It was hard to ignore the recently-concluded nuptials of Philippine celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. The news of their “royal wedding” was all over the local mainstream and social media. Their highly-anticipated wedding has been the talk of the town for months. The appearance of no less than Philippine President Benigno Simeon (BS) Aquino as the couple’s Witness of Honor probably helped build the hype even more. The country’s current who’s who were present during the celebration including queen of talk show and Presidential sister, Kris Aquino:
The GMA-7 actor arrived at the wedding venue in a black Ducati motorcycle, wearing a Randy Ortiz cream suit. Meanwhile, the stunning bride wore a Michael Cinco ecru lace wedding gown studded with Swarovski crystals and a pearl tiara.
President BS Aquino managed to find time out of his ‘busy’ schedule to grace the ‘royal’ occasion.
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Why do some members of the Philippine elite feel the need to show off their wealth knowing millions of Filipinos suffer in abject poverty? I thought I was the only one who felt the wedding was over the top, but a lot of folks on Twitter agreed with my view that the excessive display of wealth left a bad taste in the mouth particularly since millions of Filipinos struggle to find their next meal everyday.
The venerable lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio even reminded us that there is a law against “thoughtless extravagance” specifically Article 25, Chapter 2: Human Relations under the Philippine Civil Code, which states:
Art. 25. Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institutions.
The country’s leading Forensic Pathologist Raquel Fortun who held the view that the 2 million peso wedding gown was excessive asked this question: “But what court will stop the wedding though?” What court, indeed? Especially since BS Aquino gave his blessing for the wedding to go ahead and had time for it despite his “busy” schedule. Likewise, motorists and commuters along E. Rodriguez and other streets near the Immaculate Conception Cathedral were even rerouted in Cubao, Quezon City during the big day.
Fortun also said that one can argue that “thoughtless extravagance” might be viewed as subjective since the Philippines is not in a “period of acute public want or emergency”. To which I responded that in my opinion, the Philippines has been in a permanent period of acute public want or emergency for a long time.
The below quote from a blogpost explains the concept behind the civil code:
1. Reason for Curtailing Thoughtless Extravagance
Thoughtless extravagance during emergencies may incite the passions of those who cannot afford to spend.
2. Who can Bring the Action?
Only a charitable institutions (whether government or private) may bring the action. The Mayor of a city, should he desire to stop an alleged display of extravagance by a social organization cannot summarily order the stopping all by himself. He has to ask for a court order. A Mayor indeed cannot just take the law into his own hands, no matter how noble or sincere his motive may be.
In the case of the Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera wedding, hardly anyone from the public complained about the excesses during the celebration. And it was obvious that no one was going to stop the event for the wedding of the year.
This brings us to the part where the author of the Civil Code failed to consider the fact that sadly, Filipinos in general do not see anything wrong with “thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency.” A lot of Filipinos even go gaga over the actions of the elite who act like members of the royal family.
There are times when I thought that the decadence of the Philippine elite will somehow push the masses over the edge into finally storming the country’s gated communities. But I don’t think Filipinos have it in them to demand for a sense of decency from people who can make a difference in their future. Until then, those who suffer from abject poverty will remain where they are. How they can live in miserable state is beyond me. It seems their wretched existence is not enough to make them rebel against excess.
[Photo courtesy GMA Network.]
In life, things are not always what they seem.
brace yourself for the “walang basagan ng trip” and “pera naman nila yan” comments from the usual myopic suspects.=)
Bakit? You prefer people saying pera ng bansa ginamit nyan?
Bakit pera mo ba?
Chill…it’s called “perspective”; Thoughtless Extravagance”? – just like it’s no different from people who spent thousands for firecrackers last January 1.
Brace yourself for the bitter quotes. Ones like this.
i saw a post online on the wedding invitaion that they prefer that instead of wedding gifts or cash, the guest shall give a donation to the groom’s favored charitable institution, complete with details on how to donate. i like this blog but hey you missed out on that detail, and the expensive wedding gown has a high prpbability that it was just borrowed frpm the designer in exchange for publicity, and who knows who owns and how long the groom has had his ducati.
The act of charity is a noble act yes, plus points for that, but I can’t for the life of me imagine a 2 million peso wedding gown be “borrowed”, especially by a couple that can probably afford it due to being celebrities and all. I may be wrong, but benefit of the doubt. With all due respect this is justifying the speculations of their extravagance.
I don’t care if it’s a wedding gown from Divisoria or a wedding gown created by Monique Lhuillier, just as long as they paid it with their own money, what’s wrong with that? It will be appalling if the daughter of Napoles (pork barrel lady) is the one displaying the “extravagance”. But this couple worked hard for their own keep and if they want to throw all their money in a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, so be it. IT’S THEIR OWN MONEY…you wouldn’t want anyone dictating how you spend your own money, would you?
Totally agree with you there.
I AGREE!
Big Check…Sir bitter guard should have been cook and eaten.
Exactly.
Agree!!
Daming bitter. Pera nilang pinaghirapan yan. they have been preparing for this big day for many years. D pa ba sapat na tumutulong sila?? Ganyan ang mga pinagpapala, kung ano gaano man kalaki ang itinulong mo doble pa ang babaliks u. Ano naman ang gusto nyo lahat ng kita nila ipamigay na lang??? Aba, eh magtrabaho para kumita db? D yung sisilipin mo yung kita ng iba tapos magiging issue.
Galing ba sa pera ng bayan yan?? Karapatan nilang gastusin ang perang pinaghirapan nila sa kanilang kaligayahan mga pinoy!
Gising at imulat ang mga mata!
I agree with you buddy.
Irvin, that is common practice. Here in the US designers, jewelers let celebrities use their wares for a mentionon the red carpet during the Oscar, Tony award and other events
Agree.
The ducati was given to Dong by his wife 3 years ago. This write up is stupid
I really got pissed off when I saw Mr. Aquino with the couple. There are lots of more important issues in the Philippines that needs to be taken care of.
pakealam ni pnoy sa opinion mo?
lol onga naman pake ni Pnoy sayo.
Just like I said, that just my opinion. I have the freedom and I don’t care if Pnoy cares in what I have to say,
That’ s just my personal opinion, Ms. I’m just curious how come Pnoy still has time with his “busy schedule”.
Filipinos does not own Pnoy.. He’s our president, not our slave.. He also has a life. Don’t he deserve a break? We all have our day offs right? And we all have the right to spend that day the way we wanted to.
not because Pnoy is our president doesnt mean he cant attend to his personal “lakad” uso rin na may rest day ang pangulo even if he runs the gov’t
and if he choose to spend to attend the wedding what’s wrong with that???
So pag presidente ka ng bansa deprived ka na mag attend ng mga ganitong event? Te. Wala kang sense. Pangarap mo ba sumikat kaya nagmamarunong ka ng bongga? Animal. English lang pagkagawa mo. Pero stupid ang opinion mo. If you have it and you worked hars for it then go ahead and flaunt the fuck up. Wag kasing inggetera.
Mga bobo .. hindi xa naiingit .. bakit xa maiingit ? baka ikaw ang naiingit ?! HAHA .. ibig nya sabihin .. bakit may oras si pnoy umattend ng wedding ..kung ang mahal nyang pilipinas ay nag hihirap araw araw may namamatay sa gutom .. isang katutak ang skwater .. previous president nakakulong haha !
Alam ko bawal umatend ng wedding mga huwes,pero hinde rin nila maiwasan,,nway, ang mga pinoy likas na maawainat likas na mapanglait din… gumawa ka nman ng mabuti o masama laging may nasasabe pa rin. CONGRATS DINGDONG AND MARIAN
As if he wasted his all day on that freakin’ wedding. Masyado kayong perfectionist sa lahat ng bagay akala mo kaya kung sino.
TONTA BAKET BAWAL MAG REST DAY? O AYAN OPINYON KO DIN YAN IKAW ANG PINAKA TONTA SA BUONG MUNDO
Sorry, but your opinion is ALL CRAP AND NO SUBSTANCE.
Fact.
And yours too FACT!
Huh??? President Obama is also a very, very busy man but I saw him attending weddings too. So what’s wrong with a President attending weddings? Does it mean that he attended a high-profile wedding he’s remiss with his duties already. Oh, c’mon!!!
Kung maging President ka kaya? Hindi mo ba gugustuhin magkaroon ng kahit na isang araw ng bakasyon??? Baka mabaliw ka??LOL
Bawal ba? Wala bang break sa trabaho ang presidente? Kung si lord nga linggo may araw pa ng pahinga e
The first issue being you, you are just bitter
The president has a private life. It doesnt mean that being a president wala na ring private agenda.
what can u say about the marcoses???
biased as usual and not credible at all.
I think these people who “don’t see it” are already conditioned to endure “suffering” due to their unfortunate circumstances in poverty, further compounded by the “god will provide” and “if it’s meant to be then it is” mindset propagated by religion and media. This is why I abhor the notion of relying solely on prayer to get anything in life. It dismisses and devalues hard work and effort. I personally have this certain level of apathy, but good for them for getting hitched anyway.
Because not being poor is a crime to many. 🙂
Agree!
Miserable kasi buhay nila lalo na ni writer kaya gusto nila lahat ng tao katulad nila wala ng makain
I can blame you if that is what you think. but the way i see it. They have all the rights to do it, they work hard for their success, afterall, its just a shot event so why not make the best of it if you can afford. Moreover, the couples have been consistently donating to charities on and off the camera… As my mentor always says, hindi mo kasalanan na pinanganak ka ng mahirap pero kasalanan mo kapag namatay kang mahirap…
correct. big check kuya. nagsumikap sila bago nla maabot yung kaya nlang gawin. and hndi naman kailngan ipublic kapag natulong ka sa tao. grabe.
Big check…. Hnd kasalanan ni dingdong at Marian na mghirap sila. Kasalanan nila kc hnd sila ngsikap. Problema kc sa iba pgtinulungan mo aasa nlng sa tulong hnd na gagawa ng paraan pra mkaahon sila sa khirapan.
Tama ka talaga!
Yan ang mga bitter sa pangyayari. Gusto nila idonate ng couple ang lahat ng kita nila. Mga hunghang, hahaha!
Ang mga mayayaman (hindi lahat) nagsusumikap para maabot ang kanilang pinapangarap. Sabi nga ang pagiging mahirap choice natin yan!
I love you comment che!
True!
Please consider the fact that the poor benefits on the taxes paid by these elites. And besides, aminin naman natin, most filipinos are poor dahil tamad tayo. We are a happy nation, yes! But r we any good with regard to making our lives better? I am class c (and below), so i know how my people work. 🙂
Hindi dahil sa katamaran kaya’t naghihirap ang mga Pinoy. Yung mga magsasaka, mahirap lang sila. Pero masasabi mo bang tamad sila kung umulan o umaraw ay nagsasaka sila? Yung mga simpleng employees, nagoover time sila at kahit may sakit pumapasok yung iba, pero kulang na kulang pa rin yung sinesweldo nila sa isang buwan. Sabihin mo ngayon, tamad pa rin ba ang sila? O wala lang Equality? Kasi sa panahon ngayon, kahit anong gawin mong hirap, ang hirap hirap pa ring umangat lalo na kung galing ka sa di kilalang pamilya. Ang hirap bumangon sa hirap. Kung di mo naranasang maghirap, huwag mong sabihing tamad kaming mahihirap. Ang mayayaman lalong yumayaman habang ang mahihirap ay lalong naghihirap. Paano kami makababangon kung pati sa pagkain ay may tax? Hindi naman talaga sa mahihirap napupunta ang benepisyo ng tax e, kundi sa kamay ng mga kurakot. Makatanggap man kami, very minimal lang. Oo, benepisyo na rin yun. Pero bawi lang rin kami sa kada tax na ikinakaltas sa amin. Dying poor is not a crime. Dying rich with money that you didn’t worked for is the real crime. I’m not against ding Dong and Marian, wala naman talaga akong pakialam sa kanila. Isa lang ang masasabi ko, wala silang social awareness.
Pano ba namam sa single income ka pala naka focus talagang hindi kakasya kahit anong sipag at overtime mo…
Tumanda ka ng kulang ka sa TAMANG DISKARTE SA BUHAY. Alam mo na ngang kulang kinikita mo eh! Ano dapat gagawin mo? Mag reklamo at ididiin na masipag ka nga pero wala pdn? Gamitin mo isip mo kasi.
Piece of advice: mag hanap ka ng extra income, wag mo iasa sa single income ang lahat ng gastusin mo.. wag mo tipirin dagdagan mo para mag kasya kasi kahit anong gawin mo ang kulang laging magiging kulang.. kung feeling mo hnd kasya aa time mo dhl sa trabaho mo edi mag hanap ka ng trabaho na magaan na makakagawa kapa ng sideline. it all boils down parin kung pano mag isip ang isang tao kaya sya yumayaman o humihirap.
Pag pinanganak kang mahirap kasalanan ng magulang mo yan. Pero pag namatay kang mahirap kasalanan mo yan. Sus naman. Ang daming mahirap na gumanda ang buhay dahil sa magandang diskarte. Ang daming paraan para umasenso. Hindi ubra sakin mga rants niyo na tax etc. Ang nanay ko sa squatter nakatira noon. Pinaaral niya sarili niya at ngayon doctor siya. Without having to blame anyone sa sacrifices niya. Pag naghihirap ang tao maghahanap ng sisisihin. Hello? Ano nganga nalang for life??
Oo nga, alam mo tama din yung mga reply sa comment mo. Wag kang umasa sa iisang income. Diskarte lang yan, ako nga mag isang binubuhay ang 3 kong anak. Security po ako pero nakakaya ko. D natin dapat isisi sa kanila ang buhay natin kasi nasa atin din yun eh.
Ito baka makatulong sa yo, basahin mo lang:
http://bosanchezmembers.com/amember/go.php?r=52522
Wala silang social awareness? mas IDIOT ka pa sa IDIOT kung ganun.
Wala ka atang alam eh.
@iampoorbutrich What you said is really true. There are lots of people who get treated deferentially or ride on the coattails of their family name or because of the fact that they are mestiza or mestizo; or actors and actresses.
I admire you for what you said Boinks
It’s more like these Filipinos have the concept that, if you show your wealth, you should cause inconveniences for others. I don’t mind a show of wealth that does not inconvenience others.
Bakya and colonial mentality , sad
eh napaka gago naman pala talaga ng nagsulat neto! Kaya hindi umaasenso ang pilino dahil sa mga gaya ninyo na wala ng ginawa kung hindi paasahin ang mga mahihirap sa buwis ng mayayaman, sa tulong ng mayayaman at na dapat obligahin ang mayayaman na palamunin ang mga mahihirap? Subukan mo kayang mag post ng article na maguudyok sa mahihirap na magtrabaho, maging independent, maging empowered na magsikap sa sarili? Talagang asa na lang sa iba ang peg, ano?
True!
Agree ako diyan sa sinabi mo bro na magsulat ang writer na to ng mga articles na mag uudyok sa mga mahihirap na magsumikap, magtrabaho at diskartehan ang buhay para umasenso.
Kaya maraming naghihirap eh dahil bine brainwash ng mga ganitong article.
Should have posted this before the wedding took place. Many of us don’t know such laws existed. But I agree with some views here, BS Aquino got time for this? He should have declined like any other leaders would do.
I agree with you, sir.
Really???? I saw Obama attending weddings also who is also a very, very busy man. Your argument “like any other leaders would do” is a complete generalization and therefore false. And don’t give me that crap that Aquino is a different president because the Philippines is a third-world country.
Indeed it was. Unlike the Philippines, America have a better system and a better culture. Go figure.
Pnoy is a human being. He has a life. He is our president, not our slave.
And PNoy is our president, not a god or king that you always worship. Go figure.
who the f%$% said anything about pnoy being a god or king?
Lol pota. Daming alam. Kayo maging presidente para matigil kayo. Kahit sino naman ilagay niyo sa Malacañang hindi matatapos reklamo niyo. Bitterness ba to kasi di kayo invited sa wedding??
Your username fits even more since you’re missing the point.
Noynoy is a PUBLIC SERVANT, not a god or king. You’re bitter since you’re BUTTHURT. 😛
exactly! public servant not public slave. pero bakit kung makapagsalita kayo parang empleyado niyo si PNOY na kailangan ipaalam pa o kailangan pang humingi ng permiso sa inyo para maka punta sa isang event.. tao rin siya he has his own life di porque public servant siya pwede na natin siyang dictahan… even the president of america umaattend ng kasal eh..
Tanga lang?
They consider their wedding as a very important event in their life so why not go and splurge when you have the means and they have rightfully earned it (and I’m sure they have been rightfully taxed for it). Your observation/critique is best applicable to most politicians who show extravagance using OUR money.
wala nman tlgang masama. heller hnd nila kasalanan na ipanganak silang maganda at gwapo at i-idolize ng madameng tao. hnd ko isisisi kay marian at dingdong na mahirap ako. ishow man nila or hnd ang yaman nila eh mayaman nman tlga sila. wla nga cguro sa kalingkingan ng yaman nila ang ginastos nila sa kasal na yan. may karapatan silang i-spent ang pera na pinaghirapan nila. be considerate guyz. kung mahirap ka magsumikap ka! hnd puro nganga!
i don’t think there’s something wrong with their wedding. if they spent millions on their wedding its simply because they just wanted to make their wedding a very memorable one. and there’s really nothing wrong about it they spent their own money and mind you the money that they will be receiving from their sponsors, they will donate it to foundations.. eeeewww haaa.. nakakainis ka rin… palagay ko naiinggit ka lang.. they did a lot of charitable works meaning hindi sila maramot sa kanilang yaman
True!
dami naman kasing sinasabi ng pilipino. well for me, oo maraming naghihirap, pero yung pera naman na ginastos nila e pera nila yun, so walang pakiaman ang pinoy dun. 2nd sa pagdalo ni pnoy, e malay naman nila kung kasama talaga sa skedyul ni pnoy yun, at hindi naman sya everyweek na punta sa kasal, so i think break time muna din nya.
malay ba nila kung buong buhay nila inipon nila para makamit yung kasal na ganun. kung un bang mga naghihirap e nagsisikap. edi sana walang mahirap, kaya naman nagiging mayaman ang mayayaman, kasi takot sila maghirap, eh yung mga mahihirap ano ang bukambibig, kaya nila maghirap, mas madalas nga makikita mo pa na nakatambay lang ang mahihirap kaysa magsikap. magparami ng anak, at magsugal kanan kaliwa. puro reklamo naman kasi mga tao, gusto ng pagbabago, pero hindi handang tumanggap ng mga panibagong nangyayari sa bansa. gusto maging maganda ang serbisyo ng LRT/MRT, pero ayaw taasan ang pamasahe, kahit saang bansa ka pumunta, ang TRAIN system ang may pinakamahal na pamasahe!! pumunta ka ng ibang bansa, para hindi kayo puro reklamo!!! pilipino na may problema sa bansang ito, dahil kahit sino ang maging presidente, kahit sino pa ang ikasal, kahit sino pa ang gumastos ng pagkalaki laki, lahat yan may haters. ika nga, ibinababa ka ng tao, dahil alam nila na mas nakatataas sila sayo at INGGIT LANG SILA!!!
True!
This is stupid. Lol wasted my time readin a one sided article. It’s their wedding and it’s one of the most special event n their lives. If I was rich, I would do the same thing. They can do whatever they want. And just because some people are in poverty doesn’t mean you would hold back to the things you wanted in life for example to have your dream wedding come true. It’s their money and they worked hard to earn it. Stfu and and stop hating.
True!
bitter 😀 hahahhahah make your own extravagant wedding
You’re one who’s bitter since you’re… BUTTHURT. 😀
yah right khit cnu nmn bride mghahangad ng magandang wedding un ang pangarap ng isang bride magnda nga n naisip nla n s charity mpunta ang gift s halip n snila s dami ng royal couple n kinasal and s showbis wla s knila nkaisip n idonate s charity ang gift s knila only marian and dingdong lang nmn.
Who cares. Di naman naghihingi sila Marian sa Tao. Pinaghirapan Nila pera Nila. At tumultuous pa sila sa mga nangangailan.Pera Nila Yon. Pakialam ng goberno. Eh Yong donation para sa bagyo kinupit pa Nila. Inggit lang sila.Wala silang masabi.
Hahahah nakakatawa ‘tong blog na to. Mga tao nga naman.. imbes na maging masaya na lang para sa ibang tao kung anu-ano pinagsasabi. Ramdam ko pagkainggit nitong taong to.
Well, fyi pinaghirapan din nla ang pera ginamit nla sa wedding marami then nman clang na tulangan na nghihirap. Its nor their fault kng maraming naghihirap na tao. A wedding is once in a lifetime ginastohan nla kasi pinaghirapan din nla yan. Alangan naman puro nlang sa mahihirap, kaya hindi uma asinso kasi uma asa sa tulong.
yes, madaming mahirap na magbebenefit sa gown alone. But the thing is, these two people love each other and they decided to get married and since they have money why not do it the extravagant way. They worked for the money they spent on that wedding. While you or the poor people are sleeping, they are wide awake working their assess off. Its not as if kinuha nila sa kaban ng yaman ng pilipinas ang perang pinangastos ng mag asawa dyan, wala ka nang pakialam kung paano sila ikinasal at hindi rin naman nila yan inutang sayo so anung ipinaglalaban nyo ni Fortun?
” Thoughtless extravagance during emergencies may incite the passions of those who cannot afford to spend.”
its not as if sa Tacloban or sa Leyte sila ikinasal. Im not a DongYan fan but what youre trying to imply, what youre trying to take away from them, what youre trying to point out are unreasonable. Next time na kumain ka sa jollibee that cost 100.00, i suggest you buy sardinas instead that cost 10.00 and give 90.00 to the less fortunate. tingnan natin kung di ka mabadtrip dahil ung perang pinagpaguran mo para maka kain sa jollibee eh kailangan mo pang idonate dahil sa twisted na ideology mo.
I couln’t agree more. Thumbs up to your thoughts. It’s as if you voiced out what are needed to be said. Hindi nila hiningi ang pinanggastos nila so these people don’t have a right to tell them how they should spend their money.
exactly, buzzkill lang.
True! Hindi ako pinanganak na mayaman, hindi rin kame mayaman pero nagsusumikap kame to get what we want. May mga kakilala akong hindi tlga kumikilos at umaasa na lang sa iba para makakain. Graduate pa yun ha. Ayaw lang magwork. Yun ang mga taong ayokong tulungan. Nagpapakahirap ka para may makain, tapos sila nganga lang. Asa lang.
And true! I am not a DongYan fan but they deserve what they worked hard for. Sana napapansin ng writer na ito na tumutulong din nmn sina Marian sa charitable institutes, even in Eat Bulaga’s Juan For All.
Make ur own wedding nlang haha pra wag ma inggit hahaha
wala ngang lovelife yung author, wedding pa kaya? hahaha
Mga inggiterong pinoy. Walang Maibalita na mga reporter. Inggit lang sila kasi masama na mga manunulat. Walang maisulat na mabuti kundi naiinggit lang.Suya Yong mga di inimbita. YON LANG.
Isa itong BS na artikulo..
Being poor is not a sin, staying is.
It’s not DongYan’s responsibility to feed every Filipino. Just so you know, Marian and Dingdong have been very active with philanthropic activities for years, even before they got engaged. Dingdong has his own Yes Pinoy Foundation and Marian had spearheaded and funded a lot of charity works like Kapuso-Adopt-A-Banca, Celebrity Ukay Ukay, conducted her own Auction to raise money for Yolanda Victims and her latest project is YanAngSmile campaign in collaboration with Smile Train Ph to help those people with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. They have done their part to help those who are needy and now they deserve to experience all the grandiose they want since it’s their hard-earned money. and one more thing, whats your basis of saying that Philippines has been in a PERMANENT period of ACUTE public want or emergency? and do you have any idea about the REAL DEFINITION OF ACUTE PUBLIC WANT? Seriously? There’s no such thing as PERMANENT ACUTE .
it’s ok for them to have the extravagance for their special day… They used their hard earned money for it… It’s a once in a lifetime it’s not their daily thing…. Daymn! Judge napoles’ lifestyle and other corrupt officials who travel a lot using a private jet riding on luxury cars whenwver they feel like it because they can afford it using our taxes that are supposed to go to the poor. The couple have been charitable and it’s not even their responsobility but they always share their hard earned blessings. be fair mhan…
Hindi kasalanan nina marian at dingdong ang maging mahirap ang mga tao…. kasalanan nila yan kasi hinayaan nilang maging mahirap sila…
In my opinion Thoughtless extravagance should only cover the Politicians or government employees and not putting the weight of the law over the private individuals.
Dingdong Dantes is a government official. Look it up.
This is fuck
Perang pinaghirapan nila ang ginastos nila. Care nyo kung gumastos sila ng sobra. Ang masama e kung ung pera ng gobyerno ang ginamit para sa kasal nila. Anu gusto nu idonate nila ung pera nila sa gobyerno tapos kukurakutin naman ng mga opisyales.
First of all, they are not ELITE. When you say ELITE, you are talking about the old rich families like the Zobel de Ayalas. This couple is merely mid-class members of the society who WORKED their asses off to get to where they are now. So you asked if it’s absurd thay they spent that much money on their wedding? Unless they knocked on your door and begged for a loan so they can have this extravagant celebration, there is no reason for you to sourgrape or be bitter about it because unlike those dirty politicians who you should be writing about, they AGAIN worked their butts off to get their money. Honestly, you’re too affected by the entire thing. What would you have preferred, that they go to the nearest municipality and swear their vows in front of the mayor. Sure, they could do that but why would they considering they’ve amassed money from their hard work. Lay off on the hate and get a hobby.
i pity the blog writer and her twisted views. Teh, sana nag-file ka ng TRO nung time na nag-announce na si Marian at Dingdong. Naka-ilang bridal shower pa sya teh…
I hope na ikaw mismo ay hindi isang ipokrito na nagcecelebrate ng kahit na ano habang milyon-milyong pilipino ang naghihirap at nagugutom. Tandaan mo, ang birthday celebration mong aabot ng 5k ay EXTRAVAGANT kumpara sa normal na mamamayang pilipino. ang 5K ay kalahati na ng buwanang kinikita ng isang ordinaryong trabahador.
Kumikita ba ang pagbo-blog mo dito through ads and hits? Nagbabayad ka ba ng buwis para dito?
BAKA NGA sumikat SI blogger Dahil SA atin and sa newly weds… I agree with U!!!
Why Do U need to say that? DingDong and Marian has nothing to do with poverty. Eventhough they AlWayS help poor people, and they said (???) that most of their Money / cash/ check gifts or All of their PERA from the wedding gifts are going to the poor foundation or whatever the foundations are. So DON’t Just Say Anything BAD AGAINST them, because U CAN’T find any mistakes from this perfect Day of the couple. Please BE OPTIMISTIC AND STOP THINKING ANYTHING just To ruin their names. It’s NOT THEIR FAULT WHY PEOPLE ARE POOR. Sira Uluo ba kayo?!! And U ThiNk we Smart people will Believe U right away? If they believe U, for sure they are NOT SMART LIKE U! Hahahah! How if I am a SCIENTIST are U going to respect me because of my BANK ACCOUNT ANDY POSITION IN life? AND so what if I spend all my money or half just to have a luxury life?!! Blaim it to the VoTerS! They didn’t VoTe Wisely!!! Stop grabbing garbage ideas!!! Congrats Mr. And MRS. Dantes!!!
“Article 25. Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institution.”
First, the government allowed this from Barangay Immaculate Conception up to the President.
Second, who will define “acute” in the requisite “acute public want or emergency”? To me there’s no acute public want or emergency, dami tao sa palengke at haba ng pila sa puregold, madami pera ang mga tao.
Third, walang may pake sa ginastos sa kasalang ito.
#WalangMayPake #Epal
So are you saying that Hollywood actors alike with their lavish weddings are in the same way tactless to have their millions of dollars wedding of their dreams just because a lot of Americans are on food stamps, homeless and unemployed? I am not a Marian or Ding Dong fan but it’s sad how Filipinos always critique on useless issues like this. It’s their money, they worked and earned it. They didn’t get this rich from merely being let’s say dirty politicians in the country. So let them spend their hard earned money the way they want it. The couple have been very supportive to various charities, what else do you want? For them to build houses to each and every poor family in the Philippines? Feed every hungry mouth? Give jobs to those who need it? And maybe they can have your blessing to have their beautiful, expensive wedding? Common. Next time please write something that’ll be more helpful to the Philippine community. Ranting and publishing it online is ones cheap way of gaining attention. Nonetheless you somehow just contributed into making the Marian and DingDong wedding more popular.
Kadiri ang article na to! Kaya hindi umuunlad ang pilipinas eh! Nakakaloka…
fuck you blogger! Inggit ka lang kasi hndi ka kasing ganda ni marian, wala kang jowang kamukha ni dingdong at wala kang perang kasing dami nila at lalo WALA KANG NATULUNGAN NI ISANG TAO TULAD NG GINAGAWA NG DONGYAN so SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU MADAHPAKAH!
Squatter mentality at its finest. 😛
Dio what exact is squatter mentality? Bakit kailangan I drag moa a certain class of people to degrade another person. Ano an ang “squater mentality”, ” utak squatter”, pareho ba yan ng “mukhang atchay” or “bisaya” for domestic helper or LBFM?
You’re missing the point. After all.
You know people who keeps going on trivial things like this? Bashing the author with nonsensical crap and ad hominem? Voting last names and celebrities in political office? A group which consists of the majority who hates critical smart people? Those who use EMOTIONS rather than their BRAINS on choosing the right leaders and even the right decisions?
THAT is squatter mentality.
Naku nmn napoles nga eh sa US pa ang party yung pera mula sa nakaw..
DM wedding perang pinagpaguran nila yan at once in a lifetime celebration lng.. nagkataon lng n ckat cla at maraming nagmamahal kaya Bongga ang kasal…
AT actualy ang mga gift nila eh di nonate nila lahat sa charity ano pa ba gusto ng iba eh ikasal n lng sa judge tapos yung pera ginastos eh ipamigay n lng sa mahirap…
Sa gobyerno kau mainggit kc lahat ng nasa gobyerno bigtime…
nonsense….wedding yan hindi kung ano ano lang what so wrong with that.married ka ba? baka hindi nangyari sayo yan kaya ka naiinggit at umabot sa point na gumawa nang ganitong article. btw, i’m absolutely not their fan but am just happy for both
Ang panget mo Ilda! Magsama kayo ni Fortun! Pakasal din kayo ng bongga para hndi kayo maingget sa DongYan! Pweeee!! Mga impokrita!
Sorry, if someone here is a hypocrite, it’s YOU real-life bimbo. And your lack of INTELLIGENCE is showing it.
The heck if they spent millions on their wedding days. These two are private people and they are paying their tax well. Where did the above writer get the notion of “blatant display of decadence” and “thoughtless extravagance”. It’s really unfair for celebrities who like us, are working hard and paying their government dues and yet this is what they receive. Naman!!!! Di ba mas”blatant display of decadence” and “thoughtless extravagance” yung mg akubol sa BJMP and yung stinll pending case ng senators and ni Napoles. Geez!!! Uso kasi kaya may maisulat lang!
Are from channel 2? That’s why?!!!!
Nonsense article because THERE’s NO TRUTH IN here!!!
This blog post is sad. You’re a smart person, surely you have other news to blog about. That is their hard-earned money, they can do whatever the heck they want with it. And for crying out loud, why post this on their wedding night. Leave them alone.
WHAT A PATHETIC ARTICLE! May mapuna lang. Pa anti-pop culture! Para lang makabasag ng trip ng mga tao! HAHAHAHA MAG BAGO NA 2015 na!
Di ako fan pero ang ‘Duuh’ lang ng bnlog mo. Pinaghirapan at pinag ipunan nila yung pera, deserve nila na magkaroon ng magandang kasalan kung hndi naman galing sa nakaw yung ginastos nila. Such a hypocrite -__- mga taong katulad mo, may nagawa ka nba sa Pilipinas maka pag post ka ng mga ganito. Hay nakoooo. Kainis mga ganitong tao eh.
I don’t think there’s nothing wrong with the wedding it’s their right. Pinaghirapan nila yung pera na ginastos dyn. kapag artista o kaya yung mga mayayaman na afford magkaroon ng once in a lifetime bonggang event ay wala na palang karapatang magkaroon ng ganyang klaseng occassion dahil considered “thoughtless extravagance” at labag sa batas. it’s like you’re saying “mahiya naman kayo sa mahihirap”
Everyone has a right to their dream wedding.
Display of wealth and extravagance ba kamo? Di wag ka manood! Some people despite being poor enjoy watching the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Another thing, if you are so concerned about the plight of the poor people, DO SOMETHING! Hindi yung dakdak ka lng ng dakdak diyan.
sigurado naman akong tumulong sila sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo pero it’s not right na ibigay mo na lahat kasi pinaghirapan at pinagtrabahuhan din nila yan eh so kung ano mang gawin nila dyan as long na tumutulong naman sila sa nangangailangan eh dapat sapat na… ikaw ba ano bang naitulong mo? nasa permanent period of acute public want or emergency ang Philippines so in your opinion walang dapat gumastos ng sobra sobra kasi magagalit ka? kayo ba ano bang naitulong nyo sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo? wala diba? well sila meron… grabe mga ganitong tao lahat nahahanapan ng mali… kapag ako naging presidente ikaw una kong ipapatapon sa spratleys para mabawasan ng kupal sa pilipinas… hindi mga taong bumibili ng 2M na wedding gown ang problema ng bansa kung hindi mga kagaya mong kupal…
Well said and Tamang tama username mo sa article na to.
This is such an attention seeking garbage write up. Get a grip girl!
I’m not a fan of dongyan but I heard that all the money from their ninongs and ninangs were not used for their wedding but will be given for their selected charity. This article sounds and feels so bitter though.
The blogger should have noted that the Civil provision was adopted during the 1950’s.
The people then are different.
Good article for me. Nakakalungkot lang na bihirang makakita ng intellectual response lagi sa mga articles na Philippine based..makikita lang na malayo pa rin talaga ang pagunlad ng Pilipinas dahil napakarami pa ring walang sense tao sa atin.
The blogger should have noted that the Civil Code provision cited was adopted during the 1950’s. The view(s) of the people, then, were different. The people of today are different. And Noynoy is BS.
Napakababaw mo. Pili ka ibang topic yung makabuluhan.
Not an avid fan pero nakakainis lang tong article ma to. it’s their money to spend. Money nila yun na kinita ng ilang years na pag aartista so wala tayong karapatan na magalit dahil sa sobrang laki ng ginastos nila. It’s every girls dream na magkaroon ng magandang wedding, kung may pera ka bakit hindi diba. Nakikita din naman natin sila tumulong sa mahihirap ah.
So what? every bride wanted the best for their special day and at least they spent their money they earned by working not like the Politicians stolen money, or the Napoles.
Havent you read that all forms of money given to the couple by their sponsors and guests will be given to the charity that dingdong is involved? geez/
and your point is? they earn their own money, they have their own lives get your own life. inggitera
We have all our options in life. Dingdong and marian choose to have a very special wedding.it is their right and have the money to do so. It will occur just once. Besides they are both ambassador to the poor, remember? Our fate here on earth is all our fault. If you die poor, it is you alone who is to blame no one else. I hate your article. Let them be happy. My answer to your question is a big NO, they did not violate anything. Only envious people who will write his kind of article.
It is their hard-earned money. If they want an extravagant wedding, they have all the right in the world to do so. As fo r your ‘poverty-stricken filipinos’ concern, i believe that noth of them have and are participating in chartiable activities and have iparted a great deal of help among charitable institutions, so i think its unfair to call them hypocrotes. Giving and/or sharing is subject to the giver. The giver should give voluntarily, according to his/her conditions. It is unfair to blame these celebrities for the current state of the poor. They are merely citizens of the Philippines, and the issue of rampant poverty should obviously be the government’oncern and duty.
Siguro naman po may mas maganda ka pang pwedeng paksa kesa dito? Please lamang po, may karapatan silang gamitin yung perang pinagsikapan nila, sa kung anumang paraan nila naisin, lalo na kung pinaghirapan nila yung pera. Inggitera ka po, lalu na’t gumawa ka pa ng issue tungkol sa kasal ng mga taong wala namang relasyon sa’yo. Ang ampalaya po, kinakain, hindi inuugali, ok? Isip na po kayo ng ibang topic, masyado ka pong pakialamera.
-For info, hindi po ako mahilig sa showbiz. Masyado lang akong naaliw sa sinulat mo.
May point ho kayo Ms. Ilda. Sa buhay ng mga artista, hindi rin magtatagal yan, sa puntong hiwalayan din yan papunta. Tulad na lang kina Claudine at Raymart, wedding of the year din yun, pero Ano?
Sensya na sa mga Fans, pero parang nasobrahan yata ang kasal na to.
Nice article Ilda, you’ve certainly stirred quite a few people up with this. Social justice doesn’t get much of a voice in the Philippines. It’s the reason the oligarchs still have the power.
Why does the book Animal Farm always come to mind?
Wow. This is the smartest comment I’ve seen so far. Let me add my thoughts since we are thinking quite along the same lines. First of all, I wanna say that the law mentioned above is the most unreasonable law written and implemented I have ever heard in my life. I’m not a fan of the couple but may I say that since they earn their money by working diligently, through their fans’ support who are probably living in poverty, they should be able to use it for anything they want because it’s their money. The main reason why the Philippines has too many citizens living in poverty is because of corruption. Corruption is the reason why the gap between the rich and the poor is so large. Rich people are protected and poor people are left poor. It’s time that the country protects all of its people.
You and your pathetic life! inggitera!
2 Million Pesos na gown ay katumbas na yan nang isang magarang bahay.
It is not their obligation to put up housing projects and the like for poverty-stricken filipinos. It is the GOVERNMENT’S duty. Your argument is shallow and pathetic. Bihisan mo ng dahon ng saging yung asawa mo kapag nag pakasal kayo, tsaka idonate mo sa charity yung budgetsa gown. Kaya mo? O kaya isacrifixe mo yung pang blow out mo sa anak mo sa graduation nya, chaka ibigay mo sa pulubi. And do not tell me na hindi extravagant yung pa blow out mo, o yung binibili mong gamit labas sa budget mo. Because we are spending money according to our income. So kung may 1000 pesos ka, tapos nag waldas ka ng 500 or 700 para sa pagkain mo, tapos si dingdong at si marian bilyon bilyon ang pera at nag waldas ng milyon milyon, logically proportional din yun. nag wawaldas sila ng milyon kasi kumikita ng milyon. Wag nyo iblame sa iva kalagayan ng mga pilipino. Sa gobyerno dapat yan. Chaka sa pilipino mismo. It is not your fault if u are born poor. It is your fault if you die poor. You are all preachers and hypocrites.
