in and was pleasantly surprised and flattered that NE, her network boss was there for her. She hugged and kissed NE, and introduced her to TS1. TS1 was so shocked, couldn't even look at NE in the eye. Perhaps thinking of making amends, TS1 approached NE and cheerfully said, "Picture po tayo." But NE looking uninterested, politely turned down the gesture.

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Poll: Too Close for Comfort?

Tweet Scoop: Reporters' Quarrel?

His Unbreakable Habit

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This talented actor TA comes from a well-off family. TA made women swoon during his peak some years ago. He was a hunk, and a no-nonsense actor as well. For some reasons, he got himself entangled in many issues and controversies in the past. Reasons why TA had been lacking in projects for years. And perhaps because of these, he had also become ill- focused even on his own life. From people's observation, he seemed to be direction-less. Some of is colleagues in showbiz hardly take him seriously. Until he got himself to be managed by a talent agency. But sadly, he has yet to be given projects at this point. Meanwhile, TA continues with his usual kind of fun - girls G and oh, even transwomen TW (male at birth, usually have undergone physical changes/medical transition to conform to being a woman).

He gets these G 's and TW's not by association with pimps. All he does is conspicuously park his car at the back of an old, once popular and controversial building within the business district. TA is already a very familiar face among the "players" there, in street lingo, he is "suki." As soon as he parks his black vehicle, these girls will already position themselves. One by one, they will approach TA's car. Usually, he would take a long, hard look at each prospect. If he likes her, there would be no questions asked. TS would open his car and immediately leave the place to head off somewhere for more privacy. There is a particular condo near the area where TA goes to as hideout/venue for all his tryists.

This seems to be TA's challenge ever since: how to break free from this old habit.

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Poll: Did she say Czechoslovakia?

"Miss Earth 2012 Teresa Fajksova is getting her sights on educating her own people first when it comes to environmental issues.

Teresa, who represents Czechoslovakia, bested 79 other international delegates for the Miss Earth crown. She admits her native country has a long way to go in terms of environmental consciousness.

The beauty queen shares that she was surprised by the number of recycle bins in Manila, which they lack in Czech Republic. She is also pushing for the use of solar energy.

Teresa hopes her reign can bring in the change her country needs when it comes to caring more for the environment."

Spotted: Kissing in the Parking Area

Is handsome actor (HB) trying to build a playboy image? After his failed relationships, came a story of his closeness with a staunch actress (SA) in the same network. They were linked after they did a project overseas. Despite HB and SA being single, and the network playing up the story, the public was not interested. The story of having some relationship growing between HB and SA seemed to lack certain believability.

A few nights ago, HB was spotted with sprightly actress (AS) after a recent event for a charitable cause. Initially, AS was seen stopping a sports car in the parking lot. An eyewitness thought the driver might have been a former relation of AS. However, when the window rolled down, HB was in the driver’s seat. Then, AS entered the car and gave HB a very passionate kiss.

In the said event, HB was a prime mover, while AS was one of the guest performers. Did AS take advantage of kissing one hunk at that moment? Well, being known to be a gentleman, HB did not stop AS from kissing him. Perhaps, this was his way of thanking SA for participating in the event. On hindsight, the kissing might have been harmless anyway.

Since the kissing was done in a not so private area, one cannot help but think if this behavior of HB and AS could be a publicity stunt to improve his image. Well, that idea would be sad considering that both SA and AS, who happen to be close friends, will be used in the process.

Poll: Separated at Birth?

Congratulations to the 2012 Mr. and Miss Mapua IE-EMG Winners

Mr. IE-EMG: Jeven Cantero

 1st Runner Up: Raphael Layug      2nd Runner Up: Charles Christobal

Ms. IE-EMG 2012: Gabrielle Quirino

                        1st Runner-Up: Gelca Rivero          2nd Runner-Up: Jerisa Lim

Bad Boy or Good Boy?

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Is this young actor (YA) carrying on the reel love team into real life too far? While a few frowned at the beginning when YA was being paired to the hottest budding teen actress (HB) of the network, the current development in the career of YA proved them wrong. Who among the latest young stars need a very efficient crowd control to stop the fans from mobbing? Anyway, YA has fallen in love with HB according to the grapevine.

His love seems so intense that he could not stop from being quite honest and scary in his reply to questions regarding him and HB. For example, he was asked what he would do to other boys looking at HB with interest. He candidly replied that he would gouge their eyes out! When the management watched the interview, they immediately had that segment edited out. Then, they called for YA and his manager. The management told them to taper down the bad attitude behavior. YA is being groomed to be the boy next door and not the bad boy of the network. They advised him to get rid of the family tradition of being irrationally violent and brawl-happy.

Incidentally, YA has told HB to stop wearing short skirts and shorts because these fashion getups are calling the attention of the boys to her. While YA and HB are barely out of their teens, the network has discovered another potential milking cow. As experience proves, reel to real love teams spell out the doom for most careers. Although the kilig factor is a major selling point for their careers, the obsession and the stunting of career growth hover in the future. Will the network succeed in controlling YA or will he be another one hit wonder with a short career because of his uncontrollable attitude?

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Poll: Whatever happened to Responsible Journalism?

On the photo, taken about 5 years ago, was Joan Apuyan with her father Roberto Torrero Apuyan, 61 years old. Here's what Joan posted on her facebook page:

“TO ALL MY FRIENDS & RELATIVES: SA MGA NAKAPANOOD NG TV PATROL KANINA, PINAKITA NILA ANG PICTURE NG PAPA KO AS VICTIM NG PAGPATAY SA ISANG HOTEL SA PASIG. ANG WORSE PA THEY SHOWED MY PICTURE AS SUSPECT SA NASABING INCIDENT! THIS IS NOT TRUE, I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU ALL NA THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN 5 YRS AGO NUNG GRADUATION KO PO. SANA NAMAN PO BAGO IPINAKITA UNG PICTURES NAGVERIFY MUNA SILA KUNG SINO BA TALAGA UNG PINATAY. PAANO NA LANG PO KUNG NAPANOOD NG MAMA KO UNG VIDEO? ACTUALLY SOMEONE ALREADY SAID THEIR CONDOLENCES! MAY SAKIT PA NAMAN SA PUSO SI MAMA PAANO KUNG NAUNA PA SYA ATAKIHIN SA PUSO? PAANO PA MAIBABALIK UNG DAMAGE? HUMAHAGULGOL NA SA IYAK UNG SISTER KO, ANDITO PA NAMAN KAMI LAHAT SA SINGAPORE. GRABE TALAGA UNG FFELING NA NARAMDAMAN NAMIN NG MGA KAPATID KO DAHIL SA NEWS… SANA NAMAN MAGING RESPONSABLE SA PAGBABALITA..MY DAD IS VERY MUCH ALIVE!”