Short films shown for free this weekend

Short films are the way to go,  now that the local film industry is at an all-time low. In fact, short films may very well be local cinema's saving grace. They cater to young people's shorterattention spans and drive  home the message faster.

Big stars topbill short films,which have won honors for the Philippines in international competitions.

The "Kasambahay, Habambuhay" or "Companion in Life, for Life" short film anthology which will  premiere  tomorrow, June 10 at SM Megamall, capitalizes on this.  It features 10 short films compiled in a 100-minute anthology to mark Nestle's centennial year.

Screenings on June 11 and 12, 11 a.m. at select SM Cinemas nationwide (Megamall Cinema 3, Southmall Cinema 6, Rosales Cinema 1, Davao Cinema 1 and Cebu Cinema 7)  are open free to the public.

The stories are as varied as the stars and directors involved.

"Cooking Mo, Cooking Ko" is a comedic version of "Romeo and Juliet."  Two families  fight tooth and nail in the carinderia business until  two star-crossed lovers turn everything upside down.

"Silup," with Sid Lucero in the title role, shows the sensitive side of a dedicated policeman which most people don't see.

"Isang Tasang Pangarap" is a comedic tribute to Nora Aunor's award-winning "Himala."

"Sali Salita"  presents lessons on family love.  "Unplugged" is a flashback to a simpler time, when celfones, laptops and other gadgets were never heard of.

Other short films in the anthology are "The Howl & the Fussyket," "Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta U Wa Yeah!", "Downtown," "Tingala sa Baba" and "Sign Seeker."

Other stars  who topbill the short films are Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Marvin Agustin, John Lloyd Cruz, Eugene Domingo, Solenn Heussaff, Kaye Abad and  Jillian Ward.

The  award-winning directors whose works are showcased are Chris Martinez, Raul Jorolan, Jun Reyes, Sid Maderazo, A/F Benaza, Jeorge Agcaoili, Stephen Ngo, Henry Freias and Carlo Directo.

Chinese tourist arrivals up despite Quirino incident

Despite the Quirino Grandstand hostage taking where several Chinese nationals were killed on August 2010, Chinese tourists continue to visit the country, an ambassador said.

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Liu Jianchao said there has been an increase of about 19 percent in the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Philippines.

Liu told reporters in a roundtable discussion that the embassy recorded some 70,000 Chinese tourists in the Philippines for 2011 alone.

On August 23, 2010, disgruntled policeman Rolando Mendoza held hostage several tourists while in a bus in Quirino grandstand as he demanded to be re-employed in the police service.

Negotiations bogged down and the 12-hour hostage ended with nine people, all foreigners, dead.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has since ordered several government officials charged administratively for “incompetence and neglect of duty.”

Rediscovering Rizal: Putting the ‘Fili’ in Filipino

Who is the Jose Rizal you know?

The author whose famous novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" were required reading in college? The hero we've read about in our history books, and whose monument is one of the most famous Philippine landmarks? Perhaps even the hip shades-wearing pop culture icon made famous by Team Manila.

With his 150th birth anniversary on June 19 just around the corner, Rizal's image is popping up everywhere. To try to keep track of all Rizal-related activities, the MY RIZAL 150 organizers have launched a one-stop-site at MyRizal150.com, while also tapping social media to encourage the Filipino youth to rediscover Rizal.

"That's why we started this My Rizal journey," Lisa T. Bayot, Rizal's great grand niece, told Yahoo! Southeast Asia in an interview. "We wanted to celebrate his life through education, culture, and the arts. And we realize that it's through the youth that we are able to make Rizal relevant today."

Bayot is the great granddaughter of Rizal's oldest sister, Saturnina. MY RIZAL 150 is a group of relatives and friends of the Rizal clan, which has partnered with Binhi English Literacy Foundation and Vibal Foundation to organize the events and launch the MY RIZAL 150 site.

"The Internet is a good tool for discovering the Rizal in you," added MY RIZAL 150 publicity officer Marga Deona.

Deona herself is an active user on the popular microblogging site Twitter, which allows people to post updates in real time in 140 characters or less. She shared that the organizers have launched official accounts on Twitter and Facebook to complement the MY RIZAL 150 site.

