(SPOT.ph) The protest by hungry farmers in Kidapawan turned bloody over the weekend and social media felt its repercussions this week. Celebrities and other personalities expressed their anger about what happened, with some even extending a helping hand.
Meanwhile, pregnancy rumors dominated the talk in showbiz (what's new?), and mudslinging for this year's elections goes on as usual.
We recap the week with these quotes.
“Maraming naglabasan. Nagli-live in na daw kami, buntis daw ako at engaged na kami. Wala, wala.” — Sarah Geronimo on pregnancy and engagement rumors.
None of the above!
“Hindi dapat ginagawa sa mga Pilipino ang ginawa sa inyo!” — Robin Padilla to the Kidapawan farmers.
Sounds just like a movie, but it's all too real.
“Dati, may question mark pa kay Maine. Iniisip niya, dati actingan lang [pero] ngayon, parang totoo pala.” – Wally Bayola on Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards.
No questions, just love. (Or not.)
“I wrote them to express my regret for using the Lord’s name in vain.” — Rodrigo Duterte on apologizing to Pope Francis.
Regrets, I've had a few...
“Panahon ng kampanya ngayon, lahat ng uri ng paninira, lahat ng uri ng pagmanipula sa mga litrato ay makikita natin.” — Leni Robredo on rumors that the Liberal Party’s campaign sortie in Hong Kong was a big failure.
Keeping it cool.
“It’s the best thing in the world. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me.” — Kean Cipriano on announcing the pregnancy of wife Chynna Ortaleza.
Lots of babies in showbiz these days!
“I am in disbelief right now but very grateful!” — Singer Carol Banawa when Vampire Diaries featured her song “Bakit Di Totohanin” for an episode.
Vampires and OPM because...why not?
“I really had the best time. It’s such a wonderful family (the writers have) created, and everyone is so nice to work with.” — Lea Salonga on her guest role in My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Filipino talent is everywhere!
“Eh sariling thesis ko nga di ko magawa-gawa, sa’yo pa.” — Ely Buendia, alluding to a lyric in the Eraserheads' hit song, “Ligaya.”
Oo nga naman.
“I fell in love in Iceland. I fell in love with my co-star.” — Kit Harington a.k.a. Jon Snow from Game of Thrones, on Rose Leslie a.k.a. Ygritte the Wilding.
A match made in fandom heaven.
Art by Warren Espejo, with photos from PEP.ph, screenshots from Facebook fan pages, various TV show videos, news clips, and images used by fans in YouTube slideshow videos.