Today as I celebrate my 8th year in the industry, I received this painful call from my boss.
8 years whispered in 8 seconds.
“Salamat sa service mo bilang Kapamilya.”
Mr. Piolo, Mr. Vhong, Mr. Ryan Bang, Mr. Jugs, Mr. Teddy, Ms. Toni, Ms. Alex, Ms. Sarah ano po ang masasabi niyo? Marami sa atin ang mawawalan ng trabaho. Baka po pwede namin marinig ang boses niyo. Sabi nga po ni Ms. Jolina tuwing station ID magkakasama kayo. Sana pati ngayon.
Information is crucial, let’s hold our emotions and reserve our judgment until we understand things better. I had to remind myself about this too.
Some questions to the PNP and media:
Why release incomplete details to the public?
Akala niyo ba yung mga boss at empleyado lang ng ABSCBN ang mawawalan ng kabuhayan?
Ang daming negosyo sa paligid ng ABSCBN, mga maliliit na kainan, tricycle driver, taxi driver, mga nagpapaupa ng bahay o kwarto, at maging mga subsidiaries, advertisers, talents, at iba pa.
“Panalo na po tayo, we beat UP.”
“Death rate na 2%, hindi alarming.”
“Nagagalak ako 45% lang ang nawalan ng trabaho, hindi 100%.”
Ito ba yung tinatawag nila dati na alternative facts?
Who else is facepalming soooo hard now?🤦🏻♂️
LOOK: An abandoned white van was found in Noveleta, Cavite Friday night. Decomposing bodies of two men tied in packaging tape were discovered. 📸 Cavite Province Police
After some time abroad, I realized that people do not really mind grammar and pronunciation. As long you can communicate what you mean, some errors are not a big deal at all.
Honestly, Vice Ganda is such an important figure in Philippine free tv. Vice really uses their platform - not only to entertain - but to interrogate social issues.
No one else is doing what Vice Ganda is doing.
’THEIR SUBWAY SYSTEM IS REALLY EFFICIENT’
LOOK: Former DPWH Secretary and now Senator Mark Villar shares his experience riding the train in Japan and expresses hope that the Philippine transportation system can emulate it. | 📷: Villar/Facebook
Sino dito ang taga-UST, ADMU, DLSU, FEU, Letran, at UP CMC? ❤️💚💙Salamat po sa suporta sa aming mga nagtatrabaho sa ABSCBN! Nakakagana dahil may pag-asa sa mga institusyon na humuhubog sa mga kabataan. Salamat po!
When people say, ‘solusyong medical’ it means:
- Approaching the crisis with a health-driven perspective.
- Developing solutions based on medical advisories.
- Controlling the spread of disease by testing individuals, asap.
- Implementing policies that have a medical basis.
Lagi nila sinasabi na life should have a purpose.
Pero honestly, minsan talagang you feel so goal-less but not really empty. Kumbaga, nagpapadala lang sa agos ng buhay. Walang babaw o lalim. Just coasting calmly.
Mom is crying while watching this breaking news about ABS-CBN’s closure. “Iyan ang tahanan ng anak ko. Malapit sa loob ko ang ABS-CBN.”
This is depressing. But the fight is not over!
#notoabscbnshutdown
Serious question tho, will someone get jailed in this PhilHealth controversy? Or ililipat lang ng ibang department?
Also, may ambag tayo dyan kaya may pakialam tayo sa nangyayari.
Angel Locsin is such a kind soul. Kaya kahit anong pambabastos niyo sa kanya, sana tubuan naman kayo ng kaunting hiya. She’s done a lot to help people affected by the pandemic. She stands up for her family. She deserves respect.
@PLHIV2010QC
Prioritizing mental health is a valid reason to quit a job, FYI. Not everything is about financial reasons (and that 20k isn't even a competitive salary in these times).
Random observation:
It's a very Asian thing na manlibre ng food o kape sa mga kaibigan. Di pala yun uso sa mga European. Sesendan ka nila ng tikkie (o link para bayaran mo ang share mo)
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Just an idea:
We have the numbers across the country. We are 14 million strong.
Tropang Angat Buhay Lahat should transform into a NGO entity where we continue the advocacies of human rights assistance, disaster response, and poverty alleviation. Kaya? Kaya.
Much respect to Kapamilya personalities who stand for good leadership, ABS-CBN and for us, small (ex) workers! Still a long way to go but you're all appreciated!
Yes, lalaban tayo. The future is woman. 💖
Toni Gonzaga, one of ABS-CBN's biggest celebrities, introduces Rodante Marcoleta who pushed to deny the franchise renewal of the network costing thousands of Kapamilya workers their jobs.
Pag media network ang nagkamali sasabihin nilang vulgar at wala raw values.
Pero pag leader na nagmura at naginsinuate ng rape stories, joke lang daw yun.
I don’t get it, you call her a spare tire yet you expect so much from her. Pero yung mismong nagmamaneho ng sasakyan bare minimum ang expectations dahil mukhang pagod na siya? 🤔
It’s today when my contract officially ends. I am truly, sincerely, deeply grateful to ABSCBN News. To my colleagues who became family, no matter where I go you will always be part of my journey.
