AUNOR. Her legacy is in the heart.
JONATHAN Catunao, electronics engineer, has this to say about a lawmaker hailing Nora Aunor as a National Artist: “We live in an unfortunate country, where politics and money control even the handing out of awards for artists. Sadly, Nora Aunor belongs to a group of genuine artists who cannot compete with the mediocre ones who have good connections.
“More influential artists will probably win the award ahead of Nora—but, I will forever take pride in the fact that her legacy isn’t just carved in stone, plaques or trophies—it’s in the heart.”
Other views:
Kervin Lopera, musician: “I don’t see the point of pitting a major network’s prized actor, who can merely carry a tune, against real singers in a singing showcase—because it puts him in a bad light.
“This was what I saw on ‘ASAP Live’ last Sunday, in which Piolo Pascual was clearly the lesser singer alongside Erik Santos, Christian Bautista and Arnel Pineda. Alas, he wasn’t up to the challenge—he grimaced awkwardly as he tried to reach the high notes!”
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Tom del Mar, call-center associate: “The way the hosts of ‘Eat Bulaga’s’ ‘Sugod sa Barangay’ segment mishandled their stint in the kitchen of a winner was uncalled for. My focus was no longer on their supposedly fun way of mixing the different ingredients—I was instead watching the strange expression of the manang as she was observing them.
“Later on, the appearance of paramedics confirmed the need for medical intervention—and the woman was taken to the hospital. Lesson learned: TV people have to be extra cautious when they ‘invade’ people’s homes.”
Liza Serion, student: “Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes are in the news because the former has sued her younger sister for libel. All the while, I thought that all was well between them.
“According to reports, the root of the rift is money. Are they appearing in an upcoming movie or TV show?”
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