Kris Aquino has an explanation why surveys show she has remained a top endorser for the past two years (2009-2011): “I’m not a liar.”
People may fault her for many things. But not for her transparency.
“What you see and hear is what you get,” Kris told the press at the launch of K Everyday Kitchen and Home Showcase with Kris Aquino at Megamall yesterday.
She further said that the commercials she and Boy Abunda have signed don’t require a morality clause but a good conduct clause instead.
Kris said the two are different from each other.
Good conduct clause
“A good conduct clause is when you know how to behave. Malaking factor na hindi ko laman ng bars.”
Boy himself observed that his good friend’s transparency is a big factor in her ability to get product endorsements, which up to now are still growing in number.
Kris even tweeted about an upcoming commercial that made Boy reprimand her. They have a confidentiality clause to observe, he reminded Kris.
“I didn’t specify what commercial it is anyway,” Kris defended herself.
The avalanche of commercials comes with a price though.
Income tax
Kris admits she had to borrow money from her sisters to pay her huge income tax last April 15.
“Na shock ako! Meron akong time deposit pero hindi ko pwede galawin. So umutang ako talaga. Sayang din kasi ang penalty sa BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) kapag ma-late ka lang ng two days sa pagbayad.”
Now she knows better. Kris heeded her sisters’ advice to set aside one-third of her earnings in a separate bank account. The amount will be used for paying taxes. This way, her sisters explained, Kris will not feel the full impact of the money she pays in taxes every year.
But she refused to reveal just how much tax she is paying.
“Ayaw ni Noy (President Noynoy Aquino, her brother). Huwag ko na raw dagdagan ang problems niya. Anyway, BIR comes up with a list of top taxpayers.”
She is also mum on a condominium unit she reportedly bought for her son, Baby James.
Kris is teaming up with Dingdong Dantes in the horror flick “Segunda Mano,” an entry to the Metro Manila filmfest. It also stars Helen Gamboa as Kris’ mom, Angelica Panganiban and Bangs Garcia.
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay tried to assuage an offended Kris’s feelings by apologizing to her for the statements he issued about marriage and separation.
According to “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Junjun’s spokesperson Joey Salgado released a press statement saying that Junjun has already apologized to Kris and did not intend to hurt her. “The mayor said those words in jest. He did not intend to offend anyone especially Kris. Mayor Jun and Kris talked last night,” the statement said.
Junjun’s comments about marriage and separation in a Philippine Star article have offended Kris. She expressed her unhappiness about it last Monday on Twitter.
In the article, Junjun remarked, “Why do people marry? Because of lack of knowledge...Why do people separate? Because of lack of experience...Why do people remarry? Because of loss of memory.”
Junjun’s spokesperson also said the mayor doesn’t intend to remarry immediately as his wife had just died and he has kids and a city to take care of. “Mayor Jun Binay told the columnist that he has no immediate plans of remarrying because his wife, whom he loved dearly, had just passed away,” the press statement continued.
Joke
In an interview with “TV Patrol,” Kris explained why she got sensitive over the mayor’s remarks. “Siguro hindi maalis sa kin na yung pagkadugtong kase ng article was pertaining to me, tapos yung pa-joke na sinabi nya sa dulo tungkol sa paghihiwalay. Syempre, sabi ko, parang ako yung natamaan doon,” Kris shared.
Kris also said that she is sensitive over talks about marriage because of her personal situation. Kris and James ended their five-year marriage last year. “Marami rin kaming pinagdaanan ni James. Kaya lang ako naging overly-sensitive dahil sa personal na sitwasyon ko,” Kris said.
Even if Junjun said in the article that he and Kris are friends, Kris said a friend must not treat the other the way Junjun did. “If you read it, na kung nagdi-date kami, klaro na sinabi nya na magkaibigin kami. And feeling ko lang, hindi mo ginaganon ang kaibigan mo,” Kris said.
Kris avoids Junjun
She feels said the issue has affected her friendship with Junjun. “Nalungkot talaga ako kase okay yung pagsasama namin, okay ang pagkakaibigan namin. Pero dahil nga nalalagyan ng kulay, ang hirap maging friends,” Kris explained.