Technology notwithstanding, the MY RIZAL 150 journey is meant for Filipinos to relive the not-so-distant past when the Philippines was a colony of Spain, and rediscover the man behind the hero, and the wisdom behind his famous writings.

Fittingly, the MY RIZAL 150 media launch not only took place at the Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago,Intramuros, but the organizers also tapped Adarna Food and Culture Restaurant to recreate a turn-of-the century merienda cena. This traditional late afternoon snack harkens back to the days when the privileged class ate five meals a day.

Kesong puti was among the merienda cena dishes served, apart from bite-size rich man's pan de sal;empanada de kaliskis from Malolos, Bulacan; pancit 1930; and, of course, hot chocolate.

On June 19 itself, expect to be transported back to turn-of-the-century Philippines if you attend the "Maligayang Bati, Jose Rizal" event at the Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago, Intramuros. Guests are invited to come in period costume, avail of the free calesa rides, and enjoy the musical performances.

"June 19 is just the kickoff for a yearlong series of activities," Bayot said. She said they are hopeful that long after this year marking Rizal's 150^th birth anniversary is over, Rizal will continue to inspire and shape the minds of the Filipino youth.

MY RIZAL 150 organizer Maite Gallego said Rizal was truly ahead of his time, inspiring people across generations and from different nations.

"As you discover Rizal with us, if you go through the MY RIZAL journey with us, you'll see that Rizal was very much a person ahead of his time. He would have loved the Internet," Gallego said. "And Rizal would have been the type of person that the young people could really emulate, could be inspired by, and somebody who could grab their attention."

In fact, film producer and writer Ria Limjap, who also helped organize the event, stressed that the Filipino youth should take advantage of the wealth of information available online in the age of the Internet and social media. What's even more sobering is when we recall that people once risked their lives to read Rizal's novels, which were banned in those times by the Spanish authorities.

"Now, it's all readily available to us. With the Internet at our disposal, we should really maximize its use for research and getting the message across, and developing all these cool activities and advocacies that are Rizal-related," Limjap said.

Apart from the media launch of MY RIZAL 150 in Intramuros, that same day saw another Rizal-related activity, this time at the Yuchengco Museum at RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

Showcasing not only Rizal memorabilia but also examples of his impact on Philippine arts and pop culture, the "RIZALizing the Future" exhibit will run from June 3 to October 29. This exhibit is meant to mark not only the 150^th birth anniversary of Rizal, but also the 100^th anniversary of the Yuchengco Group of Companies.

Fittingly, museum curator Jeannie Javelosa also tapped social media for the media preview of the exhibit, which also became a tweetup. A tweetup refers to a face-to-face meetup among Twitter users. This #rizaltweetup was organized by Ros Juan, better known on Twitter as @juanxi.The exhibit was a fascinating journey into the life and psyche of Rizal, and his continuing influence on Filipino history and pop culture. From paintings and wood carvings by national artists, to pop art of our national hero as a cyborg, the exhibit showcase different interpretations and reinterpretations of Rizal.

For more photos and details of the "RIZALizing the future" #rizaltweetup, you may check out this post from Jonver David, one of the bloggers who covered the event.

"The youth is the hope of our future," Rizal steadfastly believed. In a modern society beset by many of the same evils Rizal railed against over a century ago, the Filipino youth might realize that the key to building a brighter future lies in rediscovering the past — and learning from it.

All about the Philippine flag

We see it almost every day—at school, on our way to work, in government buildings. But do we actually still care about what our flag really means?

Because if the Philippine flag fails to stir your patriotic strings, then maybe its time you revisit your history.

The Pinoy flag

The current Philippine flag, which will mark its 113th year on June 12—coinciding with the country’s Independence Day—stands proud to symbolize people’s freedom.

As mandated under Republic Act 8491, the Philippine flag is “comprised of blue, white and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars.”

This design, personally conceived by Emilio Aguinaldo, the first Philippine President, was sewn inHong Kong by Marcela Marino Agoncillo, with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Jose Rizal’s niece, Delfina Natividad.

The flag served as a symbol of hope and has since helped great men in history endure trials brought about by other nations who tried but later failed to permanently take over the Philippines.

