ARA MINA KINAMUMUHIAN NG FIANCEE NG NAKARELASYONG PUBLIC OFFICIAL

RINA Navarro happens to be a member of the Cinema Evaluation Board and a political strategist of former MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino.

She is also a movie producer and responsible for the movie Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014, starring Robin Padilla) and AWOL (2017, starring Gerald Anderson). And she is the fiancée of a public official with whom Ara Mina allegedly had an affair.

Anyhow, she came to discover about the existing illicit relationship between actress Ara Mina and her fiancé Undersecretary Dave Almarinez, president at CEO ng Philippine International Trading Corporation.

Si Almarinez ay ama ng six-month-old son ni Rina at plano na sana nilang magpakasal. But right now, kanselado na ang kasal nila and they are not on speaking terms.

The press had a field day interviewing Rina right after the announcement of the four official entries of the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) at the office of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in Mandaluyong City.

Is she happy right now?

“Yes, sobra!” she answered somewhat in a hasty manner.

Why is she happy considering the fact that her marriage was aborted?

“Well, of course, the first month was… para akong namamatay every day,” she answered lamely. “Siyempre, masakit ‘yun. But the thing is, when you wake up, na magising ka sa katotohanan at malaman mo ‘yung mga ganung bagay, magpapasalamat ka sa Diyos.”

Humingi ba ng tawad sa kanya si Usec Almarinez?

“Oh, yes. I believe his apology was sincere,” she gamely said.

Asked to comment about her ex-fiance, she said that she would always be the father of her child.

Sa kanilang closed door talks, umamin daw si Ara.

“Well… closed door, yes, she admitted,” pagbubunyag ni Rina.

Are they still into it? I mean having an affair?

“Of course, they’re not together. I don’t think pipi­liin niya iyon over me,” she snidely said.

Any message for Ara?

“I hope masaya ka sa nagawa mo,” she said with controlled emotions. “I’m sorry that this is coming out, but you know, the truth is out there.

GMA NETWORK’S SINGING COMPETITION ‘THE CLASH’ PREMIERES ON JULY 7

GMA Network’s newest singing competition The Clash, finally invades Filipino homes as it makes its grand and highly-anticipated premiere on July 7.

The program introduces the Top 62 clashers who will compete in intense one-on-one battles and outdo each other to become the country’s next singing sensation.

The Clash host Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid leads the toughest, fiercest and most talented hopefuls in a cutthroat and head to head encounter every week. Now that the show is about to start, she can’t wait to witness the unique talent and star power of the clashers.

“Since the auditions started, na-excite ako kasi ang dami nilang nakapasok. Mag-start na ‘yung main elimination round and mas makikita natin ‘yung talent nilang lahat. Excited ako na magsimula ‘yung pagka-clash ng bawat isa sa kanila,” the Kapuso singer said.

Joining her in searching for the country’s newest singing sensation are Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas as The Clash judges.

After a long time of being away in the Philippines, Lani reveals she definitely misses working with Regine, Ai Ai and Christian that’s why she grabbed the opportunity to reunite with them in this project.

“I think this program is a refresher for me because makakatrabaho ko sila Regine, Ai Ai and Christian na years ago ko na rin nakasama. This time, it’s different kasi we’ll be working as a team to choose kung sino ba talaga ang deserving to be the first The Clash champion kaya nakaka-excite.”

Ai Ai, on the other hand, commended the uniqueness of the show and how it can give the contestants the chance to prove themselves.

Christian, in turn, shared some traits that a clasher should possess to be able to get his vote.

“Para sa akin, makukuha nila ang vote ko if in terms of singing, they chose the right song and makanta nila ito ng maayos. And of course, in terms of performance, they have to connect with us—the TV audience to make us feel their song,” he said.

Kapuso heartthrob Andre Paras and talented host Joyce Pring join the program as they give updates on the aspirants’ quest for musical stardom.

Under the helm of director Louie Ignacio, catch The Clash every Saturday and Sunday night beginning July 7 on GMA.

For more information, kindly follow its Facebook page @TheClashGMA.

And with that, ito po ang Kuya Pete ninyo na nagsasabing, Christopher, my son, I love you very, very much, my love for you goes beyond eternity. Adios. Mabalos. I always need you, Nhong!