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Friday, April 20, 2012

Willie Revillame joining politics?

MANILA, Philippines – From hosting game shows, Willie Revillame is now vying to be a part of the political circus.

Revillame is not running for public office but seeks to form a partylist group,reports TV5.

The TV host made the announcement on his show Wil Time Big Time on the network.

“Alam niyo ba nagtatayo ako ng partylist? Para sa inyo iyan. Hindi para sa akin,” he told audiences. “Hindi ako tatakbo, gusto ko lang magtayo.” (Do you know that I’m starting a partylist group? It’s for you, not me. I will not run but I just want to form the group.)

Revillame said the group will be called “I Wil Serve Partylist,” evolving from his I Wil Serve Foundation.

“I Will Serve” already applied for accreditation with the Commission on Elections in March.

Founded last year, Revillame’s foundation is said to aim to help the poor.

The foundation’s co-founder, lawyer Ferdie Domingo, told TV5 that if accredited, the partylist will push for rights.

“If you are an advocate of rights, you could put it into legislation. You can put it into policy,” said Domingo.

Partylist groups are supposed to represent marginalized sectors. According to TV5’s news website, Interaksyon.com, Revilla’s group aims to be “a multi-sectoral organization catering to the poor, elderly, women and even professionals.”

Revillame and Domingo did not say who they intend to nominate as partylist representatives.

Mass appeal

Revillame is popular among the masses for his top-rating game shows that give away big sums of money and other prizes.

For the same reason, he has attracted controversy especially during the 2006Wowowee stampede that killed over 70 people and injured more than 300.

The stampede occurred as thousands were lining up outside the Ultra stadium in Pasig City to watch Wowowee, his now-defunct show on ABS-CBN.

Revillame’s popularity draws viewers and politicians seeking their votes.

In the 2010 elections, Revillame endorsed Sen Manny Villar for president. It was also on Wowowee where then presidential hopeful Mar Roxas announced his engagement to ABS-CBN chief correspondent Korina Sanchez.

In its February 26 to March 9, 2012 survey, pollster Pulse Asia said Revillame is “within striking distance of a senatorial seat” in 2013. He got an overall voter preference of 20.2%. – Rappler.com

Source : http://www.rappler.com

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Willie Revillame the most popular TV host?.

Willie Revillame, the most controversial TV host in the history of Philippine television. He used to host Wowowee , a TV show aired by ABS-CBN which ended last July 30, 2010.

A stampede happened at the Philippine Sports Arena on February 4, 2006, which was supposed to be Revillame's Birthday Celebration. The Department of Justice dismissed charges against Revillame.

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During the transfer of Pres. Cory Aquino's remain from La Salle Greenhills to Manila Cathedral, it was aired simultaneously with Wowowee. Revillame interrupted and asks that the footage be removed because it is hard for him to give laughter to his audience while seeing Pres. Cory's internment. This aroused criticism, saying that it was disrespectful of him towards the late president and some even find him arrogant.

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Having a new show didn't stop Revillame from having controversies. Hosting Wiling Willie, a 6 year old child does a Macho dance and appears to be unhappy on what he was doing. Revillame asked the child to dance more than once while the audience responded in laughter.

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As of now Willie host his show Wil Time Bigtime , A production of Wil Productions. From Mondays to Saturdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

What it takes to be a Filipino?

Are you one of the millions that stands proud when Manny Paquiao lands punches and knocks out his opponent? Or reacted with anger when Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin said that he wanted more children and wanted to have a Filipino mail to order bride? But who are we Filipinos?
I am a Filipino,I grew up in a small town, studied and graduated ,working hard, but still deprived of a decent life. I am unheard of, no one represents me. Like all of us Filipinos, wanting to have a better life. But how can we change things, when our own country denies us of our dignity.

How about the future generation ? Dr. Rizal said that the youth is the hope of our future? What is the real image of our children?

Approximately 3 million Filipino children go hungry everyday,how can they be leaders in the future if they are denied of basic needs such as food ,shelter and a quality education. But who truly runs the Philippines? Controlled by the rich and few influential families, hungry for power and wealth.