Kris also said that she has already talked to Junjun about it.
“Nagka-usap na kami ni Mayor Jun, okay naman,” Kris said.
However, Kris said in the interview that she is firm in her decision to avoid Junjun, a sentiment she first expressed on Twitter.
“Para nga matapos na nga lahat ng ito, keep a distance na lang ako, para there’s no reason for me to get hurt anymore,” Kris said.
Kris also tweeted on Tuesday, July 19, that she already wants to move on and leave the issues behind. “Time to sleep & put yesterday & today behind me- time to look forward to a better, brighter & joyful tomorrow!"
(UPDATE) Kris Aquino vehemently denied that she is dating Makati Mayor Junjun Binay.
Kris's far-from-friendly reaction came on the heels of Junjun’s statement, published in the Philippine Star on Sunday, July 17, that he "dated" her.
When Philippine Star lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil asked Junjun to confirm if he and Kris were dating, he was quoted as saying, "Yes, we are good friends. We saw the Justin Bieber concert together, and by gosh, when you’re with Kris, everybody wants to have a picture with her.”
In reply to the mayor's "dating" and "marriage" statements, an obviously irked Kris explained her side using her Twitter account. One of the tweets, which Kris later deleted, aimed to clarify that since her separation from estranged husband James Yap, she has never dated anyone, including Junjun.
"In the 14 months since my separation, I haven't dated anybody. I thought Jun & I were friends but after what I read I've come to the conclusion a gentleman doesn't really say stuff like that especially when it can be read as 'patama' to his friend," she said.
She also reacted to another comment from the Makati mayor regarding marriage.
In the article, Junjun remarked: “Why do people marry? Because of lack of knowledge...Why do people separate? Because of lack of experience...Why do people remarry? Because of loss of memory.”
Kris reacted to the comment also in her Twitter account: “There's a quote attributed to him about marriage, separation & remarrying. I know he tried to be witty, but it offended me.”
Kris later explained her reaction in a follow-up tweet and how she and former husband James Yap are dealing with their separation.
At past 12 noon on Monday, July 18, Kris tweeted, “Thanks to all. May I just explain? I got so sensitive about 'getting married because of a lack of knowledge, separation is a lack of experience, remarrying is loss of memory'- the truth is james & I have learned so much & we won't forget the painful lessons we've learned.”
Kris also tweeted that she maintains her communication with her former husband, James Yap, especially regarding the welfare of their son, Baby James. “We r actually communicating as adult parents of our love, bimby. Just last wk I asked for his approval about a new endorsement Boy (Abunda) is negotiating, because we r co-parents & should be respectful of each other,” Kris said.
Kris also tweeted that she is not proud of her failed marriage and it should have been hers and James’s sixth wedding anniversary last July 10. “When separated & waiting for annulment to be granted there r bad days & sad days- I'm not proud our marriage failed & I cried the whole of july 10- because it would've been our 6th wedding anniversary,” Kris tweeted.
In June last year, Kris said that her marriage with James was over and that the presidential elections also affected their marriage. Since their separation, Kris has been telling in interviews that Baby James doesn’t want her to have a boyfriend yet. “U know y I put my sons 1st? Because they never asked to grow up in a broken home & bimby at 4 yrs old deserves constant reassurance that he's loved by both his papa & mama,” Kris tweeted.
Kris notes that even though she and James have already separated, they try to maintain a peaceful relationship for the sake of their son, Baby James. “That's y james & I try to live in peace, because we love bimby much more than we care about our pride or ego!,” Kris tweeted.
That is what controversial actress Kris Aquino said when asked by a Twitter follower what her New Year's resolution for 2011 is.
On Wednesday, Kris announced that she would be entertaining questions from her fans on Twitter on December 9 at 7:00 P.M.
The special Twitter chat could be considered a rare occasion since the actress barely interacts with her Twitter followers. In fact, even if she has over 400,000 followers, she's currently not following anyone. The actress then revealed the reason why she's not following anyone on Twitter. "Para walang magselos, i dont follow anyone on twitter na, mas safe," she tweeted.
