The sun shone in all its glory, the flowers bloomed in delight (both real and the paper ones used in Tonis grand entrance), the hues blended impeccably, and the guests expressed every possible emotion of delight, excitement and love. They also cited the TV host's connection to BBM and how he was a godfather at her and Paul Soriano's wedding. Bongbong Marcos Menu. 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Still others criticized the actress-hosts attempts to appear neutral and objective, especially since Gonzaga featured Vice President Leni Robredo and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno whose father was imprisoned by Marcos senior on her vlog just weeks before. Add your comment to start the conversation. Based on picture that Manila Bulletin shared on twitter,the couple Toni and Paul is standing together beside the former first lady Imelda Marcos and a veteran TV host German Moreno. Wedding suppliers: Entertain guests or clients on one of our ranges, or take advantage of our flexible space options, including moder. In its Facebook page, the. If youre making your enemies angry, youre doing a good job, Mr. Marcos said to Ms. Gonzaga. TV host and actress Toni Gonzaga has hinted at being "unbothered" over social media criticisms thrown her way for hosting the proclamation rally of Bongbong Marcos Jr. and his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. If Ms. Gonzagas objective was to give the man his chance to explain himself against questions surrounding his family and candidacy, then she shouldve asked the right ones. If I were the younger Marcos, I would consider it quite an insult, as it would always be an insult to anyone not to be treated as his or her own person at this point in their lives. SEG is the ideal venue for meetings, sales events, bachelor parties, fundraisers, cocktail mixers, birthday parties and more. The ceremony was filled with love, light and humor, observed singer-actress Lea Salonga, who was one of the couples celebrity godparents. Meanwhile, other users argued that for Gonzaga to be truly neutral, she should also sit down with martial law victims in her vlogs. In a tweet on Friday, Escudero said Gonzaga has the freedom and right to interview whomsoever she may want to in her platforms, even ending his Twitter post with a hashtag: #mychannelmyright. Published Sep 15, 2021 11:34 am. Toni is close to the Marcoses after Bongbong became his wedding godfather. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Ayie is a self-confessed nerd with a love for all things tech, film, and queer culture. There's no stopping popular television host-actress Toni Gonzaga-Soriano on YouTube! The internet is fuming at Toni Gonzagas interview with Bongbong Marcos, After controversial hosting stint at BBM-Sara campaign kickoff, Toni Gonzaga bids goodbye to Pinoy Big Brother. In a September 13 episode of Toni Talks Youtube channel titled The Greatest Lesson Bongbong Marcos Learned From His Father, Gonzaga discussed with Marcos his life and the lessons he has learned from his late father, former president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Copyright 2023 Coconuts Media Limited. Theres no stopping popular television host-actress Toni Gonzaga-Soriano on YouTube! Support local news and join a community of like-minded Coconauts across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. FORMER senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday defended embattled celebrity Toni Gonzaga against her online bashers following the publication of his one-on-one interview with the actress-turned-vlogger this week. Letting another lie spread from the son whose biggest contribution to society has been to wage a busywork campaign against rival Leni Robredo is aiding in the ongoing campaign to wipe out the sins of the father. Many citizens had seen the couple Toni and Paul in their appearance showing their support to Sen. Bongbong Marcos, the son of former President Ferdinand Marcos. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Bongbong Marcos. YouTube Intramuros, Manila 1002 Meanwhile, other users argued that Gonzaga is neutral and objective, mentioning how she also previously interviewed Atty. Call 896 6000. I cannot fathom (that) anyone, who has access to the same historical facts from our books and Youtube like everyone else, can still have the gall to hold their head so high to the point of being so arrogant and obnoxious to brush away critics and dissenters even acknowledging and flaunting it with such an insensitive hashtag. This is a free country, said a media personality who refused to be identified. Toni has not issued any statement against the bashers of her viral video. The actress interview earned the ire of netizens who thought that the video glossed over the atrocities of Martial Law, as the interview was filled with softball questions and treacly anecdotes as Marcos Jr. wistfully reminisced about his namesake and father, the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. On