Here’s to more dreams coming true! ❤️💚💙
What a heartless policy, congressmen receiving 2 million pesos each for their vacation as to millions of Filipinos losing jobs, getting sick and hungry.
We may never know the answer but why is a military guy the president of PhilHealth when many medical professionals are fully capable to lead the agency? This goes to other agencies ie DENR, DILG, National Action Plan? Mostly military leading us in this public health crisis.
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Why are some people attacking Angelica Panganiban because she reminds voters to articulate candidates' political history? Anong masama doon? She didn't even name names. Wag defensive.
Good news sa mga Pinoy na nagbabalak ng umalis ng bansa, mag-inarte sa Europa, at kumain ng tinapay...Erasmus+ funding will be increased! Among the implications is an additional amount in the monthly allowance. Apply na and raise the Philippine flag here ❤️
I’d like to appreciate the Kapuso journalists who reached out, some even called to check on me.
Maraming maraming salamat po, Ms. Mariz, Sir Mark, Sir Joseph, sir Dano, Vonne, Corrine, Victoria, Athena, James. I am honored to have worked with you all in the field! 💙
It has finally happened. I could not stop crying. The pain is piercing, like a deep cut to my heart a thousand times.
To our government who promised to protect Filipinos, you failed us.
To my fellow Kapamilyas who lost their jobs, I am with you in this fight!
“Why join PBB?”
“Kasi po gusto ko maging artista may friends kasi ako na artista pero at the same time masaya po ako na ipinasara ang kumpanya niyo.”
Imagine how ridiculous it sounds. BBE.
No, I’m not okay. This crisis is too much. Losing people to a disease; risking our lives to cover news; and now the prospect of losing work. My anxiety is at its peak. Dear sirs and madames, paano po namin bubuhayin ang pamilya namin ngayon?
I’m confused. These presidential addresses are always taped as live. Why can’t his team edit out the jokes and curses? Yung pagdisinfect gamit ang gasolina, necessary information ba yun?
Maine Mendoza as a kapamilya host would be amazing to watch actually! Who floated this idea?
I think bagay din either Nikki Gil or si AI Dela Cruz ❤️ so many talented hosts out there!
I miss PBB when they have people across ages, different backgrounds, professions, social classes, and cultures. Gusto ko makilala yung mga may mid life crisis, achievers, mga doubtful sa sarili, sarcastic, naghahanap ng direksyon sa buhay, naghahanap ng inspirasyon, etc.
Kapag 30 ka na nakapapagod na rin pala makipag-date ng makipag-date ‘no? It’s either we like each other then we make it work or not at all then let’s not waste each other’s time.
Kim Chiu is using her platform quite vocally to influence the youth to vote wisely. Hindi yun madali given na parati siyang tinatarget nang masasamang loob.
Padayon, Kim! Ang nagiisang Chinese Cutie ng Cebu!
I just realized, ABSCBN has been my longest relationship ever for 8 years. A lot more have been with the company for far longer, like decades. If not for the retrenchment they will stay. Kaya pls don’t tell us to move on that quickly. Kung ex niyo nga di naman ganun kadali diba?
Ang delicadeza ay yung aalis ka bago mo gawin yung pag-endorso sa nagpasara sa kumpanya mo. Allow those who were affected to prepare for it at least. You reopened wounds by vocally expressing your support to them. So yes, we deserve an explanation. We deserve an acceptable reason
Encountered this message on Facebook. Sir, last time I checked someone promised to sign the anti-endo bill into law. Pero diba he rejected it?
Pakitanong nga sa ating gobyerno ilan ang regular at hindi regular sa kanila, baka magulat ka sa dami.
That spox just implied they had a hand in ABS-CBN's franchise issue. What the actual freaking f is this. Personal na galit pala sa media ang dahilan.
I will never stop repeating: You intentionally closed it down at the height of a pandemic. Libo sa amin ang nawalan ng trabaho.
In the next months to come, dear congressmen you’ll realize how much of a loss shutting down ABSCBN is.
Educational and entertainment shows are cancelled, news are limited, public service is minimized.
In a time of pandemic, information is crucial. Cutting it down is...STUPID.
July 17, 2015 - first day as a reporter for ABSCBN News.
July 17, 2020 - last day as a reporter for ABSCBN News.
What could happen in the next years to come is still a mystery. But, I am certain my journey doesn’t end here. I promise to tell stories better!
I can’t believe this is real and being broadcast for all to see. He’s insulting a decent woman and insinuating she’s sleeping with someone else. That is another low.
I don't know about you but Kim Chiu's genuine reaction in the people's campaign really moved me to tears. She's one of a kind. Must be protected at all times. 💖
After I got the bad news about my retrenchment, I received an unexpected call from one of my colleagues. Ate Jasmin Romero was the first one who reached out and asked how I felt. “Kevin, parang bunsong kapatid kita. Nasasaktan ako.”
I have always wanted a big sis. Thank you ate!
May Percy Lapid's death embolden journalists to push back. The chilling effect is real, but if nobody else will stand with the press...we will never know the truth.
Rest in power, sir.