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Subject: Why Regine Sang the Theme of an ABS-CBN Show


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Inquirer Newspaper
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Date Posted: 20:06:24 09/20/05 Tue
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Why Regine Sang the Theme of an ABS-CBN Show

SINGER Regine Velasquez, who is identified with GMA-7, sang the theme song
for “Citizen Pinoy,” a show produced by ABS-CBN Global’s The Filipino
Channel (TFC), based in the United States

The show opened its second season last weekend in the U.S. (premier episode
airs in Manila Sept. 24 on ABS-CBN News Channel or ANC) with Regine’s
distinctive voice in the background crooning “May Pag-Asa,” composed by
another major GMA-7 talent, Ogie Alcasid.

Darling de Jesus, AVP for Talk and Variety, said GMA-7 “knew about and
respected” Regine’s “agreement” with lawyer Michael Gurfinkel, one of
“Citizen Pinoy’s” hosts. De Jesus said it wasn’t even necessary for the
singer to ask the Kapuso network’s permission.

Gurfinkel is the immigration lawyer who came to the singer’s rescue after
the U.S. Embassy cancelled her visa and banned her for life, for alleged
alien smuggling.

Depressed

Although it happened in August 2000, Regine publicly discussed the incident
only on the first episode of “Citizen Pinoy’s” first season last year.

She was depressed for a whole week, she said on the program, refusing to
see anyone especially when her hair started to fall. And all because she
told the consuls at the embassy that she personally knew a girl who was to
work as production assistant for her scheduled U.S. tour, “R2K.”

Regine was informed by the embassy officials that the girl in fact meant to
work for someone else upon reaching the States.

“Truth was, I met her for the first time at the embassy,” Regine said. She
wasn’t thinking; it was just standard procedure to be assigned an assistant
for such a big tour, she pointed out.

While awaiting her turn with the consul, the singer recounted, she had been
called to another room. “I thought I was going to get special treatment...
like, they were perhaps going to give me coffee, or something. An official
came and questioned me and the questions took a weird turn. And then I was
led to a table with a typewriter.”

When at last she left the premises, her visa bore the stamp “Cancelled with
prejudice.” She had also been told she could never go to the U.S. again.

Regine said Gurfinkel “repaired” the mess after a slew of other people
tried to “help.”

“It was very difficult,” she said. “I had never cancelled a show in my
entire career. To cancel six broke my heart. I wondered how that could
happen to me. I never worked on a tourist visa, unlike some other
entertainers. I was always careful about that because my greatest fear was
to be arrested and detained in a foreign country.”

Plus, talk circulated that she had “done that” (alien smuggling) before,
with the help of her father-manager, Gerry. “That was just too much,” she
lamented.

First thing that Michael told her was to keep quiet and not to try her case
in media, Regine recalled. “I trusted him completely.”

For others to learn from

Gurfinkel added, “To media’s credit, they respected Regine’s privacy. And
Regine herself was very cooperative.”

A more confident and an unusually animated Regine was only too willing to
tell the whole story on the show — “for others to learn from.” Personally,
she said, it taught her to “be aware of my surroundings... to ask questions
about things that may affect me, to demand details, and to never vouch for
anyone I don’t know.”

Her intrepid lawyer had successfully argued that banning the singer
permanently from the U.S. would be a “tremendous tragedy” for the Filipinos
there who experienced “a taste of home” whenever they watched her perform.

For him, needless to say, she wanted to do more.

And so, shortly after her guesting on the program — when Gurfinkel’s
Filipino wife Millie asked if she could possibly ... Regine readily agreed
to sing its new theme song.

