Angelica and Derek have split up, too?

It’s the season of break-ups.

Michelle Madrigal and Jon Hall have called it quits after more than a year-long romance due to “personal differences” that caused their frequent fights.

Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo, both unwed parents, broke up before they could celebrate their first anniversary this month.

According to conflicting reports, Dennis was unreasonably possessive, disapproved of Jennylyn’s being friendly again with ex-boyfriend Patrick Garcia (father of Jennylyn’s love son Alex Jazz) and hurled hurting words at Jennylyn during one of their fights.

Of course, Dennis’ manager Popoy Caritativo denied all that, saying that it was even Dennis who advised Jennylyn to make peace with Patrick so that she and Patrick could take turns caring for their child.

Reports also said that Jennylyn is hard to handle, very moody and not above hitting Dennis physically during their arguments, causing Dennis to push her and not really punch her.

The ending is that it’s now Popoy and Jennylyn’s manager Becky Aguila who are engaged in a word war in defense of their alagas. Funny, isn’t it? Dennis and Jennylyn haven’t actually said a single word and it’s their managers who are spewing fire at each other.

And now, there’s a “breaking news” in the Net that Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban are also headed for splitsville, if they haven’t hit the rocks yet. Reason given is that Derek is involved with a girl from Dumaguete.

Contacted by Funfare Update for comment, Derek denied the report, saying that his relationship with Angelica is going strong. As Angelica tweeted, “Habang kami ay pinaghihiwalay, mas lalo kaming tumitibay.” Words to that effect.

“I did go to Dumaguete to recruit five kid volunteers to play in a Frisbee tournament,” said Derek. “While there, I was shown around by a group that included the girl who was reported to be my ‘girlfriend.’ Not true. I only met her there.”

The suspicion is that another girl has an axe to grind and invented the tsismis that the other girl was Derek’s girlfriend.

“Sorry to disappoint the writer of that ‘scoop’,” added Derek, “but Angelica and I are okey na okey.”

There. Which couple is breaking up next?

BaliKaBayani concert set

Four of the performers in BaliKaBayani concert at the Big Dome on April 14 (from left): Ogie Alcasid, Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano and Jamie Rivera

The EDSA People Power Commission (EPPC), together with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Office of the Vice-President/Presidential Adviser on OFW Concerns, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and various business organizations such as ECOP, PCCI, FFCCCII, PRA and BPAP are spearheading a concert for the benefit of OFWs.

The star-studded concert, titled BaliKaBayani, will be held on April 14, 7:30 to 10 p.m., at the Araneta Coliseum. Proceeds from the show will augment funding for OFW projects that will provide more employment and livelihood opportunities.

The performers are (in alphabetical order): Ogie Alcasid, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, The Company, Spongecola, 6Cyclemind, Aegis, Salamin, Jim Paredes, Buboy Garovillo, Mae Paner, Dingdong Avanzado, Mark Bautista, Duncan Ramos, Gary Valenciano, Faith Cuneta, Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Jamie Rivera and Lea Salonga.

Wendell Ramos: A breath of fresh air

Why Wendell moved to TV5

After being a Kapuso for more than 15 years, Wendell Ramos bade GMA goodbye and jumped over to the Kapatid (TV5) Network, reported as a “breaking news” by Funfare Update several issues back.

Aside from the bigger talent, what made Wendell turn his back on the network that nurtured him for years?

“Para bago naman,” said Wendell whose last show on GMA is the Friday night top-rater Bubble Gang. “I’m forever grateful to GMA for the support. I left it without any ill feelings.”

Now managed by Perry Lansigan (after his previous managers, Douglas Quijano and Wyngard Tracy, died within barely two years of each other), Wendell is cast as a hired gunman in Babaeng Hampaslupa, TV5’s first dramaserye with an all-star-cast led by Susan Roces.

What’s up?

•  Internist Dr. Wilson Lim is informing his patients (including Manny Valera) about his new clinic hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Metropolitan Medical Center on Masangkay St., Sta. Cruz, Manila, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. He may be reached at telephones 723-0301 local 6235 (St. Lukes) and 254-2753 local 2006 (Metropolitan).

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