Proper reverence for the Philippine flag

According to the National Historical Commission, the flag must be revered at all times and must be “displayed in all public office, buildings, official residences, public squares and institutions of learning everyday of the year” but must be displayed in the open only from sunrise to sunset, unless in places allowed by law and given that it is properly illuminated.

The Philippine flag must be displayed during the National Flag Days (May 28 to June 12).

The blue must also be on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; but if in a hanging position, the blue part shall be on the left in the time of peace and red field to the left if otherwise.

When alongside other countries’ flags, the Philippine flag must be “hoisted first and lowered last” and shall be placed on the left of the other flags.

The flag must also not be trampled on, used as a drapery or tablecloth, or as pennant in the hood of a vehicle. It must not be displayed under any painting or photo or below any platform; or in disco pubs, casinos, cockpits or any other places of vice.

It must not be worn as a costume as well and must not be printed on hankerchiefs, napkins and other forms of merchandise.

Did you know?

The Independence Flagpole is located at Rizal Park in Manila and stands at 107 feet.

The National flag is permanently at half-mast day and night in all memorial cemeteries dedicated to war veterans such as the Tomb of the Unknown solider at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

The National flag must also be at half-mast during the death of the President or former presidents for ten days; Vice-President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for seven days;

Meanwhile, for Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justices of  the Supreme Court, Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director-General of the Philippine National Police, or equivalent in rank, the flag must be at half-mast for five days.

Source: National Historical Commission

Malacanang hits Catholic prelate

Malacañang on Friday issued a statement calling for the reprimand of a Catholic bishop who claimed that certain groups were already gearing up for President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s ouster.
 
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda hit Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos, whom he described as someone apparently “ignorant of the virtues of charity, humility and prudence.”
 
“[He] fires from the hip, armed with a fanciful imagination and utterly without any effort to discern the truth,” Lacierda said.
 
Pueblos earlier lambasted Aquino in a radio interview, saying he doesn’t deserve to be President. Pueblos was also quoted as saying in a report that “there are groups that are actually preparing for his ouster.”
 
Pueblos is perceived as close to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
 
Lacierda said Pueblos “deserves to be rebuked in the strongest terms for being a longstanding advocate of impunity,” which he said started when Pueblos opposed attempts by the CBCP “to discern the moral culpability of former President Arroyo” for “Hello Garci.”
 
The presidential spokesman also urged the prelate to refer to a doctrine which prohibits members of the Church to “set forth political solutions.”
 

Robin lauds TV5 for moving ‘Utol’ remake to September

TV5's airing of its television remake of the classic film "Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum" would just have to wait.

As a sign of respect to the film's original starRobin Padilla, who has an ongoing teleserye, "Guns and Roses" on ABS-CBN, Perci Intalan, TV5's head of creative and Entertainment Productions announced in his Twitter account on Thursday, June 9 that the airing of the station's version of "Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum" starring JC de Vera and Jasmine Curtis Smithwill be moved to September.

"Thanks for all the good feedback we got on the teaser of #utolkonghoodlum. But out of respect for Robin Padilla, the original star...of utol, who has a teleserye on air now, TV5 has decided to air jc de vera and jasmine curtis smith's version of Robin's blockbuster...in September. We promise it will be worth the wait. You'll see for yourself when we release the full trailer!," tweeted Perci.

In an exclusive statement sent to Yahoo! OMG! Philippines, Robin Padilla commended the Kapatid network for its humble decision to give way to him and his show adding that the Philippine entertainment industry still has unity, respect and love for each other amidst the seemingly prevailing network wars.

"Isa lamang pagpapatunay ito na sa industriya ng pelikula at telebisyon ay namamayani pa rin ang pagkakaisa, pagpapahalaga at pagmamahalan.. ang aking malalim na pagpupugay ay ang siyang napukaw ng kapatid network," he said.

REVIEW: ‘Hangover 2′ partly funny but not amusing

The comedy brings a sense of déjà vu. It is partly funny, partly offensive.

