The New Philippine President And Kris Aquino

Everyone thinks it's a big deal that Noynoy Aquino, soon-to-be proclaimed Philippine President is remotely related to the infamous mouth - Kris Aquino.

Everywhere on Facebook, Kris Aquino is being bashed after she promised to leave the country should her brother win. In fact I think she has forced herself to bow out of The Buzz and SNN as a result of her mouthing off.

Here's a clip from Manila Bulletin article on Kris Aquino being First Lady? Now that's a little silly isn't it? Apparently Kris gave up her showbiz career for it? Ridiculous!

“Her decision’s okay,” said Sen. Aquino when asked about Kris’ soft departure from show business during an interview after the Holy Mass of thanksgiving joined by his campaign volunteers in Quezon City last Thursday night.

But the apparent successor to Malacañang was quick to clarify that his sister’s decision to move away from show business is not a confirmation of her taking the role of First Lady.

“She’s (Kris is) not going to be the First Lady. I have a contract with my sisters that once I’m proclaimed, they will return to their respective private lives,” the 50-year-old bachelor said.

Earlier, Kris said she has come to the decision of giving up hosting “The Buzz” and “Showbiz News Ngayon” after deliberating on it with her sisters, Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, and Viel Aquino-Dee.

Kris said she will minimize her television appearance “for Noynoy’s sake," but will keep her stints in her daily primetime soap opera and a talent search program.

When asked if he intends to have a First Lady, Noynoy was hawkish. “I recognize that being married can inspire me, but I am at the same time cognizant of possibly making the wrong choice. Getting married then will only be a heavy burden,” he said.

Kris Aquino Vs. Charlene Gonzales

In the recent gala show of Randy Ortiz, Kris Aquino apparently made a sordid remark to Charlene Gonzales saying, "Pa-star ka!" in front of so many people because Charlene Gonzales' gown did not match the set motif. Jealous much?



Gossip columns have mentioned that if there is anything Kris Aquino does not like, it is being upstaged and so explaining the incident. Kris Aquino is later confronted by Charlene Gonzales - who wouldn't want to be put down, given that she is the wife of famous actor - Aga Mulach. I know I wouldn't have. The former apologized and saidit was just a joke. That's a really bad joke if I do say so myself.

Deal or No Deal - Around the World Philippines With Kris Aquino And Howie Mandel

Now this should be something to watch. The Deal or No Deal - Around the World Philippines With Kris Aquino And Howie Mandel apparently had the American's singing praises to the local host - who I personally do not like at all.


Kris Aquino is flamboyant and sensational in a Paris Hilton I'm-rich-and-famous-while-you're-not sort of way. This makes her a pain in the neck for some middle class professionals akin to myself. But of course she is endeared by the masses for being the daughter of former Philippine president Corazon Aquino.

Howie Mandel apparently had to mention that the Philippine airport is named after her father, the slain Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. To this, the TV host-actress added, “Have you seen our money [P500 peso bill]? My dad’s picture is on it.”

Now that's ego! Let someone else pat your back Kris! Give us a break!


Host Howie Mandel and Endemol USA marveled at how the Filipina 26K girls strut carrying their briefcases and the party atmosphere created by the lively and enthusiastic Filipino audience that cheered and danced when briefcases containing low prizes were eliminated.


“Here in the Philippines, the people party!” exclaimed Mandel during the taping of the special episode held at the ABS-CBN studio last April 24.

via Inquirer.net

Former President Corazon Aquino, Mother To Showbiz Personality Kris Aquino And Widow To Assassinated War Hero Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

Breaking News Former President Corazon Aquino, Mother To Showbiz Personality Kris Aquino And Widow To Assassinated War Hero Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

According to the local paper - Inquirer -- Former Philippine president Corazon Aquino is suffering from colon cancer and is in a hospital, her family said Monday.

Aquino’s daughter Kris, a people television host and actress, read a statement on television saying the cancer was discovered when the former president went to have a check up.

A weeping Kris, with her brother, Senator Benigno Aquino III beside her, said their family is asking for “compassion and prayers for our Mom’s recovery.”

"Our mother had suffered from an episode of high blood pressure and difficulty in breathing followed by fever during the week in between Christmas and New Year. Since that time, we became concerned because of her consistent cough, loss of appetite and noticeable weight loss,” she said.

"Our mom wanted to know what was wrong with her, and with her family by her side, she submitted herself to a check-up and several tests. The results showed that our mother is suffering cancer of the colon," she added.

The Aquino family statement said it was the former president who wanted her condition made public because she “has always believed in being upfront. Over and above anything else, she's a woman who has lived her entire life entrusting everything to the Lord, and she has always been a woman of great faith.”

“Alam po namin na ang buhay ng aming pamilya ay bahagi na ng kasaysayan ng ating bayan. Desisyon po ng nanay namin na mag-release kami ng statement, para maunawaan ng lahat ang kanyang kasalukuyang kalagayan [We know that the life of our family is part of the history of our nation. Our mother has decided to have a statement released so that everyone will understand her present condition],” it added.

At the same time, she also asked that the former president “be accorded her privacy” during a “very difficult time for our family and, most especially our mother.”

“We’re saddened to hear the news about the condition of former president Cory Aquino,” Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said in Malacañang. “We join her family and the rest of the Filipino nation in praying that God give her strength during this time of adversity and we pray for her speedy recovery.”

“I’m really sorry. We just have to pray that she’s not very, very serious,” Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said.

Opposition Senators Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and Francis Pangilinan said they are praying for Aquino's recovery.

“Keep the faith. You have loved our people beyond what many deserved. God in turn has loved you beyond compare. Bing and I pray God's blessing will ever be with you,” said Pimentel, who served in Aquino's Cabinet as minister of interior and local government.

“My family and I join the rest of the nation in prayer for former president Cory Aquino's complete healing. We also pray for strength and courage for the Aquino family as they face this difficult trial,” said Pangilinan, a party mate of Senator Aquino III.

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, who has been known to make biting remarks against Aquino, who has joined those seeking the resignation of Arroyo for alleged corruption, also wished the former president recovery.

"I wish her recovery...the darkest days of Holy week [have] has passed already," Gonzalez said, adding that colon cancer is curable.

Gonzalez said he has high regards for Aquino despite their disagreements.

"We may disagree on political matters but my regard for her as a person stays," said Gonzalez, who described himself as a good friend of the former president’s husband.

Aquino, 74, widow of the late senator Benigno Aquino Jr., became president after a popular uprising ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.

Her husband was assassinated on his return the country from exile in 1983. The murder gave birth to the protest movement that eventually led to the downfall of the 14-year Marcos dictatorship.

via Inquirer Daily News