This blog has its point. How come Mr. President can go to their wedding despite that he’s a very busy person. How come he can attend a party instantly and can’t go to other provinces in our country that were recently affected by the recent typhoons. How come, they can still spend so much of their money instead of saving them for much better use, I’m sure they could have a simpler wedding that will cost lesser. I just hope they will really have time now to help those people affected by typhoon. Kumabaga, siguro sa kaunting perang mababawas sana, paniguradong marami nang pamilya ang mapapakain nito.
How come the president can go to their wedding? Why not? Bakasyon na tanga! Baka nga ikaw wala n rin pasok! Dyos ko bakit ang dami nyong tanga. Get Real idiot!
Yeah! BINAKASYONAN NG BOBO MONG PRESIDENTE ANG TUNGKULIN NYA KASAMA NG MGA HINAYUPAK NA MGA OPISYALES KAYA MARAMI ANG NAPINSALA NG BAGYONG SENIANG! GET REAL IDIOT KA DIN!
Natawa ako sa comment mo ate pero tama ka diyan. Bakit nga ba andaming tanga. Pag ako presidente araw araw ako sa kasalan, ako nga ang presidente diba so ako dapat masunod. Mga tao nga na walang posisyon sa gobyerno lagi sa kasalan ang presidente pa kaya na lahat ng power nasa para mag attend.
It is their hard-earned money. If they want an extravagant wedding, they have all the right in the world to do so. As fo r your ‘poverty-stricken filipinos’ concern, i believe that both of them have and are participating in chartiable activities and have imparted a great deal of help among charitable institutions, so i think its unfair to call them hypocrotes. Giving and/or sharing is subject to the giver. The giver should give voluntarily, according to his/her conditions. It is unfair to blame these celebrities for the current state of the poor. They are merely citizens of the Philippines, and the issue of rampant poverty should obviously be the government’s concern and duty.
The blogger has a point. To the extent na ipapasara pa ang road para lang sa kasal nila is very unreasonable. Maraming naperwisyo, pero walang makareklamo. Nag-fi feeling royal family sila. Pero disagree ako sa bandang hindi dapat sila masyado naging showy kasi pera nila yun, pinaghirapan nila at gagastusin nila ang pera nila sa paraan na gusto nila at wala na tayong pakialam doon. Kung may mga mahihirap na pilipino, hindi na nila kasalanan yun kaya hindi natin pa dapat batikosin ang milyon milyon na nagastos nila para sa dream wedding nila. Ang ayoko lang masyado silang feeling importanteng tao sa Pilipinas. Salamat.
Kalokohan! Every girl deserves a wedding just like what marian got. Pinaghirapan nila yung pera na ginamit dyan. Hindi naman galing sa kaban ng bayan. Mga tao talaga ngayon, pag pera ng bayan ginagamit may reklamo. Pag sariling pera ang ginamit just like what dingdong and marian did, may reklamo parin.
I understand that it is rather offensive for some to see extravagance in any public event but why can’t people just be happy for the newly weds? I’m neither a fan of nor against the couple but I don’t think we should hinder them from wanting the best for their wedding especially since they’ve earned it through their efforts. The rerouting sounds a bit over, too but maybe it was just for the good of the motorists since this wedding will be attended by different personalities (with bodyguards, a few extra cars…) I mean, instead of being insecure and hating, why not appreciate? If you can’t appreciate, then ignore it. Plain and simple.
Stupid article. Such a waste of time
Puro rants ang comments about this blog telling that the two has their own rights to get married. But the blogger, as well, has her own rights to state her opinions and emotions about the said topic. If you do not like her blog, then do not waste your time reading it. If you guys, don’t get her point, well let’s sum it up: 2 million, pinaghirapan man o hindi, marami nang pamilya mapapakain niyan ng tatlong beses isang araw.
“Puro rants ang comments about this blog telling that the two has their own rights to get married. But the blogger, as well, has her own rights to state her opinions and emotions ”
like what you said she has the right for her own opinion and so we are.
“If you do not like her blog, then do not waste your time reading it”
you will never know that this blog is garbage until you read it. tanga ka rin noh?
“2 million, pinaghirapan man o hindi, marami nang pamilya mapapakain niyan ng tatlong beses isang araw.”
ask yourself idio, if you have to 2 million of your hard earn money are you willing to give it to the poor? Get Real Idiot
Hahaha tama!
Who wants to go against what aquino wants? Tough luck. No laws were ever used on him to this day nor one dared to stop him from doing what he wants to do because he is protected by satan his lord.
i gotta give it to you ilda, for not ceasing to amaze me, na-bring to action mo ang mga kinikilig na fans nung dalawa.
I pity you. Big example of hypocrite. Have you done anything to help those “poor filipinos” you’re talking about? if that’s your way of thinking, I suggest na sa once you’re getting married don’t wish for a fairy tale like wedding, because that’s against sa law diba? Okay.
Rose, stupid article pala, e ba’t mo binasa?
How would she know if the article is stupid or not if she won’t read it? Duh.
Crab mentality at its best and envy at its worst disguising as having a heart for the poor.
Ang OA ng article na ito. Lahat na lang kailangan pansinin. Bakit kaya di na lang pakialaman yung sarili mong buhay? It’s a once in a lifetime moment para sa newly weds yun and may kumokontra pa din? I don’t think that’s fair. Pareho naman nila pinaghirapan lahat ng perang ginastos nila, hindi ka naman ninakawan para gumawa pa ng issue or something. Oh well, I am not a big fan of DongYan but this is too much to write an article para sa pinaglalaban mong civil code. Get a life! Maging masaya ka na lang para sa kanila.
oo nga. tama ka.. ang epal.
what a stupid blog.. they paid for it not the government why dont you go to d places affected by the typhoo. to give them your help?instead of waiting for someobe to go therw and for pres pnoy so what if he went ther? and cant you read? the couple is asking for donations for the foundation instead of gifts for them dba?
INGGIT LANG KAYO!!!
i hardly comment abt such things but really? I think it’s best if u ignore on the quantity they spent on their wedding. I’m no fan of this couple but i do think that every couple deserves a wedding they’ve envisioned all their lives. I mean that is there money and quite frankly no one else should care about how they should spend it. I’m sure with the money they have they’ve helped whatever they can. You should not care much about other people’s lives but your own. The money these couple gained aren’t the corrupted ones because they’ve worked hard for that. I honestly think you should spend more time finding out how to help others instead of leading your energy to a pointles, nonsensical article like this. Such crab mentality….
masyado ka naman wala maisip na article pati kasal nila ginawan mo na ng ganito. Bored ka ba sa buhay? Wala bang mas informative like sa politics na sila janet lim napoles pati yung mga katropa nya? Mas kay kwenta yun kesa gumawa ka ng mga ganito. Kabobohan. Puro kayo showbiz wala pakealam sa pulitika. Tanga!
and remember Mr.dantes endorsed Pres. Pnoy during elections? he find time for him during the campaign kahit busy sya same with president pnoy
In life, things are not always what they seem.
This article seems to violate your motto. Or you are just trying hard to have a viral article. I am not a fan of the two, but your article is a baseless fact that reeks with envy.
1. They probably did not spend anything on the wedding. Its all sponsors baby!!
2. Arriving in a ducati that i thing the groom already owns, is not extravagance. (You cant just afford one)
3. Its only so well publicized and crowded thats why you think its over the top.
I can go on and on with this, honestly, your opinions are amazingly, stupid!!
Good point. The bulk of the costs of the wedding are probably shouldered by sponsors. They are celebrities after all.
They are in entertainment… Actress and actor, they have the money and its their Dream wedding. And some dream do come true. Dinrs be so bitter guys just be happy and in some point of your life you do seen a wedding this extravagant. Tao nga nman … Lhat nalang ginagawang big deal…
First congratulations to the couple. Good for them that they want their wedding to be memorable. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Philippines, there was an ongoing typhoon that killed many and displaced many Filipinos from their homes. There were even places that as of the moment were inaccessible due to (not-so-strong) bridges collapsing or (cheap) roads destroyed. There are still places deemed ‘dangerous’ because of rebels roaming the area and even locals fear for their lives. A lot of people still were affected from last year’s super typhoon and yet we don’t hear much about it now due to the ‘wedding of the year’. Where was the president when all of this was happening? He could have relegated somebody to take his place, instead he had to be in attendance when there are more important pressing matters that needed his utmost attention. More importantly, have they forgotten what the date was? It was Rizal Day. It was the day Jose Rizal, our very own national hero, lost his life to fight for our freedom. It was a very well-noted holiday, for crying out loud! Where’s the sense of nationality, of Filipino pride, of the importance of our own heroes? What’s up with that?
It’s not their duty to put their lives on hold just because some people are stricken by tragedy. If you watch the news, the stories about the typhoon is still rampant. Araw araw there are families who suffer so ano na, aantayin nalang ba nilang mawala lahat ng yun bago nila ipagpatuloy mga plano nila buhay?
And as for their wedding day coinciding with Jose Rizal Day, dapat magalit ka rin sa mga taong nagpapakasal ng Valentine’s Day, Christmas Day, Independence Day. O kaya magalit ka rin sa mga gumagawa ng mga events that fall on a holiday – whether it be a holiday for heroes or for saints.
as long its not my money. As long as its not my tax. I dnt give a fudge. Id rather have u blog about the corrupt who spends my tax for their ferraris than celebrities who earns it. Hell she deserves that 2 mil gown even a 5 mil gown as long as they earned it thru working. So blog about another things ok?
Mas maviviolate nila yung status nila as “royal couple” kung magtitipid sila. Celebrity sila. Their job is to entertain people. Baka nag cherry-pick ka pa ng same opinion mo sa twitter para masabing ganun yung dating sa mga tao.
Ilda, I understand that blogging is the way to share your thoughts. However, you should think (& internalize) the thoughts that you want to share with everyone. I am not a DongYan fanatic, but I find your blog tactless, thoughtless and just merely to catch attention. Well, you did lady. Sad to say, it’s not your right to do such comment to a person/couple who wanted to spend a lavish wedding just because they wanted to and especially the earned it thru hard work. It’s a once in a lifetime special moment, and they believe they wanted it to make the most out of it. We Filipinos should not pass our burdens, or poverty as what you stated, to those who does not have obligations to us. If they want an extravagant wedding and they can pay for it with their hardearned pays, why not? That’s their choice & decision. If you’re as rich as them and can spend the same amount with your wedding but prefer to make it simple because you feel guilty with the poverty we have, then why not? That is your choice and decision.
What you should commented though are the bishops and priests in the wedding. I am not sure if the couple requested to have such number of officiants, if they requested and it was granted then it’s fine. What bothers me is the feeling that our priests/bishops (I’m sure not all of them) in the Philippines enjoying media exposure especially when it’s unnecessary.
I guess truely inlab lang si dong sa asawa nya kaya ginawa nya talaga ang the best para maging remarkable ang napakahalagang araw sa kanilang buhay, at hindi nya sinadya na may maoffend or masaktan sa maaaring resulta, and bsides, di nman natin maaaring ma please lahat ng tao, so problema na ng mga taong d natuwa, buhay nila yon at gagawin nila ang gusto nila, at kau nman, clibrity yong couple common sense na yong ibang nakikita nyo na kasosyalan which is regalo ng mga sponsor nila or regalo ng mga iniindorso nilang product sa pinas! Amen
Do you realize how stupid your article is? I am not a fan but seriously, woman, think of something else to write about. Stop the goddamn hate. People like you make me sick.
It’s hard earned money. No matter how extravagant their wedding might have been, it’s theirs to spend.
IMHO, the money they spent was earned cleanly. i say don’t be too anal on what they splurge on, miss
A well said article by the MOST BITTER PERSON. Pinapakita mo lang na di ka masaya kasi bitter na bitter ang mga nakasaad sa article na ito. New Year na.. kailan ka kaya sasaya? Goodluck sa pagkuha ng attention at likes. Tsk.tsk.tsk.
sarili naman nilang pera yung ginastos nila hindi naman pera ng pilipinas yun
Art. 25 gives the “poor” the right to rise against obvious inequality. So basically you’re saying that you are against the wedding because you can’t have that kind of wedding for yourself, right? Cause it’s unfair! Cause you feel deprived. So you want to accuse the couple of Thoughtless Extravagance, and even believe that right now we are in state of acute public want. Wow. Bravo. You’re hate is justified! Congratulations. Dear, how about instead of being selfish, instead of being envious, instead of being bitter (idk), why can’t you just be happy for the both of them? Does their happiness hurt you in any way? Do you really feel that you are deprived deep inside just because you can’t have that kind of wedding, or that you can’t wear that kind of gown, or you can’t marry that kind of guy? Bottom line – you’re jealous. Just an advice for you – Life is not fair, but it is not fair for everybody, which makes it fair. So suck it up.
TRUE! Very well said.
Sus pabayaan niyo sila kung extravagant yung celebration ng nuptial nila, buhay naman nila yan at pera, so what kung gagasto sila ng napakalaki, eh ginusto nila ei… Bantayan po muna natin yung sarili natin bago yung iba… Ok??? Ma. Inggit na ang ma inggit…
Te, this really is a thoughtless article.
1. Is it their fault that many Filipinos can’t afford this and that? No. They BOTH even them, without being into politics.
2. They worked hard for it, why the hell not would they want the best for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion in their lives? This is a friggin wedding for crying out loud. They did not get the money from your pocket or your taxes.
3. Ang bitter mo nman masyado. Mandadamay kpa ng masasayang tao. You’re annoying. Too annoying. This article is so stupid.
*They both even help them
I strongly agree to this
It’s normal to post such feeling in a blog. But to think that an event is worthy of the costs, who cares if it is so?
Walang problema kung naisip mo ung mahihirap. Kaso hindi lahat ng tao pinanganak na mayaman. Gagawa ng paraan yan para mabuhay, and me mga tao talaga tumutulong sa kanila to improve their lives.
Some may say that they have violated such civil code, but they deserve such blessings since they did well in their industry, and normal lang para sa artista magmukang glamorous dahil nasa TV sila.
Cheers!
Sa mga tumataas ang kilay, siguraduhin muna na mas marami kayong natulungang mahihirap kesa kila marian at dingdong orelse wala tayong karapatan manghusga.. kung ano man ang meron sila, pinagpaguran nila yun at hindi dapat silang sakalin kung paano nila ibubuhos ang pinagpaguran nila sa pinaka espesyal nilang araw.. give it to them.. hindi nila ninakaw yan.. saka buti kung ordinaryong araw lang yan.. sige nga makipagbilangan nga kayo sa kanila sa nacontribute niyo sa society at naitulong niyo sa mva mahihirap?
I dont think its a thoughtless extravagance. They didnt steal the money. They’ve earned it. And they deserved this. This isnt applicable to them. Lets not be bitter. These people did not work hard to feed the world. Besides they’ve always been so generous. One dream wedding came true and you’re bitching out about it.
and oh, quoting some insane, tactless, senile, gutless lawyer like Ferdie Topacio just did you worse.
This article is so damn Stupid! It’s their own money, pinag hirapan nila yun and hindi nakaw also its one in a lifetime wedding so why do you care if they spent millions? Its not your problem. Instead of making this kind of jealous, envy and nonsense article gumawa ka nalang ng article about Philippines government corruption and justice.
kung hindi kayang i-express ang opinyon sa wikang banyaga, gamitin na lamang ang native mong dila. Magpakatotoo tayo mga katoto. Kung sa tingin mo kailangan mong mag comment nang ingles dahil ang article ay ingles (at para magtunog intelektwal? peace! haha), then make sure that your grammar is on point. Congratulations sa nagsulat nang article na ito; kung virality lang ang usapan, mukhang natumbok mo ang hilig nang masa! Happy New Year at Mabuhay ang Bagong Kasal! (Did anyone else notice the “BS” used to address PNoy? I hope the pun was intended. hahaha)
yung ibang tao talga minsn d rin ng iisip s mga cnusulat eh. Ano nga ba pki
alm nyo kung mlki ang ginstos nla? d nmn nila hiningi s
Inyo yun! Kung cnsbi nyo na mdming ngugutom eh may tinulungan knb? Kc ako cguradong may natulungan at ksalukuyang tumutulong silang dlawa sa mga nagugutom. Bkit nga ba hindi nlng tayo maging msya sa kapwa. Ngkataon lng na sikat sila pero kung ordinaryong mmmyan sila hindi ka nmn mgrereklamo. Kaya sna maging msya na lang tayo sa mga taong nkkpg celebrate ng ganito. Dahil
cgurado ako na kahit mahirap na tao ay msya para sa kanila.
Extravagant tapos mag hihiwalay lang din yan… wait and see…
why make a big deal? They worked hard for it. If they want a nice wedding, why deprive them? They deserve it. They worked hard for it. And they do charity work aswell so i suggest you just leave them alone
Actually kapag may kalamidad namimigay sila ng relief goods lalo na sa bisayas na daanan ng bagyo at lahat ng regalo na matatanggap nila ay magiging donasyon so anong mali merun doon?
Maganda lang ginamit mong mga words pero walang ka sense sense! Wag kang pasikat. Napaka bobo ng content. Pagdasal ko nalang na ikasal ka din ng ganyan para di ka nilalamon ng bitterness mo te. Tska oo nga naman. Ikaw ba nakatulong na ever sa mga nagugutom? Practice what you preach animal ka.
If you are talking about extravagance, there are a lot of instances that it happens in the country despite poverty etc., but what’s so different from this event? It is publicized. They are famous people.
You stated, “hardly anyone from the public complained about the excesses during the celebration. And it was obvious that no one was going to stop the event for the wedding of the year.” Yes definitely, no one, even the poorest of the poor won’t complain because if they get the chance, they too would probably do the same.
The issue is not about extravagance but how we Filipinos are wired. Example, our festivals or fiestas, is it not thoughtless extravagance? We do big extravagant celebration because it is our culture.
Furthermore, let me quote you “To which I responded that in my opinion, the Philippines has been in a permanent period of acute public want or emergency for a long time.” Yes you are correct in your perspective.But extravagance happens even in the poorest of families. Look at families in the squatters area, they are poor but you see them having cellphones, TV, radios, drinks alcohol everyday, smokes…these are not basic necessities and yet you will see it is important to have them.
What we need as a country is change of culture, as it is the real cause of poverty. Corruption, this thoughtless extravagance is not isolated to the elite, it is with everyone. Author it even runs in you. Reflect on what you and your family have been doing. Even in small scales at one point, we were corrupt and extravagant for our family.
btw, given the chance, I would love to do the same to my would be wife…it is not about the extravagance but the chance to give a great celebration of our union.
Kung hindi mo pera ang ginastos, wala lang karapatang mamuna kung saan at paano ginastos ito. Hindi responsibilidad ng mga pribadong indibidwal na palamunin ang mga taong nagugutom. Hindi mo pupwedeng obligahin ang ibang tao na gastusin ang pinaghirapan nilang pera para sa inaakala mong mas karapatdapat na pagkagastusan. Pera nila, diskarte nila. Kung Hindi mo kaya ang luho nila, shut up ka na lang. Kung naaawa ka sa mga walang makain, pakainin mo sila galing sa pera mo dahil yung pera mo, yun lang ang may kontrol ka. Huwag mong pakialaman ang pera ng iba at kung paano at saan nila gagastusin yun.
Super AGREE ako saiyo buddy. Masyadong nakikialam eh. Kung may contribution sa kasal, magreklamo. Kung wala, maging masaya na lang sa kanila.
Kasalanan na pala ngayon ang gastusin ang pinagpagurang pera. Aba eh kasalanan ba natin na may mahirap? Magsumikap sila para umasenso din.
E kasalanan naman ng mahihirap kung bakit sila mahirap! Mga trapo at mandarambong kasi ang binoboto nila kaya tama lang din na magdusa sila! Sa halagang 500 sa eleksyon, ipagpapalit ang kinabukasan ng pamilya nila. Yan dapat ang gawan ng batas, bitayin lahat ang nagbebenta ng boto!
Wala namang masama gumastos ng malaki sa wedding nila. Pinaghirapan nila yan. Kahit pa naghihirap pa mga tao sa paligid mo, di yun dahilan para di mo gandahan kasal mo.. Once in a lifetime lang yun. Seriously walang sense and logic yung article na’to. Yung mga umayon sa twitter, mga bitter din yun na social climbers na hanggang starbucks lang ang kayang bilhin para masabing hindi sila mahirap.
Inggit lang yan brod. May kanya kanya tayong buhay. Nagsumikap sila para yumaman kaya nila nabibili mga gusto nila. Wala tayo pake alam kung ano gusto nila gawin sa pera nila. Yung nararamdaman mong inis inggit yan kasi kahit ikaw may perang ganyan malamang gagawin mo rin yan sa special na ataw sa buhay mo. Wag ka magpaka ipokreto. Maraming naghihirap na pilipino kasi di sila marunong magsumikap sa buhay. Nakukuntentio nalang sila sa isang kahig isang tuka. Marami ako kilala na tao mahirap dati pero mayaman na ngayun kasi nagsumikap sila sa buhay.
Whoa. Why the hate on the author?
Great article, btw. Instead of hating on others because of their opinion or because they HAVE an opinion, let’s just reflect on our lives and see how we can improve without really stepping on others. Humility should also reign here. I agree with the part of social justice.
I got your point. Pero parang one-sided yung opinion mo. Nafefeel mo na maraming nasasaktan na “walang-kaya” dahil parang ang insensitive nila DongYan (tulad ng thought sa article mo) kasi possible naman yun. Pero kung inisip mo rin yung side nila Dingdong and Marian, di mo masasabi yan. una sa lahat, pinaghirapan nila yan, di nila kinuha yung pera sa government natin. kung tutuusin nga, nagbabayad rin sila ng tax and mas malaki pa tax nila kaysa sa atin e. and to think na maraming naipon si dingdong kasi ang tagal na nya sa pagaartista. and matagal na rin sila ni Marian (more than 5yrs or less i guess) so syempre, sa tagal ng taon na yun, may malaki na silang naipon to afford that kind of wedding.
nagkataon rin siguro na ang gusto nila is Royal wedding theme, so di maiiwasang ganun yung mga suot nila and everything kasi ROYAL nga. Di rin naman natin sila pwedeng pilitin sa mga theme ng kasal kasi special day nila yun, and I believe gusto nila maging memorable yung araw na yun kaya binonggahan na nila yung theme. Hindi kita binubush ‘te, pero think before you post. If you want to say your opinion, sa mga friends mo nalang, or be careful with your words kasi maraming makakamisinterpret ng mga words mo. 🙂
Siguro, ang pwede mongipoint out nalang is yung mga media na nagbroadcast sa Kasal nila. 🙂 I guess di naman kasi pinilit nila DongYan na ibroadcast sa buong pinas yung kasal nila 🙂 pwede naman kasi nila ipakita yung mga highlight ng wedding kya feel ko di kasalanan ng couple yun
Sobrang kilala yang couple na yan. Bongga ang kasala nila to the highest level but do you really think na sila gumastos ng lahat ng yan? Malamang ang daming sponsor na nagkumahog na magprisinta ng mga kaya nilang iambag para lang makilala sila. Bka kung kayang pati hangin na lalanghapin nila eh pwedeng sponsoran eh ginawa na ng mga yun. Im sure na sa unang tv guesting nila eh sandamakmak na company ang pasasalamatan ng mga yan or mga commercials na gagawin. X deal kung baga. Masyado nang madami ang problema ng Pilipinas so i think we need to have at least to have a break from it. Watching this couple happy and having an extravagant wedding would somehow make us happy and dream that someday we’ll experience that. Tska wag tayo magmalinis. Im sure ang mga gadget na hawak nyo ngayon eh mamahalin din pero naisip nyo ba nung binili nyo yan ang mga mahihirap na
hindi pa kumakain? Hindi naman dba?
ano ngayon kung may mga gadget namin mamahalin? hindi ba pwedeng pinaghirapan naming ipunin to para mabili? concern kami sa mga mahihirap, pero di ibigsabihin yung pera na inipon namin kailangan ibigay sakanila. pwede naman sila magtyaga maghanap ng trabaho e
sige, kung concern ka sa mga mahihirap ibigay mo nga mga ipon mo sakanila 😉
You just proved Yein’s point. “hindi ba pwedeng pinaghirapan naming ipunin to para mabili? concern[ed] kami sa mga mahihirap, pero di ibig sabihin yung pera na inipon namin kailangan ibigay sakanila.” So why do we need to criticize the couple for having an extravagant wedding? So what? They worked hard for that money too. And even if you say that they got sponsors for the wedding, then they also worked to get those sponsorships. They didn’t just rise to fame by doing nothing. Your point with the gadget thing is the same with the DongYan situation but on a larger scale.
Hmmm.. sa tingin ko ok lang naman na gumastos ng malaki for their wedding knowing that it’s their special day and once in a life time experience. However, yung pagiging present ni pnoy sa kasal knowing na may needs sa mga tinamaan ng bagyo is a sad thing. Instead of doing some actions for those who are affected by the typhoon, he was there having pictures with the couple.Having an extravagant wedding is a dream of every couple and knowing this couple can afford having this kind of wedding.
why can’t we be happy happy for them instead of bitching about it? Extravagance it may seem but i bet some of their endorsers have offered to sponsor their wedding. They have a right to spend their much-derserved, hard-earned money because they can and it is a once-in-a-lifetime occassion in their lives. Once again, it may seem extravagant to others but their wedding is not only about glamour and fame. Did you even took note that in lieu of gifts, they prefer that their well-wishers to donate in the charity organization that Dingdong founded? Talk about a wedding for a cause! What about you? As a blogger, what have you done? So what if you wrote a blog about their extravagant wedding? What did it do? Did it help other people? They may have an extravagant wedding but they still thought of others! How awesome is that! Truly an inspiring and beautiful couple, both inside and out. And you? What have you done so far?
May God enlighten you.
Isa nanamang dunung unungan post.
What you don’t know is (despite the extravagance of the whole wedding and reception), one of the purposes of the wedding is also to give to those who are financially in need. Instead of receiving gifts from the guests, they actually encouraged them to donate to a private foundation/ organization that helps those who are in need, specially children who can’t afford to study because of poverty.
What I don’t like about your article is, you didn’t know the whole story but you keep on insisting that as if they’ve done an almost criminal act of spending their money (which they’ve worked hard of course) on a “once in a lifetime” event on their lives (which is not ordinary because it is HOLY MATRIMONY). Most of the extravagant thing you mention, cake per se, are sponsored.
Better poke on the politicians, who spend OUR MONEY to get what they want. At least these two people doesn’t do theft and they even do charities. They are both representatives of known charities in the country.
I’m really disappointed of how people of the Philippines think nowadays. Too narrow-minded. Can you just wish them a happy marriage?
Isa nanamang dunungdunungan post.
I second that motion. For me, their wedding is too much. Dl
too much, because it is expensive? let me ask you, if you have the capacity, wouldn’t you do something similar, to realize your fantasy wedding?
NOTE: You can still give to the poor or still have a lot of money to help.
Hindi naman namen obligasyon maki sympathize sa mahihirap at nasalanta. Putangina mo!
Nakikita mo ba mga comments? Maglabas ka ngayon ng tao dyan na nagaagree sayo just as what you have stated earlier.
1. It’s not their fault that everyone is snooping around their wedding, therefore making it public.
2. ITS A WEDDING! Are you saying that the couple should be married beside a dumpster or a community church just because the Philippines is a poor country and not everyone can afford that kind of wedding?
3. Are you married? Pano ka kinasal? If you are not yet married, feel free to reply to me, PM me where I can contact you and pupunta ako sa wedding mo. Siguraduhin mong sa tabi ka ng basurahan ikakasal.
they deserve it naman at naniniwala ako na kayang kaya nila gumastos ng ganyang kalaki..we know marian at ding dong..ilang taon na napakadaming project ni marian at dingdong sa GMA at kung ano ano pa dahil alam naman nating lahat na sikat na sikat cla..pag ganyan ka sikat mas maraming project at pera..kung ako rin naman may kakayahang gumastos ng ganyan why not..pera ko naman yan at once in a lifetime lang yang wedding..make it memorable naman..they deserve it and im happy for them..
E among iniiyak mo? Wala ka sigurong jowa o HND k pa knksal. Unrealistic na ikksal kna, iisipin mo pa ung iba. Get real boy. And I’m sure na they didn’t ask something from u, nor from me and even sa mhhrap n cnsabi mo. Smile ka nlang. Mlamang nagtototnakan n ung dalawa. Malay mo may sex tape nrn sila after a month. Db bongga.
It is extravagant, maybe, but better word- expensive. But I don’t think that is their goal. I don’t think they did the wedding as it is because they want to be extravagant, they did it because they simply want it that way, to make their fairy tale come true.
Hypocrites. Hypocrites everywhere.
Can’t you guys just ACCEPT the FACT that they WORKED for the money they used for the grande wedding? I mean seriously, WHO ARE WE TO LIMIT THEIR DECISIONS?
I’m even surprised that there’s a law like that.
Hypocrites.
Are you for real??!!Its not our effing business if they want to spend millions sa kasal nila. pinaghirapan nila yun. Come on!! indi nila kasalanan kung maraming naghihirap(in fact gumastos pa sila sa pagtulong sa mga naghihirap). get a life and write a real substantial article other than this stupid observation.
the heck! why hate on someone else’s fortune? they are tax payers, they are not goverment officials, they are free to do whatever they want with their money, if the wedding is too much and they were still able to pull it off it means they were able to afford it..if the philippines is in the state of poverty right now it is not their fault! haters gonna hate! lol
You are the one who is thoughtless. They deserve it. Who cares if they spend their wealth the way they want.
The thing is why does our government limit us the way we spend and we can’t limit the government the way they spend?
Think about it and think before you write. It’s better for you to write an articles that is useful not useless and thoughtless. TSK!
hahaha paki alaman mo buhay mo kaya mahirap bansa daming kupal na tulad mo
I guess not. Kasal naman nila un syempre pwede nilang pagkagastusan. Special day eh. Nagkataon lang na artista sila kaya masyadong na publicized ung wedding nila, pero hindi un pwedeng pumigil para gawin kung ano man ung gusto nila para sa kasal. Pinag hahandaan naman yan at pinag iipunan, sariling pera kaya may karapatan sila kung gaano nila gustong pagandahin. Madami din na humahanga sa kanila kaya madaming gustong malaman ung tungkol sa kasal. Pero syempre ang pagiging sikat nila eh hindi pwedeng pumigil na maging masaya sila sa araw na yan. Kung gusto nilang pagandahin kasi sobrang special para sa kanila why not. Kaya naman nila. Hindi mo na siguro pwedeng pigilan na maging masya sila sa special day nila. Kaya i don’t think na it’s too much. Masyado lang napansin kasi sikat. Pero anong karapatan para pigilan. Wala naman.
Bakit hindi ikaw ang magdonate kung awang awa ka pala sa mga naghihirap? Di kasalanan ng taong mayayaman kung nanatiling hampas lupa yung iba. Okay?
MAKASARILI. Halatang panget ang pagpapalaki sayo.
Makasarili? Really? Ninakaw ba nila yung pera sa masa? Nawalan ba ng pera ang masa dahil sa kasal nila? NO because they worked hard for that money.
I am below middle class but this does not affect me. Tinuruan kasi ako ng magulang ko na pag may gusto ako sa buhay I should work hard for it. I am not saying wag tumulong. Pero wag lang forever umasa sa tulong ng iba! Juice colored.
This article is stupid.
1. What state of emergency is this country in right now?
2. Dingdong and Marian have been working very hard, paying taxes, and have never stolen from the Filipino people, so whatever they wanna do with their money is absolutely none of anyone’s business.
3. Rationalizing envy is just distasteful.
4. If we all follow this author’s logic, then no one should buy anything expensive and just donate their hard-earned money to charities and the poor. Hypocrites, hypocrites everywhere.
Wala kayong pakialam. Kasal nila un. Pera nila ginastos nila. Kung hindi nyo kaya ang ganyang klaseng wedding manahimik nalang kayo ^^
You are stupid!!!! the couple work so hard for their money, they want this wedding to be special, have you ever thought that some of their Ninongs and Ninangs donated money for her wedding dress, as well as their family are wealthy, they also probably paid for some of the expenses for this event to happen. Marian has done a lot of for the poor people of our country. Have you done something like that for the poor people of our country????
Ilda much better if you put your opinion into action,if you are really concern of people in poverty then make an opportunity for them.not criticising people showing what is really life if you are financially free..because for sure when these wealthy people were working so hard poor people were resting,..when they plan for tomorrow others just think of today…for the couple thank you for inspiring us to do more and get OUR DREAMS.
Over naman kasi talaga yung kasal!
Ilang pari pa ang nagkasal sa kanila…
Sana nagpakasal nlng sila taon taon..
Isang pari bawat taon…
At hinati hati dn ang mga gastos..para di halata..
Masyado nmn..masabi lang wedding if the year???
For me…hindi rin!
D nmn nasusukat sa halaga ng kasal o gown o s kung gaano katataas n tao ang dumalo…
Tsk…
Catholic ako.pero may inis dn ako naramdaman s simbahan at pari n hayaang ganun ang kasal.
Oh tama ba binayad n tax ng mga yan.laking pera nila..haha baka d paimbestigahan.bestman at ninang eh.sila boss!
Tsk tsk…
syang lang.d nmn magtatagal relasyon….
Hello po, actually pwede naman po na maraming pari ang magkasal. Kasi posible pong nagpakiusap sila. Marami na po ang napuntahan na kasal na marami ang pari na dumalo, kaya please lang po.. Shush na lang po kung di rin naman po maayos yung rason nyo.
I AGREE
ARE YOU EVEN THINKING??? DO YOU EVEN HAVE A BRAIN???? NARROW MINDED PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO SHUT UP AND MIND YOUR OWN LIFE
Lahat ng babae pinapangarap na ang perfect wedding nila since bata pa sila. Bakit nakikielam? Kung ikaw ang mayaman at sinuwerteng yumaman, makahanap ng perpektong lalake para sayo, kayang kaya ang malaprinsesang weddding, why not? Ang wedding ay isang bagay na importante sa 2 taong ngmamahalan. Eh ano kung magarbo? Eh ano kung dumalo si Pinoy? Sa tingin mo ba yayaman yung mga mahihirap kung simple lang ung kasal nila? Hindi. Ang pagkainggit ay walang mapupuntahan. kaya hindi umaasenso ang pilipinas dahil sa mga inggiterang kagaya mo…
Bitterness…
kaya ang daming tao ang di umuunlad eh buhay ng may buhay ang pinakikialaman nyo. Wala naman kayong naitulong nanghuhusga pa kayo pati pinaghirapan ng iba pinakikialaman eh ano kung gusto nilang gawing bongga ang kasal nila eh pera nman nila ang ginamit nila dun may inambag kaba para magreklamo ka? tsk.
I PITY YOUR OPINION AND YOU AS A WRITER LOL U BETTER STOP WRITING ABSURD THINGS
I don’t think what you have said was appropriate. No matter how you view it, the couple has the right to have an extravagant wedding because after all a wedding is a special celebration of their journey together. By making the wedding an issue because “they’re being ignorant of the less fortunate’s feelings” you’re being a hypocrite because you’re being ignorant to their feelings. People support them and are happy about the wedding while you are bitching about it. Why relate the poverty issues to this special day? The president being there you can complain about that because we know that he had a special job(though I think he could have a day off just to attend a wedding he was invited to). DongYan always were helpful to people in need, so you are being insensitive. You don’t know them. Now tell me, why did you write this article complaining about them “showing off their wealth” when you could be helping the poor instead?
I don’t agree with the last paragraph.
“But I don’t think Filipinos have it in them to demand for a sense of decency from people who can make a difference in their future.”?
So ganun un, the elites are the ones who can make a difference to Filipinos’ future? San na ung work hard for your OWN future?
haters gonna hate hate hate…
not that Filipinos dont see nor care but its because it not our business!!
and why would we stop a happy occassion?
wedding is one sacrament that even bible upholds
and if couple wants to do it in extravagant way so be it. its their money to spend!!
kung perang kinurakot un from taxpayer’s money ba malamang mgwewelga at magiging issue p yan sa senado pero sariling pera nla un mula sa pagtratrabaho at likas n pagkamula sa nakakaangat na pamilya so bakit ka magrereklamo?!?!
use your talent somewhere else ms Ilda baka sakali may matuwa pa…
it’s not their fault that some people are poor. kung nagpakasal man sila ng bongga to the maximum level, pinaghirapan nila un. kung maiinggit man ako, ikaw o tayo, ok lang un normal un,ipokrita lang magsasabi di ko gusto maganda wedding. opkurs, as much as we want to if we can’t, magiging masaya na lang tayo sa afford ng pera natin. maging masaya tayo na nagpaksal sila, at least naniniwala sila sa kasal
pahabol. Hindi naman ikaw nagbayad para sa kasal ah? Bat ka affected?
Oh my god!! I just wanna rip this girl into pieces right now! You are stup8d. Stup8d stup8d stupid! Did you also write about them when they helped raise fund for the victims of yolanda? Nandun ka een ba tulad nila na tumulong at mag buhat ng karron at t7mayo at mamigay ng pwedeng ma8abot? Eto nalang. Kung mag kwenta ka at magbilang kung gaano ka garbo yan. Sana sukatin mo ren ang mga naibahagi ng mg asawa na yan. E ikaw meron ba? O hinde masyado?
Lumabas ang pag ka ingitera mo. Sa totoo lang. Wag mo gamiyin ang mga tao sa sariling kagagahan mo. Isa ako sa mga tao na yun. Pagsalitaim mo ail. Mlmng ma sampal ka ren lang. Hipokrita. Potah! Kainis mga utak talangka nga nmn. Irason pa mga tao t ng sitwasyun ng bansa. Nyeta.
ive seen and attended other cultures’ wedding. This is nothing compared to india’s neither middle eastern marriages, some takes days sometimes weeks, and their standard of having parties are insane. india’s economy is not far from ours and yet, people spend so much for their marriages. Why do they do that? Because marriage is a celebration. I see your point that others may think its too much, but theyre not spending the people’s taxes on their clothes. You should just be happy for them. Maybe one day magkaron ka din ng dingdong na gagastos ng 5m php just for you gown 😉 oh diba mas mahal pa sa suot ni marian. Te new year na, wag ka nang bitterr.
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-WOW, just WOW!~ so many comments in such a short span of time since the post came up.
I think we Filipinos really do focus too much on SHOWBIZ.