First, the story. A quartet of overgrown boys are about to attend a wedding, one of them his own. Along the way, pre-nuptial merriment enhanced by booze and drugs causes "blackout," and when they come to the next day, they have no memory of what has happened and must extricate themselves from the mess they are in. This is their hangover.

They find out that one of them is missing. In their search for him, they bump into all sorts of characters, including a hostile, hyperactive, fully naked Chinese loudmouth named Mr. Chow and a mysterious animal in an unlikely place. Lost in mayhem, and dealing with frantic calls from the bride and family, the wayward, desperate brats are clinging to their last shred of hope that they will make it to the wedding.

Identical

This is the identical synopsis of both the hit 2009 comedy "The Hangover," and the new, bigger sleeper "The Hangover 2." In both movies, the buddies face the same—or similar—characters and situations. Replace Las Vegas with Bangkok, tourists and gamblers with Thai low-lifes. Get intimidated by a menacing Mike Tyson and hear him sing (a boxing champ singing? Sounds familiar). And the guys get to see—or recall—their blacked-out shenanigans on mobile phone photographs. No wonder no subtitle is attached to the title of the sequel, just a numeral, unlike other blockbuster sequels identified by descriptive phrases: "First Class," "The Deathly Hallows," "On Stranger Tides."

The repetitions in Part 2 are clearly a commercial gambit to milk on the success of the first movie. Give the audience what they like. That is a violation of the rule in making people laugh. You don't repeat jokes—in this case, a series of jokes that have been "sold" before.

It's true that "Hangover 2" enjoyed one of the biggest opening weekend grosses ever in box-office history last week—over $150 million. On the first week, people must have laughed and laughed but when they went home, they might have realized that they had been had—the jokes were a rehash. On the second week, attendance dropped by 62% from the opening weekend, as per Associated Press report.

Most likely, the steep drop in box-office revenues was also precipitated by audience realization that the movie is consistently mean-spirited and racist.

Irritating than laughable

Early in the film, at the airport lounge before their flight to Thailand, a sweet-natured, civilized Asian-American teener named Teddy, the brother of the bride, offers a boorish seatmate a head pillow, but the fat barbarian returns this nice gesture by accepting the pillow, only to toss it away. That Zach Galifianakis' rotund character is supposed to have a screw loose or is suffering from some arrested development does not make his antic mildly amusing. Some people may find in him a reincarnation of Jim Belushi or Bud Abbot and Lou Castello, or a new Jack Black but his character can be more irritating than laughable.

Such meanness of spirit and rudeness as first demonstrated by Galifianakis are found throughout the movie. They also tap into the xenophobic in moviegoers. "This is Bangkok!"—a character announces, ostensibly to explain the filth and stench everywhere. An oversized cockroach is shown in closeup, a sight that may scare Claire Danes and prissy foreigners. And so the three pals continue their search, once on a boat sailing a town that is reminiscent of permanently flooded Navotas in Metro Manila. Goons and criminals of every stripe are in every corner. The one local police officer the boys turn to is dumb and useless.

One shady character, a minor albeit showy one, is played by Paul Giamatti, who ironically starred in the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated comedy some five years ago, "Sideways," also about best friends in near midlife taking a road trip before a main character's wedding. But that one is insightful, intelligent and funny.

This one seeks humor in exotica and kinkiness. Sexy showgirls turn out to have penises. A monkey nibbles on a human finger. In "Hangover 1," a toothless face may send ripples of laughter (broken tooth is replaceable) but in this second one, someone accidentally cutting his finger with a knife and is cool about it is bizarre. The chimp, further, has a "hilarious" moment that may make animal rights activists squirm—animatrix or no animatrix.

'Asiatique'

In the first movie, someone refers to Chow as a Chinaman, clearly a derogatory word but a companion corrects him (he's "an American of Chinese descent"). In this second episode, an offensive word is used to startle the audience; instead of "Asian," one guy uses the word "Asiatique." And you thought that the old term "Oriental" was patronizing.

In the name of fun, one episode is ageist and shows the boys' lack of respect for privacy and religion. They are stuck with an old monk on a wheelchair and stubbornly refuse to abide by the holy man's vow of silence, ridiculing him. They noisily barge into a temple where young Buddhists are engaged in quiet prayer and meditation. The disrespect and insensitivity so outraged the saffron-clad leader that he flogs the interlopers with a bamboo stick. It's one surprising, rare moment worth cheering, even as the priest's action is an anomaly since Buddhists are supposed to be nonviolent.