Shortly before her scheduled Twitter session, fans bombarded her Twitter account with questions about her relationship with estranged husband James Yap and her 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Dalaw."
When asked by a follower how she knew her marriage was over, she simply said, "We were unhappy for so long."
She even added that there's no more chance of her and James getting back together but they remain friends.
The actress also revealed that "Dalaw" is her first production venture and she's praying that it makes profit in the upcoming film festival.
Kris also shared that she needs to finish one more movie with Star Cinema before doing another film with Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes. The actor was a staunch supporter of her brother, President Noynoy Aquino, during the May 2010 elections.
On a lighter note, Kris also admitted that Eminem is her ultimate crush and even suggested that followers read an article on Rolling Stone magazine featuring the rapper.
Throughout 2010, Kris made headlines after figuring in several controversies including the "commotion" at the house of basketball fan Mayen Austria and announcing that she has given up on her marriage with Yap.
But when asked what the greatest blessing of 2010 was, the answer was not exclusively about her.
"Greatest blessing this year : NOY's victory & a better Phils for all of US!, Kris said."
Kris thanked her followers at the end of the 30-minute Twitter chat and promised to do the activity again.
MANILA, Philippines - Controversial actress Kris Aquino and her children have been diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
On Thursday through her official Twitter page, Aquino said it was her eldest son Joshua who got infected first.
The actress-host even shared her fever shot up to 40 degree Celsius.
"We r all sick. Josh caught foot & mouth disease. Nahawa Bimby & me. I don't have the sores around the mouth or the rashes sa hands & feet but my fever went up to 40 last night. We r all taking Zoverax & Immunosin. Ang tibay the 3 yayas, Yaya A, Gerbel & Ruby. Di sila nahawa. Rare daw for an adult to get hawa but u know me -- lapitin ng sakit. Naka isolate kami for at least 1 week," Aquino said.
According to Mayoclinic.net, hand foot and mouth disease is a "mild, contagious viral infection common in young children."
The disease is characterized by sores in the mouth and rashes on hands and feet. It is most commonly caused by a coxsackie virus.
The medical website said there is no specific treatment for the disease but the risk of infection can be reduced by practicing good hygiene.
Common symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease are: fever; sore throat; malaise; blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums and inside of the cheeks; blistery rash on palms and soles and; loss of appetite.
In her second tweet, the President's youngest sister shared that she and youngest child James "Bimby" Yap Jr. are now staying in one room since they both have fever. The actress said that she will be staying in their condominium unit until next week while recuperating.
"Bimby & I r in 1 room since we still both have fever -- kuya's in his room because he's pagaling na. If we have contact w/ him baka mabinat sya. Last night grabe -- they iced na my feet & head because fever was 40. We're not allowed to leave our condo til next weekend," Aquino said.
Aquino is currently in a legal battle to have her 5-year marriage to basketball star James Yap annulled.
The cager is the father of Aquino's youngest son.
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MANILA, Philippines -- TV host actress Kris Aquino revealed her new best friend in show business.
In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon," Aquino said that her new close friend is Showtime's resident judge Vice Ganda.
Aquino even bared she has an admiration for the host-comedian for a long time.
"'Boy and Kris' pa type na type ko siya. Si Vice kasi ka-BBM (Blackberry message) ko siya tapos magkasunod ang programa namin so nakakadaan siya sa studio, naghe-hello or pumupunta sa studio," she added
The president's youngest sister said that she and the comedian have a good camaraderie.
"We are getting closer kasi gustong gusto ko siya talaga at naramdaman ko naman na gusto niya ako at natatawa kami sa isa't isa," Aquino said.
In a separate interview, Vice Ganda disclosed that he and Kris's favorite bonding activity is to watch movies.
"Nag-BBM kami tapos personal kaming nagme-message sa isat isa tapos nagkakayayaan ng movie tapos sabi niya mula ngayon tayo na ang movie buddies ha," he said.
According to Kris, she and her new buddy agreed to watch a film once a month.
"Pareho siguro kaming madaldal siguro ang todong dahilan kung bakit kami swak dahil gusto namin ang isat isa," Vice Ganda ended.
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