Rumors that Sunshine Dizon was pulled out from her show Tinik Sa Dibdib were confirmed in a statement released by GMA Network. (CLICK HERE to read article) The official reason for her departure from the drama series was "due to health reasons."
But there was also the brighter side of showbiz.
Two Pinoy drama series and a Filipino actress were among the nominees in the 37th International Emmy Awards. ABS-CBN's Kahit Isang Saglit and GMA-7's Magdusa Ka were among the foreign drama series nominated in the Best Telenovela category, while Angel Locsin was nominated for the Best Actress category for her performance in Lobo. (CLICK HERE to read article)
Senator Mar Roxas, 52, and broadcaster Korina Sanchez, 45, finally tied the knot. The wedding was attended by nearly 3,000 guests inside the church and 2,000-plus supporters. Family members and friends from showbiz and politics topped the guest list. (CLICK HERE to read article)
NOVEMBER: CONTROVERSY SPOILS CELBRATION. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao beat Mexican welterweight boxing champ Miguel Cotto on the 12th round (CLICK HERE to read article). The win made Manny the first in boxing history to hold seven championship belts in seven different weight divisions.
But the celebration was spoiled by rumors linking Manny to Wapakman co-star Krista Ranillo. Before the fight, rumors had been going around that Manny and Krista were secretly having an affair. Manny and his wife Jinkee reportedly had a fight over Krista before Manny's match with Cotto (CLICK HERE to read article). There was even a YouTube video clip of Manny in a car with a mysterious woman. (CLICK HERE to read article) YouTube viewers commented that the mysterious woman was no other than Krista. Both Manny and Krista denied the rumor. Manny said Krista was just a friend and that he and wife Jinkee were fine. (CLICK HERE to read article)
Earlier this month, while photos of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera malling in Singapore surfaced (CLICK HERE to read article), it was revealed that Robin Padilla had been already separated from wife Liezl Sycangco for two years. (CLICK HERE to read article)
Local showbiz embraced a new darling in the person of the "Pac-Mom" Dionisia "Mommy D" Pacquiao. (CLICK HERE to read article)
Former Optical Media Board chairman and former Pilipinas, Game KNB? host Edu Manzano was chosen as presidential aspirant Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro's running mate in the 2010 elections. (CLICK HERE to read article)
After Pacman's victory, we celebrated again and proudly hailed "Pushcart Educator" Efren Peñaflorida—CNN's Hero of the Year awardee for 2009. (CLICK HERE to read article)
Proud to be Kapuso from now on were Claudine Barretto (CLICK HERE to read article) and Bayani Agbayani (CLICK HERE to read article) as they switched networks.
The death of veteran actor Johnny Delgado (CLICK HERE to read article) and original Palos star Bernard Bonnin (CLICK HERE to read article) shrouded showbiz in bereavement.
On November 23, the massacre of 57 civilians in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, exploded in national outrage. GMA-7 and ABS-CBN issued statements condemning the massacre. (CLICK HERE to read article)
DECEMBER: DENIAL, DEATH, AND DISAPPOINTMENT. Unconfirmed reports reached PEP: Hayden Kho was rushed to a hospital after another attempt at suicide (CLICK HERE to read article). His lawyers denied the report, saying it was a case of intestinal flu. But the persons who helped Hayden said they found him bruised and bloodied in a pineapple plantation in Silang, Cavite. (CLICK HERE to read article) The Kho family denied any suicide attempt. (CLICK HERE to read article). Sen. Bong Revilla Jr., on the other hand, insisted Hayden was lying. (CLICK HERE to read article) The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) had revoked Hayden's medical license, December 1.
With few days left before the showing of her comeback film, Mano Po 6, Sharon Cuneta experienced a tragedy. Yaya Luring, 83, who had taken care of Sharon since she was five, died of a heart attack. (CLICK HERE to read article)
It would have been what boxing fanatics would call "The Fight of the Century," if Floyd Mayweather Jr., his dad Floyd Sr. and their associates hadn't accused Manny Pacquiao of using "performance-enhancing drugs." Manny, who had agreed to fight Mayweather come March 2010, changed his mind and instructed his promoter Bob Arum to help him file libel charges against Mayweather, et al. (CLICK HERE to read article)
The Year of the Ox may have brought a lot of bad experiences and sad memories for most of us. Some even say it was the worst year ever, with all the deaths, typhoons, and bad politicians.
