Korina: Walang makakagamit sa akin kundi si Sen. Mar

Author: Bong De Leon
Column: Check It Out

WHILE the issue of Korina Sanchez and Sen. Mar Roxas' coming out on "Wowowee" created a big fuss among showbiz people, it certainly had a positive impact on the audience.

For them, it didn't matter that they came out on another show, other than SNN. What's important was the fact that Korina and Sen. Mar became more open about themselves. And the fact that they're not teen idols and yet, their appearance on the show created quite a bang, the interest was most welcome, especially for Korina. "Wherever I go, they ask me, 'O, kelan ba ang kasal talaga?' and I'd say, 'abangan n'yo na lang,' It's overwhelming," the beautiful broadcaster (who's destined to be First Lady?) said.

Somehow, we were able to get some details about their wedding: Korina's designer-friend, Pepito Albert will do the wedding gown, while well-known designer Cary Santiago from Cebu City will do her dress for the despedida de soltera. "Definitely, we want it to be a church wedding, not a beach or a garden," revealed Korina.

The menu at the reception include the best entrees from different regions: ham from Cagayan de Oro, lechon from Cebu, laing from Bicol, curachas from Zamboanga, etcetera. Mouth watering, indeed, just like the news about the wedding.

But still, detractors say Sen. Mar is simply using Korina and her well-built mass appeal to win in the election next year. "Naku, hindi mawawala ang intrigang 'yan," said Korina.

"Walang makakagamit sa akin kung hindi ko gusto. At si Mar lang ang may K na gumamit sa 25 years na hinubog kong relasyon sa taumbayan. Dahil siya ay marangal, malinis, walang anomalya, matalino, masipag at may puso para sa mahihirap. Guwapo pa. "

MAGAZINE FOR GAYS

THE second issue of Ketchup Magazine entitled "Coming Out" raised a big approval from the lesbian and gay sector and the straight, so to speak, not only because of curiosity but of general interest by people in all walks of life, as well. The maiden issue was successfully launched last December 18, 2008 at The Library, located at 1739 Maria Orosa Street , Malate, Manila .

Ketchup Magazine is a quarterly published magazine for the gay and lesbians and their lifestyle that will not only entertain the LGBT community, but also entice the whole city about its advocacy and facts within scientific realms, and educate the whole Philippines society about the nature of homosexuality.

Ketchup Magazine contains various topics from funny articles to true stories, information on being gay and lesbian based on history and its evolution, topics like biological/scientific facts/theories, different categories such as transgender, lesbian, transsexual homophobias and cross dresser. It also tackles the influence of religion from ancient times to present.

Ketchup Magazine is non-porno and non-political but wishes to create awareness among Filipino community based on research and exposure through media. It will soon be circulated not only in the Philippines but in other Asian cities, and in Europe, U. S. and Australia, as well.

BLOGGED AND TALKED ABOUT

JOJO A—All The Way airs its maiden return offering starting midnight (Monday- Friday) 12 a. m. on TV 5. It has become a nightly habit in many homes nationwide with a growing audience globally through YouTube and other internet sites where every episode is blogged and talked-about.

Don't miss it as the guests include Dingdong Dantes, Ara Mina, top female artist Lou Bonnevie, Congressman Ed Zialcita, among others.

Source: People's Journal