Phil. Daily Inquirer, Sept. 21, 2005


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[> Subject: Why Regine Can Do channel 2 & GMA-7 doesn't Mind


Author:
Music Inside Buzz Report- plus linl to LA incident
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Date Posted: 20:09:46 09/20/05 Tue
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Why Regine sang the theme of an ABS-CBN show

SINGER Regine Velasquez, who is identified with GMA 7,
sang the theme song for “Citizen Pinoy,” a show produced by
ABS-CBN Global’s The Filipino Channel (TFC), based in the
United States

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
NOTED: This is the first time it was posted that GMA-7
didn't mind Regine appearing in a channel 2 show. But
Regine has already been showing up in alot of shows on
channel 2. Mostly on shows that had artists of Backroom,
inc performing in and shows that Boy Agenda is attached
to. But you never heard GMA-7 complain about it. Much
less mention it was ok with them. Not that they would say
anything about it. But to me is a clear indication of that
connection that Regine's female ex-handler who is a
manager in GMA-7 has with channel 2's Boy Agenda.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The U.S. Visa incident -

Regine was informed by the embassy officials that the girl in fact meant
to work for someone else upon reaching the States.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why does anyone ever want to see who the person was? And who
the U.S. producer was? It was a producer named Jackie Regala.
Who use to be a concert producer in the Philippines and worked
for the Manila Bulletin entertainment section. Both the U.S. concert
producer and the Manila Bulletin have strong ties to Boy Agenda
and the ex-handlers of Regine. BOTH believed to be responsible
for the U.S. visa incident. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

“Truth was, I met her for the first time at the embassy,” Regine said.
She wasn’t thinking; it was just standard procedure to be assigned an
assistant for such a big tour, she pointed out.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Well, maybe that helps prove that the whole thing was a set-up
by Jackie and Boy Agenda. Ask Regine was Agenda involve in
any of the work being done before she left. ;-}
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


“It was very difficult,” she said. “I had never cancelled a show
in my entire career.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Later on there was another concert cancellation in the Philippines.
But it was looked over and never discussed. But it happened when
Regine started having obvious ties to Backroom. +++++++++++++


Plus, talk circulated that she had “done that” (alien smuggling) before,
with the help of her father-manager, Gerry. “That was just too much,”
she lamented.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Boy Agenda is the person tagged as spreading the "alien smuggling"
tag on Regine. Did you know that it was given before anyone could
have known what was really going on? Except for of course the
mastermind. Who also tagged the "package-deal" queen. +++++++

For others to learn from Gurfinkel added, “To media’s credit, they respected
Regine’s privacy. And Regine herself was very cooperative.”

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The incident proved no one speak about any artists real problems
except those who are connected to the incident themselves. It
is now noted that Ricky Lo is in fact connected to both Boy Agenda
and JACKY REGALA in LA. Can you believe this- Jackie Regala
is the LA respresentative for the Star Newspaper entertainment
section. You think Raul Mitra or Cacai knows that tidbit?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Regine is set to do a concert series at the Aliw Theater Nov. 4, 5, 11,
12, 18 and 19; and Dec. 9 and 10.

http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.php?index=1&story_id=50810

====================================
Editor's Note: Published on page A2-1 of the September 21, 2005
issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
==========================

------------------------- 2nd Article ---------------------- >


Regine, may serye sa Aliw
SANGA - SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 09/21/2005

Muli, pagsasamahin ni Regine Velasquez ang kanyang kahusayan sa pagkanta
at ang talino niya sa pagdi-direct ng isang musical concert sa gagawin niyang
concert sa Aliw Theater na nakatakda sa Nobyembre 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 at 19
at sa Disyembre 9 at 10.

Pinamagatang Reflections, Regine will sing songs that will reflect her life
and career, at mga awitin nina Barbra, Sheena, Angela, Sharon, Kuh,
Whitney at Mariah.

Makakasama niya sa concert sina Aiai delas Alas,
Kim Flores at Jonalyn Viray. Direktor si Raul Mitra.

Tumawag sa Aria Productions, 4267531/9267868.


/ --------------------- Back room, Inc .. artists ------ >

Interesting to note:
All the artists (including Raul?) that seem to be performing
with Regine in her Reflections concert are with for Backroom, Inc


M u s i c * I n s i d e * B u z z
http://insidebuzz.tripod.com


/ ----------- Diva M. C. ---- >


Mariah Carey leads American Music Award nominees

LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Mariah Carey, riding high on the US pop
charts with her comeback album, led the field of nominees for the
American Music Awards, organizers said on Tuesday.