I am just a welder now living in australia with my family…I never finished my studies but Mate, I strived and worked so hard to reach where I am today because of the passion to be better off…your blog is teaching the filipino people to be lazy and just rely on meager support…..let them dream Big and work hard to achieve…events like this actually creates that challenge …..
Sauper agree ako sayo ponpi…nakarelate ako sa sinabi mo me too galing sa sobrang hirap na.pamilya nakatapos ako ng pag aaral dahil nag work ako habang nag aaral…at inaamin kong nakaka challenge ang makakita ng ganitong event at pinangarap kong mangyari sa buhay ko..and im happy na soon for real 2months from now ay magaganap ang aking elegant dream wedding…Filipino people should grow up na, mag hardwork at wag umasa sa tulong ng gobyerno…
THIS
think before your write.
She did dumbass. Just wondering whether you put any thoughts into yours?
WoW! Naglabasan ang mga jologs. LOL
I find this article very informative. Thanks for citing the law which, I think, a lot of us aren’t aware na may ganun na law. However, I personally think that there’s nothing with what they did. Pinaghirapan nila ang pera na yun and yung iba, donations pa from other people. Pinagsikapan nila marating ang ganun klase na pangarap. Mabuti sana kung galing sa pondo ng bayan. Pondo naman nila eh. Minsan, mahirap saatin, kapag nakakaangat or masaya ang tao, hahanap talaga ng mali. Why can’t we just be happy for them? Hindi naman nila ninakaw yung pang kasal nila. And about kay PNoy, I agree with some of you guys na tao rin naman si PNoy. Wala naman masama, I think na puntahan ang wedding. Hindi naman niya ginagawa ‘yun palagi.
Though, I respect your views naman. Ito lang naman din ang masasabi ko. Also, wag nalang natin pakealaman ang buhay nila. Ayusin nalang natin mga buhay natin para tayo rin ay umunlad at maging masaya. Hayaan nalang natin si Marian at Dingdong. Pangarap nila yan. At least masaya sila at natupad ang isa sa mga pangarap nila as a couple 🙂
Nothing’s wrong with how the wedding goes except the re-routing of motorist, if it’s true
Your application of Article 25 of the New Civil Code is off. Oo, extravagant ang kasal. Pero hindi “thoughtless” kasi wala naman sa state of emergency or calamity ang bansa. This law was created to punish social insensitivity. Wala akong nakikitang insensitive sa ginawa ni Dingdong at Marian dahil hindi nila dinaos yung kasal sa oras ng kagipitan ng bansa.
I disagree with this article.
In the first place, they are paying taxes and they are even helping the economy (in their own little way) by spending their hard earned money.
We don’t actually care however they want to spend it. It’s theirs. We live in a democracy so anyone can do whatever they want as long as it does not violate the law..
Now, are we in a period of acute public want or emergency as you have quoted? a big NO!
The Philippines is a republic, not a democracy..
What the fuck are you talking about? Are u a retard?
The only thing that is worth considering here in your article is the matter involving the civil code- which does not apply at all SINCE the Philippines is not in a “period of acute public want or emergency”.
The answer to your question is plain and simple. NO. They did not violate the code. A mere opinion like yours is not sufficient to justify that they did.If the wedding was held at Tacloban during the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan then articles such as this will make sense.
I don’t think protecting the poor is the main concern here but rather it is about someone’s personal issue that can be significantly related to jealousy and crab-mentality. It is outrageous to think that even the civil code was not safe from being used as a tool in projecting such “personal issue”. Well that is just an opinion.
BITTER ang author….. civil ang kasal mo dre??? HAHHAHAHAHAHA BOBO KA…
As much as I disagree on this article, id like to say people like you commenting the way you did brings this thread to its lowest level.
The newly weds are people who worked so hard to earn money in a very decent honest way. For many years they have been busy with life so having an extravagant and expensive wedding shouldn’t be taken in a wrong way whatsoever the situation of the country and the people around. It’s their private moment and a gift for the years of hard work for themselves and the expression of their love for each other. It’s their money after all… Money that was not STOLEN! Let their love flourished and be happy for people who make their lives worth it! Why not make a difference in your life itself… If your a critic? ..Be a better person and wish you could be like them someday! My own opinion. Just saying!! You deserved it Dongyan! CONGRATULATIONS! SORRY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO COME!.. HEHEHE!!
Its not about the wedding!! its about the Presidents involvement, there are casualties in Typhoon seniang and what did the President do? to show the people that he is in the wedding because they call it Royal .. LOL
exactly my thoughts! thanks for putting them into words.
*slow clap*
🙂
I cant believe you actually wrote the article. I am a regular visitor of grp and ive encountered articles which I don’t agree with but still at peace with the NOT agreeing part.
But this one, I could not pass up. Because, the message is entirely in contrast with what grp has been saying all these years. Poor filipinos are supposed to work hard to provide themselves with better lives and should not rely on their relatives’ hand-me-downs or on our government dole-outs.
I agree that there’s a blatant or exaggerated display of wealth but it’s their money. They worked hard for it. And if you have researched a little bit further, you would have known that this couple have told their guests not to bring gifts for them, but instead make donations to certain foundations. And if you have thought more about these things, beyond this event, you would realized that these 2 people have done their share of charity works.
and on a lighter note, I feel like you’re telling me not to go and buy that iphone 6+. But instead, just give that money i set aside and worked so hard for, to the poor. It’s really hard.
Di ba blogger ka Ilda? Isulat mo nalang kaya ang life story mo na napaka masalimuot….. Malamang, may maaawa pa sa yo! Blogger na walang kwenta!
Or you could not be an asshole and actually give some intelligent opinions on the article instead. People like you are why this thread is not progressing at all.
Pinaghirapan nila yung perang pinangkasal nila,at hindi na nila problema kung mahirap man ang bansa natin. May karapat sila kung gano man to ka bongga, dahil hindi naman nila kinurakot sa gobyerno pinangbayad nila sa lahat ng gastusin. At ang importante nakakatulong sila sa iba. Ikaw nakatulong ka na ba? Sorry pero sa article na to, halatang inggit yung nagsulat. Oo may talent ka, pero use it in a right way and maybe think more kung may sense ba yang sinasabi mo. Halatang bitter ka e, hindi ka nalang maging masaya para sa iba. Simulan mo muna mahalin sarili mo, mukha kasing napaka bitter mo sa mundo. Try mo nadin tumulong sa mahirap para may magawa ka namang maganda at may maganda ka ng maisulat na article next time.
I think everyone is missing the frigging point in this article. The country is knee deep in sh*t while all this is happening. The only people that are actually trying to make a difference are Filipinos living abroad permanently (not the Saudi bound types). They are funding a hell of alot of organizations only to be met with corrupt and money hungry family members, officials and friends. Keep writing the REAL sh*t Ilda.
Hahahahaha. You are the same idiot as this author you’re trying to root for. She’s as uneducated as you are, I’m afraid. ALL of them, those OFWs who are working their asses off, help the country, permanent or not. Another thing, yes this country needs all the hope and help it can get but we are Filipinos but events like this make life a little bit more entertaining. So rather than sulking in negativity and stupidity, lighten up, smell the flowers and broaden your understanding (or knowledge of things, for your sake and Ilda’s).
Sorry, but you’re missing the point. If someone should lighten up, it’s you, filthy whore. And your lack of INTELLIGENCE is showing it.
your out of context! That’s a sign of jealousy!
judgmental people. The truth is you’re just voicing out your insecurities.
..You know the wedding is a PR blitz for GMA7 since it was GMA who tagged it as a “royal wedding”. The choice of location for the church and reception, both of which are very accesible to the ‘masa’ crowd, also gave away the affair as a blitz. Just look at the full coverage the TV network gave it.
But, I am dumfounded by all the angry comments directed at Ilda. We really have a big sector of the population that are dumb suckers of media affairs, and it is a sad statement of the state of PHL. If indeed it was to be an imitation of the royal weddings in Europe, then it was supposed to project enough extravagance balanced with how much profit the affair could generate. So, far from being a dream wedding, it was a money making event. If it was a dream wedding, it would have been more private than what it was (say, like George Clooney’s)
No, even if you belong to the top 1% of the population, it is always a result of poor judgement if you flaunt your wealth. Just check the bad press Paris Hilton, Tiger Woods, Oprah.. etc get when they do so. And that is why the wealthy in Europe and the US shun the press when they want to splurge. I know for a fact that in Singapore and South Korea, you cannot buy a second car, or a second house, even if you could afford it, without being tax heavily. In Korea, a 2nd house or car, means 200% tax of the purchase value; a 3rd one, 300%, and so on.
In the PHL, we are talking of a Third World situation, and we want the wealthy to flaunt their wealth? If that is the case, then we have a population that all need to be mental wards. Oh my gosh, what distorted sense of values. (And I blame ABS-CBN and GMA for this. In their ratings war, they don’t care what psychological damage they are inflicting on their audience.)
Very well said.
ang dami mong alam. why dont u write about the corrupt public officials, instead of writing about how hard working taxpayers are spending their own money. kung wala kang pang gastos manahimik ka nalang. may maisulat nalang talaga.
I submit that there cannot be a “violation” of Article 25 of the Civil Code of the Philippines. Merriam-Webster defines violation as: to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule, etc.). On the other hand, Article 25 of the said code provides: “Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institution.” Article 25 is neither a mandatory law (a law which commands that something be done) nor a prohibitory law (a law which forbids that an act be done) such that non-compliance with the command or prohibition would give rise to a violation, rather it gives a private or government charitable institution a right or legal standing to take court action against thoughtless extravagance. Article 25 is even permissive in character. The use of the word “may” signifies that courts are given sound judicial discretion to determine under the circumstances what would constitute thoughtless extravagance and whether it should be stopped. Article 25 of the NCC of the Philippines does not per se prohibit nor command.
I further submit that there must be an actual period of acute public want or emergency, as signified by the words “during” and “emergency.” The extravagance must coincide with these situations for it, in light of the circumstances, to be considered as thoughtless.
Dingdong and Marian worked hard for years. They have all the right to spend their money in whatever manner they want to. Di naman sila gaya ng mga politiko at mga galamay nila na ninanakaw lang ang pera.
Pera naman nila yan. Kahit magpakasal sila ng ganyang kagarbo araw araw wala naman tayong magagawa kasi pinaghirapan nila yun. Tungkol dun sa mahihirap, kahit naman di magpakasal ang dongyan mahirap pa rin sila kasi may mga mahihirap na hindi nagsisikap o walang ginagawa para umunlad o may makain sa araw araw. Di ako fan ng dongyan pero wala naman sigurong masama sa naging kasal nila. Saka sa pagkakaalam ko, sabi sa news lahat daw ng pera na matatanggap nila sa kasal ay mapupunta sa charity at foundation so kahit nagpakasal sila ng bongga iniisip pa din nila ung mga mahihirap. I don’t think may mali dun. Opinyon ko lang. 🙂 good vibes lang tayo.
agree
On the first place this blog shouldnt be written. Dingdong spend his hard earned money to this wedding. Magalit ka kung galing sa kaban ng bayan!
Out millions of Filipino here in the Philippines, You are the “only ONE who think that way”. Are you jealous with the thing that they have?If I were you, “ipon-ipon din pag may time” Malay mo magawa mo rin mag pakasal ng ganun.. Why don’t you just be happy for them though they don’t know you personally, but the fact that you wrote this article i guess you can’t be.. “Sa SOBRANG DAMING MO ALAM,NAGIGING BOBO KANA.” Lolz.
To answer the bloggers question…No they didn’t, they just did a wedding celebration the way they want it and because they can. Even if they decide to have a wedding that is simple and low profile, it will not solve the poverty in our country. This means this blog is judging them of being brats and practicing disregard to the poor (may be or may be not but it’s not our place to judge). I am not a fan and I am not defending them, its just that your view is way off. If you really want to help in solving the country’s poverty, get off your computer, stop blogging and volunteer to an organization that is fighting the poverty in phil.
It was indeed over the top. So over the top it lost the meaning and essence of marriage.
Gamitin mo utak mo sa makatuturang bagay hindi yung nakikialam ka sa kasiyahan ng ibang tao. Hard earned money nila yan ginastos hindi pera mo. Buti nga sila ngdodonate sa charity. Ikaw ba nakagawa na ng ganun? Imbes na sa katangahan mo gamitin yan utak mo e simulan mo na tumulong sa sinasabi mong mahihirap.
Hi… as much as I/We want to respect your opinion… sadly deep in our hearts and mind we can’t understand in what part of the wedding is “selfish” … satsat ka nang satsat but wala ka nmang ginagawa kundi mangpuna., sila na isa sa mga top payers nangtax sa atong bansa at tumutulong din sa mga nangangailangan talaga ang pinuna mo pa di talaga ang mga magnanakaw nang buwis nang bayan nu… sigeh po sa kasal nyu po or kahit anong importanting okasyon sa buhay nyu wag po kayong gumastos ibigay nyu po sa nangangailangan… balit di nyu po pinupuna yung mga mahihirap na nangungutang nalang talaga para may maihanda para sa kasal, bunyag o fiesta paralang talaga may maipakita sa iba nay may kaya sila? bitter kalang siguro te…
Still, the real one who is BITTER is BUTTHURT people like YOU. Deal with it, son.
Di nila kasalanan n nghihirap ang ibang mga pilipino..pera nila un.pinaghirapan nila un..so wla tyo karapatan na husgahan kng gaano ka garbo ang kasal nila..wag kang bitter!!
A lot of the previous comments is an obvious indication that we have millions of citizens who do not consider our country’s situation as a form of emergency. The irony is that these people who apparently think that, just because they (and their friends or whatever) are not in a personal state of emergency, it means that this country is not; and that the people who are in it cannot even begin to spell the word ’emergency’ because they are too hungry and homeless to give a damn. Things like these are indicators of the galactic disparity between the filthy (sic) poor and the filthy rich, and the apathetic middle class who think it’s okay.
The apparent lack of our netizen’s intellectual capacity though, is a more pressing issue since we, the more fortunate ones to even have the knowledge to use internet, should be representing the lower class. Yes, our lack of sensitivity to issues like poverty is an even greater reason for emergency. Sadly, we have the free time to even care about someone else’s wedding when it’s not even making a difference in our personal lives much less the society as a whole. But we don’t even have five minutes to take a look at how many jobless people we have in the provinces, for example, for us to realize that our country’s actual unemployment rate may be no less than 25% compared to the 6% figures the media is showing us. And that’s just for starters.
nothing against your opinion dude… But don’t you think they deserve that kind of celebration since they work hard for it? It’s not their fault if there is a lot of Filipinos who are struggling to find their next meal…. If you could see those Filipinos you are referring, they are not PWD but they don’t find a job so they could have decent meal and provide for their daily needs. And come to think of this, those who are less fortunate Filipinos are the one who have 6-12 kids. And the parents of those kids what they do? They are just being a lazy a**, just thinking of getting drunk and who know what else. It’s not were ignoring the less fortunate but they should be doing something with their life and stop being a lazy a**. In a simple thinking HARD WORK = BETTER LIFE!!!
Just saying….
I did not say that they do not deserve their wedding. What I am saying that, the existence of such a wedding (and it’s not only that particular wedding, and not only weddings but anything extravagant in particular) is a misrepresentation of our country’s real condition. This, I think, is the singular point Ilda is trying to make.
Well Ilda is POINTLESS!
What’s the big deal? Para lang may masulat? Irresponsible journalism!
Kung sino kaman be ready your question when they come to their show like “do they have plan to support Philippines /the people? Instead of talking about justice. Happy new year to you…..
“anything extravagant in particular) is a misrepresentation of our country’s real condition.”
…bakit mas gusto mong makita ang kahirapan ng pilipinas? i know mahirap ang pilipinas pero naniniwala din ako hindi tayo ganun kahirap at hindi na kailangan ipakita pa sa buong mundo na napakahirap ng Pilipinas.. Maganda at Pinagpala ang Pilipinas..Sikap at Tyaga lang ang katapat nyan.. They also work hard and they got what they want.. di naman necessary na wag sila pakasal ng extravagant para lang hindi ma feel ng iba na mahirap sila.. Besides, kahit mag pakasal sila sa court house lang di naman mababago na nasa isang sitwasyon ang ating bansa .. pero sana makita din natin HINDI MAHIRAP ANG PILIPINAS…
just saying..
Should that have been her only and as you term it “singular” point. She should not have invoked a provision of law. And a wrong and misapplied provision of law. She should just have relied on other non-legal articles. Please do not state that all netizens are intellectually incapacitated.
So ang logic mo is, dahil mahirap ang bansa, wala na silang karapatang sumaya at gamitin ang perang pinaghirapan nila sa kahit na anong gusto nila? ONCE in a lifetime ang wedding, would it be wrong to make the best out of it? wala kang karapatang husgahan ung tao. pusta ko kung icocompare ung tulong nila sa tulong me eh wala pang kapirangot ung kinikita mo. TAX pa lang nila. isip isip din bago mang husga
But dont u think sila talaga gumastos lahat nyan? Malaki din ang naitulong ng kasalang ito pagkat ang mga regalo which is in a form of money ay idodonate aa napili nilang foundations…so masasabi bang thoughtless ito?..
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera na ginastos nila lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Masabi ko lang kung sino ka man.da pat nag comment ka before the wedding.kung gusto mong tumulong sa sinasabi mong 50/50 split. Ngayon you saw the result dYan ka mag comment. Philippines talaga dyan kayo magaling. Why you just say bless both of them and they can help more people later.
You have a point… It’s pointless!
Sorry, but you’re just grasping at straws, which is POINTLESS. 🙂
I mean no disrespect but you should also check your other facts. For one, this couple asked their guests to donate the gifts/cash intended to them to go to a charitable institution. It’s not their fault if their guests chose to go the other way. And I feel like we don’t have any right to judge them by what they can afford. At the very least, it’s not the people’s money they are spending. People really nowadays take opinion and freedom of speech for granted.
You have to remember artista sila, libre halos lahat ng suppliers nila jan. Sponsored kung baga. kahit too much ok lng since maganda naman mga designs. exaggerated lang reaction ng mga tao. I totally agree with willow rune
Given na maraming naghihirap sa pilipinas pero anong kasalanan dun nila Marian & Dingdong? kung magkano man ang nagastos nila sa kasal nila at kung gano man kagarbo yun, deserve nila yun. pinaghirapan din nila yun eh. at kung hindi man ganun kabongga ang kasal nung dalawa, sa tingin nio masosolusyonan nilang dalawa ang paghihirap ng mga pilipino? Makakatulong sila, oo!
yung totoo, agaw eksena ka lang cguro! talagang may maisulat lng eh noh.
opinyon ko lang din
Kasalanan ba nung dalawa na maraming pinoy ang tamad
At walang responsibilidad sa buhay kaya sila nag hihirap?
Sa totoo lang sa mga panahon ngayon kailangan lang naman masipag at matyaga ka mag hanap ng opportunities para sayo hindi ka magugutom…
Kahit naman gawin nilang simple at lahat ng ginastos na pera ay ipamigay sa mga mahihirap bukas makalawa ba sigurado ka na maganda na ang kalagayan ng mga taong
Mahihirap? Di ba hnd naman? Kasi hindi solusyon ang
Pag bibigay ng pera kasi nauubos yun… imbis na bigyan mo ang taong gutom ng isda… bakit hindi mo nalang sya turuan mangisda para alam mo sa araw araw na kahit wala ka makakain sya. Ang mga pilipino mismo ang may problema kaya karamihan mahihirap sa way na mag isip ang pinoy kahit mahirap ang bansa alam mo ba na taon taon maraming taong dating mahirap ay yumayaman?
Kasalanan ba ng writer na mapansin yung paggastos nina DongYan? Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera na ginastos nila lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
you a hater or what? lol
its their hard earned money, they can do whatever they want with it. who knows, baka they requested their gifts to be given to charities pa. let them enjoy their life. kung si napoles and family nga ninakaw ang pera ng pinas, walang nagawa ang govt, eto pa na pinaghirapan ng dalawa kung ano man ginastos nila? come on, im sure kahit sinong may pera, hindi magda-dalawang isip gastusan ang important events ng buhay nila! just be happy for them kasi hindi rin naman sila naging pabigat sa pinas.
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera na ginastos dun sa kasal lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
This article is pointless!
I’m just a poor Filipino but I don’t think that the DongYan wedding was a blatant show ofnextravagance. I totally disagree. It’s not their fault that they are privileged than us including you. Every bride is dreaming of the best wedding – best wedding gown, reception, sponsors etc. I think it’s just you that is over reacting. How could you charge a person for spending his own oney? That’s BS opinion of yours! But well you are entitled of your own opinion but be mindful next time. We poor people dont mind if other people spend too much or just throw their money to useless things because that’s theirs. And poor people are not selfish to deprive any couple of a best wedding that they can wish for.
Sorry if you’re not invited!
P. S.
Im not a Marian or Dong fan. I just feel that you’re the one that’s selfish.
The majority of comments here are simplistic kneejerk reactions seemingly made by simple-minded simpletons. that’s the impression I got that.
“Pera naman nila yun eh!!!”
“Dream wedding nila yun kc!!!”
“INGGIT KA LANG!”
Boohoo frickin hoo. Childish. This is why I tend to dislike popular opinion.
But that is not to say the article doesn’t have its problems, so some points have to be raised:
1.) Much of the expenses that went into the wedding probably came from sponsors. So much for “pera nila yun…”
2.) Being high-profile, highly publicized wedding of a very famous local celebrity couple, it’s an opportunity for many commercial ventures to have much needed exposure.
3.) The wedding gifts will be given to charity.
4.) The country is NOT in a state of calamity. At least not anymore.
5.) It is extravagant, yes, but it’s more the fault of the media that promoted the event, the businesses and political personalities involved, and less the fault of the couple themselves.
I’m glad to see a few intelligent comments point these things out. Hopefully, I’d like to see the discussion shift to the compatibility of extravagance itself to the economic realities of a third world country like the Philippines. But I’m crossing my fingers. Filipinos aren’t much known for the depth of their discourses.
sige! Ikaw na Intelligent bhe! PHILIPPINES is not as poor as you want to interpret.. maybe before pero di na ngayun.. madami lang gaya nyo na ayaw maniwalang may pag asa ang Pilipinas.. kaya pati wedding ng may wedding gusto nyo pakialaman… talaga? maka PILIPINO ka? eh dila mo palang pilipit na che!!!!
Your post is proving me that you are a TROLL.
“PHILIPPINES is not as poor as you want to interpret.. maybe before pero di na ngayun”
Seriously? Wake up and smell what REALITY is. You’ve been brainwashed by the media ngunit hindi mo alam iyan. 😛
Obviously did not understand a single point I raised. Hindi marunong umintindi. Ano kaya silbi ng maraming taon mong pag-aaral at pagsusunog-kilay sa paaralan…
And about the Philippines not being as poor as I want to interpret? The facts speak for themselves. There is little room for interpretation. Pero hindi kita susubuan. Research it yourself, it’s really not hard to find out how poor this country really is.
Be happy to others dude.. Puro ka negativity.. Or you just want publicity? Well dude, you get a bad one! 🙂 Happy New Year!
I say this is just too much. Just shut the mouth up. Kumikos nalang tayo kung gusto nating tumulong. I agree on the point – puna kayo nang puna, wala naman kayong ginagawa.
And to your point that “the Philippines has been in a permanent period of acute public want or emergency for a long time.”, don’t be hilarious! Get a life people.
Im happy and proud of Marian. She showed how to work hard to achieve her DREAM WEDDING that wedding was every girls dream. kaya wag inggetera te. Kung di ka kinasal ng tulad nyan, wag ka mamuna. Ingget lang namumuna. tsaya isa pa, pinaghirapan nila yan. ikaw ba magpapakahirap magtrabaho para sa gustong gusto mo bilhin pero imbis na bilhin mo gamit pera mo na pinaghirapan mo, ibibigay mo lang sa tamad at di nag trabaho. sige te, ikaw magkayod, pakainin mo lahat ng mahirap, tapos mag pakagutom ka. ayoko sa lahat inggetera.
i have nothing against ur opinion but i think hindi solusyon sa kahirapan nang ating bansa kung hindi gagasto nang malaki ang dongyan wedding. hindi sila political figure at lalong lalo na hindi nila responsibilidad ang kahirapan nang bansa at wala silang tinatapakang tao sa ginagawa nila. gusto lang nila ipakita sa mga tao kung gaano nila kamahal ang isat-isa. pinaghihirapan nila ang perang ginastos nila. maraming charity sina dingdong at marian at marami silang natutulungan. eh ikaw ba ay may naitulong na para mapaunlad ang ating bansa? kung meron man eh di salamat sayo pero kung wala itahimik mo ang bunganga mo.
I guess congratulations for garnering the attention and comments of everybody. Every bride deserves her dream wedding, if the groom can afford it then why not? Mind you,THE BRIDE AND GROOM HAS MANY ADVOCACIES, they’ve been helping a lot of people more than you can imagine. This by far is creating an article due to insecurities, jealousy, hatred maybe? Or simply because you don’t know the philanthropic acts of the DongYan couple. You’re trying to make that law relevant to the couple who earned everything through hardwork? A couple who spent their own hard-earned money? A couple who has been known for their countless ADVOCACIES? Another “MIND YOU” connotation that I would like to add, they did not received any gifts but instead asked for DONATION FOR THE YES PNOY FOUNDATION. Imagine all those high-profile celebrities and politicians donating money for the foundation rather than extravagant gifts.
This is not a thoughtless extravagance, the groom shouldered all the expenses and as what common sense says, Marriage is a union of two individual. Since when did a well-prepared union became a thoughtless matter?
I hope you’re happy about posting this in such a joyous occasion. Happy New Year!
They worked really hard to have their dream wedding. And much of the expenses came from sponsors. Yan and Dong said they don’t accept gifts rather they told their guest to donate on their charities.
Nakakatuwa naman kung sino pa nagpost ng article na to sya pa tuloy nasusupalpal ng mga nitizens. May extravagant pa syang nalalaman. Bitter lang siguro kasi naiinggit.. Pangarap ng mag asaw to di naman pera ng bayan ang ginastos nila sa kasal. They are good tax payer… Kays sa susunod isip isip yung nagsulat ng article nato. Batikusin yung mga magnanakaw sa bayan..
You babble too much. I mean, why cant you just appreciate that lots of people feels happy seeing tthem tying the knot. They deserve all the extravagance because it was something that they work hard for. I agree with the previous comments.
sige nga sa kasal ni heart at chiz..subukan mong pigilan sa sinasabi mong thoughtless extravagance..ngayon pa lang umapila ka na for sure mas tatalbogan pa ni heart ang kasal ni marian..haha…sana bago ka magsulat nag research ka muna…their gifts were being donated to charitable institutions…so be happy for them na lang instead of criticising their wedding..move on pls.
Karapatan ng bawat tao ang ikasal at gumastos sa kanilang kagustuhan, pinaghirapan nila ang pera na ginastos nila. Pati ba naman kasal ng may kasal eh pupunahin. Bakit hindi pagtuunan ng pansin ang mga kurakot sa lipunan. Humingi ba sila sa inyo ng pera na ipinang gastos nila sa kasal nila, oh baka naman inggit lang kayo dahil nung ikinasal kayo ay hindi ganyang kagarbo? At walang kinalaman ang kasal nila sa sitwasyon ng pinas, nakakatulong pa nga sila dahil malaki sila kumita, kaya malaki rin ang tax na binabayaran nila. Kaya kung malaki man ang nagstos nila sa kasal nila wala kayong paki dun. Kaya di umaasenso sa atin eh gawa ng ganyang sistema.
Haaaay.. makapagreact sa kasal ni DongYan, eh, noh.. how about you? My nagagawa ka ba para sa ikauunlad ng Pilipinas?
Yan ang napansin mo. Yung totoo, hindi mo ba alam n tumutulong ang dalawang yan sa mga charities?
Kung gumastos man ng ganong kalaki c Dong, it’s because he wants the best for his wife.
Kung yung mahihirap n tao dto s Pinas ang pnoproblema mo, sa gobyerno ka magreklamo. O kaya s mga taong mahihirap n sinasabi mo, kasi minsan cla na ang may problema, palaging umaasa sa tulong ng gobyerno, ayaw kumilos ng sarili nila. I’m not rich, pero yun lang ung napapnsin ko.
korek… wag ng pansinin ang article na to.. baka sumikat pa
Ehhh kupal ka palang hayop ka! Sinu ba writer nito at nangingialam sa pera bg iba!! Pera mo ba?! At tsaka isa pa walanka ding pakialam kung dumating si pnoy dyan at si kris! Ibig sabihin wala silang appointment! Grabeeeee dapat di mo na sinulat ito dahil walang kwentang article
Kung walang kwenta ang article, dapat di mo binasa. Di mo naman maiiwasan yun lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Hindi mo malalaman kung walang kwenta ang isang article o hindi hanggat di mo binabasa. Enough with that “sana hindi mo na lang binasa.” Duh.
i’m not a fan of DongYan pero nirerespeto ko sila. si Pnoy siguro mejo may karapatan lng din umattend sa wedding. madaming naghihirap kasi hindi sila ng sikap. dependent sila sa gobyerno. may mga mahihirap naman n yumaman. diskarte lang yan. wag natin isisi sa Gobyerno.. kay Donyan ang pag hihirap ng Pinas. oo siguro kaya mahirap ang pinas xe sa Corruption. pero kaya naman natin sana umangat kaya lang kulang sa tyaga. may bagyo ngeon sa Mindanao/Visayas. maaga na nag advise na lumikas kaso ayaw ng ibang tao diba. pag may namatay isisi sa President na umattend ng royal wedding. sana bago sinulat ung article may nagagawa din xa like foundation. hindi ung puro blog.. blog.. blog.. dongyan large tax payers yan. ung nag sulat kea nito equal sa binabayaran n tax. malamang hindi. kasi professional ang artist. sana bago xa nag sulat ng article tinignan muna mabuti. hindi din aq fan ni Pnoy. mejo mali xe. e anu kung sobra ung expenses. pera naman nila un. hindi connect ung wedding sa kahirapan ng pinas. siguro pede pa maging issue nagka time si pinoy sa wedding samantala may mga mahirap n kelangan xa? hindi din kaya nga may mga local govt units. kea nga xa may mga tao xa. pilipino talaga. parang sa isang group or team (school) pag leader xa gagawa lahat. xa mag iisip. xa mag provide. walang ginagawa ung iba. ganun ung nangyayari.
Ay so tama ka dun sa team leader. Puros siya ang gumagawa, kumikilos. Kapag namali o pumalpak sa project, paniguradong sa leader isisisi. Utak langaw talaga ang mga pinoy.
Bakit nag-comment yung writer sa excessive money sa wedding? Di mo naman maiiwasan yun lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Just so you know po, karamihan sa gastos sa kasal ay sponsored.. In short, regalo.. Frankly speaking and honest question, pag may mag-isponsor ba ng grandiosong kasal para sayo, tatanggihan mo? Wag bait baitan.. Reality speaking, tatanggapin mo yun.. And for me, the event is not applicable to the said civil code.. Having a perfect wedding is not a pleasure.. For me, it is a right everyone is entitled to.. It wasn’t done for display, it was done because it is their right.. They just shared it to those who wants to be a part of it.. Making it part of the news? They did not ask for it.. They were asked for it.. Blame all the networks.. And lastly, yes, she earned from all the endorsements and tv shows and movies she has done and nothing is wrong with that.. Even endorsing for undergarments is not wrong, you just made it sound like it is a hilarious job..
The President, being in the event, is not an issue as well.. He still has the right.. Do not blame everything to him.. It wasn’t his fault why many Filipinos are in poverty.. It wasn’t him who tells all those people to corrupt.. Who tell all those Filipinos not to work and to bear lots of children more than what they can just afford.. And do not blame to him all the calamities that came to our country..
They just had their wedding but some made it sound like they committed a crime.. To all the haters and detractors, stop finding stones to be thrown at them and just go and get a life..
Ay oo nga.. kawawa naman yong mga nagsisikap kung hindi maenjoy ang pinagsikapan nila..
Kung laging icoconsider ang mga hindi nagsisikap, ay sha! wala nang magsisikap.. tsk tsk tsk
Maybe you should make an article about politicians, not celebrities. Mayroon nga diyan hindi gumagastos ng sobra pero nangungurakot ng sobra. Batikusin mo yung mga talagang may obligasyon.
Err.. PNoy is a politician. Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pag-comment lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Hater ka Aprille Rose…lol..hindi nman si marian ang gumastos at wala syang ginastos…dingdong assures na ibibigay nya sa bride ang napaka special na kasal gagastos sya hanggat gusto nya at ang iba ay galing sponsor..utak mo teh talangka mkapagsabi to ng panty kala mo sya malinis..
I PERSONALLY HOPE THE WRITER READS THIS MESSAGE. If we are going by law then dont forget to mention in your stupid article how these celebrities are also paying tax to our Goverment every year, donating money to the needy, and worked their asses of to save this kind of money for their special day. Nonetheless this is a fucking wedding for fucks sake. You as a writer have made countless of readers feel that they cant hold their wedding in the phillipines because it could be a public display of how wealthy they are instead of how special they wanted this day to become since it only happens once in their lives?. How slow are you in the head and selfish with your thoughts? You focused more on the wealth than how important this celebration could be for this happy couple. You are freaking bullshit. The bride herself has donated millions of money to the needs of our country why wont you write an article about how she’s breaking the law as well by donating since you consider anything related “with money and the public” illegal and thoughtless. I personally wirte journals and articles in my school and i know what a well written proffessional article is. You on the other hand is just some lame writer with a insecure opinion and selfish point of view. Very disrespectful to a newly wed as well. I hope people like you do not thrive for you do not know how to congratulate others but instead find a way to insult and create something bitter on other peoples happiness. If you had time to think about the poverty of the country how about you write articles on how our country can go strive against it, what ways our economic rate can go higher, write a series of jobs filipinos can pursue since unemployment is the #1 cause of poverty in our country. Shame on you. And if anything feel free to add me and inbox me and im more willing to help you write some articles with depth and real information people can make use of. Good day.
Di mo naman maiiwasan yun lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
“Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.” Ulit ulit na lang? You are obviously a hater ni marian rivera. Shoo. Magsama kayo ni hack.
This is the best comment on this article.
very well said. this is nothing but an insecure opinion. im not rich nor poor, im also not a dongyan fan, but i don’t think their wedding has anything to do with poverty, anong paki mo kung san nila gusto gastusin ung pera nila eh pinagpaguran naman nila un. so gusto mo sabihin hindi tayo pwede bumili ng mamahaling bagay dahil maraming naghihirap kahit pa pinagpaguran mo naman ung perang un? bakit di mo nalang idonate lahat ng pera mo sa nangangailangan, mukang mas makakatulong un kesa sa pag sulat mo ng ganitong article. or at least try to be objective next time.
“And if anything feel free to add me and inbox me and im more willing to help you write some articles with depth and real information people can make use of. Good day.”
This proves something: your post has NO VALUE.
and how does that prove that the post has no value? because he forgot to put commas?
I agree with you on this one. The writer is very passive and can’t just be happy and respect the newly wed couple. These celebrities are good people who worked very hard to get to where they are now, paid alot of taxes and shared their blessings to unfortunate people. They don’t deserve to be insulted by a bitter writer who has to focus with the real issues of our country.
I personally don’t like those “royal couples” but that doesn’t mean that I care “excessively” how they spend their money on their OWN WEDDING. I mean, it’s not like they stole the money used in the wedding from the public (like what the corrupts do). They worked their butts off for this to happen. And about the “acute public” thingy, well, I do agree that it became a chronic need, but we can’t exactly force people to pay less for something so special just because of others when in fact, it’s THEIR special day.
Pinagpawisan nilang pera ang ginastos dyan hindi galing sa kaban ng bayan. Kaya wala tayong pakialam kung billion o trillion ang nagastos nila dyan. Kaya maging masaya ka na lang para sa kanila. Okey?
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pag-react lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
In life, things are not always what they seem. Kaya naman pala halos negative article mo ate. Hindi po sila pasikat sa pera nila natural gagasto sila sa dream wedding nila at saan nila nakuha na ganun na pera magtanong ka po muna sa kanila bago ka po mag ganyan ,At para naman sa nagcocomment ng mga masasakit na salita wagdin po kayo ganyan tao lang din po si ate writter nasasaktan.
I kinda felt the same, actually. Yea, yea, pera nila, and whatever, no one is arguing about how they spend their money. Duh!pero i just felt that it was over the top, trying so hard. Re-route the vehicles? Who does that (for a wedding)? If having tons of guest is the problem, then sana pumili sila sa hindi ma-traffic at mainstream na lugar. . To muchhh puuuuubblicity for this wedding. Way too much. 🙂 peace brothers and sisters. . Stating my opinion. 😉
“Trying so hard”– I love the phrase. 😀
Lol wag pakelamera. Kung afford nila why not. Daming inggitera sa mundo. I’m sure kung ikaw ang priveleged baka di ka magrereklamo.
Hi pretty me. Peace sista from another mista. . I AM. HOW ABOUT YOU? HAPPY NEW YEAR, girlfriend! HAVE A BLAST! 🙂 @PRETTYME
MAY KAIBIGAN DIN AKO SA B.I.R NAG-OOJT. TOTOONG MAY “BRIBERY” NA IMBIS NA MALAKING TAX ANG NAKUKUHA MULA SA MGA NEGOSYANTE NA MILYON MILYON ANG MAKUHA, HUNDRED THOUSANDS LANG ANG BINIBIGAY PARA SA NAGTTRABAHO O KAKILALA NILA SA B.I.R KAPALIT NG ILANG MILYON NA DAPAT SANA AY PARA SA MAHIHIRAP. KUNG MATALINO KA SANA GUMAWA KA NG ARTICLE ABOUT DIYAN.
THEY, the couple, paid for THEIR wedding with THEIR hard earned money.
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pag-react ng writer lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Very good article. I honestly can’t help but think that they made that extravagant wedding to show off that their relationship is something totally acceptable by the society. Regardless of the acceptance/non-acceptance of society, their relationship remains to be a product of cheating and unfaithfulness.
At para dun sa mga taong nagko-comment na huwag daw makialam sa pera ng iba, di mo naman maiiwasan yun lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Too much envy and hatred in your heart, girl. Tsk tsk tsk. Alagad ka siguro ni Hack.
