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[Maine Mendoza @mainedcm]

Okay, so about the last podcast episode.. Una sa lahat, I didn’t think the part about my story with Alden would spark controversy, let alone be a big deal, considering that everyone had already moved on from Kalyeserye and AlDub. From the start, I hoped the clashes between fans on both sides would end, at least, even though the hate train aimed at me was nonstop then and apparently still remains so.

The point of our podcast is to look back on Kalyeserye and to discuss and share behind-the-scenes stories—the untold ones—and that can include personal experiences, narratives, and sentiments. I believe it’s acceptable to reflect and openly discuss them for this podcast, especially now that it’s been a decade and all is well between the individuals involved, particularly me and Alden. There is no reason to exclude him from the story/our stories, despite his absence, because he was a big part of Kalyeserye—and it would have felt strange to leave him out. That said, there was no intention to provoke criticism or negativity towards him or anyone else. I was asked, I answered, and I shared a short anecdote.

I believe it’s not a bad thing to share a personal story related to the question and topic, as long that it’s based on facts. There was no malice or ill intent behind my sharing that story about myself, him, and us. There are countless other stories I’ve kept to myself and chosen not to share. You know how podcasts work; they can be really personal, but ours didn’t even go that far. All stories shared were surface-level.

But the biggest question will always be: why do we get criticized for saying our truth and the truth? And why is it when we do, some people resort to personal attacks meant to demean and harm? I get that we have supporters who aren’t really fans of the other, but why the hostility? Why pit a woman against a man, as if there’s a competition for who’s more “successful”? Success, in this sense, is ridiculously measured and defined by career “achievements” as if our lives revolve solely around our jobs. In the grand scheme of things, what is really there to prove? All the hatred and comparisons—what for, really?

All is well among the dabarkads. We’ve all moved on, and the past remains there. We can revisit and reflect on the good and the bad with a peaceful heart. Ten years on, we are all living the lives we chose, and I hope we can keep moving forward without nurturing hate—because what’s the point? What do we gain from hostility? Again, in the grand scheme of things, what truly needs proving? Find your own answer. Let’s live for what makes us happy and make life less complicated and chaotic.

Life is short. When our time comes and memories flash before our eyes, don’t let yours be filled the moments you spewed negativity online. Don’t let it be your only contribution in this life. Ang dami pang pwedeng gawin sa buhay bukod sa pagiging tambay sa internet at pagiging hater. There’s another world of better things to do. Leave a better trace. 🤍

[👀 @mfg_mg]

@patriotic_ph 👎🏽

[☆ Cheeky Lady ☆ @CheekyLady1027]

Maliwanag, may hawak na patalim si Pulong dito.

[World Scholar @WorldScholar_]

Reminder: This cathedral took 632 years to complete.

That’s longer than the U.S. has existed for.

[GMA News @gmanews]

PANOORIN: Suspek sa pagpatay sa pitong katao sa isang bakery sa Antipolo City, inaresto matapos sumuko.

Ayon sa suspek, pinatay raw niya ang pito dahil pinagplanuhan siyang patayin ng mga ito.

Hawak na siya ngayon ng Antipolo Police at Rizal Police Provincial Office. | via John Consulta/GMA Integrated News

Courtesy: PRO4A

[🇵🇭🎶 ıllıllı 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 ıllıllı 🎶🇵🇭 @Moniqu3n]

Aguy pano ba yan digong so ibig sabihin itokhang mo na din si Kitty kitty?

[PatrioticPh @patriotic_ph]

Hayyyy naku iniisip nyo pa lang ginawa na gobyerno,Pabor kay Digong na nasa Netherland sya hindi sya magagamit sa kampanya na halos mawalan na ng balanse sa totoo lang hindi mahal ng mga supporters nya si Digong yan ang tunay na kaawa awa.

[Jules Guiang @julesguiang]

Digong asked for the ICC to hurry up. And oh boy they did. 🥴

[TV Patrol @TVPatrol]

EXCLUSIVE: Humarap sa ABS-CBN News ang 22 anyos na sampaguita vendor na nakuhanan ng video na itinataboy ng isang guwardiya sa labas ng isang mall sa Mandaluyong City.

Itinanggi niya ang mga paratang sa kaniya na kumakalat sa social media na bahagi siya ng isang sindikato.

[TonyToni @djtonytoni]

Pakibasa nalang po mga kababayan na may pagmamahal pa sa ating bansa.

Forwarded by former Senate President Drilon.

The best evidence of our political system's desperate bankruptcy is the proliferation of actors, actresses, and comedians dominating our legislative and executive branches, including the local government units. The enactment of laws and their implementations are now being entrusted to some people who never studied law or public administration.