Carey received four nominations, followed by a trio of acts with
three each: punk-rock band Green Day; pop singer Kelly Clarkson;
and rapper 50 Cent. Winners will be announced on November 22
during a televised ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Carey will compete for favorite female artist and favorite album
with "The Emancipation of Mimi" in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B
categories.

"Mimi" has sold more than 3 million copies in the United States
since its release in April. The single "We Belong Together"
recently ended a 14-week run atop Billboard magazine's Hot 100
chart.

Three years ago, Carey was the butt of music industry jokes after
her movie and album, both named "Glitter," tanked. Her Virgin Records
label hastily dumped her with a $28 million payoff, and Carey moved
to the Island Def Jam label.
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[> [> Subject: Strange but true.. Jackie and Rickie was linked!


Author:
Music Inside Buzz Report - Can Raul read?!
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Date Posted: 20:30:56 09/20/05 Tue
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S u b j e c t - t i t l e :
"Why Reg Can Do Chan 2 with no Problems.. /
Jackie, Ricky & Agenda Link ..

----------------------------- >
Information revealed here is so hot that it
should be posted twice to be sure. ;->
< ------------------------------


The U.S. Visa incident -

Regine was informed by the embassy officials that the girl
in fact meant to work for someone else upon reaching the States.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why does anyone ever want to see who the person was? And who
the U.S. producer was? It was a producer named Jackie Regala.
Who use to be a concert producer in the Philippines and worked
for the Manila Bulletin entertainment section. Both the U.S.
concert producer and the Manila Bulletin have strong ties to
Boy Agenda and the ex-handlers of Regine. BOTH believed to be
responsible for the U.S. visa incident. NOTED: The managers
of Lani M. & Boy Agenda have this in coomon too- booking Lani
in Las Vegas. Just like Martin Nievera was. Who is tied very
closely with Agenda. Jackie Regala is media person for Lani
shows. And her company promoted Regine-Pops shows in the U.S.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++




Plus, talk circulated that she had “done that” (alien
smuggling) before, with the help of her father-manager, Gerry.
“That was just too much,” she lamented.


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Boy Agenda is the person tagged as spreading the "alien smuggling"
tag on Regine. Did you know that it was given before anyone could
have known what was really going on? Except for of course the
mastermind. Who also tagged the "package-deal" queen. +++++++

For others to learn from Gurfinkel added, “To media’s credit,
they respected Regine’s privacy. And Regine herself was
very cooperative.”

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The incident proved no writers speak about any artists real problems
except those who are connected to the incident themselves. It is
now noted that Ricky Lo is in fact connected to both Boy Agenda
and JACKY REGALA in LA. Can you believe this- Jackie Regala
is the LA respresentative for the Star Newspaper entertainment
section. You think Raul Mitra or Cacai knows that tidbit?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


M u s i c * I n s i d e * B u z z
http://insidebuzz.tripod.com



And by the way, the B.I.R. deputy-commissioner who created the
R.A.T.E program and helped filed those FLASE charges against
Regine Velasquez is related to the GMA-7 talent manager/ex-
handler of Regine. Anyone want to thank the media for
respecting to keep that a secret from the public? lol..

Kim Hernares is the B.I.R. person. She is the sister-in-law
of Regine's ex-manager.

Up to now there has been no public cooments about that
from Regine or her musical director here on this yahoo
group.

Strange? Only on Raul's part..

>;-/

Once again, Ricky Lo has finally, finally been proven to
have direct links with Boy Agenda. And he even has direct
working links to Jackie Regala. The LA producer who
caused Regine problems with the U.S. Embassy. This is
the woman that Raul Mitra said he like to see in Jail.
But we posted all the information to help him make that
happen. Since that first time we did? No one has ever
seen Raul post on the yahoo groups again. :-?

So much for heroes today.

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