Monday, September 13, Gonzaga published an interview with her wedding godfather on her YouTube Channel, "Toni Gonzaga . Several minutes were dedicated to reminiscing the life of the former President up to his last hours in office. October 15, 2015 by Foryourmemoir. Political careers can be built on junk propaganda, carrying either little traces of truth or none at all. Toni just remember BBM said If you make your enemies/bashers angry it means you did a good job. Intramuros, Manila 1002 All Rights Reserved. The interview has been met with huge online backlash with critics lambasting the Kapamilya TV host for supposedly contributing to the Marcos familys attempts to revise history and whitewash their human-rights violations. On Monday, September 13, actress and YouTuber Toni Gonzaga interviewed Bongbong Marcos, son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, on her Toni Talks YouTube show. P.O. this isnt about her giving a platform for different political parties to be neutral, lol. One grows up early in the journalism professionpainfully, I might addknowing this crucial lesson. Showcasing simplicity and sophistication, the much awaited day proved to be, just as what the hashtag of that day was, #PerfectTogether. Toni Gonzaga, the Ultimate Multimedia Star, was among the personalities who stood out from the crowd during the 2022 election. SEALED WITH A KISS TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga marries longtime boyfriend director Paul Soriano on Friday in solemn rites at the United Methodist Church in Taytay, Rizal province. Gonzaga shouldnt have allowed this man to make others believe that the Marcoses could have still fought then. Amen! I have more questions than Mr. Marcos could probably provide sure answers to. Yet that same approach cannot be applied to someone like Bongbong Marcos. https://t.co/pTiLu2wYLn, Mon Sy #StopLumadKillings #OustDuterte (@YearoftheMonSy) September 13, 2021, People like #ToniGonzaga are complicit in historical revisionism. You must be logged in as a Coconuts User to comment. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. To find out more, please click this link. In fact, BBM was godfather at Toni's wedding to director Paul Soriano in 2015, just a year before his failed attempt to run for the vice presidency. Early research is key. Why is it important to subscribe? Let us know about any inquiry or feedback you may have and well do our best to get back to you sooner than you think we will. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. On Instagram Story Thursday, Feb. 10, Toni shared a photo with Bongbong with the caption: Youre welcome my President. It was her response after Bongbong thanked her for hosting the proclamation rally. She has more than 4 million followers on her page. When is a campaign to correct a perceived electoral error just time-wasting politicking? His stint as a public official runs a lengthy 17 years. A mix of outrage and support broke out on social media after Toni Gonzaga released an interview with Bongbong Marcos on the "greatest lessons" he learned from his father. Pay what you want, starting at US$5 / year. In fact, BBM was godfather at Tonis wedding to director Paul Soriano in 2015, just a year before his failed attempt to run for the vice presidency. Click here to view Part 3, i really admire this couple. Others also noted how the video is an instrument of historical revisionism and how questions were framed to humanize and change the people's perceptions of the dictator. You must be logged in as a Coconuts User to comment. To be fair, Toni Gonzaga is not a journalist. Please try again. Valencianos husband Gary, one of the principal sponsors who played a big role in the couples meeting, sang during the ceremony. The 30-year-old Toni, born Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, looked very regal in a gown by popular American fashion designer Vera Wang. Does his campaign machinery possess the wherewithal? PAUL SORIANO AND TONI GONZAGA The internet has a bone to pick with Toni Gonzaga after her Bongbong Marcos interview By AYIE LICSI Published Sep 15, 2021 11:34 am A mix of outrage and support broke out on social media after Toni Gonzaga released an interview with Bongbong Marcos on the "greatest lessons" he learned from his father. https://t.co/uvnHJ5eCiP. She should have interjected. P.O. Mon: Closed There is no indication at all that his mental faculties are not intact. There are still a lot of supporters who defend and support Toni and Paul whatever decisions they may come up. Gideon Hermosa: Bouquets and Reception Styling Youre not cool until you stop this vengeful quest to take back the power you think is yours and your familys. Rita Neri: Wedding Coordination Rajo Laurel: Alexs Gown Complicated topics, then, should not have been broached with Bongbong if Gonzaga didnt have the proper capacity to put it in context right away, as a journalist would have. Matti added that both victims of the