Isang malaking ka-hunghangan ang article na to. So gusto mong sabihin Hindi dapat sila gumasta ng milliones nila dahil madami ng taong nagugutom? Perang pinag hirapan nila iyon. At Hindi dapat husgahan kung pano nila gamitin dahil Hindi mo rin alam kung anong mga naitulong nila sa mga mahihirap. Eh ikaw ba, wag mong sabihin Hindi ka bumibili ng mamahaling damit, kumakain sa mamahaling resto, o Hindi umiinom ng mamahaling kape, dahil naiisip mong madaming Pilipino ang walang pambili ng pagkain?!
At kapag araw ba ng sweldo o bonus mo, Hindi ka gumagastos para sa sarili mo para I-reward ang pagod mo sa pag tatrabaho?!
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera ng iba lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
the heck do you care? Kung gumastos man ng malaki si dong wag mo ng pakialaman kasi that’s his money he worked so hard for it. They are just a simple human being na maging special yung wedding nila!! Once in a lifetime lang to. Nonsense naman yung article mo! Ugghh!
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera ng iba lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
Pakialamerang insecure ka Ilda! Wedding is one of the greatest life events. It’s your choice to make it simple or extravagant. The couple wanted their wedding to be extravagant and they can afford it. Di sila nangutang ng pera syo para ipangpakasal nila, tae ka! If you’re not happy the way they celebrated their wedding day, manahimik ka nalang inggetera kang f**k s**t ka!
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera ng iba lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.
ANG KAPAL NG MUKHA NG GUMAWA NG ARTICLE NA ITO. SOBRA NA HA. HINDI NA ITO KARAPAT DAPAT. WALA KA NA BANG IBANG MAISULAT? PARA LANG MAIBA AT MAY MAPAGUSAPAN? ULOL MO! GAGO!!!
After reading hindi ko mapigilan mairita. Why? Anu bang pakialam mo sa gara ng celebrasyon nila? Pera naman nila yan. Dugot pawis ang nilaan nila dyan para maging ganyan ang celebrasyon nila. Hindi nila kasalanan na may mga pilipinong naghihirap. Don’t blame them gosh! Alangan naman yung matagal nilang pinaghirapan ipamigay nalang sa mahihirap eh di mas dadami ang mahihirap kc alam nila may magbibigay naman s kanila ng tulong at magpapakahirap para sa kanila na hindi n pala nid na magpagod kc may mga masisipag at mayayaman n pwede magtrabaho para sa kanila. Oh come on! Isip isip din pag may time. Buhy nila yan. May mga ibang mayayaman din naman na ganyan din kagarbo ang kasal its just happened na sikat sila kay mnakikita natin kung anung preparasyon at gara ng ceebrasyon nila. Tsk! Think before you click ok?
Karamihan ng negative comments dito ay galing sa mga lalaki. At yung mga comments pa, di mo alam kung galing ba sa ulo nila sa taas o ulo nila sa baba. Puro wag mong pakialaman lang naman ang sinasabi. 😛
Both? Pareho yata sila gumagana. Haha. Not like you, isa na nga lang, makitid pa. Peace out. 🙂
Kasi hindi sila inggiterang katulad mo.
FYI, ILDA is the name of this f**king article. i post nyo po mukha nito sa lahat ng social media para mapahiya din sa katarantaduhan nya! Ung pagmumuka nya nasa ibaba ng article.
FYI, your comment was not deleted.
In other words, deleting all of your SPAM comments will be the happiest day of my life since things like AD HOMINEM and CHARACTER ASSASSINATIONS are for the insane and insecure.
Reality check: IKAW ang TUNAY NA TARANDTADO.
Pag kinasal ako invite kita hahaha! Bitter te? Pati mga Aquino pinagdiskitahan mo na parang laki ng atraso sayo.
super bitter at inggit ang writer nito.. uuhh excuse me?? wala.kang paki alam kasi as far as i know hindi naman nila ninakaw sa gobyerno ang pera na ginastos nila… yes dream wedding to and they deserve it kasi pinaghirapan nila yn.. re route ng traffic? kasama sa planning yan.. e ano gusto nyo, worst case scenario ng traffic kasi walang re routing ng traffic?.. at hindi na nila kasalanan kung bakit may nghihirap.. nagtrabaho at kumayod sila para sa pera na ginastos nila dyn.. hayy kaloka utak talangka gumawa ng issue na to.. yun writer nito isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit mahirap pa din ang pilipinas.
Di mo naman maiiwasan yung pakikialam sa pera ng iba lalung-lalo na kung pasikat naman talaga sa pera nila sina DongYan. Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.walang ibang sagot? Hahay i love the wedding of the year
Kinasal ka na ba? Bakit kailangan
mong mangialam sa pera na pinaghirapan ng iba? Ito yung mentality ng pinoy na dahilan kung bakit di tayo umuunlad eh. Imbis na gumawa na ang article on how to manage finances and stuffs, mas ninais mo pang hilain pababa yung mga nagsikap. Boo you!
Did the writer do the same with other “extravagant wedding?” Their’s was not the Philippine’s first!
One sided journalism. Medyo makitid yata utak ng writer to come up with an article considering only the negative side of the story.
@April Rose D. Dellosa – ikaw ba yung writer? Anyway, bilib naman ako sa sipag mo sumagot sa comments haha. What’s more amusing is that mukhang isa lang alam mong paraan para kumita ng pera. Porn Star ka noh? Ive got no problem with that, kung gusto mo nga naman “kumita ng pera”. 🙂
Ang Writter na ito wala na sigurong ibang masulat o sadyang insecure ka lang sa wedding nila ate yan .
Hoy writer. Tumakbo kang presidente para matigil ka. Tapos hanap ka ng super yaman na pakakasalan ka higit pa sa ganito. Naka sale ang anti inggit pills ngayon. Bili ka na!
Hoy utak squatter. You’re not helping because what you’re promoting is SHEEP MENTALITY.
It’s not their problem if others are poor. It’s also their right to do it all. If they are not celebs and not broadcasted on tv or internet, who would care?
Ate alam mo naiintindihan kanaman namin na mahihirap ang iniisip mo pero sana naman po respeto sa wedding nila kasi sa totoo lang po walang connect yung articlenyo puro negative at sabi mo free tayo makialam sa iba so pagkinasal ka ate makikialam din kami at magsasalita kami ng negative side .di ka masasaktan nun?
Parang si ILDA at April Rose Dellosa ay iisa.lol Natakot ata at dinilete yung last post ko…eto po previous post ko:
FYI, ILDA is the name of this f**king article. Ikalat nyo po sa lahat ng social media mukha nya para mapahiya din sa katarantaduhang ginawa nya. Nasa ibaba ng aricle pagmumuka nya.
Deserving na i-delete yung comment mo. Why?
Because you’re inciting everyone of your ilk to attack the author by posting threats, etc. What would happen if I can do that to you?
Please refrain for PERSONAL ATTACKS. Ikaw ang tunay na TARANTADO. Pinatunayan mo rin na na mababa nga ang IQ mo because of that.
Set your priorities for once.
And the author should set her priorities, too. Kung thoughtless extravagance lang naman ang usapan, yung mga politikong pera ng pilipino ang ginagasta and puntiryahin niya at hindi itong mga celebrity na galing naman sa sarili nilang bulsa ang ginamit!
“Public personage” din po sila ma’am, katulad ng mga politiko. Hindi po sila sumali sa showbiz upang pumasok sa seminaryo o monasteryo. Nasa showbiz po sila, yun ang trabaho nila, at alam nila na bawat kilos nila ay pinag-uusapan ng mga tao, ikaw man o nang author ng blog na ito. Salamat po.
Seriously? It is their wedding!! They have every right to celebrate it in any way they want to as long as no one is offended. True that there are millions of filipino living in poverty but is it their fault that there are so much poor people? They (and other celebrities) have worked for their money and are paying taxes (was it not enough?) And I have seen them participated in charitable activities. If that is the case, then every display of wealth like purchases of luxury cars, mansions, jewelries, etc. is against the law. So what will happen to our economy? #facepalm
Ang BITTER mo. Inggit ka lang dahil Hindi ganon kabongga ang kaya mo. Another one, may pera sila, pinagkahirapan nilang ipunin yung pera ginastos nila. Hindi nila ninakaw ang perang ginastos nila sa kaban ng bayan. Hindi din nila kasalanan kung bakit maraming naghihirap na Pilipino.
Simplehan natin tutal ang point mo is gumastos ng malaki na Hindi dapat. Ilagay natin ang sitwasyon sa mas maliit na scale. Ikaw Ilda, sigurado ko nakabili ka na ng kape sa Starbucks, kahit isang beses. Di ba May choice ka, pwede kang mag kape ng 3 in 1 o yung Nescafé na tinitimpla, Pero nag Try kang bumili ng Starbucks coffee. Kung iisipin mo na ,madaming nagugutom, Hindi ka ba nakokonsensya na gagastos ka ng mahigit isang daang piso para sa kape? Kung may sumit a sayo sa pagbili mo ng mahal na kape among isa sagot mo? Di ba sasabihin mo anong pakialam nyo e pera ko to. Alam kong ang point mo is Hindi dapat ganun kagarbo ang kasal nila Pero sabi nga ng Madami dito, pera nila yun, pinahirapan at Hindi sila masasamang Tao. Para kasing sinusubukan mong mag mukang intelihente sa opinion mo Pero sablay e. Parang ipokrito ang dating. O sya sige na at magtitimpla pa ko ng nescafe.
APRIL ROSE D. DELLOSA- I pity you. It seems na sobrang inggit ka kay Marian Rivera kasi ikaw kahit ilang panty at bra ipakita mo di ka yayaman…am sure your heart is full of bitterness. Personally, upon seeing on the net the extravagant wedding, I was really amzaed how the celebration was organized. Once in a lifetime lang yan kya they have all the prerogative kung bongga or simple wedding lang yan.
Baka di ka invited INDAY kaya sobrang bitter ka…sobrang natawa ako sa paulit-ulit mong sinusulat na “Pero kunsabagay, ilang panty at bra din ang pinakita ni Marian Rivera para kitain ang perang yan.”
Happy New year everyone!
I will share something. I use to work in a cake company. I only worked there for like almost 8 months. We’ve done a lot of wedding cakes for celebrities not only wedding cakes but also birthday cakes for for their children. These cakes can cost 50k-100k. I saw the wedding cake of the couple it was so gigantic. I can roughly say it cost more than a 100k. One thing I learn in the wedding industry is that all all wedding company sponsors celebrities. In short not all we saw yesterday were paid by the couple but they are all free.
This is how the wedding business work they sponsor celebrities and they use their names for their company. So mister writer of this article this for you.
FYI
Ate may galit ka ba sa mundo?
It seems you never heard of the word ‘opinion’…
Tangina mo april rose inggit klng palibhasa mamamatay k ng di mo naranasan yan.siguro kinantot klng tapos iniwan k ng lalake u kya ganyan k bitter ka hahaha.mamatay ksa inggit.paulit ulit comment ksama s work nla magpakita ng bra at panty dhil may karapatan sila kc ikw kya k glit dun puro bakokang yan binti mo.new year na tanggalin na inggit s katawan pra sumaya k naman
Written like a bad blog post.. acting as if she actually cares about the poor.. bitterkahlangteh kasi wala kang ganyan…
Choice nila yan kung gusto nilang ubusin ang pera nila or hindi. Kasal nila yan eh! Atleast si Dingdong may Yes Pinoy nakakatulong sa mahirap, eh ikaw Ms Writer nasubukan mo na bang tumulong man lang or magbigay ng limos sa mga nakikita mong pagala gala sa kalsada? #crabmentality
Grabe. Pati ba naman ito gagawan ng issue? Nilagnat ako sa kababawan ng isip ng gumawa neto. Pera naman nila ginastos nila, hindi po ba? Bakit kailangang ikonekta itong kasal nila sa mga pinoy na nakaranas ng kahirapan? Ganyan ka-engrade ang kasalan nila kasi pinaghirapan nila yan! Tsaka tama yung isang comment, hindi lang naman ito yung unang-unang kasalan na engrande ‘di ba? Yung mga naghihirap na pinoy, kung magsisipag yan, aahon at aahon yan sa hirap! Hindi yung aasa ng aasa sa gobyerno? Walang future. Wala akong pake sa comment ng writer sa opinion ko na ‘to. This is sparta and I don’t give a fuck.
Kung sino man ang writer ng article na’to, matanong ko lang, alam mo ba ung meaning ng REDUNDANT? Well ikaw un, masyado mong pinapaikot ang mga sinasabi mo sa isang bagay. Normal naman na gumastos sila sa pinaka-IMPORTANTENG celebration ng buhay nila, and who care kung afford nila? Diba, napaka one sided ng reasonings mo!!! And how about the million people who struggle to find their next meal everyday? Well kung gusto mo namang tumulong open ang GMA at ABS CBN para sa kung ano man ang gusto mong idonate, at para malaman mo, nagdonate sila (DongYan) to Yolanda victims.
Spoil sport. The important thing is that they are 2 people who earned their money in an honest manner. They worked hard for it and being showbiz people, they made their wedding a grand production. It is their right to spend lavishly the honest money and it will help the Philippine economy, instead of being thrifty and holding those millions in the bank or worst, doing their wedding abroad. If we can’t be happy for them, at least let us not spoil their special wedding day.
Bakit kung Bongga ang Wedding ni Marian pera naman din nila yan, hindi naman para sa poor yan g pera nila lahat ,si Marian nagbibigay ng tulong sa Mga Poor ,at saka its not their fault na Poor sila they should try to succeed by being rich they need to work hard to be rich ,tagal na kaya ang Dongyan sa Tv and they are both working hard .
Bwahahahaha… Ako din po si Mark ILDA or April Rose Dellosa deleted my name…lol natatakot na atang balikan sya ng mga inaatake nya sa article nya at mapahiya sa katarantaduhang article na sinulat nya…Tapang magsulat ng walang kwnetang article duwag naman harapin mga cosequnces…lol. L O S E R !
Your comments deserved to be deleted. Since all of them are SPAM and you’re inciting to attack the author.
Uncivilized human beings = real life LOSERS.
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C’mon! Citing this instead of writing about real issues? They can afford it so there isn’t really any alarming concern about it. For crying out loud, it’s their wedding day. Stop frwakin whining about it and enjoy the Holidays.
Bwahahaha… Ako din po si Mark ILDA or April Rose Dellosa deleted my name…lol natatakot na atang balikan sya ng mga inaatake nya sa article nya at mapahiya sa katarantaduhang article na sinulat nya…Tapang magsulat ng walang kwnetang article duwag naman harapin mga cosequnces…lol. L O S E R !
“Tapang magsulat ng walang kwnetang article duwag naman harapin mga consequences…lol”
If personal attacks, red herring, are considered ‘consequences’ for you, then you’re barking on the wrong tree, son. Real LOSERS are coming up with the word I D I O T!
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Butthurt lang?
Why do you really care about their extravagant wedding? And so what kung mag punta don si Pnoy? Hindi ba pwedeng magpahinga si pnoy kahit isang araw lang? Maybe as a teen ager di pa namin nararamdaman masyado yung presensya ng mga presidente. Pero ano ba naman yung isang araw lang ipagkakait mo sa kanila? Lastly,Masasabi mo bang naghihirap na talaga ang Pilipinas kung halos karamihan ng tao nasa Mall?
I know, I know. Feeling deprived, because you can’t afford to have that kind of wedding. The blog is clearly too tactless, crab-mentality, funny and simply, just to catch people’s attention. Why can’t we just be happy for them??? Instead of criticizing their “yes, extravagant wedding”, Why not write something about “YOUR” NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? Or comparing kim k’s and Nick Minaj butts topic?
Note:
Celebrity (Duties: to entertain people, in return, Professional fees & sponsors)
Government (Duties: to serve people, in return, corrupt the people)
Happy New Year Ilda!
“Celebrity (Duties: to entertain people, in return, Professional fees & sponsors)”
And now these kind of ‘celebrities’ are now voted in politics. Your comment shows how IGNORANT and STUPID Pinoys are, always caring about ‘trivial’ stuff rather than the more important issues. At least you admit that you’re ANTI-INTELLECTUAL to the core.
Happy New Year to you, bitch.
And name calling is definitely a sign of intellect, noh?
I am happy for Marian and Dong…I am happy the Prez is there…I am happy they shared their fairy-tale like wedding…I am happy for the honored invited people…I am happy to also watch extravagance, good and beautiful.
did you know that they asked their guests to donate in their charity instead of giving gifts?
at madami pang personalidad ang gumagastos sa mga ganyang events, sadyang yung sakanila lang ang pinakita… if i know kung may pera ka din ganyan din ang papangarapin mo sa kasal mo
Are you serious!!?!? It’s their wedding. They use their OWN money, not the country’s taxes. They have the RIGHT to be extravagant. It’s no one’s business but theirs. This article is such a bull. I bet a hater/basher of DongYan paid the writer to write this crappy article. Inggit much!?!?!?!LOL The wedding is soooo grand! Everybody is sooo happy. Good vibes, please. Congrats, DongYan! You guys are so much in love, that’s why a lot of people hate you.LOL
Well balanced reflection of the facts. Those criticizing the writing, have probably not read it to the end!
Balance? Pathetic. Maybe you didnt even dream of a perfect wedding day for you to comment that this is balance. How can it be balanced if it only narrates a one sided opinion? Maybe use a dictionary next time for proper usage of words.
Don’t you know that the Philippines is also considered a ‘Showbiz Country’
If someone here is pathetic it’s you, dirty whore. And your lack of INTELLIGENCE is showing it.
And name calling is definitely a sign of intellect. Yup.
“Every country has the government it deserves.”
Don’t bother focusing on celebrities. Focus on bad business practices, domestic or foreign, that prey on the exploitation of the country.
Please stop this nonsense and you are so pathetic for even citing the civil code when it doesnt involve any crime committed. You dont care how they spent their wedding extravagantly because as far as I know, it is their own money and not the peoples money they used for their wedding for it to be stopped. You are just insecure that you cant afford his kind of wedding. And besides, what would you feel if you are in the same situation that you can afford this kind of wedding and someone bashed your happiness which is the day every person waited all their life? Cmon grow up!
You should be more responsible on tackling matters that are more important than the dongyan nuptial if u want recognition. People strive hard to attain their dreams thus dongyan both worked so hard first to make the relationship work & finally to end up together by having the wedding of their dreams. Whyeven use the civil code, they didnt violate any of these crap! U sure are envious about the success of the event… SHUT UP & LOOK FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL SPEND FOR YOUR DREAM WEDDING! YOU ARE SUCH A PITY!!!
Actually, why do you care so much on how they organized the wedding or how moch they spent for it? Its THEIR money naman eh, pinaghirapan nila yan so its their choice kung paano nila gagamitin. I know its important to help other people too, na alam naman nating may mga natulungan na talaga ang couple na yan. So, why bother pestering their wedding with negative comments if in the first place hindi ka naman directly involved and as I said earlier, its their choice how to spend their own money, hindi naman sila nangutang sayo right?
It’s their wedding, and they saved for it, it’s not like they begged for money just to stage their dream wedding. The President was present because he is close with the couple and the couple helped him with his campaign. It’s just like having any friend attend your wedding, it just so happened that that friend is the country’s president. Those poor people you are citing to be disappointed were in fact their fans and for sure were truly happy for the couple. And another FYI, the groom has his own foundation which helps the needy, and from what I know (not 100% sure though), they asked their guests to donate to that foundation instead of giving them gifts.
The couple already did their part of helping other poor people,so why not let them enjoy their big day! It’s their wedding and they deserved it. Extravagant or not, it will not make a change on the life of for poor people, its their own discipline that will also help them.
Oi writer..kasalanan ba nila kung nag ipon sila para makapag pakasal ng bongga.. Masyado kang ampalaya..heartbroken ka? Kasi kasal na sila?
Oi, bimbo. Just read the whole article. Mas ampalaya ka since you’re BUTTHURT.
I’m sure you won’r reply because what I’ve said is 100% TRUE.
I really wonder saan nanggagaling bitterness mo. Sa lahat na lang may comment ka. Saying words like “dirty whore” won’t make you any better. Siguro life goal mo na ang ma-bitter kela Marian and Dingdong or anyone who displays extravagance, ano? I hope that this 2015, you will find the joy your heart desires para matuto ka ring makaappreciate ng pinaghirapan ng ibang tao. Happy new year!
No, son. It’s not about being ‘bitter’, but you’re totally missing the point.
Happy new year to you, dumbass.
they worked so hard for.that money..wala kang pakialam kung San nila gusto gastusin..this article is a piece of shit..better turn this article down..walang papanig sayo..as*hole.
I don’t know if I will laugh or laugh crying after reading the comments. The article is plain simple and the author expressed her opinion, so what’s with all the hate? Are you the parents of the bride and groom? Have you taken in consideration the topics pointed out in this article? Probably not. Ah.
Although I have nothing against the couple, I also do not like them enough to watch every bit of news about their ROYAL wedding. And I respect their fantards who were drooling while watching the news, wishig they were at the venue.
Yes, they used their own money, but did anyone contested about that matter? Is the argument here if they used their own money or not? NO. Is the issue here if they have ‘pake’about the author’s opinion? No.
Clearly, most people commented and wrote their hateful replies without even bothering to read or even understand the point of this article.
So much ignorance in one place.
karylle padilla wrote this article…
And you sir are missing the point. Period.
Oo nga naman before this emergency, crisis sa bansa natin happens, the wedding has been planned a couple of months ago. Kung naghihirap man ang buong sambayanan hindi naman kasalanan nina marian at dingdong yan…Grabeng paghihirap, at pagtatarabaho ang dinanas ng dalawang artistang yan para matupad ang dream wedding nila hindi nila hiningi o ninakaw sa kaban ng bayan. They worked for it, So they have the right to do what they want with their own money. let us wish them well na lang. Mahirap kasi sa atin ayaw malamangan.
if u dont want news about donyagn then dont read it… its their wedding and khit sino gustong very special at bongga ang kasal nila. bakit kelangna ikabit sa naghihirap ang kasal nila? pinaghirapana at pinagipunan nila ginastos jan hindi galing sa gobyerno. porket umattend ang presidente, issue na din agad? wala na kayong alam gawin kundi ang sisihin ang ibang tao lalo na presidente.. masaya sila eh di manahimik kayo. hindi naman kayo agrabyado mas lalong walang nagawang masama sa inyo. madami na din naitulong sina dongyan sa mahihirap, hindi nila obligasyon na habang buhay tumulong sa naghihirap… susme!!! ang kikitid ng utak nyo!!! bagong taon na, magbago na kayo!!!!!
Ay grabe lang ah. Ang daming issues na dapat pag usapan violation pa? The nerve! What do you get from this? They don’t even asked a centavo from you! It’s none of your business… Sana nag advise ka nalang, nakatulong ka pa.
Is this what we’ve been reduced to? Writing senseless articles and bashing people who can afford to be extravagant? Whatever happened to responsible and sensible journalism?
It’s not even senseless if you dig deeper. If you call ABS-CBN being ‘responsible and sensible journalism’…
MY SIDES
No need to dig deeper, the only reason this article was written was because PNoy attended the event. Make no mistake, this is a hate site.
Make no mistake, you are a Noytard.
Son, nice TROLLING you got there.
Come on. It is a blog and merely the author’s opinion. Why don’t you just answer the question, “did they violate the civil code through ‘thoughtless extravagance'”? My answer is NO. Many Filipinos who celebrate Christmas are into “thoughtless” extravagance. They buy this and that thoughtlessly. And it doesn’t stop on Christmas. Just today , or tonight before the new year comes, they will squeeze themselves in a jampacked marketplace just to buy an overpriced “anything round”
…(cont’d).
I can’t believe how shallow this post is. i’m not one to comment on such hypocrisy or anything as i can be a hypocrite myself but come on lady. I couldn’t agree more with some of the post that have been made such us yes you are probably bitter, most of us are aware of what’s happening in the country you are at. for decades there has been corruption going on.
It is also their right as a citizen of that country to do as they please. It was their money, they worked of it too. and it is your right to post something too. Most of us don’t know but judging from your post you sound like a bitter lady.
Instead of wasting your time and energy posting thoughtless blog post like this why not use it for the betterment of something else? such as show the world how beautiful that country can be even though its full of corruption? or are you just also using this article to grab attention to your blog then what a smart arse.
And I can’t believe how shallow YOU are. That’s her opinion so why react? You’re just wasting your own time, son.
Why react? so you expect people to just read it and let it go? why bother posting things like this if you don’t even want the care of your readers. Anong masama sa paggamit ng perang pinaghirapan nila? following your logic, GU STO nila mag pakasal ng ganun eh, SO WHY REACT? in the end, BITTER lang talaga ung gumawa ng article na to. Pusta ko kung ikukumpara naitulong nung gumawa ng article na to sa bansang pilipinas eh kanila kay marian eh walang wala. RANT all you want pero in reality mas may tulong sa bansa ung dalawa kesa sainyo.
And you’re still missing the point, son. You never read the article. You’re also RANTING by the attacking the author.
In the end, mas BITTER ka. Because you’re just missing the point. Period.
You yourself is missing my point. You just dismissed it by saying “You never read the article. You’re also RANTING by the attacking the author.” in the end walang connect ung last sentence mo actually. Di ako bitter, natatangahan lang ako sa mga article na walang sense. Sinong bitter? to the point na i dadamay mo pa batas ng pilipinas? geh kasuhan nyo sila marian sa ginawa nila, tignan natin kung ung POINT ng author na to eh di tawanan ng mga judge.
@TangaNgNagpostNetoBITTER:
“Di ako bitter, natatangahan lang ako sa mga article na walang sense. Sinong bitter? to the point na i dadamay mo pa batas ng pilipinas? geh kasuhan nyo sila marian sa ginawa nila, tignan natin kung ung POINT ng author na to eh di tawanan ng mga judge.”
Says the one who is trying to make a point yet favors to attack the author with ad hominem and red herring.
Again, you’re missing the point.
WinterSoldier ang Bobo mo promise! Nakakairita yung kabobohan mo. San lupalup kaba galing at bakit ang bobo mo! Tang Ina ka!
THAT is the perfect definition of UTAK-SQUATTER. Look at your comments, real life asshole. 😀
Looking again at your comment:
CREDIBILITY LOST
WinterSoldier and DIO, you should also be considered as “utak squatter” considering how you use names to attack other people. hay. Tingin muna sa salamin ah? You, guys, are obviously bitter.
I dont think its bad since they earned every single money they spent on the wedding. It is fair for everyone because no one has been deprived of anything here. Being wealthy is not a sin and spending your hard earned money with what you want is not bad. The couple had been a great help to a lot people by giving joy and sharing their blessings to them especially for the less fortunate ones so spending their money for themselves not to show off but to show people how they cherish that moment in their life is not too much.
Shallow post from a shallow writer.
Stop blogging. Seriously.
Shallow comment from a shallow-minded Pinoy.
Stop TROLLING. Seriously.
Mas shallow-minded ka, gamitin mo utak mo. Kung di na ginagamit, benta mo na sa OLX!
Sorry, son. You’re more fit on that since you’re missing the point.
You just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote. -_-
April Rose D. Dellosa is everywhere making the same comment.. Confirmed hater and a real “bitter”.. Hahaha.. Move on na girl! Silang lahat, nakamove on na, ikaw nalang ang hindi.. Extravagance ng wedding ang issue ng writer and hindi ang acceptance/nonacceptance ng society.. At lalong hindi kung paano nabuo ang relasyon nila.. OT ka na teh..
And to the writer: “From FB” says it all..
Their prenup video says something. You should watch it.
It’s their hard earned money! It’s not like they stole it from the people! My goodness! It’s their money to spend and if I would only have that cash on hand, I would also like to have that kind of extravagant wedding as well. If you are too concerned about the poor people, THEN DO SOMETHING! and not just write about it. Put that on your New Year’s Resolution!
“In life, things are not always what they seem.”
quote quote ka pa tangina mo! alam mo ba yang mga pinagsasasabe mo. Sino bang boss mo ha? Si Vice Ganda? tangina mo eh sapakan na lang. Add mo ko sa FB
Utak squatter, uncivilized human being detected. 😛
Hypocrite detected
Sorry, but hypocrites and uncivilized human beings are on the same paper.
Pls don’t use labels such as “utak squatter” that degrade, put a certain class of people in a negative light. Ano ba ang “utak squatter”
Utak Squatter, in my opinion are those you’d typically find trash talking in games such as Dota and LOL. they would always appear hot-headed and complain about how bad you play and always use curses such as ‘tangina mo’ and would then continue to taunt you “one on one nalang ano” or in this case, “sapakan nalang, ano?”. They also tend to attack someone personally instead of his/her works without any sound logic or regard for the betterment of the team. If you do a bit of researching you’ll find that the whole world (even some filipinos) are so annoyed that they even want to ban the whole Philippines in those games.
When people have grown so tired arguing with them, they would simply resort to attack the person as well, and call them utak squatter.
Everywhere you go there are differences. Male, Female; sad, happy; rich and poor. Ding Ding and Marian shouldn’t hold back on their wedding just because of what other says. They’re not bad people they give so much to many charities. They helped many. But of course they can not help eveyone. We should stop counting on what others have and should start working for what can we do to better ourselves. And about poverty. People should stop having more kids than they can afford. Get education so they can provide to those they got. And mostly stop competing against each other because no matter what you do there will be someone who have more or less than what you got. But being contented is the key of happiness. beside the people that complain a lot are more likely the person who don’t want to do nothing but wait for grace they don’t deserves.
So says the one who is anti-intellectual, utak-squatter real-life asshole.
And what I’ve said is 100% TRUE and ACCURATE.
“Utak-squatter”? Tell me how squatters think. You come crusading around the comments section like you’re about to save Filipinos from poverty by condemning this wedding but it seems you’re just another hypocrite.
Nope. Most of these people who react and bad-mouthing the author thru threats and any form of character assassinations are considered ‘utak-squatter’. In other words, hypocrite.
You’re just grasping at straws, son.
Sir if you are going to give a statement please expound on it with sensible arguments. That’s how intelligent people converse and that is how you avoid being called “utak squatter”. Thanks
The fact that he’s using the word “utak squatter” to define sensible arguments makes his logic invalid. No use conversing with prejudiced people. All i can see in his comments are just slanders, not even bothering to argue logically.
I agree. Discrimination sa taga squatter ginagawa nya. May pa-poor poor pa syang nalalaman.
Only feeble-minded and easily-manipulated gullible fools would think of it as ‘discriminatory’. If I were you, son, better if you would dig deeper.
Still, you’re missing the point. “Utak-squatter” refers to “squatter mentality”. You keep on ignoring the fact that there a LOT of people commenting as if they attack the messenger, not the message itself. It seems the terms ‘ad hominem’, ‘red herring’, and ‘character assassinations’ are not too familiar with you.
If someone here is spreading slander then it’s YOU, son. And your lack of intelligence and logic is showing it.
Korek!
Sir if you are going to give a statement please expound it with sensible arguments. That’s how intelligent people converse and that’s how you avoid being called “utak squatter”. Thanks
Well I do. But most of the people here have nonsensical arguments and always attacking the author and that can be considered as ‘utak-squatter’
The only reason why most people, including me, attack the author of the blog is because of the impact it gives to a large number of people. We can’t deny the fact that a celebrity’s wedding always trends. This is not only true in our country but anywhere in the world. Knowing that fact, the author capitalized on it. It doesn’t matter what her reasons are but the arguments she presented are not very appropriate in our setting. She should have placed herself in the shoes of those who got paid to carry out that extravagant wedding. How they were able to feed their families because of it and how the money was circulated towards the different sectors of our society because of its vast expenditure. Sir this is how democracy works. The article shows signs of communism and fascism that is why people consciously or subconsciously react to it with great ire. Thanks
Ohhhh.. Intellectual!
Oh. Intellectual. . 🙂
That may be YOUR reason but that doesn’t mean most people who attacked the author thought the way you did.
Anyway, I do agree that the author’s arguments are a bit ridiculous and even biased and I don’t agree with her main point at all. But that doesn’t give anyone a right to attack her personally (like bringing up how ugly she looks, etc.). Doing so makes them no different from those annoying filipino gamers that trashtalks ceaselessly in Dota and LoL and are synonymous to how squatters talk.
You disagree on the author yet you made a good point.
Question: when does AD HOMINEM makes one a good person?
Nice. If only there was a thumbs up button, I’ll “like” this comment a thousand times lol
I hate people who exploit an innocent person/action just to forward their own agendas (in this case more click and clicks)
“Sir this is how democracy works. The article shows signs of communism and fascism that is why people consciously or subconsciously react to it with great ire.”
And that’s why too much democracy is always bad. Just ask Mahathir.
Oh yeah, ours is not actually a ‘democracy’ since the people made a spectator sport out of it. Democracy MY ASS. -_-
Couldn’t agree more. 🙂
Wag kang magdiscriminate madam, Utak Squatter? Masyado kang nagmamarunong, kung tutuusin mas may matino pang iniisip ang taga Squatter kesa sayo. Kung makapagsalita ka ng Utak Squatter akala mo naman kung sino kang marunong. Mas marami pang educated sa Squatter kesa sa mga mayayaman, yun lang hirap sila pero mas makabuluhan pa pamumuhay nila kesa sayo. Pati kasal ng ibang tao pinagkakaabalahan mo? Bakit? Ikaw ba gumastos sa kasal nila? I’m not a fan of Marian and Dingdong but I can’t find sense sa post na to. Mag 2015 na oh, bitter ka pa? Not get real Philippines kundi Move on Ilda!
Kung hindi po talaga kayo ‘utak-squatter’ then why we keep on voting last names and celebrities in office?
Just thinking it out, son.
Inggit k lng bitch!
Cno ang hypocrite? You are preaching on the propriety of the extravagant wedding talks mag stereo type ka na “utak-squatter” ang mga ndi sangayon syo. Please define “utak squatter”, ano ba un? Pareho baun ng “mukhang atchay”? Bakit need mo gumamit ng label na degrading a class or group of people?
Have you ever heard of “squatter mentality”? You’re ahead of the times, son.
Cno ang hypocrite? You are preaching on the propriety of the extravagant wedding talks mag stereo type ka na “utak-squatter” ang mga ndi sangayon syo. Please define “utak squatter”, ano ba un? Pareho baun ng “mukhang atchay”? Bakit need mo gumamit ng label na degrading a class or group of people?
Look WinterSoldier, you crap! You’re so effin stupid. You don’t know better. Stop degrading those squaters you’re saying. Bka nga mas edukado p sila sayo. Not because you can speak in english you can consider yourself better than them. You have no rights to just blabber like a shallow ignorant asshole. You’re making a big fuss about this wedding. The hell you care!
omg grow up filipinos thats what they want anyway they earned that money ,kasalanan ba nila na maraming mahirap,mga kazy kasi blame it to the corrupt official na binubuto nila
I agree with you. I fucking agree with you. Artista are just Artista. and I doubt that they have money much more than US, or those in the politics and in Finance. it is so OA. yung mga SY, AYALA, etc (which is HELLO has more influencial networks) ndi nag iinarte ng ganyan. over na sa publicity!, like as if its a nationwide spectacle. YES! They are the big stars in the 2nd most entertained TV network (Which we locally has less than 20 or 10 pa nga ata.) but what the hell makes them different than the usual celeb, oh my, that turned politician, na wala nmn ding alam sa politics. GEt real people!
Di nag-iinarte probably because it is not publicized in the local media. But I am sure their wedding would be extravagant, too.
BS.. BS article.. It’s not like this couple burned cash on their wedding.. I’m pretty sure a large number of people were paid and were able to feed their families because of this wedding.. Learn about how economy works instead of whining about other peoples lives.
P.S. this type of article makes journalism on the internet less reputable than those printed
It seems you’re the one who BS since you’re missing the point. Period.
I don’t think so sir! If it’s good for the economy then let the rich spend. Why stop them? Think about the jobs they offered just because of the wedding. We can rant all we want but at the end of the day, those who were able to earn no matter how small won’t share yours or this blogger’s opinion.
#REALTALK mas may naitulong si marian at dingdong sa bansang to kesa sa gumawa ng basurang article na to. Logic nung writer is “dahil nag hihirap ang pilipinas, bawal mo gamitin ang pinaghirapan mong pera sa kahit na anong paraang gusto mo. Mahirap pilipinas eh madami kasi mabibitter kapag pinaghandaan mo ng mabuti ung once in a life time event sa buhay mo.” Di sa kinukunsinti ko ung ginawa nila, maski ako nainis nung narinig ko na tawag nila is “Royal” wedding eh. PERO ano naman? desisyon nila kung paano nila gagamitin ung pera nila.
Yung mga tao ba dito na nag popost about the poor. Have you done anything to help the poor? If NOT then hindi kyo nakakatulong sa mga mahihirap
Here we go with the “Have you done anything to help the poor?” excuse. THAT is the perfect definition of PATHETIC.
Nice TROLLING, son.
Actually may point siya. Magpapaka-keyboard warrior na lang ba tayo? O gagawa talaga tayo ng step para makatulong sa mahihirap? And for the record, nasa invitation ng couple na rather than bigyan sila ng gifts eh idonate na lang yun sa charity.
Kung thoughtless extravagance lang naman, yung politiko tirahin niyo. Send their children to schools abroad should be considered as thoughtless extravagance considering that not all Filipinos get to study.
Gahd. You guys are focusing on the wrong people.
Ung winter soldier sigurado kakilala nung gumawa nung article yan, BIASED masyado eh, di open minded sa mga comment.
Seriously? If we want to help the poor, then we should teach them how to help themselves, hindi yung basta bigay lang ng bigay.
CRITICAL THINKING is every Pinoy should need.
@TangaNgNagpostNetoBITTER:
Utak-squatter people are more BIASED than what you think of. Because all you can do is REACT.
Set your priorities for once and stop your baseless accusations, hypocrite. -_-
@DIO
Already pointed out my “Priorities” in the comments of WinterSoldier. I don’t mind being a hypocrite. In fact, you’re a hypocrite itself because you accused me before even reading my other comments.
@TangaNgNagpostNetoBITTER:
“In fact, you’re a hypocrite itself because you accused me before even reading my other comments.”
You don’t mind being one and now you’re accusing that guy as a hypocrite itself? In fact you’re the bigger hypocrite because all you can do is just 100% pure AD HOMNIEM.
Son, read a book once in a while.
DIO, exactly.
However, I still think this post is pointless. Let these people spend their own money, especially if pinaghirapan naman nila yun.
I am below middle class and may parents taught me that if I want something, I should work hard for it. And I am sure pwede yang ia-apply ng lahat ng tao, mahirap man o mayaman.
Wintersoldier why don’t you just answer the question directly? Have you done anything to help the poor?
Hey jackass, why don’t you come up with a better question rather than the pathetic “Have you done anything to help the poor?” It doesn’t even work since it was ANNOYING.
