Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza ‘very sweet’ in Bohol

Wake-uppers:

Scene: Bohol Rep. Aris Aumentado on the passing of former Bohol Gov. Rolando Butalid:  The passing of Gov. Rolando Butalid saw another era of distinguished leaders end. But his legacy of good governance will stand the test of time. Gov. Butalid was profuse with his words of wisdom everytime we meet. His advises will perpetually echo in my mind and heart as I embark on a journey of public service.

Fans Regil Gucor, Leah Sumampong and
Mechelle Maluenda have their dream photo-op
moments with  the Aldub. Contributed Photos

Scene: The family of Vicente and Marissa Garay from the coastal Barangay of Can-upao, Jagna, Bohol won this year’s Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya National Search vesting over 16 regional entries nationwide. The National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya was launched in 2012 to highlight the role of the Filipino family as the core in support to building stronger foundation of our nation. This also aims to document the impact of the Family Development Sessions (FDS), as one of the unique program conditionalities.

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Fans of real-life sweethearts Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza got excited upon knowing that the phenomenal love team were in Bohol Thursday to shoot for a movie they will be part of.

Alden and Maine, collectively known as Aldub, arrived at Tagbilaran Airport on Thursday at around 11:30 a.m. together with comedian Vic Sotto.

They were mobbed by fans waiting for them outside the airport to have a glimpse and dream photo-op moments with them.

They are in Bohol for the taping of "Enteng Kabisote 10, The Abangers,” the Vic Sotto-starrer which is vying a slot at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival.

Alden had just arrived from a weekend concert in London on Wednesday night but right away joined the rest of the “Enteng Kabisote” cast on their Bohol trip.

Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza are in
Bohol for the shooting of "Enteng Kabisote 10, The Abangers."
Contributed Photo/Boyet Boncales

The whole team led by Director Tony Reyes met Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto in Panglao town for a courtesy call.

Bohol, according to a Very Reliable Source (VRS), was the only pick as the perfect location for the plot of the movie.

Another VRS said, the movie will feature Bohol's famous scenic spots in the movie.

Chatto said he is very excited for Bohol to be featured in a movie blockbuster franchise.

It is not yet known what would be the love team’s roles in the movie. But there are more twists, surprises and ‘kilig’ moments from the love team.

In Bohol, people saw how Maine was “maalaga” to Alden.

“They are very sweet talaga kahit offcam,” said VRS who saw the two strolling on the beach.

During their Loboc River cruise, it was Maine who brought food for Alden.  At Sagbayan Peak, the lovers were mesmerized by the grandeur of the Chocolate Hills.

Aldub, Vic Sotto with the team led by Director Tony Reyes
meet Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto in Panglao town.
Contributed Photo/Leah Sumampong

“Panak yung hawak ni Alden kay Maine, so sweet like the Chocolate Hills,” said VRS.

Other cast members of the "Enteng Kabisote 10” are Pauleen Luna (who arrived on Friday),  Ken Chan, Bea Binene, Ryza Cenon,  Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros, among others.

Aldub’s first movie was “My Bebe Love,” top billed by Vic Sotto and Ai-ai delas Alas. This year, they starred in their own film Imagine You and Me.

Alden and Maine became a social media sensation in 2015 when the latter was introduced as a flinty nanny with an amazing talent in dubsmash.  After several twists and turns, their love story rose to stardom until the Kalyeserye sweethearts were officially in a relationship.

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Mainenamahal: Bohol’s entry to Eat Bulaga’s AlDub contest

Mainenamahal: Bohol’s entry to Eat Bulaga’s AlDub contest

In support for the even more expanding influence of split-screen loveteam of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub, Eat Bulaga has launched a songwriting contest for AlDub-inspired songs to encourage more fans and aspiring musicians to join in and show their unique and creative musicality.

Composer Ralp Maligro

Song writer, composer and arranger Ralp Maligro, who was the grand winner of 2015 Sandugo festival song writing competition, composed and wrote a new song dedicated for AlDub.

Ralp, a certified AlDub fan, penned and composed the song “Mainenamahal.” It was interpreted by Ma. Charmaign Bagotchay, former hotelier and singer of defunct GMA Cebu’s Singgit Cebu.

Charmaign was Miss Bohol National High School Personality 1997 titleholder and former member of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe.

“The song moves me. You can feel the song because of its lyrics and melody,” she told VRS on Saturday.

The song really has a touch of AlDub as it contains words or phrases such as Mainenamahal (I love you) Ma-Alden kita  (mahal din kita or I love you, too), among others.

Ang masilayan ka sa bawat sandali langit ang aking nadarama
Sulyap ng iyong mata, at ngiti mong kay ngiti tanging hanap tuwina
Ohhhh...
Parang panaginip na ayaw kung magising
Isang hiling ko lang ay may happy ending.

Lahat ay gagawin para lang sa iyo
Gaano man ka hirap ang mga pagsubok
Di ba sinsbi mong ako’y maine mahal mo na
Kasi mahal na Maalden din kita.

For Ma. Charmaign Bagotchay, who interprets
 the song “Mainemahal,” says AlDub
 has inspired people and fans alike
 in introducing new
songs as another big push for OPM industry.  

