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Greed in PBB

(Update: As expected Gaby won over Yayo in the text voting, I really don't like saying the word "greed" in reference to Yayo because I believe she is a nice and wonderful lady but I can't find the right word to describe it. It would be better for Yayo that she was able to spent Christmas, and eventually the New Year, with her family.)

After ABC 5's "Asian Idol", I will now make a comment about ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Season 2."

Yes, you read it right. PBB. I know that if you have been reading my blog, I am no fan of PBB and very much hate it. Well, I'd be lying if I said I still hate it. I don't but it's still not part of my favorite show. I just get to watch it because my mom watches it. I think she's a true-blue "Kapamilya" but doesn't admit it. Ever since my brother Dennis, who is a solid "Kapuso",  went to Palau, our TV has been stuck in one channel, which is ABS-CBN. Somehow the challenges have been more okay and has sense, not unlike before, and it's not all about voyeurism anymore (for me).

I am writing about PBB because I had to comment about the latest development in "Kuya's house." Yayo Aguila, actress and wife of William Martinez, and resident mother of PBB housemates, had to leave and take a voluntary exit because her mother died. This happened about a day ago (if I'm not mistaken since I heard it's not more than 24 hours that Yayo was out of the house).

However, tonight, Yayo Aguila decide that she wants to go back to "Kuya's house" and even declined the 400,000 pesos that the remaining housemates has promised to give her, as an act of kindness for what happened to her mother. The twist here is that Endemol, creator of the PBB franchise, wants to have someone from the 6 remaining housemates, to voluntary exit and will be replaced by Yayo. Gaby (Gabrielle dela Merced), race car driver, who happens to be my mom's bet, volunteered. But since Endemol wants it to be more exciting, and to generate more profit, they decided that the voting public should decide who stays, Yayo or Gaby.

When Yayo decided to voluntarily exit when her mother died, I said that was the right thing to do for her. At the same time, she would have time to spend Christmas and eventually New Year with her family. But it seems Yayo really wants and maybe needs the 2-million peso price that she's willing to spent Christmas and New Year with the housemates than her family.

I really don't know Yayo enough to judge her but in my opinion, this is pure greed. I know Yayo said before that she joined PBB and wanted to win for her children. But Yayo is an actress and even if she doesn't win in PBB, she would have enough projects to come by her and could easily earn money. Specially after being in the public eye by being a housemate in PBB. I also think her husband could earn money too, which he really should, being a father. Is 2 million pesos really good enough reason to stay in "Kuya's house" that you are willing not to spend Christmas and New Year with your family and also cut short your grief recovery process of someone close to you dying? Like your mother?

I think this is what's wrong with us Filipinos. Everyone is willing to sacrifice everything and anything for money, specially if it's big money.

Watching Asian Idol

Update: Hady Mirza of Singapore won Asian Idol and even though I'm not happy with it, it's okay with me. I'm happy that Mau Marcelo did a stellar performance and it's enough reason and pride for me being a Filipino.

I enjoyed watching the very first Asian Idol. Even if the sound is not that good. GMA 7 (the station that will carry the second season of Philippine Idol) of course will do much better in terms of popularity and technicality but will they do better than the first season? That remains to be seen and that is another story.

Anyways, I'm here to write my thoughts about the Asian Idol telecast itself. Let's start with our very own Philippine Idol, Mau Marcelo. I have said this word about two times after one or two of Mau's performance in Philippine Idol and I will say it again this time for Asian Idol. Outstanding. In terms of talent, Mau is one notch higher than the rest of the other contestants. The closest that can match her talent is Mike Mohede of Indonesia and Jaclyn Victor of Malaysia but they are still way below. The others were good but not good enough for the title "Asian Idol".

As for the judges, Paul Moss of Malaysia was the best. He was critical but the criticism is constructive and he is honest about what he feels. Pilita Corrales was, as usual, good. Let me change that, she's better. She's better here than in Philippine Idol. She praised the contestants if there is something to praise and criticised if there's a need to. I am referring to Vietnam's Phuong Vy's performance. Her performance for me would  merit a more harsh word. It's boring. One last thing about the judges. I just have to say this. Ken Lim of Singapore does not deserve to be there. He's imitating Simon Cowell when he's no Simon Cowell. He's such a show off.

As a last note, in terms of talent, Mau should be the first Asian Idol but I don't mind if Mike Mohede of Indonesia or Jaclyn Victor of Malaysia wins. They have the talent, the looks, and has what it takes to be the first "Asian Idol". But then again, I want Mau to be the first Asian Idol so I'm outta here and will start voting.