Hayaan nyo sila kasi pera naman nila yung ginamit nila eh, pinaghirapan at pinagpuyatan nila yun. Ang masa kung ninakaw nila, eh hindi naman di ba? And wag maging plastic gusto mo din ng ganyang kagarbong kasal. Wag ng bitter!
Bakit ba, kung ginawa nilang simple yung kasal, mabubusog ba yung mga naghihirap? Yan ang hirap sa mga pinoy. Turo turo lng kung ano yung mali. Kahit hindi naman masyadong importante, ginagawan pa ng mali. Eh kaya nga hindi umuunlad eh. Mas pinapansin pa yung hindi importante. Kumusta na nga pala si Napoles ngayon?
Hello? mula pagkabata Dingdong worked hard for his money, kaya hindi mo masisi kung lahat2 bibigay nya sa mahal nya, alam mo ikaw bitterness lang yan naramdaman mo dinamay mo pa ang batas ng Pilipinas, Naku! Goodluck pagaling ka, mas malala pa naman kesa cancer yan! Sus! Magwala ka kung yung perang ginastos nya eh ninakaw nya sa bansa at sa bayan noh,pweeee! Hindi nya kasalanan na mayaman sya at mas lalong hindi nya kasalanan na mahirap ang mga pinoy! sus! Get well soon sayo! tsss
Before I like them both. I like watching their TV series. However, I am not impress on their wedding. They spent a lot of millions just to let Filipinos be impressed of their wealth. However, to me I am so depressed. They really want to impressed their fans and the whole country folks, they should have shown their love by spending even just only half of what the spent and give the other half to the poor, perhaps by sponsoring scholarship of the children from the devastated places during the typhoon calamity, or maybe from the slum areas. What is next? Politics? Senator? Let us see! I don’t trust him now!
Sir did you stop and think about those who got paid and were able to feed their families from what they’ve earn from this couples wedding? If you were one of he staff who organized the wedding im quite sure you won’t have the same opinion on the issue
Do you know for certain, that they haven’t done just what you said, gave or donate to the cause of the less fortunate
Before politicians comment on the excess extravagance of a celebrity wedding, why don’t they focus on the excess extravagance of their fellow politicians instead? Lmao.
I’m not a member of the elite. I am not even middle class. But seriously, this wedding does not offend me.
Pera galing sa trabaho nila yung ginamit nila diyan. Why the hell should other people care if it’s extravagant? LMAO, srsly guys. Kaya hindi umuunlad ang Pilipinas ay dahil puro tayo asa.
Jusko. Ang babaw nito. Wala ng maisip maisulat tong writer na to. Gustong sumikat? It’s their hard earned money and they have all the right in the world to spend it in any way they would want to. Bakit hindi yung mas importanteng mga bagay ang gawin mong topic ng articles mo? Baka mas may matuwa pa sayo.
A 2-million pesos wedding gown? That’s obviously overpriced.
And the gay couturier obviously milked the couple knowing that they can afford to pay.
And yes everything was a show off. Why does Dingdong have to arrive in a black ducati when he can always arrive in a traditional car?
you know for a couple that has been together for so long it is a very important day to be wed. and every girls dream is to have the perfect wedding. the celebrity couple are just wealthy enough to do the wedding that they dreamed of when they were younger and for me it is not their fault if they extravagantly spent on their wedding coz its a once in a lifetime moment. its not their fault na sikat sila at pagkakaguluhan ang kasal nila. actually madame dn naman ngpapakasal ng sobrang bongga pero dahil artista sila itetelevise talaga yan at bbgyan halaga kasi showbiz sila. so please think like normal people and leave them alone 🙂
Seryoso ka ba dyan? Edi wala ka rin palang pinagkaiba sa kanila. Walang pakialam sa bansa, basta makaporma nalang.
Walang pakialam sa bansa? What have you done for the country, really? Pay the right taxes? They do that, too. They even go the extra mile to help charities. Bawal na ba ikasatuparan ang dream wedding na pinaghirapan naman NILA?
#RealTalk on Panot: Elitists like him should be banished from the planet EARTH!
i don’t care.
pinaghirapan naman nila ang pera na ginamit nila sa wedding nila eh,,,may problema ba dun???dugo’t pawis nila ang puhunan nila sa kasal nila,,,,kasalanan na natin un kung bat tayo naghihirap,,,may pagkatamad kasi tayo eh,,,alam mo naman siguro ung kwento ni JUAN,,,haii nalang,,,
Tama!!! Agree ako.Mga nega tao dito ah!!kaya walang pag asa na umunlad ang pilipinas.
I mean, agree ako ky my gusta.haha
In other news: Filipino IQ is decreasing.
Why do you care in the first place? It’s their money anyway and it’s their right to use it in whatever ways they want. Why always link the wealth of others to poverty issue of the country? Why blame others for the suffering of those who are not willing to work hard and earn decent to survive scarcity?
Which is more important to attend? The wedding or the affected victims of yolanda…
Presidente sa kapelya!
I think it’s none of your business na if sobrang bongga ng wedding nla. Ang kasal ay pnagiipunan and it’s very obvious that they are really prepared. Regarding the poor, i think they do have charities nman. So let’s leave them alone. Wish them happiness. And let’s just be happy nlang. 2015 is coming. Good vibes lng. Happy New Year everyone!
Which is more important to attend? The wedding or the affected victims of yolanda…
Presidente sa kapelya!:)
Atty. Fortun, Dingdong and Marian helped more Ondoy victims than most of us… have you heard of Yes Foundation? Fact is they both requested that gifts be directed to the foundation to help more people… they worked hard for this dream wedding… they are celebrities and they can spend their hard earned money for their wedding… i believe that ostentatious display of wealth applies more to government employees/officials who has no other means of income except the meager salary of their positions and spend more than what they earn…
Why so full of negative vibe about the matter.. i dont get it. That’s the problem about a filipino, you put too much stress on sometin that doesn’t need to be stressed out. Too much of negativity on you, sir.
Crab Mentality. They got the money, they worked hard for it… let them enjoy their day!
Son, here’s something about ‘crab mentality’:
Crab mentality is for CRAB PEOPLE! Taste like crab yet walk like people! They have a tough shell but TOTAL SOFTIES on the inside, always resorting to EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS rather than LOGICAL THINKING.
Karapatan nilang lustayin ang pera na pinaghirapan nila- especially in a very special day of their lives. Excuse me, meron nga dyan mga KAWATAN NG BAYAN linulustay ang pera ng sambayanang Pilipino sa kanilang luho at bisyo.
Leave these two newly weds alone. Again, they deserve to be happy at wala silang inagrabyadong tao para maitawid ang expense ng kasal nila.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Everyone has the right to worship Satan, but should they? (rhetorical question)
As for me, as long as they got the money they spent fair and square, I’m good.
WinterGirl, kaBOBOhan sa ibang tao yang sobrang talino mo. At wag mong gawing subject ang poor people ng Pilipinas sa wedding na yan.. Bakit poor ka din no? Kung mahirap ka, kasalanan mo yan… Pakatamatad mo kasi..! Bwisit kayong mga taong sinisisi lagi gobyerno sa kahirapan nyo… Magtrabaho ka! Walang kwentang post… Dapat kasuhan ka din e.. Naninira at nanghuhusga ka…
Seems you’re missing the point and now you’re attacking the commenter with your nonsense. Not only it’s just sad but also PATHETIC.
Mas BOBO ka since like I said, you’re missing the point. Period.
What’s the point really? Wala kang sinabi kung hindi “pathetic”, “bitch”, “whore”, “bobo”, “full retard”…
YUNG TOTOO, ANONG PINAGLALABAN MO?
Sorry, son you just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote.
Every girl wants to have a perfect wedding. Kaya pinag ipunan yan. Kami gumastos din para sa Kasal and I never regret it. It is a once in a lifetime event. Pear lng yan…memories that is treasured forever…What is most important having a Church wedding in front of God.
I honestly don’t see anything wrong with this extravagant wedding. So what if they spent too much on their once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding? They probably worked hard to earn whatever they’ve spent because it was something that they’ve prepared for for a considerable period of time. And why talk about Filipinos who seem to be hypnotized by such a show of wealth when they don’t even know where to find money for their next meal? Do you really think you are in a position to talk about how they are feeling? Why can’t you just look at it like a fairy tale that makes poor people forget, even for a while, the poverty that they are in and just enjoy the show and be excited and dream and be motivated that maybe someday, their lives can also be better.
I so pity the author of this article. You’re so much insecurity brought you to this?
There’s no violation of the CC because there’s no public want or emergency which necessates the stopping of the celebration.
Furthermore, author, if the law is not vague and unambiguous, then it should be interpreted im its plain meaning.
MIND to tell you that marriage is a sacred thing a union so solemn and special to be celebrated. If this is how these couple wants to show how big their love for each other is, then be it! Wag kang bitter! Hindi nila ninakaw sa taong bayan ang perang gnastos nila dito. Furthermore, di nila kasalanan kung bakit may mahihirap na tao. THis is an expression of love which cannot be measuredby any value of money. Meaning, kahit anong klaseng paggastos ang gawin nila, wala kang pkialam.
ONE More thing, yoou know what? This wedding somewhat reminded the younger generation not to settle for anything less than true love. Kesa mag asawa ng wala sa oras, children will have the vision and dream to be wed atleast this kind in the future.
Continue ranting abt the wedding and prove us that you are among those filipinos tagged as asal “TALANGKA”
Para sa akin ang issue eh hindi yung pera kundi yung paggamit ng engagement at kasal nila para sa exposure. Hahaha. Nakikinabang both ang couple at station. Ang kasal ay isang intimate at sacred celebration between two people. Di na dapat ginawang media spectacle. And issue talaga yung pagiging ‘busy’ ni Pnoy dahil kapag pag uusapan ang crime rate at pork barrel at poverty at Yolanda at lahat na ng mga pinagdadaanan ng Pilipinas, he is nowhere to be found. Laging nasa ibang bansa attending all kinds of conferences. Pero sa kasal ng di naman importanteng mga tao eh makakauwi naman pala at makakapagpakita. Yan ang totoong issue.
Wag lang tayong mababaw at bobo. Saka tama na ang pag iidolize sa mga artista. Hangang hanga kayo sa ganda ng kasal nila dahil mayaman sila, tumayo kayo, umalis kayo sa harap ng tv, maghanap kayo ng trabaho at magpayaman kayo! Tama na yung mga excuses. The truth is, tayo sa sarili natin ang tatapos ng kahirapan natin.
.too many people having extravagant.. .even an ordinary people of our country can.. .only that this event covered by media.. .and then you say it was a violation??.. .kasalanan ba ang maging mayaman??.. .so ibigay na lang sa mahirap ang pinaghirapan ganun??.. .pwede magshare peru pwede rin lustayin ang pinaghirapan sa pansariling kagustuhan ng walang inaapakan.. .
oo maraming tao na naghihirap pero pag binigay nila yung pera na ginamit nila sa kasal nila … masasanay ang mga tao na umaaasa sa mga tulong nlng kailangan din nilang magsikap gaya ng pag iipon nila sa royal wedding nila dong at yan ….. pinagtrabahuhan nila yun anu magagawa natin dun…..
GMA attended Aga – Charlene wedding during her presidency, why people didn’t react? Same with Erap. We are aware that this couple helped Pnoy during his election campaign, and this couple also helped the needy and poor people especially in times of calamity..
There are actually two main reasons why people weren’t able to react to Aga-Charlene wedding back then. First, it may be because social media wasn’t that ripe when the wedding took place, unlike now, when news can be spread to almost every part of the country through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and blogposts like this. Second, it can also be said that people were less smarter back then compared to now, when the mass thinks more critically because of modernization and experience.
another crab……its their choice on how to spend their hard earned money….anyway, when need is needed they were also available, remember the charitable work dingdong have done to the victims of typhoon yolanda? he had his own warehouse of receiving donations……give it to them….i think they have done enough to the society….lets stop this crab mentality now….
Not a fan of but from I think they can do what they want with their money and none of us can dictate of how they spend it so just suck it up. If they are willing to spend that much then just be happy for them since they have the capacity to do so. It is not their fault that you are poor. Just saying.
You said it right! I agree!
Isn’t their right to celebrate their wedding the way they want to celebrate it? It’s their day and no one can dictate them how to celebrate it. I think in fairness to them, they also support and supporting programs for the typhoon victims. I think we should leave them alone. 🙂
Seriously? you should GET REAL.
You’re missing the point, mongrel
Why do some people cant just be plain happy for others? Let’s not forget that what the couple spent for their wedding is also hard earned money. They can afford to pay to get their dream wedding so what’s the problem with that? Marian also gives her share of success to other people in Eat Bulaga’s segment the “sugod bahay” where she shares her “puhunan ni Marian”. And the couple is visible in any kapuso’s charity activities if their presence is needed there. I dont think this couple can be considered selfish for fulfilling that extravagant wedding of their dreams. Im not a die hard fan of these two but there are alot of corrupt politicians out there who I think deserve more to be criticezed and be stoned with such opinion. Those who steal money from the “taong bayan” and use it for their own personal advantage.
I just pray they will remain true to their vows because at the end of the day, it’s not the wedding that matters. It’s the marriage.
Really, why couldn’t we be just happy for them? Do Marian and Dingdong stop you from buying expensive gadgets or anything you desire just because the public is in need? We all have our dream weddings and if yours is not like Marian and Dingdong’s or if you don’t want to spend that much, could we automatically conclude that their wedding violated the code for spending this much? I adored Marian’s wedding gown and was surprised to know that it’s P2M worth, but who am I to judge her? What if she really worked hard her entire life just to wear a Michael Cinco gown on her special day? It’s not like she stole money from the Filipino people. She spent sleepless nights just to be where she is now. And for your information, they go and help charities. Don’t they deserve to spend their money for themselves, too? This is what I can’t bear, whenever we see some Filipino “show off” their wealth, most of us would react as if it is their responsibility to feed the Filipino people, “Sana binigay na lang sa mga mahihirap.” And for a wedding as big as this, obviously, it needed a big workforce. Imagine how many workers earned for this event. And I have a question, is it indicated in our law that once you are Philippine President, you are prohibited to attend grand weddings? 🙂
Not hating the author, I just don’t like how bitter this article is.
P.S: WinterSoldier, are you her lawyer? Lol. Maybe, you should also put yourself in Marian or Dingdong’s shoes. If it’s not your dream to have an extravagant wedding or you don’t have the means to have such, then IT’S YOUR CHOICE. Everything in their wedding was THEIR CHOICE, THEIR MONEY. Stop telling people that they are “utak-squatter”. It makes you utak-less. Lol. Aren’t you offending less-fortunate people whenever you say “utak-squatter”? I really wonder where your bitterness is coming from.
Happy New Year! Cheers!
This law is both fascist and communist at the same time.
They have worked hard for their money so they deserve to be happy. Hindi rin naman siguro nila kasalanan kung bakit maraming mahirap na Pilipino.
Yung iba kung makapagbigay ng bad comment. Kayo kaya nasa sitwasyon nila? Madali sa inyo na sabihin na sana ibinigay na lang ang pera sa mga mahirap? Kung kayo ba nasa lugar nila, do you think you would be more than willing to give your money believing that you act can save millions of lives? I guess no.
Instead of writing something na nakakapanghina ng loob. Why not write something more inspiring like how people can learn from the couple how to work hard to improve their lives. Ang problema kasi, puro tayo nega just to catch people’s attention…
Omg pati yan gagawan ng issue. They worked hard for that money and incase u forgot mr author of this blog. All thier gifts will be donated to the victims of the thypoons . Its none of ur business to judge. Hindi ikaw nag hirap mg trabaho at kumita. Kaya wla po kayong karapatan na mag sulat ng ganyan. My god new year na new year. Piece of advice. Get another job. E try mo nga ibigay sahud sa lahat ng taong nag hirap sa pinas tingnan natin kong kayanin khit 1 million dollars pa sahud mo kulang pyan sa u. Sa mga tao pa kaya. Ka loka ka.
I cannot, for the life of me, fathom the logic of this article. Have you thought about this countless times before even hitting your keys? What the couple have spent, displayed or showed were of no importance whatsoever to the plight of the ‘poor’, as you so passionately put it. This is their money and theirs alone! We (you) have no say how they spend it. Take this; they have been preparing for this for considerably a long time, not just a spur-of-the-moment idea. The very moment they become a couple (bf-gf) they already had foreseen this happenstance. Therefore there’s no reason why they have to postpone, cancel, nor relegate to the whims of the public just because people like you thought its ‘immoral to do so’ while millions are in abject poverty. Such high-handed hipocricy, if not blatantly idiotic! Would you rather have them wait until at least none of us are poor already? When is that going to happen, may i ask? If that is the case, would you rather see them live together without the blessings of God/Church (which I think is more immoral than being poor, but of course thats another debatable topic). While you can ask your government officials to be examples of sobriety, simplicity, of moral turpitude, that priviledge does not extend to private individuals. Dong and Marianne had shown in the past how they were ‘Filipino by heart’ by at least making themselves good citizens by being good servants of society, e.g rallying people to donate during times of calamities,etc. Let’s cut them some slack, ok? This is their moment!
Now, may I ask you guys. What have you done to at least help alleviate the plight of our fellows? Ponder on that than giving attention to these kind of things which cleary would not be of help! So long as they did not ask a single penny of government funds for this occassion, let them be. What is immoral is when public money intended for the poor was spent on this. But until that happens, we do not have the right to judge them, nor engage on this kind of debacle clearly intended to maligne what otherwise should be a solemn occassion! That for me should how we get real, Philippines!
I just thought of this after reading your comment (which was on point by the way). If the writer had a lot to say about “thoughtless spending” and giving to the poor and such, i wonder how much of the writer’s OWN money have been given to the poor?
Exactly my point! This is clearly a case of beating the ‘deadline’ article, just so there’s something to write on and published. The worst form of journalism, may i add. Just because you can write does not mean u can be called a writer (in its true sense). Wherever this ‘writer’ graduated from must be bogus! And went to some extent to quote ‘venerable lawyer’ Atty. Topacio. Venerable my ass! He’s a clear ambulance-chaser! He doesn’t know his law books in this case,if his life depends on it! Id rather rot in jail than hire his services and make a circus out of it!
Hindi nila ako fan, pero “HAYAAN NIYO SILA.” Marameng Pilipino ang nagugutom pero hindi nila yun kasalanan. Madalas silang tumutulong kapag may mga kababayan tayong nasalanta ng bagyo. Pinaghirapan nila lahat ng perang ginastos nila sa kasal nila kaya kahit kailanma’y walang tao ang may karapatang humusga sa kapwa nila maging sakanila man. Siguro’y hindi lang talaga sanay ang ibang tao na makakita ng isang Wedding na gagastusan ng sobra sobra. Iisipin nila na andame dameng problema ng mundo tapos sasayangin lang yung pera nila sa ganyan. Watdaffff. Bakit ganyan sila magisip? Hindi nalang sila maging masaya sa tinatamasa ng iba. Madalas kase sa ating mga Pilipino, kapag may mga angat ibinababa naten. Hindi ba pwedeng maging masaya na lang para sa kapalaran ng mga umaangat at gawin itong basehan ng sariling pagunlad? Hay buhay. Once again, hindi nila ako fan. Ambababaw ng mga dahilan para magalit dun sa kasal nila.
Happy New Year! 🙂
Regarding sa road closure po mga kabayan, kung hindi nila nerrquest na ipasara, magkakatrapik yan dahil sa fans at mga gustong manood. Maraming maiipit, masasagasaan, masisirang sasakyan at ano ano pa. Sabagay, ibagng topic sana ang maisusulat ” Royal Wedding results in royal traffic”.. Mag aral ka ng public safety bago magsulat regarding traffic issues, tanong mo kay mr mmda.
who are they???
One sided.not even a fair review of the whole event.cant blame centuries of poverty to one well earned wedding that they happen to work for all their lives.the word is WORK.its their prerogative.
The more you spend, the more taxes you pay and the more jobs you support. More taxes paid means more projects supported and more infrastructures made for the people (that would be in an ideal country). More jobs supported means more jobs created which means more people spending money and the cycle repeats. Kung tutuusin, mas malaki pa naitulong ng dongyan wedding by spending more of their own money.
Hahaha may mga pinoy talaga na utak talangka makagawa lng ng article lol napaka nonsense, so what kung engrande yung wedding,im not an avid fan of the couple but listen to me All the money spent mula sa dugo at pawis nila sa work so it’s up to them Kung panu nila at saan nila gusto ispend un, I don’t think may nilabag sila na law. They both pay taxes plus they both do charity pa nga eh at higit Sa lahat hindi nila kasalanan Kung bakit may mga mahihirap na pinoy.. Kung sisimplehan nila yung kasal yayaman ba Yung mahihirap? Use ur common sense. At tsaka wala naba karapatan yung presidente umattend ng kasal? Tao si p’noy may personal life yan Bkt pinapakialaman ba nya personal life mo? ohh Come on Pilipinas! kaya hindi ka naunlad eh most of pinoy are fond of pulling other people down because of bitterness. Why cant we just be happy for other people. Hayyy God bless u and ur bitter head and heart :*
This is clearly a no brainer article.. pera nila yan.. Wag makialam. Yung nagco-corrupt ng tax natin ang sulatan mo ng article. Ingitera!!
Fuck you nag aaway p kau, kumikita ang gumawa ng blog n to habang vinivisit natin. Dpat sa kanya maghirap leche sya e 😀
wala na.. sa dami ng comment nyo sikat na tong POST na to.. some people really do know how to be popular.. hahahaha.. ang masasabi ko lang, don’t ask what mayaman people do for the country.. ask yourself first!
A wedding is every girl’s dream as a child. Being a girl myself, having this kind of wedding is a dream come true. Given it may be extravagant but its part of a dream I planned for a long time. For once in a girl’s life, that wedding is about her and her Prince. For once, they only have think about their self. Meaning they had to set aside the poor, those who are less fortunate and etc. We know that DongYan are involve in charities so that for sure is a fact that this one time thoughtless extragavance may be excused. They worked hard day and night to have this wedding that they dreamed of, wouldn’t it be nice to be happy for them and to let them indulge in their blood, sweat and tears product? Everything does not revolve in the Philippine Constitution (: sometimes its just about having your fairytales come true (:
Retard Detected.
You’re being blinded with your so much hate to Pnoy that even this wedding didn’t escape from your hateful rant. But look who is the BS now? Hahaha! Seriously Ilda GET REAL!
Sorry, real-life WHORE. You just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote.
Seriously DIO/WinterSoldier? Calling everyone whore when their arguments are valid and yours are not? Nakakaawa ka kasi ang bitter mo. Wala pa atang masayang nangyari sa buhay mo.
What is it that’s ‘FULL RETARD’ about the comment? you GRP fans are proving to be a bunch of dumbasses.
eh anong pakialam mo sa ginastos nilang pera sa kasal nla? its their day and most importantly its their MONEEY stupid cunt! Inggit ka dahil mayamn sila? eh di subukan mong mag artista baka sakaling pudyutin pa ang pagmumukha mong unggoy at malay mo baka mas malaki pa ang sahod ng pagiging unggoy na role mo at matatalbogan mo na ang wedding of the year!
Alam mo hndi q cla gusto bilang artista peru mas nasusuka aq sa sinulat mong wlang ka kwenta kwentang bagay! utak talangka lang sumusulat ng ganito! Pakialaman ba namn ang perang pinagpaguran ng ibang tao! sheeeettt nakakagigil ka maxado kang pakialamera! inggetera kasi palibhasa isa kang mahirap na daga! Ang alam mo lang manghingi ng hingi ng pera! hindi ka maruning magsikap! nakakahiya ka! Paano ka ba pinalaki ng magulang mo!
I guess the so called “thoughtless extravagance” is not the problem here but it is that the President is present instead of attending to other important maters. We all know that the couple are one those who campaigned for him and Election is approaching. The next probklem is the rerouting mentioned above. Like, who are they? There you go- the whatsoever system of the Philippines. Lastly, if they don’t want an issue regarding the extravagance of their wedding then why brag about their expenses to the worldd? Can’t they just keep it to themselves?
Ikaw b may pasok sa araw na ito? Let’s change my question, gusto mo b pumasok ng trabaho sa mga ganitong? Sana gets mo ying logic.
They are not doing it to “brag” they update their fans who they express are the most important players why they are on top! They owe it to them, and so they give it back to them by making them part of their most special day. That’s just it…peace, no argument intended. Happy New Year!
I agree with you qwerty. Ms @Ilda, I admire your take on the “DongYan” wedding. Readers, PLEASE. The main point of this article is not to ridicule the DongYan couple’s want to have an extravagant wedding, but to enlighten us on the declining awareness of the Filipino mind, government and society. Truly, Filipinos have become accepting of the current state of our country’s economy and accustomed to experience decades of poverty. Their careless “Bahala Na” attitude about our government and state of affairs is so obviously expressed. They have been blinded by their adoration and admiration that they have failed to see the truth. The truth that the “extravagant DongYan wedding” is another political plot. Please forgive the commemorators below for their unforgivable ignorance and even more thoughtless opinions.
When you become a president, does it prohibit you to attend the wedding or any occasion of your friends and relatives? And if they chose to have a simpler wedding, will it benefit us? Ayan tayo sa “sana binigay na lang nila sa mahirap”… sa totoo lang, ano pang gagawin ng mga mahihirap kung alam nilang may mga mayayayamang may responsibilidad sa kanila? Declining awareness of Filipino mind? Come on, DongYan even told their guests to give donations for charities instead of gifts for themselves. They have charities, too. Bakit ipagkakait ang dream wedding kung kaya naman nilang gumastos? Gumastos ka ba for them? 🙂 Happy new year!
“Fault-finding” is a sa malalang sakit ng mga tao na may inggit sa katawan! Let us not forget that this couple are one of the most charitable, helpful, supportive, and compassionate to the poor! Take note, even their gifts are to be donated to the poor!! How could you accuse them of thoughtless extravagance for that matter?! This issue was just raised by an anti PNoy for sure!!! Well, there eat your HEART out!
ikaw ang nagbibigay ng idea sa mga mahihirap nyan dahil sa article na ganito eh ano anam kung gumastos sila ng malaki eh pera namn nila yan at galing sa pinag paguran nila minsan lang ikakasal ang tao eh kung may pera din lang eh ibongga mo na
Bitter si author kasi kinasal na idol niya. At hindi siya yung asawa. Lol.
the only thing fun about this article is the nickname given to the president.”B.S. Aquino” was cute and sneaky, all else I agree with the comments. This B.S. article is replete with ingit and malice.
pa gawa gawa ka pa ng sariling acount na winter at dio! if i know ikaw lang yan Ilda! kasi wlang mag aagree sa sinulat mong basura na ito! hindi ka pa nga sumisikat bilang writer eh naging bulok ka na! hahaha…
Sorry, but the author has no intention on doing that. In other words…
Congratulations, son. Ikaw ang tunay na BULOK because you just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote. 😛
Can you stop using the word retard? I am sure those people who are actually considered as retarded did not choose to be born that way. Stop degrading other people.
I consider this couple as acceptable and this article as a no brainer.
I bet nobody liked this article.
Utak lamok.
thoughtless
Bruha ka! kung sino ka man! bitter mo! hahahahaha
This article is BS. First off, no matter how you say it, this is already moot and academic. Second, your idealistic views are also BS, looking at the flaws of others wont get you anywhere. If ever such event was to be stopped, did it really helped alleviate the problem of poverty?. Third, don’t judge them by one act because I can safely assume that they have been helping people more than you do, sitting in your lousy computer looking at other people’s flaws.
I believe there is no violation with their wedding celebration… There is no clear definition or interpretation with regards to the determination of acute public want or emergency… If you will only talk to those people who live in the street then you’ll conclude that a country is indeed in the said situation… It is important for us to know the basis in measuring the said threshold…. While orhers may say that we are in acute public emergency, others may also say that we are not as the economy has an improving trend since 2004….
Happy New Year sayo Mr. Author/writer/blogger or whoever u r. Wishing u contentment in life!
Dami fans ng Dongyan ah.. hihihi
Honestly, kung naghihirap ang ibang pinoy its none of their business. They worked hard for earning their money so there’s nothing wrong kung gastusan nila ang sarili nilang kasal. Filipinos should not blame other well off people just because they are not. Its their own fault kung bakit sila mahirap. Dont blame other people about the decisions you are making beacause in the first place.. it was YOU who made that decision. Work hard. Strive hard. Be successful in your own way. Period.
Not a fan of Dingdong and Marian here, but I must say mind your own business. Hindi mo namn pera ang ginasta.
well I belong to the poor community.. but never dumating sa isip ko yang iniisip mu. nagsikap cla para sa g2sto nilang gawin.. kya dnt put d blame on them nor ask about wat poor people feels about wat u’ve jst called d EXTRAVAGANT WEDDiNG
Cannibalcorpse- your article wont save filipinos from poverty as well.
I think I get what the author of this pointed out with her article. This is a time of crisis and the like. Typhoon Senyang or whatyoumacallit is wrecking havoc in the Mindanao area and Filipinos are having a hard time there. and this is not the time to go about thoughtless extravagances. just saying. oo that’s their money and all that s**t. i get it. this is just an opinion of the writer. it does not have any binding effect on you emotionally charged people who kept arguing about things that does not in any manner concern you. instead of bashing the author and one another, let’s just pray for those afflicted of that typhoon there in Mindanao and hope that the damages done to them will not go up.
Sir! if the only reason as to why dingdong and marian should not spend too much on a wedding is Typhoon Seniang. Think about certain factors first. When did dingdong and marian started to plan about the wedding, sent invitations, signed contracts with different companies for their food and wardrobes, and paid for all these? and when did PAG-ASA predicted the Seniang? Isn’t it too late to cancel everything and opt for a simple wedding and not incur the same expenditure? Sir I beg of you. Please know what you are talking about before commenting anything. Thanks
And politicians were having the time of their lives this holiday season even during the crisis. You can’t blame people for reacting to the author’s opinion or rant. This is a very unnecessary article. As what you just said, there are things, like this wedding,that does not in any manner concern us nor the author. There are more important topics out there. Besides, It’s not like the couple have to be there in every crisis. Put the blame to the dirty politicians and poor government system for having poverty among Filipinos. Isama na ang “Juan tamad” mentality ng iba.
i gez ang gus2ng ipaabot ng author is the problem not on the wedding itself but with the law about extravangance.i didnt know we have such law (whatever the ryt term is) but the problem is law nga hindi naman sinusunod..marami ng issues sa system ng pinas ang hindi nasusunod nakakainis ng pakinggan pero ang ultimong tao lyk us walang magawa..ay ewan congrats nlg ky dongyan
Ano naman ang pakialam mo kung masyadong engrande ang kasal nila? Pera nila yon, pinaghirapan nila. Hindi nila kasalanan na maraming mahirap sa pilipinas. Gawan mo ng blog yung mga corrupt. Napaka non-sense ng blog mo. Yung totoo? pinag isipan mo ba talaga to??
I really do agree! Of course they want to be glamorous it’s their BIG DAY!! They also done their part as a citizen, nag cha-charity work cla. Ikaw, yong gumawa ng blog na ito may nagawa ka bang ganun? I’m sure hanggang critic ka lng! Don’t blame other people kung mayaman cla, dahil makikita naman na they worked hard for it! To think they can stop the wedding? Look! The president was there, maybe he didn’t know about the civil code or maybe he’s just open minded. Mga mamamayan nating mahirap walang comment sa ginastos alam mo kung bakit? kasi hindi naman pera ng Pinas ang pinanggastos dito! Wake up! make a sensible blog, not this one!
im sure some people out there feel like the way you but their in the minority. its their money and their guest. they can do whatever they want with it and IMO their wedding is not in excess befitting their stature in the entertainment world. entertainment is the keyword here. Im almost sure also that blessed as these couple that they give back to charity a portion of their wealth. so pls just chill and watch them enjoy their moment. i for one wish them the best.
Oh please, better save your unnecessary article and opinion to another extravagant wedding by politicians or elite people whose wedding budget came from illegal means. This couple’s money were hard earned and from legal means. Everyone knows how hard they worked just to achieve their success. A perfect wedding is every girl’s dream. It’s a very important event in a woman’s life. If you’re a girl, you’ll understand it. Besides, you wouldn’t even know if the wedding money came from their parents. Both of their parents have money. In provinces, in case you didn’t know, inuutang pa ng parents ang pang bili ng mga pigs and cows just to make sure na extravagant wedding ng mga anak nila. So you can’t sue Dingdong and Marian’s parents if they want the best for their children. You’ll probably do the same for your unica hija or hijo if you are rich. Furthermore, they’re not the only celebrities who had extravagant wedding. Lastly, let me ask you, did you give your hard earned Christmas bonus to poor Filipinos out there? Or did you used it to splurge on new gadgets, vacation, clothes, makeup or gifts for your friends/family? Happy New Year!
During the period of acute public want or emergency…Is the country currently under the state of acute public want or emergency right now? I don’t think so…and besides this is just a one time event for the couple let’s just respect it…Every couple would want their wedding celebration as memorable and as special as they can…They have the means of putting their dreams into reality so why castigate them…in fact their wealth was amassed thru years of hardwork and perseverance…let them have their moments..hwag masyado epal at puro criticism…marami na masyado critics sa pinas kaya di tayo umuusad…
Hi for some reason, I agree with you and I respect your opinion, maganda din po yung naprove niyong point. 🙂 Esp yung pinareroute pa yung commuters and motorists on that day, parang feeling ko pag kinasal ako, di ko naman mapapagawa yun diba….. nor have 8 bishops and 7 priests in my wedding kasi, sino ba ako. Haha pero since kaya nila yun, nagawa nila so masaya nalang ako for them kasi wala naman tayong magagawa, dun sila masaya, and they’re famous, and they have connections, and the money. 🙂
This article just show our true filipino mentality… CRAB MENTALITY… they worked hard for thier right to have an extravagant wedding… just because the poor people can’t that doesn’t mean the rich people will just give in… don’t get me wrong pero isang kahig isang tuka rin kami pero that don’t give me the right to feel sorry for myself with this kind of extravagance specially if I kniw that the people involved worked hard the same way as I am… to the author, get a life…
Honestly, I think “acute public want” means an economic depression or shortage and “emergency” means a calamity like a typhoon. Which we are not experiencing in metro manila, where the supposed wedding took place. Otherwise, by the article’s logic we can just nab any high profile event and charge them with the civil code. (Someone driving a Maserati on edsa? nab him. Oh look his daughter is having a debut on an expensive hotel nab him!)
Of course if you’re talking about the gal of the people involved spending an obscene amount of money on a wedding when the country is poor then that is a different ballpark altogether. Its morally ugly but is not wrong either. You really can’t force people to be charitable and its not like the couple aren’t doing their public obligation either too.
I’m not a fan but I must say that whatever they spent in that wedding came from their hardwork as a professional. So it is only just for them to spent it in whatever means they want. People who are born poor isn’t a sin but dying poor is all their fault.
Winter Soldier is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
What is your problem guys, I agree with pammy’s comment. It’s not our business if they want to spend millions of dollars, in the first place pinagpaguran naman nila whatever it costs their big day, pinagpaguran naman nila yung ginastos nila, and as far as I know both of them are involve in helping people who are in need. Ano ba talaga ang problema
nakakahiya., naiinggit lang kayo.
WinterSoldier is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
Winter Soldier. is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
Winter Soldier is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
Karamihan sa reaksyon ng poor na pinoy “AY WOW ANG GANDA BONGGAH! Ganon lang! Poor ako.
its not worth
I can’t see anything wrong that they may have spent too much for their wedding. Thie wedding was just a result of how they worked hard. Sa tagal nila sa industriya, they deserve to be happy. Minsan lang nman ikakasal ang tao. Naisip nila siguro they wanted to have their wedding extraordinary. Bakit? Pag gumastos ba sila ng mas mura, mabubusog ba ang mga mahihirap? Hindi nila responsibilidad ang pakainin ang ibang tao. Artista sila pero tao din si Marian at Dingdong na may sariling buhay. Di nila kasalanan n may taong mahirap. For sure may mga charity rin mga yan. Dont blame them. Maraming mga bitter kasi jan. Bat di n lang maging masaya para sa mga newly weds. Di ako fan ni Marian at Dingdong pero im just saying.
Winter Soldier is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba po ng article ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
Winter Soldier is ILDA the f**king auther of this article. Nasa ibaba po ng article ung pagmumuka ng pukikeng yan. Ikalat nyo po sa social media pagmumuka nyan para mabalikan ng mga inaatake nya sa article na to.
It’s their money. They can do anything with it. We don’t have the right to judge them, they help the less fortunate in their own private time. Focus on the politicians’ extravagance at the direct expense of all the Filipino people, spending our hard earned money for their over the top whims and wants.
Of course they deserve to have a grand wedding. Unfortunately, there is a law against “thoughtless extravagance.”
Sometimes people comment with their emotions rather than with their logic. SMH
This article is thrash. Lets not waste time reading and commenting. Happy for the couple!
Nakakatawa magbasa ng comments dito. sa palagay ko yung winter tsaka DIO yan ung author. haha. grabe makadepensa eh. lalo na sa mga bad comments. 🙂
push mo yan dude. magbabasa pa ako ng mga irereply mo.
Stupid author! Tanga mo hahaha. Better stop writing coz you dont know what your talking about. Babatikusin mo kasal ng dalawang tao na gumastos ng perang galing sa pinaghirapan nila pero pupuriin mo si binay sa october blog mo? Tanga! Bobo! ulol! kaya hindi umaasenso pilipinas ay dahil sa taong katulad mo. Ingit ka lang gago! Maging responsable ka naman sa pagsusulat mo. Tangina ka!
wala kang pakiaalam kung gaano ka extravagant ang wedding ng dalawa hindi naman sila humingi ng solicitation saiyo. ONCE IN A LIFETIME lang ang wedding bakit hindi nila paghandaan ito ng ganito ka extravagant? pinaghirapan nila ang pera na ginastos sa wedding nila. at tumutulong din naman sila kung may mga kalamidad.
Meroon gobyerno na nangangalaga sa mga pagkakataon ng kalamidad at I’m sure my part din sila dongyan doon thru taxes na binabayad nila sa gobyerno para ma extend ang help sa mga victim ng kalamidad.
Let us start looking POSITIVELY in life, tigilan ang paghahanap ng mali sa kapwa.
GOOD VIBES lang po tayo.:D
Unliked. Lately the articles na pinpupublish is mababang quality. Sana bumalik ung dating quality. For now unsubscribe muna.