Puso ko’y binihag mo tuluyan nang nahuhulog sa iyo
Pag-ibig na nga ba nga itong nararamdaman ko?
Ika’y biyayang hatid ng langit
Ang sinisigaw ng aking puso
Maine-namahal ko.


“Simply A-M-A-Z-I-N-G... I think i'm in love again..hahahaahaha.. Congratulations mami.. Super duper good job...Super proud friend here... :),” commented SassyxianTere on Youtube.

Ralp, who is based in United Arab Emirates, is now working for another  AlDub song “Bae” to be interpreted by Charmaign.

(Note: Visit https://youtu.be/pCrTpgzvZIQ to watch the video on youtube.)


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 Oct. 25, 2015/ Bohol Chronicle

AlDub vs Pastillas unstoppable

Like millions of Filipinos around the world, we are also crazy about AlDub and Pastillas Girl.

 

AlDub is the daily kalyeserye romance portion involving split-screen lovers Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza as Yaya Dub. Its “love from a distance” tale has captured the hearts of the viewers, including yours truly, who was bitten by Eat Bulaga’s AlDub bug two month ago.

 

AlDub

Then, amid Eat Bulaga’s surging ratings owing to AlDub’s success, the rival show It’s Showtime came up with its own kiligserye featuring Angelica Yap, who was known online for her viral video of “bitter” pastillas recipe. She first appeared in the show asking Vice Ganda’s alter ego Madame Vertud for advice on how to move on after she was ditched by her boyfriend for her best friend.

 

Analyn Pollenza-Arbilo and her colleagues at the Philippine Port Authority unabashedly showed how gigil they were about the AlDub love team. All eyes are glued on Eat Bulaga’s kalyeserye.

 

Student and peanut vendor Roniel Villanueva shared he is an AlDub fan, while his sister Renelyn is a fan of Pastillas Girl.

 

Analyn, Roniel and Reselyn are up-to-date with the free-flowing AlDub romance and Pastillas heartaches.

 

AlDub or Pastillas Girl?

 

Anthony Aniscal shared he likes Pastillas Girl. “She is beautiful.”

 

“I rarely watch them pero I’ll choose Pastillas because it is a hard process of fixing and closing your pasts relationship and past issues before opening your heart for the next chapter of lovelife,” said Ferome Almine.

 

“AlDub because I found it funnier compared to Pastillas,” said Hazel Panlita. “I’m not being judgemental but you can’t pick good lessons with them, compared to AlDub show, Lola Nidora has lessons to ponder.” She also said Pastillas is boring, and the big difference is Yaya Dub keeps on making her face ugly during kalyeserye. “But the uglier she pretends the more beautiful she glows, unlike pastillas, she keeps on pa-cute but .... HeHeHe never mind,, but she is pretty naman but Maine is by choice.”

 

Pastillas Girl

“AlDub,” said Beryl Elizabeth Lupot. “Gi-rekindle ang old ways of courting in a modern twist.”

 

US-based socialite Mikey Gatal confessed he is an Aldub fan. “I am AlDub and Yayadub forever.”  He said AlDub is an effective stress reliever. “Let's put it this way, AlDub fever shares a unique sense of humor and at the same time it reminds us of ourselves and gives moral lesson.”

 

Jhoel Lim said: “Di ko ka relate sa giyera ng Aldub at Pastillas.”

 

“None of the two,” said Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin.  She said she was curious on Pastillas Girl and AlDub. “The (funny, crazy or utterly annoying) things that media moguls do to pull the ratings.”

 

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If ever he decided to run in 2016, Clarin Mayor Allen Ray Piezas told VRS last Wednesday that he would seek re-election for Mayor.

 

AlDub fans say that the AlDub phenomenon is
 not just a noontime craze, it tells our Filipino society.
- Photo by LPU

“If gusto sa mga tawo, I am open for my last term,” said Mayor Piezas who steels the wheels of Clarin’s development.

 

Vice- Mayor Velden Aparicio told VRS that she will seek re-election. “Yes for re-election. Second term if ihatag sa katawhan sa Clarin ug sa Ginoo.”

 

Incidentally, Clarin will celebrate the feast of St. Michael on Sept. 29. Visitors and guests will be impressed in the town’s physical landscape. One noticeable structure that greets the eyes is the two-storey public market which was built in 1988 and was partially damaged by the Bohol earthquake in 2013.

 

On the other hand, Doxson Asoy is planning to run for mayor in San Isidro town. On Facebook, he said he will definitely run for Mayor.

 

“But I still have to finalize it,” explained the former Bohol SK federated president of Bohol and ABC president. His wife, Karen, will support whatever decision he will make.  

 

Clarin Mayor Allen Ray Piezas (center, seated) and
Vice- Mayor Velden Aparicio (extreme right, seated)
with the members of theSangguniang Bayan. Photo by LPU

James Tripoli of the office of Tubigon Mayor Marlon Amila is running in 2016 as persistent reports have been mentioning him as on the short list of administration bet Amila’s councilor. James said he has to think whether to file his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for councilor in October.

 

Barely two weeks from now,  we will know who will be running in the May 2016 elections.

 

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