Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 12 No 23 | Page 9

Philippine Showbiz Today December 8 - 21, 2017 Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015 Piolo ₱ 1M gives for Robin’s Tindig Marawi Tindig Marawi has received P10 million so far. Initiated by actor Robin Padilla, the fund drive for the rehabilitation of Marawi has gotten much support from his fellow actors. Next week, according to Robin’s manager, Betchy Vidanes, Robin and his group are leaving for Marawi to personally see where they can build the homes for those who were severely affected by the recent war in Mindanao A source said Robin wants the construction to start immeditely.  “His heart bleeds for the evacuees, especially the children who stay in the temporary shelters and tents. “Kung sabagay, lahat tayo share Robin’s sentiments,” our source added. Among the first to donate to Tindig Marawi was Piolo Pascual, an actor who has always been known for his generosity. Piolo freely shared P1 million, his earnings from the blockbuster “Kita Kita” that he produced with friend Joyce Bernal, who also donated P500,000.  According to Piolo, Robin wants at least 300 families to benefit from the project. “Kaya, God willing, baka dagdagan ko pa ang nai-donate ko na sa advocacy ni Robin,” Piolo Actor Piolo Pascual and director Joyce Bernal handed Robin Padilla P1.5 million donation to Tindig Marawi (FB) was quoted as saying Meanwhile, the actor has denied replacing John Lloyd Cruz in “Home Sweetie Home.” “He is enjoying his stint sa sitcom, Piolo does not deny, pero may mga prior commitments din siya. Bukod pa sa balitang John Lloyd will soon return sa sitcom,” said a source. “’Di pa nga lang tiyak kung kelan.” Piolo is currently working on a new series for Dreamscape Television Entertainment under the helm of Antoinette Jadaone. ●   - E. Ramos, Malaya 9 Maine still a no-show on Eat Bulaga Maine Mendoza’s open letter to fans and followers of AlDub—her phenomenal “Eat Bulaga” Kalyeserye team up with Alden Richards—disap- pointed the