If they earned their money honestly, then they can spend it any which way they want.
Marian Rivera hardly comes from the “elite” of the PH. But she earned her money honestly and no one had any right to question what she chooses to do with it.
I actually admire them for getting to where they’ve gotten to. The less fortunate Filipino’s should see this as an example of where they can go too if they work hard and work honestly.
Props to Dingdong (it’s a funny name – makes me want to answer the door) and Marian. Really.
what a hater!!! this article is totally rubbish!!! GET A LIFE DUDE!!
personally think that this is baloney, seriously..
The couple just got married, however “showy” it may seem they are 2 of the many celebrities that the people have been eyeing on..
How they spend their cash is up to them, if you want go take up acting, be an actor/actress and spend the same amount on your wedding, you’re free to do so..
As per the civil code against thoughtless extravagance, please.. every little girl has been dreaming of something like this.. they just made it real by showing it is possible to have a wedding like this.
Also, would you rather hear bad news all the time?
IMHO, this article is full of crap! Hindi ako mashowbiz pero nakakalungkot lang na may mga inggitero talaga. Pinulot lang ba nila yung perang ginamit nila? Sang katerbang projects bago ka kumita ng malaki. Saka sa pagkakaalam ko ilang beses ng tumulong ang dalawang yan sa mga nangangailangan. What they did is not just for their own pleasure. As celebrities, and really famous ones, they just gave the public another great entertainment. Inaasahan mo ba na sa huwes lang sila magpapakasal. Bumabatas batas ka pa. Kaya di umaasenso daming inggitero. Pwe
Thougtless Extravagance ba?
Is there a specific amount for your event to be considered too extravagant?
Mas marami pang nangyaring more extravagant kesa sa wedding na yan. Hindi lang masyado na expose dahil hindi sila kasing sikat ng couple.
Ah maraming nasalanta ng bagyo sa mindanao? Why not rather investigate kung saan napunta lahat ng donations na binigay sa mga private foundations at sa government?
Well kung ang point ng author is to gain attention, she did it well.
mind your own business! work hard for yourself bka sakaling yumaman ka. pra sa kasal mo mag pa sarado ka din ng daan. write something about the corrupt politicians and not to celebrities who work hard for their money. please get a life! get a job!
Don’t worry yung iba naman suppliers dyan eh x-deal nila nakuha. Exposure ang kapalit. Wag kang OA!
Ang kasal ay isa s pinakaimportanteng parte ng huhay ng isang babae . yung paghahanda n gnawa nila ay understandable.. Unang un public figure cla.. Para namang hindi ntin alm n ang tao ay sadyang mpintas lalo ngaun at uso n ang twitter facebook or any site n pwede magpost ng nasa isip ng tao.. Kung titipirin nila ung kasal ang sasabihin s kanila barat, o kaya sisitahin ung damit o ung reception pag kain bka nga kung kita kuko n marian pti un masisita eh, kapag engrande ssbihin nmn masyadong magastos.. Ndi ko n malaman s tao kung anu b tlga ang gusto nila eh.. Kc s sobrang dami niung comment ndi n malaman ng tao kung saan b dapat cla lulugar.. Lahat kc cncta niu.. Kahit ung mga nsi naman dapat ctahin cncta.. Tsaka kung titipirin b nila ung kasal nila wala nbang batabg mgugutom?? Normal n ang kahirapan eh.. Wala n dapat pang isipin dian..
why dont you tell that to your politicians who spend their money on buying too many cars, houses/condominiums and other luhos instead of helping the poor? (Oh our dear president loves to buy sports car right?) Fyi, DongYan has helped many people in case you didnt know that.
Wow Wintersoldier. Be careful next time of the words that you are using. Not all people in the the squatter area deserves to be stereotyped as a negative thinker. I know a lot of people who happens to be born rich but enjoys living in the squatter area because the people there are real genuine people.
I couldnt help to comment on this article. Tsk. If i have this much money and i want to spend it on all on my wedding, why not? The problem with filipino culture is this, pag ang isang tao ay naghihirap, kailangan ko din bang maging mahirap? Why dont we strive harder and stop whining. Yes, there are poor people but ive done my share of good deeds. I help, i save lives, and pay my taxes right. Im not from those elite families, but i worked my butt off to be in a place where i am now. Its not impossible for me, why dont the others do the same?
Dapat sa site na to binablock e. Hahaha! Tang ina netong author na to inggitero e. Squatter boys nga pala po ako. At utak squatter. Thanks.
pinaghirapan nila perang ginasta nila s wedding. inggittero ang nagsulat ng article nato. At c Topaksyo pa?! lahat ng cnbi nya showbiz…
This proves you’re anti-intellectual, son. Congratulations, you just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote. -_-
isa lang masasabi ko sayo girl isa kang bobo! alam kung walang taong bobo pero ngayon ay naptunayan na ito!
Sobrang mema ng author nito. Kita mo ni hindi ka nga makareact at ni di mo maipagtanggol yung article mo kasi sobrang hindi mo ito pinag isipan. Yan ang problema eh, yung ibang pilipino kala mo ang gagaling nila puro haka haka at opinion lang naman. Attention whore! I know you dont even belong to the poor community and so how the hell can you speak in behalf of them? Also instead of writing this nonsense article, sana dumulong ka sa isang institution at pinatigil mo ang kasal kesa kumukuha ka ng simpatya sa internet!! Mag aral ka pls para di ka mukang eng engcsa mga ginagawa mo. Speak up!!!!
di ka pagsasalitaan ng masama kung ginagamit mo utak mo!
Sige comment pa kayo, tuwang tuwa yung author dami nang hits ng article nya, dadami income nya thru sponsors. Gagatungan pa nya lalo yan.
ano kang klaseng writer ./. wala kaming pake kung kikita kang malaki bsta atleast yung pagkatao mo duming dumi na!
True, a quieter wedding without the inconvenience caused to the public due to the closure of some roads would have been preferable. But I also agree with Greatamazon’s comment. It’s their hard-earned money, and they may do as they wish with it, even if some of us may not approve of how they spend it. And for me this extravagance, brought on by their own money, is infinitely more palatable than the extravagance paraded around by some corrupt officials who have no compunction about using the public’s money.
Pera nila yan eh. Wala tayong paki mayaman sila eh. May ginagawa naman silang ibang paraan para sa ibang tao naman. Pero itong kasal para sa sarili nila. Mas ok na to pakita nila lahat ng yaman nila kaysa sa ibang politiko nangungurakot kala mo malinis madami naman bank account.
yep., tama ka., eh yung Author may pake ehh, UMIEPAL! haha & btw, mukhang naselos yta siya dhil di gnun ka bongga ang kasal nia.. hahah! peace.. ^_^
its their right to have an extravagant wedding, they are not using taxpayers money. the article feels like its grasping at straws just to criticize. stupid article.
I think everyone has the right to celebrate their wedding day the way we want it to be…may it be extravagant or simple. In fact, wedding day only happens once in your lifetime (unless if you get married more than once…lol). So they have the right to celebrate it as how they wish to be. Wag naman sana tayong KJ sa kanila…syempre artista yang mga yan maraming pera. For sure they also have their donations to charities para pakialaman pa yang pera na inilaan for their wedding. Just leave them alone and be happy for them. They’ve worked hard enough for that money and they deserve the lavish lifestyle they have now.
Hahaha! Get real, dumbo!
I did not read your entire article because I don’t believe in your point.
The wedding though you feel is extravagant is none of your business. However costlt it maybe it’s their own hard earned money.
and maybe you should not make it though that they don’t care about the poor because both marian and dingdong have done a lot of charitable deeds. Marian for one has sponsored operations for children with cleft pallet.
If they spent so much on their wedding, they deserved it.
Again it’s their hard earned money, they have the right to decide on how to spernd it.
They did not steal their money like a lot of our politicians do, reason why poverty is still widespread in our country. It’s the politicians who get rich instead of their constituents. They are the ones who should be ashamed of themselves.
So don’t put it on Dingdong and Marian.
One word: Projection. Look at it from a business point of view. Marketing. The word “royal” says it all. Whom did the branding? Excesses are a must. Attention is the key word.
LAHAT NA LANG PINAPAKIELAMAN NIYO! BAKIT KAW BA ANG NAGPAKAHIRAP SA BUHAY PARA LANG MAKAKUHA NG MGNDANG BUHAY NA GNYAN NA TINATAMASA NILA.. KAYA NGA TYO PINAGTAPOS NG MAGULANG NATIN PARA MARANASAN ANG MGA GANYANG BAGAY NA MINSAN LANG SA BUHAY NATIN E. MAS MSWERTE LANG SILA KSE SILA NARANASAN YUNG GANYAN.. MAGISIP KA NGA! ANG BITTER MO PO KAYA. LAHAT NA LANG NKIKITA NYO SKNILA. LAHAT TALAGA HAHANAPAN NG BUTAS PARA MAKAKUHA NG SIMPATYA SA TAO! MEMASABI KA LANG E.. IBA IBA TAYO NG PANABAW SA BUHAY. YUNG IBA GUSTO LANG SIMPLE YUNG IBA INIICP NA MINSAN LANG NAMAN YUN SA BUHAY BKT HNDI IBGAY?? AT ISA PA, DI NAMAN JAN LANG TITIGIL ANG LAHAT, MAGSUSUMIKAP PRIN SILA PARA SA FUTURE NILANG MGA ANAK.. KUNG AKO SENYOCWAG NA KAYO MAKIELAM! WALA NAMAN KYO MAPAPALA E. MGNG MASAYA NA LANG TYO SA TAGUMPAY NG KAPWA NATIN! 🙂 GOD BLESS DEAR.
Hello, thoughtless ba ang wedding? Besides, it’s not as if hindi tumutulong yung couple sa mga less fortunate. Author, nakapag reflect ka na ba? Nakatulong ka na ba sa kapwa mo bago mo sila hinusgahan?
Reading the comments. . Highlighting the word “bitter.” “Inggit” (yuh, whatever!) Kawawa naman ang author sa mga comments attacking her (the author). .
– how people spend their money, its their problem.
– how we express our freedon of speech is our problem.
Kanta nalang sila ng “SHAKE IT OFF” ni Taylor Swift para kay Author and Sa bahong kasal. . 😀
I’m not a fan of Dong Yan, actually. (Neither love or hate them. Hahah) Yes, they are great together. And it amazes me that showbiz “royalties” like them really end up with ‘each others arms’ BUT i felt that hindi ni siya intimate, yug feeling na napapa.iyak ka kasi kinasal na sila. Mga ganon (which i usually feel to celeb couples, like juday-ryan, kim-jericho) yung wanting more. And siguro, yun ang hinahanap ko. For me, weddings are supposed to be intimate. And nagulat lang din ako that pinoy is the bestman (tama ba?) Kasi I thought that bestman should be closest to the groom (correct me if i’m wrong. :)) but, oh P-Pinoy has every right to attend weddings, of course, no big deal to that. (BUT I HOPE HE WOULD ALSO VISIT TACLOBAN, WHEN I SAY VISIT, TUMAPAK MISMO SA LUPA! COZ HE STILL HASN’T! OPPS! Back to topic. )
Anyways.
HAPPY NEW YEAR y’all! Have a blast!
buti nalang kahit mahirap ako hindi ako inggitero.. Haha, di nila ko kasama nung pinaghirapan nila yung pera so wala akong karapatan na sabihin sa kanila kung pano nila gagastusin yung pera nila
About dun sa sinasabi ng author na mahihirap na nahihirapang humanap ng makakaen dahil sa kahirapan, diba dapat na mas pagtuunan nila sarili nila at maghanap ng pagkakakitaan kesa manuod lang ng t.v or mag internet para lang mag facebook?
If ganun nga ang nangyayari e walang nasasagasaan sila dong at marian. Kasi wala namang nakakakitang mahihirap kasi “busy” sila sa paghahanap ng makakaen.
Guys, the author also used the “?” So, its not a declarative sentence. (Any english teachers out there. Hihihi)
has it even occurred to the author that this is a media event? maybe GMA network paid for half of the bill.
Tama !Kumita nga siya ng marami pero duming dumi na pangalan niya
Inggit lang yan bakla
Mas insecure ka since not only you’re butthurt but you’re also missing the point.
Butthurt people. All over.
Tell me what’s the author fucking point? but before you answer that, consider the facts that
1. they are private citizen.
2. it’s their own hard money.
3. it’s most of the cash gift will be donated to charity.
4. though the wedding gown cost 2M but she just borrowed it.
5. if pnoy attended the wedding is maybe because it is his holiday break.
now tell me what’s the point we’re missing here?
This is ‘The point’. Pnoy was there, so it’s an illegal, corrupt and evil event.
OMG !!!! They work hard for it !!!! Its there money and how much they spent for their wedding have nothing to do with filipinos poverty….and your opinion sucks!!!!!
Legally speaking,
Yes. There is a law against thoughtless extravagance. But if you will understand said article, it specifically states that 1. it must be done during a period of acute public want or emergency and 2. May be stopped by order of the courts at an instance of government or private charitable institutions. Therefore, DONGYAN wedding did not violate the civil code because: 1. It was not done during a period of acute public want or emergency; 2. No court order was issued to stop it.
Now, my very own point of view:
Dingdong and Marian do not have the responsibility to feed every hungry filipino’s mouth. They pay huge amount of taxes. And they have their own way to help the needy: His Yes Pinoy Foundation, her Adopt-a-banca project, Her Project Smile to name a few. They deserve everything they have. They deserve to be happy. Kaya mga inggitera, BACK OFF!
Pasensya ka na social climber kasi yung gumawa ng article nag papaka articulate e THONTA naman
Pansensya ka din because your comment is a PERFECT example of squatter mentality.
Set your priorities for once, son.
You got it right! Kawawa nman yang mga taong ganyan na puro Inggit sa utak at katawan. Tsk tsk.. Crab crab crab..
Guys. Iba iba tayo ng punto. Maganda din yung napoint out ng author kasi it was factual and based sa laws natin. Do you guys even know about our laws? Labor Law, Civil Law, and the like? It’s a good thing somebody could point out such provisions and apply it sa mga ganitong day-to-day cases na akala natin hindi applicable.
Pero author, I think it’s too much if you wish to stop the wedding. Lahat ng babae, gaya ko, wish to have a grand and beautiful wedding. Yes, I know, mahal yung gown and all, but it’s theirs eh. Yep, tama ka, indeed, what court would stop the wedding? Wala talaga kasi nobody would be so epal to stop the wedding. I believe na it could only be stopped if talagang malubha na nangyari sa Pilipinas, and on their church, like may earthquake, may volcano eruption and other fortuitous events.
I get your point author, and the words were splendidly put. It shows how educated you are. However, it’s from a perspective na hindi papatok sa mga tao ngayon.
We all have our own voices, let’s respect one another please.
As far as I know they had several sponsors for their wedding. It’s not just their own money, a lot helped them. So don’t be so biased
This is so fun! Hahahahahaa!
Why so serious *anti-author-to-this-post? 🙂 shake it off! #Swifties
As Imelda says, “the Philippines is rich pretending to be poor.” Ang pagiging mahirap ay nasa isip lang… Gawa ka naman… So we are never in the state of emergency when in comes to finances…
Para sa mga tanga BOBO at walang alam Pera nila yung ginastos nila. Why do they have to feel sorry for what they have? Bakit galit nag alit kayo? Dahil hindi kayo inimbita? Dun sa author ng article na to. Naniniwala ako na walang taong bobo pero nag kalat ang katulad mong TANGA na wala ng pag asa na dahil sa pagiging bitter ay hindi magawang maging masaya para sa iba. Palibhasa miserable ang buhay mo gusto mo lahat ng tao sa mundo maging katulad mo. Wala ka sigurong magulang na gumabay say o o kung meron man pinapakita mo lang ang malaking pag kakamali nila sa pag papalaki sa yo. Sa mga taong hindi maka move on sa success ng ibang tao alam nyo ang dapat nyong gawin mag sumikap. Masama ang inggit hindi dapat ineentertain yung ganyang thought
sa pananalita mong yan wala ka rin pinag kaiba sa mga tanga…..
Sorry, but you’re no different then them.
Congrats, son. Because you just went FULL RETARD with what you wrote.
With all the comments here it turns out that the author was right 😀
You have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about. You have misconstrued the law. Next time you site a provision of the law, better make sure you know what you’re talking about.
Dear Author,
Viral na ung post mo, kaso 98% d ngaagree sayo..next time pagisipan mo muna ipopost mo..hndi bobo ang mga netizens PRA magagree sa mga sinsabi mo..poor research, one sided, non sense.
Nagmamalasakit,
mambabasang pinoy
Eh ano nman po ang masama kung gusto ng tao ng bonggang kasal? Kahit na sino namn cguro nangangarap na magkaroon ng magandang kasal dba? Kaya nga sila nagsisikap mag trabaho para makuha nila ang pangarap na kasal balang-araw. Tsaka anong paki mo kung ilang milyon ang ginasto nila eh sila nman nagsikap sa perang yan, di namn galing sa gobyernong kurakot ang pera na ginasto dyan. Move ka nalang at ilaan mo nlang ang oras mo sa pagtulong sa mga mahihirap na sinasabi mo kesa kung ano-anong pinopost mo na paglabag ng batas sa kasal ng mga mamayang pilipino.
my name says it all.
I bet MAS MADAMING BASHERS ang HEART-CHIZ wedding. Given na politician si Chizzzz. .
Opinions, anyone? ?
This article is stupid.
1. What state of emergency is this country in right now?
2. Dingdong and Marian have been working very hard, paying taxes, and have never stolen from the Filipino people, so whatever they wanna do with their money is absolutely none of anyone’s business.
3. Rationalizing envy is just distasteful.
4. If we all follow this author’s logic, then no one should buy anything expensive and just donate their hard-earned money to charities and the poor. Hypocrites, hypocrites everywhere.
Clearly, you have not read your Civil Code well.
According to Art. 25 of the Civil Code, there must be a period of acute public want or emergency. In the case of the “DongYan” wedding, you have not even made any effort to establish that there is, in fact, a period of acute public want or emergency. I mean, the case would have been different if this “extravagant” wedding ceremony happened during a public calamity or emergency, i.e. a typhoon, that wreaked havoc.
Bitches be like, “Ï want the same wedding but since I cant, Ill just post a bitter message”
ang tatanga ng mga comment dito. konting isip naman oh
I wish the newlyweds all the best in their commitment. Whatever they spend their money on is their prerogative…other couples spend much, much more just on themselves or on a grand vacation doing premarital sex so this decision to spend their own money on their very special day is their right. filipinos who barely have money for food and spend it on SM or other vices are guilty of much, much more. Please stop focusing on things which doesnt even concern you.
Para sa bobang writer ng blog na to tanong lang……. Hiningian ka ba ng pera ng DONGYAN??
Para sa bobong commenter tanong lang:
Why are you always MISSING THE POINT?
Hindi kasi afford ni writer ang ganun ka bonga . Wala sigurong rasyon ng relief goods si bakla kaya sobrang bitter
TBH, yours is a perfect example of SQUATTER MENTALITY.
“Art. 25. Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institutions.”
madam.. ikaw din nagsabi,that the Philippines is in a permanent period pf acute public want. So kailan mo.sila gustong magpakasal?
And a fairytale wedding is every girl’s dream. Or most girlsna lang if not yours. Di bale sana kung pinangangalandakan nila ang mga worth milyon milyon nilang gamit araw araw. But this is a wedding for God’s sake! You want to sound selfless sa post na to for the sake of the suffering people? You failed. You seemed like an insecure, ill-wishing, selfish and bitter old maid. (seemed lang naman if you’re already married. 🙂 )
Yung mga “mahihirap” na sinasabi mo, pinili nila maging mahirap. Amg dami daming paraan para mag sumikap. Si Henry Sy nga nagtitinda lang dati ng sapatos sa bangketa. Sobrang bullshit ng article mo. Tingin ko inggit ka lang. Matulog ka na, maaga ka pang aasa bukas.
You’re missing the point, real-life bitch.
Nagsimula ngang mahirap si Henry Sy. And so does Gokongwei, Ayala, Lopez, etc.
Tingin ko BOBO ka. Matulog ka na because your comment is something an immature child would write.
And calling someone a bitch is a sign of maturity?
Oh ok kaya pala I saw the picture of the writer kaya pala galit nag galit si ate. Di ko lang maintindihan kung ganyan ka kapangit wag mo din sana gawing miserable ang buhay mo diba?
And now you’re resorting to PERSONAL ATTACKS. Those who did that are the real-life miserable assholes.
Fact.
thoughtless? or you just don’t know what you’re talking about? they won’t receive any gifts for their wedding but instead donations for YesPinoy Foundation. also they are private citizens paying higher taxes than you do.
If you worked hard for your money and pay taxes, then it is not a crime to be rich.
Ang ginamit naman nila na pera ay ang kinita nila, hindi naman sila nagnakaw sa mamamayan ah, siguro yung mga na iinggit lng ang mag iisip nyan.
1.)it’s their money so i don’t mind. 2.)personally, i’d do the same if i have enough money to give my bride the best wedding we could possibly afford. it’s the most precious & special day of her life.
3.)one of the reasons why this wedding is so talked about is the bride & groom are prime celebrities. imagine if a nobody spends this much for his/her own wedding, i dont think it would talked about this way. i mean who gives a damn abt an unknown having a grand wedding?
I am filing this under “ridiculous article written by a trying-hard blogger wanting to sound like an intellectual.”
Makes me wonder if there is a Civil Code for “brainless pseudo-intellectualism.” Can I sue the writer for wasting my time?
I’m no fan for Dingdong nor Marian, but if they want to spend for a lavish, extravagant wedding, then let them. It’s their money.
Hindi siguro ikinasal si writer kumakabit lang sa may pera kaya naiinggit
Hindi suguro nagbabasa kaya siya nagcomment ng ganito dahil inamin niya na BOBO sya.
I would prefer them to spend their millions! Para naman mag circulate ang money and it’s better for the economy. Lol let them spend their money. So what? You guys spend your money with your over-rated phones and gadgets.. Lol!
They worked hard for their dream wedding, kaya walang mali dun. mali if hindi galing sa kanila ang pera na ginastos. It’s their wedding, and it’s up to them kung ano ang gagawin nila sa pera na pinag ipunan nila. Bakit? ikaw nag ipon ka ba para sa mga taong mahihirap? Ano ka? Santos? at anung gusto nyong gawin sa wedding nila, magpa feeding program?! I dont understand why we should always consider the issue of poverty in this country. May magbabago ba if nagpa civil wedding lang sila? Wala naman, dba? So wag na gawan ng issue ang bagay na ito. If we’ll focus more on corruption and crimes, may mapapala pa tayo. Anyways, what i really want to say is that “Wag kang bitter”
They are NOT members of the elite. And as in any other countries all over the world, it is the aspirational middle class or “new money” who flaunts their wealth.
I am not a fan by any means, i don’t even know that many celebrities since i barely watch local shows, but this article is quite stupid.
Why?
Did any court actually order the wedding to stop?
Did any government or private charitable institution bring the matter regarding the wedding being too extravagant to the courts?
No? Then WTF is this author’s problem?
Oh I get it, she needs click-click-click so she can sustain her oh-so-righteous way of living.
wew daming talangka sa comments, puro makikitid ang utak. hahaha
ibang klase mag-isip ang pilipino, parang hindi nag-iisip.
ang hirap pala maging kritiko sa Pilipinas, nababansagang inggit. yung mga nag-iisip napapagtripan lang.
You hit it right, son.
Indeed, it was a show biz royalty gala. Mounted in a festive mood of Christmas season. With rituals presided by 8 bishops, in an urban cathedral named after the Virgin Mary. Witnessed by the President of the
Republic who presides over more than half of the millions of Filipino families who are poor. That’s the sociology of Filipino. Influenced by over 500 years of Spaniard colonization, and continuing U.S. and western acculturation. Configured in a capitalistic and decratic convergence (also known as plutocracy). But in the context of Pope Francis mercy and compassion he stated: Who am I to judge. We all love fairy tales, and we wish the two lovers who vowed to care for each other now and forever, all the best. May their blessings be shared for those who are most in need. Happy New Year to one and all. Best wishes. Cheers 🙂
Son, you have my like.
erratum: configured in a capitalistic and democratic convergence (also known as plutocracy).
u guys are hilarious! These comments are more entertaining than the wedding. lol
your right haha
I personally think that they did nothing wrong. In fact, millions of Filipinos have been inspired by the couple. A lot will be more motivated to become like them romantically and of course, financially.
Haters gonna hate though. Nothing can stop them.
Wew. So what’s your point? Imbis na ihanda nila sa kasal nila eh gawin nilang charity wedding? Think a hundred times dude. Pinaghirapan nila yung perang ginastos nila. Trash -.-
obviously, the author doesn’t know a thing about the “Philippine Civil Code against thoughtless extravagance”
There is yet no definitive Supreme Court ruling which involves this legal provision. Nevertheless, it would appear that three requisites must be present for this provision to apply. First, there must be an acute public want or emergency. Second, there must be a thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display. Third, only government or private charitable institutions could file the action seeking to stop the thoughtless extravagance.
how can you say that we are under the impression of “acute public want or emergency”?
it will only happen as long it was declared by the government, not by you own opinion.
TONTA nga kasi si writer
I don’t see any reason for people to discrimate them for having an extravagant wedding. We know that they have stable careers and earned more than enough to afford everything for the wedding. I mean, if meron ka namang perang pang gastos and hard earned yun, why not spend it on your special day diba?
True! Kung pinaghirapan naman nila yung pera, why would they hesistate na gastusin yun eh pera naman nila yun. Hindi naman nila kasalanan makapag-ipon ng ganung kalakaking pera para sa special day nila.
This is the problem with some who has knowledge with the law, they will always make discussions about certain laws in a circumstance just to point out how knowledgable they are with the law without regard if the discussion really warrant such “knowledge”
As for you, miss writer. They are more senseless issues and discussions to be talked about rather than the two celebrities. Perhaps you feel entitled with your point since a lawyer (who once promised to cut off his balls and makibg waves as a celebrity lawyer) fueled your interest.
If you are really offended by the “thoughtless extravagance” of the two, then join the govt or a charitable institution then instigate a suit! You seem to enjoy doing senseless things
Careful. One of these two celebrities is planning to run for office in the 2016 elections. He will be your public servant. Well nevermind, our tovernment officials always exercise thoughtless extravagance anyway lol
I think the author of this blog…aka DIO/Winter Soldier knows s/he has already lost the argument kasi ung mga sinasabi nya no longer makes sense.
I think the commenter is a real-life MORON who loves to make assumptions since he can’t admit the fact that he’s a real life TROLL and already lost the argument in the first place.
Stop speculating, dumbass.
It’s really sad to know na may mga usaping nagatibo sa lahat ng angulo. If you’ve done something right,my comment,if you’ve done something wrong,my comment. Saan ba lulugar ang taga tao sa mundo.maybe it’s human nature.our built in insecurities are the worst culprit we can ever have.kasi pag hindi tayo masaya para sa iba panu nalng sa sarili natin. Being poor is not someone’s fault.you need to work hard or initiative pra mag ka pera ka.we should not depend sa ibang tao kasi lahat tayo may kanyakanyang buhay na inaasikaso.if you bacame rich because of hard work,i salute you. You deserve a luxurious life. D po ako dongyan pero i think they deserve a fairytale wedding,a happy one,everyone dreams to have one.they have their own special way in helping others. So isip2 din tayo.marami pa po dapat pag tuunan ng pansin sa bansa natin.
Lahat ng tao ay may kanya kanyang opinion ngunit, para sa akin wala naman nilabag sila marian at dingdong sa kanilang kasal.. ni nais lng nilang gawing memorable ang kanilang sumpaan sa harap ng simbahan sa paraan na gumastos ng malaki. Meron tayong kanyang2x paraan kung paano natin i.celebrate ang kasal mayroong sasali sa mass wedding meron namang taong pumili ng private o simpleng wedding lang. Kung sa tingin mo writer na sobra sobra ang ginastos ng dalawa o ni dindong hindi natin sila ma beblame kasi ginusto nilang i.celebrate ang kanilang kasal sa ganoong paraan. At saka ang pagbisita ng pangulo sa kanilang kasal ay isang pagrerespeto dahil inimbita siya (yun ang tingin ko).wala naman pong masama na itupad ang pangarap ng mga babaeng ng isang maingrande at magical na kasala. 🙂
Happy new year!
Extravagant? I think the couple only spent a few hundred thousand..mostly are free and sponsored..and it is the tv network that gained here..there are other weddings that spent more money than this..this aint extravagant..its just highly visible and publicized..
The Site Is Called Get Real Philippines.. She Has A Point.. Calm The Fuck Down ‘Coz We Are Entitled To Our Own Opinion.. Shallow DumbAsses..
Nope.. while she is entitled to her own opinion, she has a social responsibility towards her readers. And no, we are not shallow for criticizing her. This does not only pertain to shallow dingdong marian fans but to every couple who plans to have an extravagant wedding. The author stepped on this couple’s right to be wed and spend money on it.
That’s their special day! I think they deserve kung gano kaengrande ang gusto nilang gawin sa wedding nila…they have been working so hard..fyi, madami silang foundations na sinusuportahan and are u aware na hindi sila tumanggap ng any gifts para sa kanila from their ninong and ninang coz they prepare na ung mga ireregalo sa kanila ay mapunta nalang as donations para sa mga less fortunate…masama pa sila,sa lagay na un? Mga tao nga naman…hindi nalang maging masaya para sa kapwa nila..tsk tsk tsk..
I don’t think it is considered as thoughtless extravagance. It’s Dingdong’s choice to give Marian a perfect wedding. Well, any girl would love that. Besides, several Filipinos were delighted and felt the spirit of love between them and not looked at the wedding the way you seemed it. So please back off!
HOY KAYO, wala kayong pakialam kung kagarbo ang wedding nila dahil hindi naman nila trabaho ang magpakain ng mahihirap..comment kayo ng comment bakit may nagawa ba kayo para pakainin ang mga mahihirap?! Sagot?!!
I think your blog shows your true colors. The color of jealousy and hate. Haters will always hate. Haters will always try to bring down people to their level. Do the world a favor and stop writing blogs, you are infecting people with your backwardness.
Can a wedding be “thoughtless”?
kung may pera kang pinagipunan karapatan mong gamitin ito sa ikasasaya mo o ng mga taong mahal mo wag lang sa illegal na gawain. regarding sa article, kung ang point mo ay dahil ang ay bansa lubog sa kahirapan at kailangan pa magpaSHOW OFF ng bonggang kasal isipin mo na lang sana yung premyo sa lotto ipinamimigay na lang sana imbes na ibibigay sa isang tao.
Natural. Ano pa asahan natin sa media? Yang mga communista na yan? Aquino? Fvck em! Mga traydor ng Pilipinas! At Bakit BS Aquino Tawag niyo jan?? BenigNo Cojuangco Aquino yan!! Tinatago niya pag ka Cojuangco niya! Kawawa naman mga taga Hacienda Luisita! Walang kwentang Mainstream Media! tinatakpan ang mga bwisit na Communista na yan! sabagay parepareho sila nakikinabang sa lubog na pilipinas! Oligarchs!!
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Not a big fan of Marian and Dingdong, but I don’t find anything wrong with their wedding. Because first, their money came from hard work (yes, being in showbiz is hard work) Second, it’s their money. You cannot control how they wanted to spend it, no matter what you do. Third, it’s a wedding, come on. Of course, you would want to have the best wedding you can afford because it only happens ONCE (referring to the first wedding an individual may have) And lastly, it was Dingdong who spent HIS money for the wedding. It was his gift to Marian on their special day, a dream wedding every girl or woman wants. So I honestly think that no matter how people work their butts off to criticize the so called “royal wedding”, it would be of no use, because really, there’s nothing wrong with it. Just give them a break, it’s a wedding!
I dont see any violations kung naghihirap ang tao dahil yan sa kanyang kagustuhan, kung nag aral lang sana sila nang mabuti or nagsumikap hindi sila magiging mahirap
There’s no issue at all. They can afford that’s not a big deal. Besides, give Pnoy a chance to rest amidst his busy schedule. There’s no point of making this as a big deal when a lot more bigger issues deserve our attention.
I disagree but I think this article makes sense
although you have a point in blabbering about these things..it should be noted as well that these people are private citizens of the Philippines and it is in their right to have such an extravagant wedding…i know it’s wrong..but then again this is a democratic country…if you don’t want such instances happening in your country then i suggest you go to North Korea… this is THEIR special day not anybody else’s…it’s only because they are showbiz personalities that they are under the critical eye of the public..but if they were just private citizens, i doubt this subject will even arise…i do not encourage such extravagant spending but please think about it before posting such derogatory article…
You’re missing the whole point.
Ina, masama ang palanging inggit… leave them alone. everyone deserves to be happy. and if that makes them happy, then so be it. sarili naman nilang pera ang ginamit nila, and if im not mistaken, Max Cinco gave the gown of “free”. And most of the details were also sponsored and donated, again, for “free”.
Naman, 2014 na, move on na tayo. Wag nang inggitera, plsssss…. =) you’re not making good impression to your readers.
I do agree with You. I don’t think it’s wrong. Especially this couple does not get any money from these poor people. They have the means. They earned it. They deserved all the extravagance and luxuries because they work hard for it. No one is to blame if many people don’t have foods on their table but themselves. Just cut this nonsense.
I totally agree with you
Marian Rivera is TV personality, who do think watches her on TV? and because of these viewers, her show gets sponsors. It is really up to her what to do with her life and she just showed how insensitive she is to her fans. I do not know about DingDong, never heard of him apparently he is the groom and I supposed he is also a showbiz personality. There you go dear fans, these the people you are patronizing.
You have a point. EVERYONE has a right. And that’s actually the problem, because EVERYONE has a right.
I agree with your point Rain!
For me there’s no problem with this wedding. There’s no violated rule here. Ano namang connect nung mga less fortunate people sa wedding nila? In fact, Dong and Yan is an inspiration for them. Oo dapat tumulong sila sa mahihirap but they’re not responsible for helping all of them i think it’s the GOVERMENT who’s responsible for helping those people. Ask yourself: bakit nga ba may mahihirap na tao? Dahil sa mga “thoughtless extravagance” na yan? NO! Dahil sa mga CORRUPT OFFICIALS! So dont ever bring up a topic na hindi nyo alam kung sino ang may kasalanan at the first place. Thank you.
I couldn’t agree more. I agree with you.
Did they ask for your money to spend for this wedding?
The reality is that pinoys spend for their weddings. Some even has debts for these kinds of celebration. So why the hate?
Lets stop looking at the rich like they are at fault for our poverty.
Stop casting stones and help yourselves.
To the author of this article, put your intelligence to better use.
FACT: Extravagant wedding. FACT: Many poor people in Philippines. FACT:Filipinos are way too emotional to comment an event which the couple had worked hard for it and prepare as much as they could. STUPIDITY: Why blame the couple for showing off how extravagant their wedding is. STUPIDITY: Its none of our business if they spent much on their wedding, they work for it and we are not their responsibility. SOLUTION: WORK HARD AND DON’T DEPEND ON CHARITIES. It only shows laziness and small mindedness…truth hurts…
You nailed it! How shallow minded this writer is. I just don’t get it. Just trying to be noticed I guess. There are many weddings which were as extravagant as this. Why make a big fuss out of this?
Apparently, here in the Philippines it is a crime to be rich even if such wealth came from hard-work, noh?
I beg to disagree.
Every couple decides their wedding..simple or grand,others may not be a judge of it.
1st,they did not ask for money from the public.the money being spent are their own money from all sleepless tapings,spoilt tears,and time spent to entertain the money.
2nd, the people seen are invited.”INVITED”.
3rd, they are public figures. People wanted to have a glimpse of the life they have,especially to have HOPE. They share hope to people that true love exist,and you can live happily ever after. Its not just to brag,they share it to every pinoy because they owe it to the masses what achievement they have.
And lastly, why couldnt just we happy that they are finally married.
Feeling ko,inggit and insecure ang pasimuno ng bad and negative vibes.
Kaya wlang world peace. Dahil sa mga taong gumagawa ng mga negative issue kahit sa simpleng masayang okasyon.
Typical FIlipino Crab mentality. Why don’t you write about this as well? 🙂
Dingdong loves Marian so much. This is why he marries her accordingly – extravagance? I say no. Who we are to question his spending. They both deserve to be happy. Besides, it’s Dingdong’s hard earned money. God bless the couple.
Nakakatawa naman yung ngsAbi na bawal yung kasal ni dingdong at Marian. Halatang ingget.. Siguro sa ilalim kasi sya ng lupa ikinasal o kaya sa pacific ocean lol. o kaya baka walang bf ever since. Kung Meron man o nagkaroon man, baka sa phonepal lang haha wag ka maingit! Kung gusto mo ikasal ka ng ganito, try mo makipag phonepal sa mga tiga Europe haha
Inggit ka lang kung sino man ang nagsulat nito. Get a decent life please
I totally disagree. First they love each other and they want to show that love to all their fans who love them. They both can afford it. Both Dantes and Rivera have been actively giving their precious time in GMA7’s charitable project. Hindi po mauubos ang mahirap hanggat may mga taong mas gustong mag-abang kaysa magbanat ng buto. And what do you know baka naman sila ay nagpapractice ng kasbihang “hindi kailangan malaman ng iyong kaliwang kamay ang ginagawang kabutihan ng iyong kanang kamay. Huwag tayong manghusgga. Maging maligaya rin tayo para sa kanila at ipanalangin nating kung gaano kabbongga ang panimula ay gayon din ang kanilang buhay mag asawa. Sana lang din sila ay manatiling naka apak sa lupa, kumukilala kung saan nagmula ang kanilang mabuting tinatamasa.
I am not a fan of any Filipino celebrity nor do I watch their programs but I do think that these people have the right to spend their earned money however they wish.
We live in a free and democratic society therefore people can spend their money however they see fit.
Communism is not the way to solve poverty.
Capitalism will always be the answer.
I do get the point of having a “FAIRYTALE LIKE” wedding…yeah..maybe its their money…but dont they think that is biased in a way that OUR PRESIDENT, being invited at their wedding? ROADS CLOSED…WEDDING GOWN COST 2M..ETC….well that’s the things I’m looking at…well this country just runs with MONEY..and CONNECTIONS,btw…
Are you so ignorant as to have commented this shallow nonsense? What you care if they invited Pnoy? You’re so envious you’re mind don’t work anymore. So stupid.
what’s wrong inviting the president? it was a public holiday yesterday? ikaw may pasok ka ba? road close? lol holiday nga beside the fact na hindi naman main road at whole na close. susme!
naman……its not ur problem kng gaano ka extravagant ang wedding…it’s dingdong’s choice…ganyan nya kamahal si marianne eh.. am not a fan of them kaya lng lng, d naman hiningi ni dingdong sa taong bayan ang pinang gastos nya dyan!!!… y u just cant be happy nlng for them or avoid watching d news about them para la problema..ka simplng bagay, gnagawa mong copmplicated..