Holocaust and Martial Law were more than just mere statistics, and were real people who existed and suffered the horrors of both regimes. And as an entertainer, shes more liable to entertain than ask questions the way journalists should. Inside a small church in Taytay, where Toni - Celestine to her family - grew up, a very intimate gathering of family and friends witnessed the . You can do whatever you want with your celebrity power and Gods guidance because this is a free world, after all. Because in the end, one must ask: what was the purpose of her interview with Bongbong Marcos? Having Blingblong as your ninong doesn't sound so neutral to me. It is also the second trending YouTube video in the Philippines as of Sept. 18. Support local news and join a community of like-minded Coconauts across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. God has promised blessings to those who will trust and obey HimTrule enough, He has written their love story, Your email address will not be published. Oh i forgot, y'all hate that word. What are you? READ: So a cartoon named Tarantadong Kalbo now counts as a hero of the resistance, E l e p h a n t I n T h e R o o m pic.twitter.com/duCefpsb0k, Tarantadong Kalbo (@KevinKalbo) September 13, 2021, The worst and most distasteful part is that we will be commemorating one of the darkest days in Philippine history on the 21st. We are grateful. What about the victims of atrocities during martial law? Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti did not mince words when he blasted Toni Gonzaga for her unbothered stance as she figured in a controversial hosting stint at Bongbong Marcos and Sara Dutertes campaign kickoff this week. It is perhaps his right to contest an election, but when is enough, enough? Would BBM, as he is called, persist in following the footsteps of his father, the latter being the instigator of martial law? Ms. Gonzagas is a few thousands shy of 150,000. Find locations near you! New Location at G-160 coming soon. Sa dami ng pinatay, tinorture, dinukot ng pamilya Marcos, ano ka ignorante, apologist, walang values o basura? Your subscription could not be saved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Blasts of such magnitude can either maim or teach her a lesson or two on the art of the interview. Instead, she allowed Bongbong to claim that all that had been said against his father were lies, just lies, and nothing more. 721 Smith Rd. The Ateneo de Manila University's Martial Law Museum offered this proposition to actress Toni Gonzaga as it criticized the latter's interview with former senator Bongbong Marcos on her Toni . That is not insignificant, and she certainly has no right to absolve herself just because shes not a journalist. The commercial opened the doors for Gonzagas entry into show business. She's definitely chosen a side a long time ago. We shld also b open minded that life works that way. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. MANILA, Philippines - TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga married longtime boyfriend director Paul Soriano on Friday, June 12 at the Taytay United Methodist Church in Taytay, Rizal. Despite negative reactions, Toni remained silent about the issue. 2023 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. Artist Tarantadong Kalbo posted an illustration on Twitter, captioned with "Elephant in the room," which illustrated how the interview failed to have Marcos address and acknowledge the human rights violations and victims of his father's martial law. Email or phone: . Shes an entertainer at best, no matter how she goes out of her way to reinvent herself. Bongbong showed the Marcos brand of eloquence in that interview. Enjoy authentic Italian quality pizza. Toni Gonzaga was never neutral. Would a controversial figure like BBM need a Toni Gonzaga to further his goals? These stories have been told and retold through the decades following the dictators ouster. By refusing to ask questions that mattered, Ms. Gonzaga has stepped on a landmine. pic.twitter.com/pfIlIYwcRH, Roentgen #MagpaRehistroKa (@ronaldgem) October 23, 2018, Read: Marcos ancestral home is going to become a tourist attraction and the internet is having none of it. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Albert Kurniawan: Alex Make-up The On the Job director further questioned their boldness to be on the side of history that has been irrefutably proven to have contributed to the deep-seated corruption within Philippine politics. Critics hit Toni, one of the biggest stars of ABS-CBN, when she allied with the government that ordered the shutdown of the Kapamilya Network in May 2020. #NeverAgain. inviting bongbong marcos to talk positively about his father is toni gonzaga actively participating in historical revisionism. BBM is one of the sponsors of their wedding. By AYIE LICSI The foundations served as recipients of illegally funneled wealth from 1978 to 1984. 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