‘He underwent a kidney transplant and will be having a heart bypass next.’
MIKE ENRIQUEZ
Who is this celebrated television personality who went on a medical leave because of a kidney operation?
He’s Mike Enriquez, that’s who.
Mike, as we all know is one of the news anchors in GMA, along with Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Jessica Soho. He underwent a kidney transplant and will be having a heart bypass next.
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Mike will be one of the panelists on April 30 in one of the most important news events, “The GMA Presidential Face Off.”
Mike hosts “24 Oras,” “Imbestigator” and “Super Radyo DZBB.”
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Less than two months till the May 2022 elections and Lipa City Representative Vilma Santor-Recto and her husband, Senator Ralph Recto, already have their presidential bet.
There are those who are awaiting the announcement of President Duterte. Who will he anoint for president? Will it be Bongbong Marcos? Bongbong’s vice president is of course Sara Duterte, who is President Digong’s daughter.
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How nice of the Mowelfund, headed by Rez Cortez, to have organized a get-together.
The Mowelfund or Movie Workers Foundation, Inc. was formed to help those who work in the local entertainment industry, which we all know has been severely affected by the pandemic.
Comedian Amay Bisaya, who has long needed help, was able to get aid from the group. His hospital bill reportedly has already ballooned to a million. Thank God that there are Mowelfund members, like Manila Congressman Yul Servo and Film Academy of the Philippines president, singer Imelda Papin, who send their help to Amay.
“Mga hulog sila ng langit. Pati ang Mowelfund. I cannot thank the organization enough,” Amay said. “Especially Rez.”
Rez hopes that the entertainment scene will eventually bounce back from its current state.
“Let’s pray for the local showbiz industry. Dear God, please help us.”
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Celebrity couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales will not stop their twins, Atasha and Andres, should they want to join showbiz as soon as they finish their studies abroad.
Andres in studying in Spain; Atasha, in the United Kingdom.
The two are aware of what working in the entertainment industry is like, because Aga and Charlene have never prohibited them from reading or listening to showbiz news.
Abroad, the two are normal students, according to Aga. They have no cars and they do their own cooking and washing.
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Meanwhile, Aga has decided to be active in showbiz again. He is in “Masked Singer Pilipinas,” which airs every Saturday at 6 p.m. The show is hosted by Billy Crawford and also features Matteo Guidicelli, Kim Molina, Bayani Agbayani and Cristine Reyes.
There is also an offer for the award-winning actor to star in a series. He is considering it, not only because it is a good project with good actors and directors, but because it will mean work for many people in the industry.
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Will Annabelle Rama have something to say about Kris Aquino’s alleged parinig to her ex?
Kris, at a recent provincial campaign rally of Leni Robredo, cautioned people from voting for her ex. She did not mention any names, though. But she told the crowd: “Hindi siya tumutupad.”
People concluded that she must be talking about former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, who is running for the senate. This was further reinforced by Ruffa Gutierrez’ post on Instagram on March 24: “Good morning beautiful people! Be kind to everyone, including your ex.”
Well, we all know that Ruffa is the only daughter of Annabelle and actor Eddie Gutierrez.
The actress-beauty queen is also rumored to be the current girlfriend of Herbert.
Kris is now in the US for medical treatment. She was accompanied by her two boys, Joshua and Bimby.
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Former action star and taekwondo expert Monsour del Rosario is looking to secure a senate slot this May.
He was part of the senatorial slate of presidential bet Panfilo Lacson and his running-mate, Senator Tito Sotto, but he recently came out with a statement of support for another candidate.
“Among the presidentiables,” he said. “I’m openly for VP Leni (Robredo). Malaki ang paniniwala kong may magagawa siya sa bayan at sa ating sambayanan.”
If he wins, Monsour said he wants to implement a Healthcare Heroes Card for medical frontliners. He also work on providing shelters and immediate medication for those who really need it.
“One would know someone who is sick when you see one,” Monsour said. “Kung matutulungan natin agad, mas mabuti.”
Monsour was a former Makati City councilor and congressman before throwing his hat in the senatorial race.