What a highly pretentious piece of personal opinion…
miss sana nagresearch ka muna. Paano cla haharangin ng mga charities e yang couple na yan ang isa sa mga aktibong nilalang na tumutulong sa ibat ibat charitable institution most especially a few months before. ndi mo ba alam ung part na un? at eto pa po ang nkakaloka, lahat po ng mtatanggap nila sa kasal e idodonate padin sa charity. susme. ano pang hinahanap mong thpughtless thoughless extravagant na yan. eng eng ka. mag review ka don dahil sa ngayon mauupo ka sa row 6 katabi ng inidorong mabantot
di mo naman pera ang pinang-gastos nila. We do understand yung point mo, but then, it’s their right.. Hindi naman nila hiningi o kinamkam sa pondo ng gobyerno ang perang pinang-gastos nila sa kanilang kasal. FYI! ang ireregalo sa kanila ay idodonate sa Yes Pinoy na para sa mga mahihirap na tinutulungan nila.. paano kung ipagpalit kayo ng katayuan, di mo din ba gugustuhin na gawing engrande ang espesyal na araw ng buhay mo? kahit na may means ka naman.. Just be happy for them and bless them to help more people..
Mind your own money. Magreklamo ka kung pera mo yung ginastos nila. Baket? Obligasyon ba ni dingdong at marian na pakainin ang mga mahihirap? Ofcourse gagastusan nila ang kasal nila. Kahit sino naman gusto ng magarbong kasalan. it is ONCE IN A LIFETIME event. At pinaghirapan nila kung ano mang ginastos nila don. At kahit saan man nila gastusin ung pera nila wala tayong pakialam don. At kung sadyang concern ka talaga, idonate mo lahat ng pera mo sa mga mahihirap at wag ka ng manira ng ibang tao.
“Toughtless extravagance” … So where do you draw the line?
We have expensive gadgets like iphones and laptops while poor people are starving, are we also breaking the law? A cup of starbucks cost 100+ pesos, while a poor family of 10 makes do with a kilo of rice and instant mami, does that mean all starbucks drinkers should go to jail?
GIVE THEM A BREAK. It is their special day and they can do whatever they want. It’s not unknown that these celebrities have their fair share of charitable works. In fact, in the invitation, instead of gifts, guests are encouraged to donate to Dong’s charity, Yes Pinoy Foundation.
So please don’t blow this out of proportion. They just wanted a grand wedding to remember. If we want to help poor people, just vote wisely next election.
i think it is not fair to treat the wedding extravagance a crime. So long as they are using their hard earned money so let them be. Everyone has a right how to spend their money and in this case they choose to spend it in their special day which a lot of us would choose to do also. Por dios por santo isang beses lang po tayo kinakasal. At kung mangyari man na ikasal tayo uli (sana hindi) mas gusto pa rin nating memorable ang ating first wedding. I am not a fan of dong yan but dong karelle but still i wished them the best on their married life.
I agree… they earned that money…pinaghirapan nila yan. Hindi lang naman sila sa buong Pilipinas gumawa niyan.. di lang exposed ang iba kasi di nman artista.. let them be happy…. hwag nalang sana silang husgahan kasi ang mahihirap nating mga Pilipino ginagawa silang inspiration to strive hard. If they want to have this kind of wedding, e di, magtrabaho at kumayod.
nang inggit nnmn c writer, once in a lifetime lng po ang kasal po.. sabi nga ni marian, walang bobong tao bastat marunung dumiskarte sa buhay, kaya ganyan nalang nila naafford magpakasal, maging madiskarte k rin kac kung ayaw mong magutom at mainggit ng ganyan. beforehand nakatulong na yung mag asawang dantes, ikaw? nkatulong ka na kagaya ng mga nagawa nila? if oo , well dapat hnd ka na nag aksaya ng time just to have this post and become envy and critical sa buhay ng may buhay, maging happy nlng tau for them because they deserve joy and respect. excuse me, new year n kaya, new hope new life! Happy new year pinas.
PS if mali gnawa nila di ba hnd n sana dumalo ang pangulo at ibang kilalang tao, tao rin po sila kagaya ng mga naghihirap, ngpapakahirap at mhihirap, pero nasa kamay ng bawat tao ang mgiging future nila.
I agree with you… 🙂
I agree with u people.. 🙂 they deserve to be happy.. Best wishes dingdong and marian!
I presume that the honorable lawyer Atty. Topacio knows that Dingdong and Marian are two private individuals who happen to be celebrities making them public figures. While there may be a point for the so called “extravagance” in their recent wedding, why make a big fuss about it if they spend their fortune for their own happiness and contentment? Was this the first time this happened that PNoy attended a wedding despite his “busy” schedule Dr. Fortun? Why create a concern about what the “poor” Filipino will say about this much-anticipated and celebrated wedding of the year? Did you even take the time to listen to what “not only the poor” Filipinos are saying about how other Filipinos try to put down their co-filipinos down in the midst of triumph? Shame on some of us who are never contented and happy for others. Let us remember that this couple, help in their own right and ability, other Filipinos as well. They may not be doctors nor lawyers. But definitely, we see the honesty in their actions through helping other people. Let us not judge them just because they are celebrities. We are all Filipinos and let us stop creating negativity around us. JUst saying.
this couple deserves the wedding they dreamed of because they worked hard for it and they also shared some of their blessings they may not have published it publicly but they both did. it is not like they are flaunting their wealth. it is once in a lifetime and they want to spend their own money but fact is for all we know most are gifts from sponsors so let us slow down with our comments or opinions
here’s the thing though, mindanao right now is in a “period of acute public want or emergency” because of bagyong seniang. what appalled me most was that our president had the time attend this wedding despite the fact that people in mindanao are scared for their lives right now. and i know this because i am in mindanao right now and although our area was not that affected by the bagyo, some of my friends’ hometowns were severely affected. a lot of people evacuated, bridges are flooded and were washed away by the water. i don’t give a rat’s ass about marian and dingdong, what i care about is the fact that our president had the time to party with the stars when all these people in mindanao are in need. and don’t you ever tell me that “oh he’s still human, just because he attended the party doesn’t mean he isn’t doing anything and he doesn’t care” for pete’s sake he is the president! he should show more sympathy on the people. i think marian and dingdong would understand if could not attend their wedding because he prioritized this emergency.
Ms. Yen Cullen has a point. But I don’t think PNoy should be blamed for prioritizing the wedding than the affected citizens in Mindanao. I believe when the couple requested hom to be the best man, Pnoy didn’t foresee Senyang. And they’re not just famous public fogures but perhaps one of his friends that’s why he can’t say no.
And i guess, he deserves a few hours to be a normal person. And c’mon, it was rizal’s day and before he could arrive at the church, he still had performed duties in Luneta. What’s important is, di naman pera natin ang ginastos nya pambili ng barong nya. Lol!
Try to be in his shoes sometimes. 😉
Andoon naman yung Presidential Sister a.k.a the Queen of all Media di ba? Kahit isang Aquino lang ang pumunta doon, star studded na yung wedding. Hindi po sya binoto natin (B.S. Aquino) upang maging “normal person” po lamang. Yung bagong presidente nga ng Indonesia pumunta sa lugar kung saan marami ang namatay dahil sa plane crash, kasi yun ang kanyang trabaho at sinumpaan sa kanilang Constitution. Dapat ganyan din po ang presidente natin. O di kaya, papuntahin nya sa Visayas at Mindanao yung dakilang atchay este alalay nya na si Mar Roxas upang at least makatulong din naman sa mga nasalanta ni Seniang.
Indeed! He is a Public Servant.. or maybe a Public Serpent. -_-
Ha ha! Ang saya! 😀
and they give to charity and and they go to people in need e.g. people devastated by natural calamities but this is a special day for themselves… hiningan kb ng ambag para sa kasal nila? hindi? then shut uo
kaya nga po sila artista, nagpapakita ng karangyaan kung kailan nila gus2. ang gustong umepal magpakabanal at maging hangal sa mamamayang kahit sa nakikita man lang ay may karangyaang namasdan wala sa isip lang. Ang umepal gustong maging sikat!
Pinag hirapan nila ang ilang taon para maka ipon ng para magandang kasal lahat ng Filipino may pagkakataon mag sikap lang. Ang ingit ay nasa paligid lang dahil sila ay failure sa buhay nila makamit ang pangarap. Hindi excuse ang kahirapan ng ibang tao dahil kung lahat naman nag sikap para yumaman pwede pwedeng.
Good day to all.. i think it’s to insensitive to tell that such issue to a newly wed.. it’s their wedding,their money,their moment.. and also to the blogger you don’t know dingdong and marian told their sponsors and guest instead of giving them gifts on their wedding they encourage them donate to ‘yes pinoy foundation’..
I still believe that success is part effort and part luck. And majority of the poor people you refer in your article don’t even exert the effort to have a better life.
Bakit kinukwesyon pa ang kasal……… everybody deserves to be happy on their wedding day…
Ilda, I think you’re a wee bit overreacting. It’s their money, they have every right to spend it as they damn well please.
What I do think should have been curtailed was the act of rerouting traffic around the wedding venue. This event is nowhere near important enough to affect the everyday business of the public. If the argument is the need for room for the VIPs attending the event – and attending VIPs are inevitable – then yes, I agree. But it should have been the problem of the people organizing the event. The public should never bear the burden in any form of any private citizen’s private affair, celebrities or no.
Don’t be too reactive! Let’s be proactive! Happy new year 2015!
Inggit ka talaga!!bitch ka! You’re so bitter..magpakasal ka din ng ganyan karangya para di ka bitter bitteran dyan slut ka!
My opinion…the wedding was fabulous and elegant.if you can afford to have an extravagant wedding why not if you can afford it.this couple work hard for their money let them do what ever they want to spend.they pay taxes .people who complain has no money so please stop big mouthing and don’t be jealous because l know you have no money…
Its true that it really ires some people that they are able to spend extravaggantly on a wedding when there are alot of people who don’t even have anything on their plate.
The couple has every right to spend their hard earned money in what ever means that they want. Specially, if its for their wedding day. The author may just want to imply sensibility to celebrities, politicians and known personalities because they are public figures. For celebrities, their hard earned money are because of their fans. Both the rich and the poor.
Let’s not make a big fuss over the wedding. It’s a big day for them and as for us? Well, we will forget this in a couple of days. Let us focus on more important issues of our country. Blah hehe
Why not consider that this extravagance creates, albeit temporary, jobs for hundreds of people? The money went back into your economy. When the rich spends the working people profit. We should encourage the rich to spend instead of keeping their money for themselves. My 2 cents
We are talking about a guy whose idea of work is going to a public place and handing out yellow wristbands so being a mascot in a high profile celeb wedding is par the course in terms of substance. Expect a moron to do moronic things .
the issue is already moot, as by reading art. 25 of the new civil code, you’d notice that any charitable institution or a mayor may “stop” the event by court order. meaning, the arms of the law on this matter is akin to injunction/restraining order issued by courts, BUT only limited to matters that is about to happen or happening. since no one dared going to court to stop the event prior/on its day despite of continuous feeds on how it’s going to be ridiculous through our daily “news” outlets, so how can art. 25 aply in this situation?
Eh anu naman kung bongga pinag hirapan nmn nila 2 sa showbiz ung ginastos nila dun..natural gsto nila mgnda amg kasal ..sino b nmn ang hindi gsto mgnda? Simpleng mamayan nga gmgastos ng half a million s kasal eh sila p kya? Wag n kyong mg intriga hnd nmn pera nyo ang gnastos nila e. Pera nila un. Galing sa ping pawisan nilang trabaho sa showbiz
am not a fan of the two actors but the social medium were flooded yesterday by the feed/s about this “royal wedding” which left no option but to read them and watch the pictures being posted. i realized that the bride is so beautiful. well, all brides are beautiful especially in a 2M wedding gown. celebrities are celebrities whether they hold their parties, weddings or any occasion in private, surely, pictures will proliferate, not to mention comments of fans and haters as well. i think dingdong and marian really worked hard for this wedding of the year. what was spent, i guess, was really hard earned money. their’s was not the only wedding which was branded as wedding of the year. am sure heart/chiz wedding next year will be another wedding of the year in the making. what’s important, the money spent here is am sure hard earned and not stolen from the kaban ng bayan. it’s not the couple’s fault if the amount of the gown was publicized and are we really sure that it really costs 2M?? usually, amounts are exaggerated. nevertheless, if it was true, they can afford it and it did not come from any “juan” i can imagine both of them having sleepless nights just to go on taping or shooting just to make a living. besides, i understand, they have requested that the gifts be omitted and instead be donated to a foundation.. and as they say, “minsan lang ikasal”
social media sorry…
Super Correct!
I salute this line of you! Very true! Hindi pera ng taong bayan ang ginastos nila. Bakit hindi nila tingnan ang mga corrupt na politician? Hindi si Marian at Dingdong
And here’s another bitter envy filipino with a crab mentality. As you have correctly pointed out, Philippines have been in permanent public wants. We always blame others for the poverty of other poor filipinos. I for one came from a very poor family who hardly eat 3 times a day, but i persevered to uplift my own personal status in life. Now I owned several properties and cars in 3 different countries receiving better pays than our highest government officials.; and was able to give to charity and loans to people who were (always) in need. The saddest part of it, those people whom you called as “”people in need” dont even bother paying me back and yet living and spending on electronic gadgets and regular meals at the mall. The question….. Should I stop living on my means just because of other peoples failure to uplift theeir life’s miseries? NO!!! Matter of fact, the government policies and system are corrupting many filipinos leading to their poverty. Look at the rampant squatting issues, people will squat then demand for housing and proper settlement, upon provision of the government housing they will monetize and have a drinking spree….it becomes a vicious cycle then. I could erite so many reasons why many poor filipinos are poor. If Marian, Dingdong and other elites are spending their own money there should never be an issue about it! If you as writer of this article can afford to treat your entire family to eat lavishly in an expensive hotel, will you sanction yourself and the happiness of your family just because others cant afford it? You hypocrite, i am sure at one point in time, you have dreamed of an exprnsive treat for yourself. SO PLEASE STOP YOUR NON SENSE CRAP AND WRITING. YOUR KIND OF WRITING ARE ONE OF THE REASON WHY POOR FILIPINOS ARE STILL POOR. YOU ARE SENDING A WRONG MESSAGE THAT THEY ARE VICTIMS….WHERE IN FACT THEY’RE NOT!!!’
Agree. In fact, Dong and Yan have their own charities and are actively participating and doing their social responsibilities for the country. It’s not because of them that there are a lot of poor people that are not able to eat. They themselves work hard to earn the money they spent for their wedding. So, for the writer of the article, stop insinuating that they display their extravagance while others are suffering because dong and yan deserve their happiness in any way they want to enjoy it.
Sayang walang like button! Very well said po! Tama mo kayo from start to finish. Just to add po! Mhirap n nga kukuyakoy kuyakoy lng maghapon ei anu pa aasahan mo edi hangang sa mamatay nlng mhirap pa din.
Very nicely written sir, I couldn’t agree with you more. Dingdong and Marian worked very hard for what they have now, and have most likely planned their wedding a long time ago to be able to save up for it. Wag po natin i-ridicule sina Dingdong at Marian porket kaya nilang gawin ito dahil bago naman nila naabot ito, kumayod din muna sila. Nagsipag sila sa mga sarili nila at hindi nila isinisisi sa iba ang kahirapan nila sa buhay dati. Wag naman po tayo maging mapanghusga at maging mga ipokrito porket nagpapakita sila ng kanilang mga kakayanan. Tsaka kasiyahan nila yan eh, bakit pa ba natin kelangan pakealaman? It’s not like they spent their money relentlessly on worthless things. Utang na loob naman, they spent their money ON THEIR WEDDING. A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT. Kaya please, let them be. Their wedding is one of the fruits of their labor.
Oh, and,…. “Until then, those who suffer from abject poverty will remain where they are.” –this article is one of the reasons why.
Ahem hindi po yung couple ang may problema.At hindi naman tayo invited sa kasal. Mas mabuti siguro kung hindi ka din lang naman kasali dyan sa kasal, mas mabuti pa alalahanin na lang na Dec 30 kahapon at Rizal day yun.
Madam, ikinasal ka na ba? Did you know that every bride/groom wants a big/grand wedding? Kaya nga dream wedding eh, dahil bonggang-bongga….once in a lifetime. If you had the money, aren’t you gonna have the grandest wedding that you can imagine? These 2 people work hard for their money. They looked at their budgets and realized that they can afford it, so they went for it. So, what’s wrong with that? It’s not their fault na maraming mga taong mahihirap. They cannot save the whole world. Pera nila yong ginastos nila. And they are not greedy ha, they want gifts donated to their foundation. What does that tell you? They have social awareness….may foundation nga si dong eh. May adopt a bangka, puhunan ni yan, and yan ang smile si marian eh. Sa dinami dami ng artistang ikinasal dito sa Pilipinas, sila lang ang nag-invite ng kanilang mga fans. 6 people out of each of their fans club were invited to their wedding. Naglagay sila ng covered, mind you ha, COVERED bench and widescreen tv para makapanoond ang mga fans. How good is that? So what does that tell you….they are good people, they treat their fans as their family. So com’on, give them a break, will you! Mas mabuting tao sila kesa sa iyo na hindi mo magawang maging masaya para sa dalawang taong nagmamahalan. Granted, magarbo but can’t you just not say “pera naman nila iyon” and wish them well and be happy for them. And the President…..he has a life too, you know! We don’t own him. He can spend his time how ever he wants to do it. You think i got it all covered? I think i have!
Tama
Ad hominem is something everyone commits. I beg to disagree with the author. Let them be happy. They deserve a day of extravagance because they did what they can and earned enough. They do not have any obligation to share. It is their choice. They do what they can when they need to. End of conversation.
The author’s tweet ilda@ilda_talk
“Whoa…wrote an article before going to bed last night and woke up to a shitload of comments…haha!”
lol! baka yung article mo ang load of shit! get a life!
Please define acute public want or emergency? Before even saying that the Philippines Is in.a permanent period of public want or emergency a definition is in order. I presume that you are not a journalist so I guess you can be excused. Journalists report and comment based on facts and not conjecture.
Holiday po kahapon. Pnoy may be busy but he has the right take the day off since its a holiday. You cannot take that way from any employee.
I think the author is selfish just because u cannot afford one if u are already married or planning to have one like what DongYan had. You don’t have the right to critisize them.It’s not their fault their are poor people the onelike you are describing in your article. I know this is ur opinion, but because you have a space for an article u can right your own bias opinion you are wrong! PEA BRAIN!
bakit anong pakialam natin kung extravagance ang wedding nila? pera nila nyon pinaghirapan nila. and as matter of fact hindi sila selfish instead marami din silang natulungan. kaw na sumulat nito may nagawa ka ba sa mamamayan? may natulungan ka ba katulad ng pagtulong nila sa nangangailangan? di mo ba alam na na may project na charity sina dingdong at marian? kaw meron ba? sana bago tayo manghusga isipin muna natin ang sarili natin kung may nagawa tayo na ikauunlad at ikasasaya ng iba.hindi ako die hard na fan ng nina dantes-rivera pero naapreciate ko ang kabutihang asal nila. hayaan sana natin silang ipakita at ipadama sa mamamayan ang kasiyahan nila.
so agree. culture talaga natin mga Pinoy ang makialam and that I guess sa ka inggitan (which is one of the deadly sins). Kahit sa ibang bansa, Pinoy lang ang naninira sa kapwa Pinoy. So sad.
hahaha! tang ina masisiraan ka ng bait sa mga tangang twit ni ilda at ni topacio. ampp!
sabi ni topacio. “I don’t think our country gained anything with the so-called Royal Wedding. Not even tourism.”
puta sa ka-bobohan ang puta. magkano kaya gastos nya sa kasal nya? 5000?
If I have the capacity to do an extravagant wedding I would also do it.. And it is not their fault that many Filipinos are poor.. Also it is not their responsibility to uplift them..
usually ilda reply to her blog. nasan kaya sya ngayon? hahaha! boom pahiya kasi. sabi nya sa tweet nya not original comment will be ignore. lol baka kasi supalpal sya.
The couple have their own life!!! Why dont you get yours as well, pathetic, envious creature…
These people are where they are right now because of their hard work. Its very easy for us to comment because we are not in their place, we have not worked as hard as they did, and did not earn what they have. I would say, we Filipinos should all be inspired to do more than what we do to earn a living. They did not settle on mediocrity. They were once low earners but had dreams bigger than themselves, reached these as hard as they could and I guess this is what Filipinos should always follow.
stupid article,kulang sa pansin ang kumunistang writer
after all, your opinion is just one of the millions out there, your negativity cannot outweigh the happiness everyone feels for the couple.
Pinoy actors are like pinoy food and pinoy basketball. They only appeal to the baduy in the baduy capital of the world.
Ewww, soo baduy that Marian Wedding, what are you? a konyong kolehiyala?
Ur a stupid writter.
they worked so hard… pera nila yan best wishes dongyan.
Magwawala aq kung isa sa dantes couple ang politiko… pera nila yan wala kayong pkialam. Ung dlwang yan tumutulong din sa charity… wag ingetero d mo pera yan. Kalkalin mo ung mga buhay ng mga kurap sa gobyerno!
bitter much yung author
Korechina, bitter yung author. Pera nila yan, it is their hard earned money. They can spend it the way they want it. They want to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Respeto lang sa choices nila.
. . . And again and again I ask myself . . . Why are people calling it a “Royal Wedding”. Still trying to figure that out. Makes me feel embarrass to have to explain that to some people without a good answer. Can anyone pls fill me in on what it is that I missed.
we always complain but we don’t do anything about it. these two people worked so much to reach where they are now. it’s their dream wedding so why argue. we didn’t spend for it, they didn’t use peoples money, so why complain. if every filipino just dream big and do nothing about it, it wouldn’t be realized, but these two people worked hard to realize their dream. let’s just give it to them they deserve it. for us onlookers, let’s just be happy for them. let’s not argue about things that do not concern us
Not a big fan of the couple, but I did my research so I would not look like a fool, which you should have done before that comment. Here us an article for you to enjoy. And they both are active charity workers even before this wedding.
https://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/marian-rivera–dingdong-dantes-to-give-wedding-gifts-to-charity-024124930.html
Sino nga ang author ng blog na yan? wala namang pangalan. Hwag ka namang magtago, show yourself that you wrote that yourself and it is your own thoughts. Which could be contested by us who know that Marian and Dingdong ang charity donors and founders of NGOs for the poor. Let them enjoy the fruit of their labor this time of their once in a life time occasion in their lives.
sorry bernadette. that^ comment was not for you hehe 😉
Of course people will defend the side of the “royal couple” but by the end of the day we can never deny that the point of this article is valid and real. The so called royal couple should so something charitable to make up for this extravagant wedding so that they won’t sound selfish
Its not their fault they are rich and can splurge. And it makes me sick that people are so jealous just because they cannot afford what these couple can. Sorry ang papangit niyo kasi kaya di kayo qualified maging artista. Animalllll!!! Enjoy your own life and stop sour graping for things you wished you had. Kaya di kayo umaasenso!! Ang bobobo niyo kasi!!
Not a big fan of the couple, but I did my research so I would not look like a fool, which you should have done before that comment. Here us an article for you to enjoy. And they both are active charity workers even before this wedding.
https://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/marian-rivera–dingdong-dantes-to-give-wedding-gifts-to-charity-024124930.html
I agree….
they actually did a LOT of charities before the wedding, and their supposed to be gifts from the guests will go to a charity as well. now how does that sound? still selfish? this article is just BS. it was obviously written with jealousy and envy
This is just ludicrous and beyond! I’m not a lawmaker or anything, so I am not going to argue the legalities. My question is, what is the real motives of this person or persons to even brought this so called Civil Code to the public attention? Is Dingdong running for public office in the future? My opinion is, I think the couple has the right to spend their money anyway they please. Remember..it is the Filipino people who put them in the pedestal in the first place. So..whomever you are, tell the Filipno people that Dingdong and Marian’s nuptial violate any civil code. I’m curious of what would be the outcome of this twisted thought. No wonder why other countries degraded Filipinas, because we as Filipinos make a big mess out of nothing. Why don’t you fight for the right of our OFW’s that is being raped, mentally, and physically abused! “just saying”
Lol the author just comes across as whiney and resentful she couldn’t have a 20M wedding. Ahahahaha.
FYI. Marian and Dingdong help poor people. Marian Advocacy’s #YanAngSmile helps children with cleft lift and palate and Dingdong is the founding chair of Yes Pinoy Foundation.
Stop thinking what would poor people think, what poor people should think is how to get out of poverty earn money in decent way/s and how to educate theirselves. This event shouldnt be their priority! Its not their life! The money being used in this ceremony didnt came from the taxes! Eto logic diyan! Popular celebrity wedding=rich=more guests=bigger event=extravagant wedding! Its not a thoughtless extravagance. The extravagance was neccessary to accomodate an event this big! Before using the law you need to read and understNd firt kung kelan applicable yung batas ba yan ano ba yung impediments and grounds niyan para iconsider ang isang event or person na nagkasala sa batas medyo bitin kasi yung sa part ng batas na inaapply dito! Tsaka nagset sila ng date noon pa hindi nila kasalanan na biglang nagka acute Public emergency. Its more insensitive to stop a wedding dahil sa natural phenomenon!
Dingdong is the Founder of Yes Pinoy Foundation and whenever there are disasters or calamities they always help! The foundation also supports students and they have scholars so anong pinagpuputok ng tumbong mo at sinasabi mo na ndi sila tumutulong sa mga tao?!?!?
mind your own business and strive harder to make your life better. Don’t include people who made to achieve what they aimed for. We tend to criticize others but we don’t know how to criticize ourselves.
To the author of this article: Have you condemned the corrupt goverment officials for looting billions of peso? They are the number 1 cause of poverty here in our country. Why condemn dongyan marriage. It’s none of your business if they spent millions it’s their own hard earned money. It’s goverment’s obligation to help and feed the poor. Dong and yan are contributing a huge amount of money to our goverment since they are one of the highest paid actor/actress by paying their taxes,.. right taxes. Anyway, do you know that dong and marian have a charity foundation that helps the poor? I’m sure you are not aware of that because your eyes are busy looking for only something to criticize.
Ano ba ang pakialam mo kung ano gawin nila sa pera nila? Pinaghirapan nila yan e. At the same time, wala rin silang pakialam kung ano ang gawin mo sa pera mo.
Malay mo, tumulong sa mahihirap yan hindi lang natin nalalaman. Private affair yan e. Bakit ba tayo nakikialam? Kung government yan, at gamit ang kaban ng bayan, e dyan ka magalit.
The money they use came from their sweat and blood for working hard not like others who spend the people’s money to achieve their dreams. I dont see any evil on their marriage.
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“…during a period of acute public want or emergency…”
Apparently, this part is vague. No one can tell that we are or are not in the middle of acute public want or emergency now. The degree of this statement lacks elaboration. Therefore you can’t cite that section and accuse the two of thoughtless extravagance as there’s no substantial evidence to prove so.
By the way, this is a community blog, not your personal blog. Even if you’re the owner or not, part of your responsibility is to ensure that the content of your writing is for the benefit of your countrymen. Pag nanghahawa ka lang ng crab mentality mo, ano pa pinagkaiba mo sa mga media na bias?
Hahaha…it’s bcoz of dongyan wedding away pa more!
AD HOMINEM is attacking the person not the argument.
So, let’s put it this way.
1. Ok. You’ve mentioned the CIVIL CODE. My Question is, who were the SCOPE of that? Would the “actors” face a criminal offense? Was it even a criminal offense to give the best to their wedding?
2. Knowing that the couple works in the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, didn’t the author of this blog knows that there are people and organizations who can SPONSOR ANYTHING THEY WANT TO THE COUPLE’S WEDDING? Above all is the GMA NETWORK itself where they work?
3. Given the TRUTH that TV NETWORKS support their actors’ welfare because that’s also a win-win situation for them, did the author of this blog also know such possibilities?
4. IF the celebrity couple showed to us the BREAKDOWN of their expenses as a CELEBRITY, would anyone really care?
5. POLITICIANS’ expenses can be cross-examined. Is Marian and Ding Dong a politician?
6. Would this blog MAKE ANY SENSE or WILL IT JUST SOUND FOOLISH?
7. Can anyone really INVADE the EXPENSES of the wedding knowing te celebrity couple is a CELEBRITY and that’s part of their job, TO PROMOTE an ENDORSE?
Kindly answer exhaustively. Thanks.
It is simply because this author is ENVY.
Ang impokrito naman ng article na to. Kung tutuusin hinde lang naman sila ang celebrity ang may extravagant wedding. Haist…
A wedding is something to be happy about. It is the most memorable occasion to two people in love. Why would an intelligent person use it to emphasize poverty of our people? Filipino people pay money to see their idol’ movies. Young fans save their allowances to buy magazines that has article about their idol.. this occasion serves as an occasion for filipino people to rejoice and even for a short time forget their poverty.. What has this couple brought is dream for fans to have a fantasy wedding such as this.. To work hard to achieve what they want.. After all this couple did not cheat anyone.. They did not steal from the people.they work hard for what they have. To follow the author’s reasoning.. If people got rich from working so hard .. Must they give it all to the needy and go back to being poor? It would be more admirable if intelligent people like the author would focus more on the people who steal from the poor to better their lives and not the people who strive to make their lives better!!!! Happy new year everyone!!!!
The one who posted this wasn’t really thinking straight was he/she?
#CRAZY #IGNORANT
POINT OF FACT:
That article in the civil code is Only applicable during… “TIMES OF EMERGENCIES” so is the Philippines or any part thereof connected with their wedding under a state of emergency?
THOUGHTLESS: Was it really?
-Like they kinda planned that in more or less a year, so it wasn’t thoughtless was it?
EXTRAVAGANT: Please explain…
-From other peoples standard its not that much…
-Who wouldn’t spend that much money on their most special day specially if they have the capacity and the resources to do so.
-At least the money they used for their wedding didn’t come from the people or from the funds of some members from porky congress 3:)
it was theirs… they earned it.
-THE GIFT’S THEY RECEIVED WOULD GO TO CHARITY
-THINK OF IT AS A CHARITY BALL where everyone looks their best then they party and what amount they collect goes to the poor.
FOR PLEASURE OR DISPLAY:
-is a wedding really for pleasure and display?
-Since when did a wedding became an event sa tabi tabi hmmmmp!?
-A WEDDING IS A RELIGIOUS AND SACRED CEREMONY FOR THE UNION OF MAN AND WOMAN BEFORE ALMIGHTY GOD.
STOP:
-Only the friends of the DEVIL would wish to stop a wedding of lovers 😛
-Besides its a holiday so most government offices and the courts are closed no one would be able to file a complaint 😛
THE CELEBRATORS ALSO HAVE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO THEM BY THE CIVIL CODE…
LESSON
-THINK BEFORE POSTING
-BE KIND TO YOUR FELLOW MAN
-AND DON’T BE A FILIPINO CRAB…
Tuwang tuwa si otor sikat ang post nya hahaha. Comment pa kau para matuwa pa sya.
Wala kang alam @halasya!!
Walang kwenta cnsabi mo kz, hndi ka nmn nghihirap!
Umay na ang news kay Dingdong “mangga2mit ng leading lady para sumikat” Dantes at Marian “palengkera-fellingerang aktres kuno” Rivera!!!!
anong ipinuputok ng butchi ng writer na to? walang naviolate ang DongYan wedding sa mga pinagsasasabi mo dyang batas. I have to admit that I am a fan and masaya ako na ikinasal sila. Pinaghirapan nila ang pera nila na panggastos sa kasal tapos idodonate pa sa charities nila yung mga natanggap nila sa kasal.
And wala namang masama na nandyan si PNoy sa kasal nilang dalawa. Eh sa ininvite sila ng DongYan months before the event? Walang problema dun.
Best wishes sa DongYan couple and God bless!
can’t wait for your rejoinder on this one ilda, and by looking at the reactions of people, you certainly aroused a lot of emotions because this is one hell of a provocative article.
Oh ano author, nganga ka ‘no? Sana marealize mo yung kaipokritu-han ng article mo.
bitterlang kayo
mga utak non- sense kau.. inggetera.. pkasal din kau ng bongga
Dear AUTHOR, before you write something like this, I hope you even have a slight idea of how much and what the couple has done do help the what you so call “poor”. It’s like crucifying them over one event that they deserve btw and overlook the other side of things, as if they’ve done nk good for others.
This article is pure crap. Basically spending say 1 million publicly makes you the bad guy even if you’ve donated and spe t 10 million discreetly for the poor, not wanting any media attention. Nice one author. You got your clicks. 😉
This post is a communist rhetoric and the author attempts to pitch an argument. Now filipinos deserves to hear good news, at least once for a while. Why ruin it? The argument is a good argument if, and only if, a party will contest that the wedding violates the Article 25, Chapter 2: Human Relations under the Philippine Civil Code. Who cares? The couple are happy, we should wish them well. By the way, Article 25 is only applicable to ppoliticians and people that hold government position. One can pitch that argument to chiz’ wedding next year.
of course these people have the right to spend their money. They have the right to. They can spend lavishly on expensive and unnecessary luxuries while their countrymen live in squalid conditions.
They can celebrate with the country’s top leader while the bottom half of the country is drowning in a super typhoon.
They can engorge themselves in food and drink while most of their other countrymen struggle to even find their basic meager meals.
It’s their right
But I can call them insensitive, tasteless, imprudent, and socially ignorant.
Because I have the right to do so
No. You can’t. Try to organize a party in Leyte, Tacloban or Samar when another Yolanda-liked typhoons hit those provinces. Know the law. You don’t have the right to do those things even if you’re the richest man in this country. Read this article again for you not to search for that specific law that you’ll violate if you do those “rights” that you call.
fact is they aren’t in said areas.
Try to reread the article and my comment before trying to find any bones of contention
fact is they weren’t in said areas
try to reread the article and my comment before you start looking for any bones of contention
Well.. I think this is true.
**overkill
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Internationally, all of us have our human rights… Its their right to have that kind of wedding. They are rich and afford to have a very glamorous wedding day…but they never forget the unfortunate one. They did a lot of charity before they get married. So i dont think they hv a thoughtless extravagance. #dongyan u guys deserve it. 🙂
the wedding wasn’t a thoughtless extravagance at all! They deserve a wedding they want coming from the couple hard earned money. What is thoughtless was the hypocrisy of the article. Why can’t people just be happy and serve the wedding as an inspiration.
Anung klaseng violation?? Pinag ipunan ng bongga at pinagtrabahuhan ng mag asawa un Gina stop nila s kasal kahit cnung mamamayan ng pilippines. Kahit ikaw pued ka magpabongga ng kasal mo o kasal ng anak mo . Sariling pera ng mag asawa ang Ginastos nila Di nman c Pnoy ang gumastos at indi cla nangolekta sa mga sinasabi mong mahihirap
Kung concern ka sa kahirapan ng pilipinas bat dika magsulat ng article about dun? Mas may sense pa at gawin mong makamasa.
It’s their wedding day..they have all the right para pabonggahin ng husto ito 🙂 I’m not a dongyan fanatic but sa tingin q..wala naman tayong dapat pakialaman sa buhay nila..pinagtrabohoan nila lahat ng nasa sa kanila 🙂 kaya dpat maging masaya tayo sa kasiyahan nila..deserve sa kahit na sino ang gumastos lalo pat pinaghirapan nla ang pera 🙂 tayo na nakinuod lang..we need to be happy and feel inspired na magsumikap din tayo para mas magpursige sa buhay para gumanda lalo ang buhay at maging blessing sa ibang mga dapat tulungan 🙂 d natin dpt isisi sa kanino man ang mga nangyayari sa paligid 🙂 may kanya2x tayong utak at katawan para gawin ang dapat 🙂 maging masaya tayo dpt sa mga natatamong maganda at tagumpay ng iba para pagpalain din tayo ng Maykapal..
Bkit ngayon ka Lang nagsalita,sana HABANG ikinakasal silang dalawa ay Sinabi muna agad sa simbahan pa Lang! Na ITIGIL ANG KASAL,at kung talagang concern ka sa mga mahihirap BKIT HINDI MO TUMBUKIN ANG MAGNANAKAW SA KABAN NG YAMAN,AT YONG MGA POLITIKONG SUMASAMBA SA PISO!!
Frankly speaking here, they deserve it. They did a lot of charity before they get married. I don’t think they are thoughtless extravagance. They have their mind to the poor long before their marriage. Couldn’t we just be happy for them? There is no problem with the wedding. Perhaps….Some people are just envy…
1. People with money have the right to spend their money on what they want to spend on. And doubt that the couple spent that much, this wedding probably had alot of sponsorship and xdeals with suppliers.
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Chapter 7: The Comparison Game
She wears high heels. I wear sneakers.
She’s cheer captain and I’m on the bleachers.
TAYLOR SWIFT
Comparison mostly ruled our emotions, our self-worth, and very life.
Comparison is healthy when it challenges us to be a better person. But it becomes toxic when this is how we define ourselves.
Here’s the deal: God doesn’t grade on a curve. He knows you. He know what you are capable of, what glorious love you can give, because he is your maker.
Remember David when the Lord said this to Samuel:
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his (to David’s eldest brother, Eliab) appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
David’s father Jesse even remembers him the least for he tends the sheep flocks. Same as his brothers and Goliath.
In 1 Samuel 17:45 implies that David fears none for he trust God:
“David said to Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.””
The world may judge you same as you compare your self to others but God will judge you by your heart.
We must not let comparison rule our emotions, self-worth, and very life. Because by this we miss God’s gift for us.
Look on our own bag, our own field God entrusted to us and use it for His glory.
Pleasing and comparing others causes stress and pain.
As Nicole Unice stated in her book:
SHE’S GOT ISSUES
seriously good news for stressed out,
secretly scared control freaks like us
“As I’ve played the comparison game, I’ve found that I always lose because comparisons are what keep me from fully knowing my self and being fully available to know the ones I’m in relationship with.”
Praying that we choose Jesus.
Accept God’s grace of salvation.
World will pass/temporary but God’s gift is eternal.
Have a peaceful New Year everyone!
God loves us ;)s does made sense.