Willy Revillame is a good man. He has helped a lot of people including the women that he loved. But that doesn’t make him prepared for the work of a senator. Philip Salvador is a fine actor. He made many people happy, including Kris Aquino, whom he gifted with a son. He belongs to a famous movie industry clan. But such credentials are not what are needed in the Senate. Lito Lapid is an excellent actor but he hasn’t performed enough in the Philippine Senate. By insisting to remain in the Senate, he effectively eased out the more qualified, the more competent candidates. His popularity isn’t a substitute for competence. The same is true with Bong Revilla. This guy has made politics his family business with his wife and sons all serving the government. What have they done?

Manny Pacquiao is the richest politician, next to the Villars. Of course, he deserves his wealth because he earned all of it. He did not steal money from the government. But the fact that he is a world champion in eight different boxing categories doesn’t make him prepared as a legislator. He hasn’t studied Political Science, much less Political Law and Constitutional Law. He isn’t even familiar with parliamentary rules and procedures. He appears odd when facing such parliamentarians as Chiz Esciudero, Alan Cayetano, and Francis Tolentino. He should aspire for an executive position if he wants to serve but not as a legislator. He is a good person and a good Filipino. But, with due respect, he can’t be a good senator. He should give way to the more competent candidates.

Tito Sotto has been a good public servant but he has served enough and at his age, he should give way to the younger, more dynamic and more progressive legislators. Erwin Tulfo should clarify his citizenship and explain to the people why the Commission on Appointments refused to confirm his appointment as DSWD secretary. He has an important issue to clarify to the Filipino voters. Ben Tulfo should stay away from the Senate and should instead leave Raffy Tulfo alone there. The Tulfos have to explain to the people about their sister’s problem when she was former president Duterte's Tourism secretary and her contract with a TV network which allegedly benefitted her brother.

Vilma Santos must be already in her seventies. She should tell us why she is running again for Batangas governor and why, of all people, she is taking her own son with Edu Manzano, Luis, as her vice governor. She should also explain why she is allowing her other son, Christian with husband Ralph, to run for congressman, when this very young Recto has never experienced having served even as a barangay kagawad. Vilma's husband is already the Finance secretary. Are there no other Filipinos who could serve in their stead? Why are they monopolizing political powers? Vilma had been governor for the longest time, what outstanding achievements could she brag about?

[SPIRALSTAIRCASE..🎯🎯📣 @Obi_Prodigalson]

Salamat sa donations, tutal hindi din naman galing sa bulsa mo yan.. Pero tandaan mo hinding hindi namin makakalimutan kung paano mo Binalahura si FVP LENI..😠😠

[ALTbatR0SE @jaymazingwalk]

Nag-init ulo ko nung napanood ko itong video na ito. Sa Pasig daw po ito nangyari sabi nung uploader na si Mam Ronamae Paculanang Mosquizaz

Mayor Vico Sotto, Pasig LGU o kung sinumang mga officials na sakop yung lugar kung saan ito nangyari paki aksyunan po ito agad. Ang angas

[Doods @FajardoDoo42351]

@inquirerdotnet Yukkkk! 😁👍

[👀 @mfg_mg]

@rapplerdotcom Grabe pakapalan na lang talaga ang labanan

[jessie sev @Kuyeah718]

@rapplerdotcom

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

Vilma Santos-Recto arrives at the Batangas Capitol on Thursday, October 3, to file her certificate of candidacy for governor together with her sons Luis, who's running as her vice governor, and Ryan Christian, who's running as representative of Batangas 6th District. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is also with his family. #PHVote | via Tina Ganzon-Ozaeta/Rappler

LIVE UPDATES: https://t.co/0Oo2yR1sRX

[SPIRALSTAIRCASE..🎯🎯📣 @Obi_Prodigalson]

Eto iyong gusto mag senador, hindi pa senador yan ah,eh di lalo na kapag nagka-pwesto na yan animal na yan... 😠😠
Sige iboto ninyo,damay-damay na tayo..Sa pusali na tayo pupulutin..😉😉

[👀 @mfg_mg]

@gazmen_reggie No👎🏽

[GMA News @gmanews]

EXCLUSIVE: Video ng aktuwal na paghuli ng Indonesian police kay dismissed Mayor Alice Guo sa isang lungsod sa Indonesia.

Ayon sa source, nagpalipat-lipat ng puwesto si Guo at nagpaiksi pa ng buhok para maiwasan ang paghabol ng Indonesian authorities kasama ang BI, NBI at DOJ. | via John Consulta/GMA Integrated News