Another showbiz marriage on the rocks

The cat is out of the bag, straight from, so to speak, the horse’s mouth.

Yes, Bing Loyzaga has confirmed during the presscon for Enteng Kabitoste 3 (joint venture of OctoArts Films and M-Zet TV Production for the 2006 Metro Filmfest, in which she plays the villainess Satana) and in TV interviews what the public has been suspecting all along – that she and husband Janno Gibbs have been separated for a long time now but remain married to each other.

It’s a unique kind of separation. Bing and their two daughters are staying in a condo unit across from Janno’s bachelor’s unit in the same building, and, according to Bing, they have remained friends.

"But we don’t mind each other’s business anymore," clarified Bing who can now talk about their separation openly.

What broke the proverbial camel’s back was supposedly Janno’s "womanizing," culminating middle of last year amidst the rumor that Janno was having an affair with Cristine Reyes, Ara Mina’s younger sister.

No, Bing again clarified, she doesn’t have any plan to cart off her daughters to Australia even if the girls are Australian citizens. The rest of the Loyzagas are living Down Under.

At this point, I can’t help pointing out an interesting parallelism between Janno and his good friend Ogie Alcasid. Like Ogie (despite his vehement but not-so-credible denial), Janno was romantically linked to Regine Velasquez. Also, Ogie’s wife Michelle van Eimeren and two daughters are from Australia (where the family of Robin Padilla – who, incidentally, was also linked to Regine during the promo for their latest movie, Till I Met You – is now based).

Janno is now linked to Gladys Guevarra, his Eat, Bulaga! co-host. A Gladys defender said, "In fairness to Gladys, she came into Janno’s life after he broke up with Bing. Otherwise, hindi naman papatol si Gladys." But the two are said to have broken up, while Janno is rumored to be "eyeing" pretty dancer Lian, a member of the EB Babes.

Last Sunday night, Janno, Bing (with two daughters) and Lian found themselves under one roof. Did sparks, uh, fly? Nope! The occasion was Janno’s show at Zirkoh (Greenhills), with the EB (Eat, Bulaga!) Babes as backup dancers.

"If looks could kill," joked the Funfare DPA, "Bing could have ‘killed’ Lian on the spot!"

Guess what Janno gave Lian that night – yes, a Hello Kitty watch (not some Sanrio items...he, he, he!) and an Abercrombie shirt.

Ah, love!

The DPA didn’t say whose number Bing gave her loudest applause to – Janno’s singing or Lian (and the EB Babes’) dancing?

Ricky Reyes: No to politics

Ricky Reyes denied that he’s running in next May’s elections, although he admitted that he’s being lured by various groups to run for Senator.

"Why run?" said Ricky. "I’ve been offered a government position several times, without having to run in an election, and I politely turned them down. I can help people in my own capacity as a private citizen."

Besides his Isang Gunting, Isang Suklay, Hanapbuhay project, Ricky is also helping cancer patients (mostly children) at the Philippine General Hospital. Touched by the Typhoon Reming devastation in Albay, Ricky plans to put up livelihood programs for the victims.

"Politics is a big no-no to me," said Ricky who is, in a way, apolitical; ready, willing and able to help the needy under any administration.

No. l again; thanks to all!

Again, since nobody else would (why would they?), I’m doing the drum/breast-beating myself.

I’m congratulating all of us involved in the Saturday-night GMA showbiz-docu show Showbiz Stripped for making it No. 1 again in the Top 30 Late-Night Programs (Total Household Ratings) by AGB Nielsen Media Research Mega Manila, covering Nov. 12 and 18, 2006.

Here’s the complete list:

1. Showbiz Stripped Truth, Lies and Consequence, GMA, 10.4

2. Llamado O Dehado The Pacquiao-Morales 3, The Grand Finale Primer, ABS-CBN, 10.0

3. Saksi Liga ng Katotohanan, GMA, 9.4

4. Sunday Night Box-Office, GMA, 8.6

5. Sunday’s Best (Local Specials), ABS-CBN, 8.4

6. SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operatives), ABS-CBN, 8.0

7. 100% Pinoy, GMA, 7.6

8. The Correspondents, ABS-CBN, 7.3

9. Reporter’s Notebook, GMA, 7.2

10. I Witness, GMA, 7.1

11. GMA Flash Report Special Edition, GMA, 5.7

12. PROBE, ABS-CBN, 5.4

13. Palaban (Public Affairs Magazine-Talkshow), GMA 5.0

14. Emergency, GMA, 5.0

15. Sports Unlimited, ABS-CBN, 4.7

16. RPF Real Pinoy Fighter, ABS-CBN, 4.6

17. Trip na Trip (Dos), ABS-CBN, 4.0

18. UZ (Urban Zone), ABS-CBN, 3.9

19. Walang Tulugan with Master Showman, GMA, 3.5

20. PBA Talk ‘N Text Philippine Cup on Tour, ABC 5, 3.5

21. Mirada de Mujer, ABS-CBN, 3.3

22. Pinoy Dream Academy Update, ABS-CBN, 2.2

23. Moby Dick (Animation), QTV 11, 1.9

24. Kapamilya Games Update, ABS-CBN, 1.4

25. MYX Versions (Studio 23), Channel 23, 1.3

26. Worst-Case Scenario, ABC 5, 1.2

27. MYX Bandarito (Studio 23), Channel 23, 1.1

28. Diyos at Bayan, GMA, 0.9

29. MYX News (Studio 23), Channel 23, 0.8

30. Doble Cara, ABC 5, 0.7.

To all of you out there, muchas gracias. Stay tuned!

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