Anything-goes humor is the norm in outlandish comedies, and occasional breaches of political correctness and civilized conduct are acceptable, but when craziness gets out of hand and the humor relies on racial stereotypes, that isn't funny. Comedy is no excuse for mindless entertainment that insults a people and reinforces racial biases.

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Mario A. Hernando is a respected film reviewer and founding member of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, which hands out the annual Urian Awards. He became famous for his movie reviews on the showbiz program "Movie Magazine" in the 1990s and was editor of the Weekend Malaya for 10 years. At present, he is a board member of the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board.

Disclaimer: As this is a film review, the views and observations of the author do not represent the position of Yahoo! Southeast Asia on this creative undertaking.

Jinkee admits hurt, but loves Manny ‘unconditionally’

After a controversial marital spat two years ago,Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao indicated they have moved on and that their bond as husband and wife has become stronger.

"Masaya naman ako at lahat naman tayo nagpapatawad. Okay naman, wala namang problema," Manny said in an interview with ABS-CBN's "Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN)" on Tuesday, June 7.

Last Sunday, ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" interviewed Jinkee, who said she had already moved on from that hurtful episode in her life and that she's happy that their family is together. "Lalong naging close kami. Sa lahat naman ng pinagdadaanan, you learn from it. And then, yung love namin sa isa't isa, parang nadaragdagan pa. Masaya kami na buo ang pamilya," Jinkee said.

In 2009, as he was preparing for a title fight against Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas, Manny was rumored to have an affair with actress Krista Ranillo, his co-star in his Metro Manila Film Festival Entry that year, "Wapakman." TMZ video of the two inside Manny's car as the world's number one pound-for-pound boxer was leaving the ABC studios after an appearance in the late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" resulted in a maelstrom of controversy that became the biggest challenge to their nine-year-old marriage then. Both Manny and Krista denied the reports.

Faced with the hurtful rumors at the time, Jinkee asserted that she will fight for her family. "I need to be strong for my children. Para rin akong boksingero, matibay ako. Tsaka, I'll fight," Jinkee said in an interview with "SNN" last December 2009.

Despite Manny being romantically linked to several women, Jinkee stayed by her husband's side. She said that her unconditional love for the boxing champ kept their family together for 11 years. "Siguro yung ginawa ko na, talagang kahit minsan, nasasaktan niya ako, yung suporta ko pa rin hindi ko binitawan. Kumbaga, yung unconditional love. Kahit ganoon kasakit," Jinkee said in "The Buzz" last Sunday.

Now, Jinkee said she has left the past behind and has forgiven people who wronged her. "Matagal na rin kasing panahon na nangyari yun, so parang nakalimutan ko na rin yun. Saka napatawad ko na rin lahat kung sinuman ang nakasakit sa akin,' Jinkee said.

Manny's wife also added that if you love someone, you'll fight for your love.

As she and Manny have moved on with their lives, Jinkee also thinks that Krista is now also living a happy married life. "Kasi kapag nakikita ko siya, kapag ini-interview siya, nakikita ko na happy naman siya. Parang at peace naman siya," Jinkee said. The controversy linking Krista and Manny had died down when Krista went to the US and got married to businessman Jefferson Niño Lim.

Now US-based, Krista gave birth to a baby boy last April. "Happy siya ngayon na nagkaroon na siya ng anak. May pamilya na rin siya," Jinkee shared. She said she's happy for Krista.

Is Jinkee ready to face Krista? "Kung papansinin niya ako, siguro yun lang, ngingitian ko lang siya. Just say hi, hanggang dun lang," Jinkee answered.

During the height of the controversy involving Manny and Krista, Jinkee advised Krista then to think of her future being a single, young woman. Now, Jinkee offers a different kind of advice. "Basta maging strong lang siya saka alagaan niya rin yung pamilya niya if ever na may mga problemang darating. Yun, mahalin niya ang pamilya niya. Yun lang," Jinkee said.

