8 Philippine Showbiz Today
8 Philippine Showbiz Today
May 8 - 21 , 2018 Jan . 22-Feb . 7 , 2015
GMA ’ s Dobol B
News for the senses , friends for life
‘ Dobol B ’ hosts enjoy enviable camaraderie anchored on strong desire to let people hear , see and feel news right in the comfort of their homes
“ Dobol B Sa News TV ” successfully combines radio and TV in delivering top news headlines and weather bulletins as well as entertainment tidbits and public service announcements .
As it turned a year older few days ago , the show ’ s big four – Mike Enriquez , Arnold Clavio , Ali Sotto and Joel Reyes Zobel – are not about to let up , promising to give more in the coming days .
“ Dobol B Sa News TV ” consists of four programs : “ Saksi Sa Dobol B ,” “ Super Balita Sa Umaga ,” “ Sino ? ( segment Jeng-Jeng and Balitawit ) and “ Dobol A Sa Dobol B .”
According to data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement , “ Double B Sa News TV ” topped the weekday morning programming in Mega Manila during the last quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018 .
Ali believes this is the fruit of their hard work .
“ Imagine , we have to get up by 4 in the morning para aralin ( ang mga balita ). Kami ang sumusulat ng Jeng-Jeng at Balitawit . I guess kaya nagiging successful ang show kasi nagha-handa , nagre-research kami . We do our homework na kahit sinong politiko pa ang isalang , alam namin ang sasabihin at kaya naming makipag-palitan ng kaalaman ng maayos ,” she said .
Mike and Arnold said having no script to follow makes the show more entertaining . But beyond that , the four know their core : To inform and educate the audience .
“ Ayon nga sa isang kasabihan , ‘ When you ’ re having fun , you don ’ t have to work a single day of your life ,”’ Mike noted . “( Having a successful show ) has to be a mix of both professional and personal chemistry .
Mike Enriquez , Arnold Clavio , Ali Sotto , and Joel Reyes Zobel
Hindi namin sinasabing mga geniuses kami . We think that it ’ s just God ’ s gift . We ’ re blessed . Kumbaga we ’ re in the right place at the right time , with the right people .”
They are not hogging all the glory , though . The four acknowledged the hard work of the crew and staff , saying they are all part of the history .
Mike admitted he sees ratings as indication if the show is doing well or not . And while he is aware commercial load is a priority to the producers , the broadcaster is confident that , “ we have to earn the trust of the people so that promotions follow .” Good friends
If you ’ re an avid listener , we ’ re pretty sure you ’ ve heard Mike , Ali , Joel and Arnold bantering with each other , saying things like “ bwisit ka ” and “ salot ka ” on air .
But don ’ t get them wrong . It ’ s just plain jokes and thankfully , they ’ re
Coleen , Billy move into new house
MANILA – Less than a month since they got married , celebrity couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia are now moving into their new home .
Garcia shared this good news through Instagram where she took a video of their family in their new place , which she has dubbed the “ Crawford Crib .”
Prior to getting married , Garcia revealed that having their house built was the first thing that they did “ together ” this year .
Meanwhile , Garcia and Crawford have yet to go on their honeymoon .
In a previous interview , the actress said their honeymoon is already “ in the works ” and they plan to have it later on this year .
“ He still has some projects that he committed to so kailangan
ayusin ‘ yun . As for my schedule , naiayos na so siya lang ‘ yung hinihintay ko ,” she said . ●
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“ Minsan nagkakapikunan din pero naaayos naman . I guess kaya ganu ’ n kami magsalita kasi ganu ’ n na kami ka-komportable sa isa ’ t-isa ,” Ali said .
In fact , they are good friends off-cam , kumares and kumpares in real life .
Ali shared , “ Si Joel , siya ang pinaka-saglit ko pa lang na nakakasama pero what I like about him , he treats me like a family . Kinuha niya ako ninang ng anak niya .”
“ Si Igan ( Arnold ’ s nickname ), we ’ ve been together since 1997 . Ang gusto ko naman sa kaniya , he ’ s got my back . Siya ’ yung palagi kong takbuhan kapag may problema ako .”
How does it feel being lone woman in the group ?
“ – Hindi siya babae ! Mas lalaki pa kaya siya sa amin !” said Arnold . Joey , on his part , shared Ali is the
most welcoming person he has ever met while he describes Arnold as “ best golf buddy .”
“ Si Ali kasi ang alam ko artista siya , hindi ko alam na napakafriendly niya , she always gives me the best working environment . Si Igan naman , he always brings up the best in me every time we play golf . Kinakailangan kong galingan palagi because he ’ s really good at it . They are really good friends outside of our profession ,” he said .
They are like one big , happy family , Arnold noted .“ Kumpleto na eh , may nanay ako , may tatay ako , may kapatid akong bunso ,” he quipped . “ Kumbaga wala na akong mahihiling pa . Kaya masaya ako na sila ang kasama ko araw-araw sa loob o labas man ng trabaho .”
Speaking about their Boss Mike , the three were one in saying he never let them feel he is above them .
“ Mike doesn ’ t make me feel he is my boss . He believes in me at ’ yung naniwala na kaya ko magtuloy-tuloy dito sa broadcasting industry ,” Ali said .
Joel shared , “ Mike is a very strict boss but he is a very good friend . Actually malaki ang utang na loob ko kay Mike kasi siya ang nagbigay ng pinaka-malaking break sa career ko .”
Mike returned the compliment . He said that should God give him a chance to repeat his life , he would still choose to work with the three .
“ Nasabi na nilang lahat ( ng papuri ) pero ako , kung bibigyan ako ng pagkakataon na maulit ang buhay ko sa broadcasting , wala akong ibang hahangarin pang maka-trabaho kung hindi silang tatlo … si Ali , si Joel at si Arnold ,” he said . ●
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Eddie Gutierrez undergoes knee surgery
Veteran actor Eddie Gutierrez underwent knee surgery on May 9 , his wife Annabelle Rama said .
“ Hindi na siya makalakad kasi bone to bone , so ang ginawa ng doctor , nilagyan ng titanium ‘ yung tuhod para makalakad na siya ng straight ,” she told ABS-CBN News on Thursday .
Rama said Gutierrez , 76 , is still confined at the hospital , but is supposed to begin his therapy today .
“ Kapag nag-therapy siya for two months , perfect na . Puwede na siyang tumakbo , maglakad , mag-golf . Normal na ,” she said .
Gutierrez ’ s last project with ABS-CBN was “ FPJ ’ s Ang Probinsyano .” ●
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