Aquino urges Filipinos to vote for Palawan’s Underground River

Philippine president Benigno S. Aquino III encouraged Filipinos from all over the world to vote for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River  (PPSR) National Park to be one of the new seven wonders of nature.

Filipinos can vote online at www.new7wonders.com, or by texting PPUR to 2861. Voting ends on November 11, 2011.

"We can help [the] Puerto Princesa Underground River, as well as the Philippines, garner a distinct spot on the international tourist map. I leave the mode of choice to you, but please remember to vote, and vote to the maximum," said Aquino in his speech at the launch of the campaign for the Underground River.

He added: "While winning a place in the top seven bolsters our sense of national pride, recognition is not the only thing we can gain. We must also remember that the tourists we can potentially attract will redound to thousands of employment opportunities; our success here will ultimately breed success for Filipinos everywhere."

Aquino also noted the research done by an Italian group called La Venta.

Photo by Izah Morales

"They have made some stunning discoveries—such as the fossils of sea cows or Sirenia dating back to the Miocene period—roughly 20 million years ago. Aside from being rare fossils previously found only in Java, Indonesia, these findings also emphasize further the sheer historic value of our Underground River and of the country we live in," he said.

The New 7 Wonders website described the PPSR  National Park as having the world's longest underground river with amazingstalactites and stalagmites formations.

"The distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea," it stated.

China says PH allegations founded by 'bad rumor'

While it seeks to strengthen its relationship with the Philippines, China said that the government’s claims of their supposed intrusions were just “founded by a bad rumor.” 

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Liu Jinchao said that the lingering dispute over claims on the oil-rich South China Sea was only fanned by false reports.

“It is unfortunate that this issue, the current dispute about the area, everything, was founded by a bad rumor,” Jinchao told reporters Thursday.

Jinchao was referring to previous statements from the Department of Foreign affairs (DFA) and the Armed Forces that foreign fighter jets were sighted near the disputed Spratly Islands. 

The ambassador also dismissed as a “bad rumor” the DFA’s claims of the presence of a China Marine Surveillance vessel and some Chinese navy ships at the vicinity the Amy Douglas Bank, which is within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone.

“That is [a] bad rumor because we have no intention of occupying one of the islands,” Jinchao added.

But he justified the presence of China’s patrol teams in the vast South China Sea, saying they “have every right to exercise jurisdiction over an area where we claim sovereignty” as part of their “normal exercises.”

Apart from China and the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam also claim parts of the South China Sea.

To date, the Philippines has accused China of at least six incidents of intrusions. A diplomatic protest has since been filed before the United Nations.

While it is saying it is “ready to talk” with other claimants to reach a “feasible and effective way to relax the possible tension,” China stands firm on their ownership of the disputed parts of the South China Sea.

“China is firm on its territorial claims,” said Jinchao.  He also added, “We will never use force unless we are attacked one way or another.”

In a separate statement, Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the Philippines is “committed to a multilateral approach to the resolution of claims in the Spratlys.”

“The Philippines believes that its territorial rights must be asserted with firmness, its position reiterated at every appropriate opportunity,” Lacierda said.

Charice bids goodbye to Facebook

Charice feels happy and sad at the same time. Happy because the shoot for her Hollywood film "Here Comes the Boom" with co-stars Kevin James, Salma Hayek and Henry Winklerhas just ended; sad because she just discovered how cruel comments can really get in social networking sites, specifically in Facebook.

With her utmost disappointment at her supposed avid followers in her private Facebook page who turn out to be the exact opposite, the YouTube wonder and international singing sensation had decided to bid "adieu" to Facebook.

"Glad I deleted my Facebook. It's funny to invade some non-public pages and see other "not so true chasters" talk negative stuff about me," she tweeted on Tuesday, June 7.

"To all of you fake people saying great stuff in front of me, backstabbers, goodluck. :) Have a mentos! The fresh maker!! boo :P," Charice continued.

Charice's fans are called "Chasters."

Despite her numerous accomplishments in the international scene, Charice has been bombarded with not so friendly comments especially when it comes to her appearance and more recently her weight. Though she had disregarded such comments, it is obvious that Charice just had enough.