However, looking on other’s bag or on others possession causes stress and pain.
Yes it’s extravagant but looking on others made us miss what God give to us or what He’ll give.
It seems we’re saying, “God it’s not fair!”
Let’s ask God to erase envy in us and rather seek Him and His kingdom.
Happy new year 😉
Aaa
Hindi namin kasalanan kung mahirap ang ibang tao, nasa sau ugali mo yan kung bakit kau mahirap, wag nyong sisihin kung bakit ang iba eh kayang gumastos ng malaki at kau eh pangkain eh wala, magsumikap kau ng magawa nyo din ang mga gusto nyo at ginagawa ng may pera! D yung puna kau ng puna.
Dear Author,
Magtrabaho ka nalang hindi ung pinakikialaman mo buhay ng ibang tao.. PInaghirapan nila ang kinita nila kaya me karapatan silang gastusin kung saan nila gusto. Hanggang singapore nahahighblood mga tao syo lol…
FIRST OF ALL, PERA NILA YAN. Kung kayo ba ang ikakasal maiisip niyo rin ba na “ay wag na tayo magpa three-layered na cake kasi madaming nagugutom”?
At least PINAGHIRAPAN NILA YUNG PERA NILA AT HINDI YAN NAKAW. Isa pa, madami din silang natulungang mga Pilipino. HINDI AKO FAN NG DALAWANG YAN PERO PURO BITTERNESS TONG ARTICLE MO.
Ano ba naman yung ibigay nalang natin sa kanila yang araw na yan? Humingi ba sila ng pera mo para sa kasal nila? Hindi di ba? Nakaw ba perang ginamit nila? Hindi di ba?
HIGIT SA LAHAT, HINDI NILA KASALANAN NA MAY MGA MAHIHIRAP. Kung ganyan ang way of thinking natin paano tayo uunlad. AT LEAST HINDI NILA KINAHIRAP ANG KASALAN NA YAN.
FYI BITTER AUTHOR, LAHAT NG PERA NA GALING SA GUESTS AND ESPECIALLY FROM THE SPONSORS AY DIRETSO SA CHOSEN CHARITY NI MARIAN AT DINGDONG. So kung tutuusin wala naman talaga silang makukuhang pera sa kasal nila. GETS MO?
Extravagant? Oo, extravagant. Kaya nila e. I bet kung may pera ka gugustuhin mo din na maganda ang kasal mo. IBA IBA LANG TAYO NG STANDARDS NG KUNG ANO ANG MAGANDA PARA SATIN. Madaming iba jan magastos din ng sobra ang debut at kasal, pero naging issue ba? NAGING ISSUE LANG TO KASI ARTISTA SILA.
SA TOTOO LANG, KASAL NILA YAN E. PERA NILA. HINDI SILA NANLIMOS NG PANGGASTOS. PAGOD NILA YAN. KASIYAHAN NILA YAN. ANO BA NAMAN YUNG IBIGAY MO NALANG YUNG ARAW NA YAN SA KANILANG DALAWA KAPALIT NG LAHAT NG TULONG NILA SA IBANG TAO.
MAG ISIP KA HA. Ikaw ata yung “thoughtless” e.
Push mo yan te!!!grabe yang author na yan kainis inggiterang palaka kainis!! May masulat lng papansin masyado..well goodluck sa kanya ikaangat nya na may tinatapakan syang tao..happy new year.. 🙂
Hindi ko kilala ang mga artistang ito at hindi rin ako sangayon sa mga lavish weddings na sa palagay ko ay baka mauwi din lang sa paghihiwalay or divorce pero yan ay karapatan nila dahil sila ay nakatira sa isang democartic country. Kung susundin ang Philippine Civil Code na sinasabi ng writer na ito, dapat marami ng mga artistang nakulong nung araw pa, ie: Susan Roces and FPJ (sumalangit nawa) dahil ninong pa nila mismo and nasirang pangulong Ferdinand Marcos. Wag bansagan na Royal Wedding ito dahil hindi naman royal couple sina Dingdong at Marian, unless na royal blood nga sila. Salamat po, hindi ako nakikipagaway o namimintas, opinyon lamang.
Ano namang pakialaman natin sa pera nila. Well may capacity naman sila to have such kind of wedding. And did you know that di sila tumanggap ng what you called “pakimkim” instead ang sabi nila it should be donated to YES Pinoy Foundation. So what’s the big deal kung gumastos sila ng malaki for their wedding.
I can’t stop thinking about the fact what poor people think every day about the extravagant celebration of daily life of rich Filipinos and foreigners.
It’s not only Dingdong & Marian’s wedding, it’s the treatment of people who do the ‘dirty’ jobs on the streets, in stores, as helps, yaya’s etc. They are often treated like third rank citizens.
This wedding with the President only let them and us see that politicians and the rich (and the famous) are too close connected with each other.
Really?!
My reaction was “whatever… happy for them both, but I’m minding my own business”
They earned their money, they pay their taxes, they’re not hurting anyone (I know some people who actually enjoy watching publicized weddings), so what’s the BFD?
Dear author,
Why don’t you just FO and mind your own business, will you? Ohhh. Well as a matter of fact, they’ve striven for it. They never asked money from people for the wedding to be extravagant. If you think it was “thoughtless”, then think again. Oh and guess what, you’re just making the wedding more famous, making the people know that you’re absolutely wrong with your yadee-yadee yah 🙂
Aren’t you doing the same thing commenting on something nobody forced you to read? If there is any type I look up to its the type who defends pinoy celebs. They are truly modern day Mavericks .
Hay, if the presidential sister, kris aquino can have it her way, what do you think? Where could the wedding be? Who would make and how much would her wedding gown? If she can have it her way? It would be the wedding of the century…
What inspires this story? Alangan naman kawang gawa..hehe..ingget lang po yan..di na kailangan ng knowledge sa batas o sa mga bersikulo artikulo..tawag po jan happiness…sana matuto tau na maghangad nun sa ibang tao…
Ninakaw ba nila ang pera???? HINDI! So wala kang paki-alam!!!
I wonder what will Maximilien Robespierre would say about this…
Hey Miss Article writer. To make the long story short you are wrong with the notion that the couple violated Art. 25, from reading the title at first glance. You should speak to a lawyer about this.
But if you were trying to throw punches against the President. You would have said so by being direct.
hypocrite blogger hahaha if i can afford to pamper myself by buying expensive things why not .. at the first place its my money .. pinagpaguran ko to.. i wont hold myself from buy things i want just because someone is poor and cant afford expensive things … ganun lang un ..considering na pinagipunan nila ung kasal… kaya nga long term ung preparations nila, and you’re asking bkt expose ? bkt napaka showy ? that is what people wants .. at isa ka na dun.. dont tell me na hindi mo inabangan nakapag sulat ka nga ng blog about it .. so isa ka ngang impokrito..
hnd kasalanan ng mayayaman na tao kung bakit
mahirap ang iba .. crab mentality tsk
Dear Author,
I respect your opinion but for me, youre right na masyadong malaki ang nagastos nila sa kanilang “Royal Wedding” so what? Sino tayo para mangealam kung ito ang paraan nila para ipagdiwang ang kanilang “Special Day” ang mahalaga dito ay hindi ill-gotten yung perang ginastos right? Another thing, yes may point ka na may batas na ganun pero lets think about this, do you think sa kanilang dalawa “Thoughtless” ang pabgyayaring iyon sa buhay nila? I dont think so.. Let me ask you a question, pag may handaan ba sa inyo naiisip mo ba ang ibang tao? Sigurado ka bang tama lang ang nagagastos mo sa mga bagay bagay? Again, i dont think so 🙂
This article is just stupid! The author is funny as fuck!!!
1. It’s their freaking fucking money
2. They are not public servants
3. You mind your own business!
Yes. There are poor Filipinos but rich filipinos have rights too. They earned their money LEGALLY and they have all the right to spend it!
Such typical filipino mentality. Ridiculous!
Stupid Article
OK LANG KUNG ENGRANDE PERA NAMAN NILA YAN. ANG AKIN LANG ANG SALITANG ROYAL WEDDING?! AH?! GANYAN NA BA GAYON KAHIT SINO NA LANG PWEDE GUMAMIT NG CODE NA YAN? DIBA PARA SA MGA ROYAL BLOOD LANG YAN DAPAT. PWEDE NAMAN SIGURO IBANG SALITAANG GAMITIN. #JUSTWONDERING
Seriously? Ganun na ba talaga kababaw pagiisip mo?
Lahat ng tao gusto maging pinakabongga ang kasal nila dahil minsan lang yan dadating sa buhay natin.walang masama kung may kaya sila kasi pinaghirapan nila yan. Hindi nila ninakaw yan. Lalo na sa mga babae. Gusto nila sila pinakamasayang babae sa balat ng lupa pag dating sa araw ng kasal. Hindi yan for pleasure na gusto nila ipagyabang ang wedding nila. Siguro kasi sikat sila kaya talaga mukang lahat nakakapansin. Lalo nat suportado sila ng media. Dahil nga nagtatrabaho sila dun.
Pag may magandang nangyayari sa tv hahanapan ng butas? Hindi ba pwede masaya lang sila?
Happy New Year sayo.
This is a NONSENSE article.Readers deserve better; they need some breaks to the negative-news striken Philippines. This article is useless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This article is downright ignorant. Clearly the author’s argument is reaching and misappropriated. The ignorance is threading towards such arrogance – thinking to gain sympathy. The nerve of even writing this article.
Totally agree!
Haha. Hindi naman sila nahingi ng donation/pera pangkasal sa taong bayan sariling sikap nila yan, kaya’t marapat lang na ilaan nila sa sarili nila esp. sa ganitong occasion na once in a lifetime lang. And tumutulong din naman sila may mga charity sila. Kaya wag kayong inggitera. Haha.
Exactly!
END OF CONVERSATION
???… not my circus… Not my monkeys…..
Ipagmamalaki nlang Natin sila na d magtitiwala.. Noon pinakabonggang kasal nila Sunshine At Cesar Montano o San humantong naghihiwalay din. Pera nila yan. Ang d ko lang nagustohan is pra exaggerated na masyado ang madaming bishops at priests. Parang ordination of priests na ang dating.
In my opinion, anyone can to spend their hard earned money in anyway they want. Di naman ang intention ng royal wedding is to oppress the poor Filipino people. They’re are just simply celebrating their union the way they want. It’s their wedding day! Do not criticize them for wanting to have a big, beatiful and extravagant wedding since minsan lang naman sila ikasal. Also, tumutulong din naman sila sa charities and have asked their guests to donate nalang yung dapat na wedding gifts nila sa charity. Seriously, stop with the bashing and bitterness! Anyone can have as big or as simple wedding as they want, pera naman nila yung ginastos nila at pinag-ipunan nila yun.
Let’s put a STOP on these nonsense arguements. Welcome nalang natin ang 2015 with happiness and love!!!
So if a lucky poor couple got the chance to have the same extravagant / royal wedding like this, someone will also post a blog saying “What about the other poor people?”
it’s not their obligation to feed the poor! hahaha crazy author, really he thinks of a stupid ignorant Filipino.
ACTUALLY PRESIDENT SI DONG NG ISANG CHARITY GROUP SO WE CANT SAY NA NAGING MADUGA ANG COUPLE NA YAN.THEY DESERVE SUCH EXTRAVAGANT WEDDING. ARTISTA SILA, HINDI POLITIKO. KAYA WALANG PERANG HINDI PINAGMAMAY-ARIAN NILA ANG NA WALDAS.
Ano pake mo s long hair nya! None of ur business. Mind ur own life! None sense blog, npaka OA mag react. Y dont u make a blog to those corrupt politician! Let see how brave u r! Marian and Dong is a public figure but not a public servant!
common 2015 n dapt iwanan n s 2014 ang inggit and just move on to get over!
Why you intend to see extravagant? That was the way they aim, that’s there dream. It’s not about wealth, it’s normal if you striving hard and you have more than enough money then you can do what you want to have a luxurious wedding. If you say extravagant, you must tell this to the corrupt politician who grab money to the public and use it to their personal investment to be more wealthy.
lol.. actually i wasted my time posting this just to let the author know he/she is pathetic and incompetent.. another freedom to express bullshit.
question: is there any law that would stop the insecure author from writing nonsense? no..
I Beg to disagree. The wedding was indeed highly anticipated and royal. But on the brighter side, the couple insisted that instead of giving them lavishing gifts, they were encouraged to donate it to a foundation – Yes Pinoy.
i usually don’t comment whoever is the author of this article is such ignorant and selfish, and don’t use the poor people, even the poor people are so happy to see this wedding, Dongyan usually help people, they have so many charities and always thinking about good things to help out and its not even there obligation to help the poor people, and may I asked you what did you do to help the poor people that you are referring to…Pilipinos are so quick to judge, maybe thats why there’s so many calamities….theres so much bitterness , maybe its time to keep the good and let the bad ones go..
Meron akong gustong iparating sa inyo, kung sino ka man sa so-called GetRealPhilippines.COM na yan:
First of all, though extravagant or prodigal yung kasal nina Jose Sixto Dantes III at Marian Rivera Gracia, it’s actually THEIR money (as in yan ang pinaghirapan nila) and NOT from politics or whatsoever. They worked so hard for that such event and yet you hate it?! Tsaka secondly, not only Mr. and Mrs. Dantes but also those who are invited to the wedding are also paying taxes naman. If you still continue to criticize negatively against Mr. and Mrs. Dantes and even if you think that wedding is maybe anti-poor or whatsoever, hope you better think twice, thrice or nth times again. Please lang, let them be happy in their marriage and most importantly, it’s NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
Hope you guys should GET REAL of yourselves first instead of lashing out against that said married couple. And also face those negative comments against what you guys have written those articles about something hateful towards the marriage of DongYan.
Have a freaking New Year na lang. Good luck. 😛
Meron lang ako gustong iparating sa iyo:
Just like your fellow ‘thieves’, you should also GET REAL since you’re missing the point altogether. Do you have any idea on why the Philippines is called ‘Showbiz Country’?
And also, ad hominem, red herring attacks and character assassinations are not worth facing because time and time again, this site is also proving the dysfunctional culture of Filipinos. In other words, squatter mentality. Because not only it was negative, but also hypocritical, as proven in your post.
Have a freaking New Year na lang. Good luck na lang din, real life squatter thief. 😛
Oh yeah, friendly reminder:
Kaito>>>Daiki
DiEnd is a disgrace to all Kamen Rider. So does Decade.
MAMATAY KA SA INGGIT!
Yung gumawa ng artikulo na toh ay sobrang hindi marunong …. para lang may maisulat gagawa ng story …. im not a fan of dingdong and marian … pero pera naman nila ang ginastos nila …. why scrutinize why criticize ….. just to gain viewers para sa article gagawa ka ng issue …. this is a bad example of press freedom …. and stupidity at its best
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
HOW DARE!… The corrupt practices in Billions has made the poor poorer and not a single politician was held responsible long enough top stay an ordinary cell.
This wedding is not even half the cost of the Sharon-Gabby Nuptial.
Give us news of juicy exposes that will make us run after those who steal not these couple who worked hard to follow their dreams. They donated and helped out but they are not the hot pandesal and quesong puti kind of young ones.
If you want to blame their YOUTH then I blame your being too old and smart for writing an issue you don’t even care about I am sure…but get paid for steering the popularize.
Only those who can’t afford to reach the sky…stay on earth and write ….hoping for manna from heaven.
Your point is taken …but insensitively.
BTW…
I am not a FAN of the couple…NEVER WAS …
I prefer Piolo Pascual JohnL Cruz and Sarah Geronimo .
Yet I am HAPPY FOR THEM CONGRATULATIONS!!
Wag kang BITTER!
I’m not a TOTAL fan of DONGYAN but This POST is a Total CRAP! lol! Envy Much sir??? #CRABMENTALITY #ENVY As long as the money they spent did not come from JUAN then they have all rights to have a LAVISH Wedding. HAVE A LIFE SIR or I might say.. Mind your own Business. If I have the money like DINGDONG, I will do the same thng sa magiging Bride ko however, like you sir POOR lang tayo so HWAG NA PO KAYONG BITTER.
An attitude most Filipinos learned from American way of capitalism, in the other hand, I would like to believe that Europeans are more socially responsible.
You, anon, are a colossal, ignorant arse. Do you even know the dedication of this couple to help their fellow Filipino citizen? Do you know of the charity they work for to raise funds and awareness for needy people? Please. If you will criticize anyone, look at yourself first. That’s right, you can’t. You’re an asshole.
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mga letse!!! huwag kayo mainggit kung mga wala kayong pera mga beesit, pera nila yan, karaptan nila yan mga gago!
A celebrity’s a celebrity. It does not only happen in the Philippines but also in other countries where the poor and the rich are in two opposite extremes of society.. I get the point of what this article wants to make us see or realize.. But one can’t help but also feel the author’s bitterness.. Ikaw kaya maging artista.. Lol.. #justsaying #hatersGonnaHate
Batikusin niyo sa sila dahil gusto nilang maging special ang kasal nila pero batikusin niyo muna mga politiko na sobra sobra kung gumasto buti sana kung hindi nakaw ang ginagasto nila…
This article is totally nonsense!
We don’t have the right to judge them dahil my opera Sila but their wedding seems like pakitang tao lang… And even they are not royal to think ipapaclose no isang daan sa pin as just for this wedding…its not worth it
Kung extravagant ang pag-uusapan, the hell u care kung magkano gagastusin ng isang tao sa kanyang kasal as long na pera nya ito at pinaghirapan nya. Why don’t u criticized those government official living in a luxurious way daily na hindi naman nila pera ang pinanggagastos kundi kaban ng bayan. Kaya kahit gaano katalino ang tao sa Pinas di pa rin umaasenso kasi paakialamero.
Ingitera at pakialamira ang writter na ito. Ginamit pa ang bulok na batas ng Pilipinas. Ba’t di mo subukan pakialaman ang mga corrupt na official sa gobyerno na araw-araw namumuhay ng marangya. Baka matuwa pa magbabasa sa blog mo.
This chick just annoyed the shit out of me. If they got rich by being corrupt then by all means rail and bitch all you want. But if it’s rightfully theirs then let them do as they please.
By the way, if you storm gated communities (and I’m assuming you know that to storm means, loosely, to attack), you are the one breaking the law. I hope you realize that. Otherwise, you’ve made getrealphilippines a humongous joke.
After I read this article all I can think of is that the article was written out of envy. Why are you judging the newly weds about how much they spent on their wedding? It’s their wedding which they paid for with their hard earned money.
True, but who the hell we are to stop them from what they want to do just like stopping us for what we want to do right? They are not public officials who misused public funds. Its there hard earned money anyway and they can do whatever they want. Learn the art of respect….
Ganito lang yan ka simple eh…
kahit sino naman tanungin mo tao dito sa mundo gusto makaranas ng engrande kasal.. minsan lang yan mangyayari sa buhay yan..
saka..MAYAMAN SILA pwede naman tumulong sina marian at dingdong sa mahihirap sa ibang bagay diba…
Pera nila yon wala kanang pakialam kung paano nila gagamitin yon.. tanga
attention seeker lang author nito… famewhore kumbaga….
bakit kaya di ka sumulat ng article tungkol sa mga corrupt natin mga pulitiko… sigurado madameng susuporta sayo…
Hindi po pera ng gobyerno ang ginamit sa kasal na ito. Pinaghirapan po nila ang perang ginamit at kinita nila ito sa pagpapasaya sa mga Pilipino. Wag ka na hong makialam dahil sabi nga sa invitation, instead of gifts, donate to yes Pinoy Foundation. Get your facts straight, Maam. Sabi mo nga
“In life, things are not always what they seem.”
Just give the 2 couple a break. It’s their big day! I believe poverty or being rich is a choice. If you choose to work hard then you become rich, but when you refuse to move and get it going then you choose to be poor. I see a loop hole in this code, there is no freedom (we’ve became free since edsa right?), and it’s very pessimistic . So the once that are capable can’t celebrate cause the country is poor and are in need? You can’t just stay poor because others are poor,that’s why there’s a thing called WORKING HARD. Plus take that code doen, it’s useless like hundreds other more!
So, ganto na ngayon sa Pilipinas? Kailan pa tayo naging mga komunista? Kung naghihirap ang sangkaterbang Pilipino, hindi mo na pwedeng gastusin ang perang pinaghirapan mo sa pagtatrabaho at pagbabayad ng tax sa p*+@ng !n@n6 gobyerno na ‘to sa loob ng ilang taon sa paraang gusto mo? Ito ang dahilan kung bakit hindi tayo umuunlad. Kase lagi nating tinitignan kung anong meron ang iba hindi para mainspire na maabot kung ano yung naabot nila kundi para hatakin sila pababa sa lebel natin. Ako po ay simpleng trabahador na Pilipino. Walang holiday sa linya ng trabaho ko kaya kailangan kong pumasok kahit na dapat kasama ko yung pamilya ko lalo na sa mga espesyal na okasyon tulad ng pasko at bagong taon o birthday ng pamilya ko. Nagbabayad ako ng buwis na ibinubulsa ng iilang nakaluklok sa pwesto at patuloy ko itong ginagawa dahil sinusunod ko ang batas ng Pilipinas kahit pa nga nahihirapan na ako. Pero ni minsan, hindi ko naisip na mainggit sa kasal nitong dalawang to. Kami ng asawa ko ay naikasal pero sa civil wedding nga lamang at nasisiguro ko na kung may pera lang ako, gagastos ako ng malaki para maibigay sa asawa ko ang isang napaka-gandang kasal. Walang artikulo na nasa batas ang makakapigil sa akin. What you are showing is crab-mentality. You are forgetting that these guys are tax payers as well. They have their own foundation that’s trying to help other people aside from the fact that the f***ing government is milking them of their hard-earned money. Don’t be like that maam. Please.
**The only time that you look at other people’s plate is when you’ll check if they have enough to eat. Not to see if they have more than what you have.**
Please REVIEW your material before publishing. Article 25, Chapter 2 of the Philippine Civil Code (pertaining to Human Relations) is only applicable to affairs/events by government and private CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. You’re talking about a PRIVATE AFFAIR, i.e., the wedding of 2 actors.
Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institutions (Art. 25, NCC). But precisely because of the absence of a court order as no government or private charitable institution sought to restrain the extravagance (if at all it was thoughtless), Dingdong and Marian did not violate the Civil Code.
well kasalanan na naman ni Pnoy yan 😛
bakit ba nakikialam kayo sa buhay ng iba of course pinaghirapan nila yon sinikap din nilang umarte ng mahusay pra cla maging sikat…syempre may pera cla at special ang araw ng kasal nila.so what if gumastos pa cla ng malaki pinaghirapan mo ba yon.hindi db? gusto lng nila maging memorable ang araw ng kanilang kasal so wala na po tayo doon hanggang tingin nalang po tayo.at manahimik po…
EXACTLY…..!!
to Ms. Ilda, sana naisip din naman nya muna yung kabutihang nagawa ng tao para sa kapwa nila hindi yung sa kung ano lang ang gusto nyang pagbasehan.
bago pa man ikasal ang dalawa, active na sa community service ang dalawang tao sa pamamagitan ng kani-kanilang mga piling organizations.
hindi naman siguro kawalan or kalabisan, na kung sa araw ng kanilang kasal, ay gumastos sila ng kung ano ang gusto nila. besides, perang pinagpaguran naman nila at hindi pera ng taong bayan ang ginamit nila.
at isa pa, malinaw din namang binaggit na ang nasabing event ar para na ring charitable event, dahil nakasaad naman na anumang regalo ay hindi nila tatanggapin sa halip ay mag donate nalang sa kanilang chosen organization… so win win situation pa din…
bakit kailangan palabasin na parang napaka insensitive naman nilang dalawa…
You might be barking on the wrong tree here. Come on! You don’t make sense, these people had shared to the poorest of poor through foundation. Why would you want them to compromise their happiness? They deserve it right? Come on! You may want to focus on the social issues including the government, corruption, abuse of power, so many to talk about and set our focus on as national concerns. This are people who seem to be public but need privacy in terms of personal satisfaction. Not unless they had spend the money of the people! and I bet, most of the expenses had been gifts, pledges and sponsorship. Go somewhere else. Wow, in my lifetime I had only replied to such article so non-sense as this. Come on!!!
They have the right to spend their own money on what they want man dba? Just because one wants to have her dream wedding and she can afford to have it or her hubby can afford to give it to her , thoughtless na cla? I don’t think they “feel the need to show off their wealth” just because they can afford these things.. And because Pnoy is the President wla na syang right to attend such wedding? Talking about being fair and just.. They also have their rights, you know.. And because may kasosyalan ang wedding maghahanap nang kung ano2ng article sa batas tas sasabihing may period of acute public want or emergency na rin para matugma sa article. Haaai nako.
ok lang yan. pinagtrabahuhan nila ang perang ginamit. hindi naman galing sa PDAF yon he he. They have all the rights to enjoy their wedding in their own terms.
They have the right to enjoy their special day naman siguro. And I think it’s wrong to lecture Dingdong and Marian when many Filipinos are poor for the reason that they’re waiting for other people to raise them from poverty. Don’t you think that the poor should first help themselves? Otherwise the efforts of so few would be wasted. If you should lay the blame on anybody’s feet, place it on our very culture of allowing corruption to run rampant in our country
Sagutan ng mga intelektwal. I personally think that the wedding of the famous couple is indeed extravagant. But at the end of the day,i dont effin care. Yes sila na ang mayaman, sila na ang may 2million na gown, yes they are show offs, but who are we to criticize? Pinagpaguran nila yun, from their shoots and sweats, and pera nila ang ginastos nila. Its not something that we should be concerned about since hindi ito pera ng taong bayan. So bottomline is, oo sooobrang mahal ng kasal ni dongyang, pero wala tayong pakealam. Bow.
darth- I think you are what people describe as hypocrite. You are trying so hard to defend an author who is doing everything possible to rubbish an innocent couple who spent THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY to have the best moment of their lives. To me that nonsensical and a mere hypocrisy. If anything i’ll give a thumb if ever this couple or a concern citizen decided to sue the ass of whoever wrote this rubbish in the name of article
Well…..Their spending their own money for it, I dont see any problem in that, the only thing i see of it is the wedding itself is one big commercial add on something perhaps politics or any of those people present in that wedding, and also dumb people always enjoy celebration. let them tame the masses of peasants who live and enjoy living like dogs
Now that i thought about it, i think people like you are the cause of why we have so many poor and needy people. You are not only envious of this couple but full of bitterness in your soul. With people like you dear author, there’s no easy way of this country moving from third world to at least second. If you can be this bitter towards people who spend their own money for their once in a lifetime event then your bitterness has consumed your soul. Just pray to God to deliver you.
Hey let us not forget that the couple were always charitable , and how about those who borrow money just to celebrate a wedding they cant afford? the couple owed nothing for their wedding!
oh dear Lord i can’t believe anyone with brain will write this garbage. Why are we filipinos always doing everything to bring down people who are better than us. I think GMA should do something about this article. I’m boiling mad reading it. Ma’am Ilda or whatever your mane is called, you are a disgrace to journalism.
Who is she anyway?
Why can’t we just be happy for them. Pretty sure every woman in the world dreams of having such wedding. An extravagant one. You probably haven’t had the chance to experience it or no one has loved you like their love for each other. Your envy will kill you. The hell with the civil code if they can afford to have such wedding. Besides, they didn’t ask for any gifts from the guests but instead rrquest to donate it to their foundation. If they were charged for tax evasion, i’ll agree with your opinion.. Nevertheless, your opinion really doesn’t matter to them… At All… #KThanksBye
ABS really need to wake up and realize that one day their cup would full. If one of their journalists can come up with an article like this then the network is doomed. This is annoying and a disgrace to us filipinos. I’m sure if Dong and Marian were their talents no one would ever read an article like this. Even their so called fanatics are all haywire over a wedding that the money is not coming from their pockets. They worked super hard for their money and invested them wisely too plus they help the poor more than any artist I know. why all the hatred over their well deserved wedding. Try not to use the poor next time to cover up your demolition job. You should tell that to your bosses mrs writer
you got a point there
Kalungkot naman. Puro namemersonal mga nasa coment section. Kaya nga mas pinipili ko na lang manahimik kesa sumali sa shallow talks sa mga social events.
It’s their money for pete sake. They don’t tell you how to spend yours and please keep the poor out of this. Every country in the world have poor people. Beyonce and JC once spent thousands of dollars ( Equivalent to Millions of pesos) in a Zoo for their daughter to have fun then talkless of someone’s wedding. I’m sorry to say this but you are an idiot for writing this. FYI only nitigens who are losers like you would agree on your stupid sentiment.
Sana bago ka gumawa ng gantong sulat (o tumanggap ng bayad para lang sumulat ng ganto) pinag-aralan mong mabuti yung ginawan mo ng istorya. Aware ka ba na yung mga regalong matatanggap nila e di mapupunta sa kanila but instead sa charity?
I don’t care much for the wedding, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to say they should have had a less extravagant wedding because some people are so poor, dongyan should worry about how they feel. At least they used their own money and donated gifts to charity. You know that Will and Kate used the taxpayer’s money for their wedding?
At least it is their own money and not government’s money… They have the right to do on their wedding day after they helped lots of poor people before their extravagant day.
Pati ba naman wedding nila pinakekealaman? Lahat po tayo may dream wedding, at wala na tayo dun kung gumasto pa sila na ilang milyon para matupad ang gusto nila. Pera nila yun, hindi po yun pera ng mamamayan. Hindi po yun limos, pinaghirapan nila yun sa kanilang pagiging artista. Tao din naman sila, katulad natin, gusto din nilang lumigaya sa pinakamahalagang araw nila.. At isa pa, nag dodonate naman sila ng pera sa kani kanila charity..
It’s not their fault that some people are poor. In the first place, they’re both engaged in charity events and it’s their special day. The fact that it’s their savings plus they did not steal from anyone unlike the corrupt officials that buys expensive bags more than the price of their salary without even thinking. AND BTW, anong naitulong mo sa mga mahihirap para magsalita ka ng ganyan? Nakapgpakain ka na ba sa isang charity event or do you even donated your noche buena for them?
Ilda,…ilda,… Galit ka ba sa mundo o sa life mo kaya pati buhay, wedding, at pera ng ibang tao pinanghihimasukan mo? Sino ka pra i-post tong article nato at sirain ang minsanan na event sa buhay ng ibang tao. Bka hindi mo alam na madami din samahihirap ba tao na tinutukoy mo ay sumuporta sa kasalanan na yan?! Hater ka lng eh! Ang selfish ikaw at hindi un royal couple
Ms. Author, you should really research about your topic before you post an article, especially that involves the law. You’re misusing the specific civil code provision and you are construing NOT in accordance with the law, but with your own understanding of it.
The thoughtless extravagance provision does not pertain to ANY EXTRAVAGANCE, it is specific to the type of need that is considered an emergency in the community. An example of this would be water. If there is a nation-wide drought, then a person can not WASTE WATER ONLY. Water parks such as Splash Island CAN be temporarily stopped by the courts. BUT, if people want to display their wealth suck as THROWING MONEY in the streets, HOSTING EXPENSIVE PARTIES, THROWING FOOD, BURNING DESIGNER BAGS, THEY ARE FREE TO DO SO. BECAUSE, THE ONLY THING NOT ALLOWED TO BE WASTED or rather to display extravagantly is WATER.
Well I am no expert, but this is what I know. Feel free to correct me.
PS. We live in a free country, its none of your business how people spend their hard earned money. People are free to spend as long as it is THEIR money, and not stolen. Cheers, happy new year. don’t be so jelly to rich and influential people. You as a journalist should be open to criticism, you’re too SELF-RIGHTEOUS
Very well said.
Anong pakialam mo pera nila yan,they are right. Nagpakahirap nga ang Tao sa trabaho para makuha nila ang gusto at they are helping too,anong gusto mo ibigay nalang lahat lahat Kung ikaw nalang kaya ang tumulong sa sinasabi mong poor.
Sana may code din for thoughtless journalists ;p
I fully agree, let’s just mind our own business, it’s their own money anyway. They have their foundation & we knew they always help the needy people. They worked hard to have such kind of dream wedding.
Chill!
Did you know that you’re the one who’s ‘thoughtless’ here? The way you wrote this article proves how shallow you are and that you should really research. And FYI, stating Articles of the Philippine Laws doesn’t make your article credible nor worth publishing. Why are you not fired yet?
You should be thankful that DongYan had a marriage like this because of the great tax that accompanied its cost and that those people who worked for it got salaries and wages for this. This article just shows how spoiled you must’ve been to write it without even looking at the other side.
Next time, please remove your head from you butt, it’s not a hat. Get your facts straight before writing this poor excuse of an article, you whiner hater you.
nakakaawa ka naman.
Hi Ilda (is that correct?)
Their wedding is extrvagant and i agree with you on that BUT you also have to consider who else benefited from this event. To name a few:
1. For the wedding gown – the mananahi, taga lilip, taga burda, those to put on the beads and the crystals.
2. Church preparation – the florists, the farmers who grew these flowers. It is not everyday that they get orders for thousands of flowers.
3. Reception – chefs, cooks, waiters, busboys,dishwashers, ushers/usherettes, sommeliers. Note that these individuals only work on a per project basis, meaning, pag walang event, wla kikitain. Not all of them have permanent jobs but if some of them have, this is thir chance to make extra income in time for new year.
What im saying here is, this event generated jobs. This event helped a lot people. Dont worry about those affected by uolanda, ruby, or seniang. The government’s job to take care of them, not Mr.and Mrs. Dantes’ or any other newlyweds for that matter.
Just a word of caution. Think about what you write before you publish them. Do your research first and get your facts straight.
I’m not a fan of anyone but some of you are one sided. You need to be open minded. The author has a point. I don’t think that the author wants to demean anyone but I hope whoever is the fanatics of these celebrity couples will find useful insight of what this topic is all about. Yeah, they do charity and stuff but do you think that that’s really charity? You need to question yourselves too before getting involve with someone you don’t even know. They don’t even know you personally.
Hello. I FYI, Dingdong has his own foundation, so don’t you ever question the realness of their charity works.
shady capitalist characters have “foundations” too just to cover the money trail of whatever monkey business they are doing. so forgive us heretics for not buying into your sainted patron’s works.=)
Well, do you have proof that his foundation is doing illegal business?
Someone is even asking if the charity work they do is real. Those are people who sat their butts infront of their computer doing absolutely nothing to help their neighbors. That’s how low our dear countrymen have reduced themselves to zero level. Maybe the hundreds of families who are able to put food on their tables thanks to Marian Rivera Dantes’s effort or that family who’s living in a house now thanks to Dong Dantes or those poor school children who have school surprises thanks to Dong Yes Pinoy foundation should be enough reasons for you not to have any means to enter internet again for life.
Well-written and thought-provoking. You have to read carefully. The blogger has a point.
It’s as simple as, we do not have rights to have a lot of food (handa) on our dining table to celebrate any occassion just because there are poor people who can’t afford the same thing. It’s really pathetic! If I am as wealthy as these two, I would also have an extravagant wedding as I’ve been dreaming of. It’s their money after all NOT the government’s or shall I say, the people’s taxes?! These two are doing a lot of charitable work. They deserve to have their dream wedding the way they wanted it!
I didn’t watch the wedding.. I think they look together but I’m not really a “fan”.. But I don’t think there’s anything wrong about two lovers wanting to be “extravagant” on their wedding.. They both worked hard for whatever they have.. The choice is theirs.. We can’t exactly demand every wealthy couple/personalities to hold off extravagance just because the “poor” might think of them as arrogant show off’s.. It’s like asking someone with an iPhone 6 plus not to use his/her phone in public ’cause not everybody can afford it.. I mean, let’s be realistic about it.. Human nature: If you got it, flaunt it.. That doesn’t make anyone mean or insensitive.. At least not EVERYONE.. Just saying
pabayaan na lang nating na maging maligaya yung mga tao. masama bang maging maligaya sa kasal mo? hahaiz. ituon nyo sa corruption mga attention nyo instead sa kaligayahan ng iba.
Nonsense
Inggit na malala lang yan. Pointless
“You will always have the poor with you.” That’s what JESUS said when his disciples became indignant over the pouring on his head of a very expensive fragrance.
This is a pointless article. It’s their own money. They can do what they want. It’s their choice kung pano ang plano nila sa kasal nila. Besides, tumutulong naman sila sa mga mahihirap diba? Respect naman.
Everything about this wedding is too much!!!! Too much media coverage, publicity, preparation, money spent, inconvenience, etc! Let’s just hope that the marriage will last and that the charity giving was not because they didn’t need the gifts or for popularity, but they truly (in their hearts) want to help the people in need. And to the people of the Philippines…wake up! These are celebrities. They are famous for doing their job on the screen! Not for doing charity works! Find some people who are serving your community, like volunteers, who can not afford to give money, only their time and effort. Those are the people you need to give honor to and focus on! Show them appreciation and thank them! Oh and what royal wedding? I didn’t know that those two are royalties? My bad! #justsaying
To the Author…well said! I agree with you! There should be more of you who will speak their minds on things like these. But you have to leave the laws out of it. Because we all know that nobody really gives a damn about the laws. If they do, our country will be in a better shape!
Well, do not count me in. I abide by the law of society. Ignorance is bliss to the fool. Your choice of words indicates that you are one. Really? “Nobody?”
Nonsense. But what constitutes an emergency? Did our government recently declare a national emergency? Never cite the law if you have very limited understanding. A loose mouth reveals an empty brain, after all. Having “adequate grammar” is not enough to have a meaningful and an enlightening article.
An opinion? The court of law is not centered around opinions. Do your research. Be a responsible writer. If this article was a book, it would have found its way to my thrash bin after minutes of reading. What is hateful about this kinds of articles is the fact that the author tries to sound smart and fails in an epic way. If you want to appeal to readers use a different approach.
Let the couple have bliss. They earned it. Your bitter state is evident from your choice of theme or topic.
Eh anong pake mo kung masyadong engrande ang kasalan nila???pera nila un…pinaghirapan at pinagpuyatan din nila un para mkuha nila un…and to think na dapat binigay nila sa mahihirap ung pinang gastos sa kasal…oh common!!!! Parang sinabe mo na din na palamunin mlamg nila ung mga taong un…
Ndi nila responsiblidad na gawen un…in fact gawain nila un…si dingdong may yes pinoy foundation…at yun ung way nya para tumulong…
Anong pake mo nman kung engrande ung kasal??? Or inngit ka lang kase sila kaya nila ung ganung kasal??.
Nakaka inis lang ung mga ganitong tao….sa susunod…mag research ka muna ng mga gagawen mong articles…
#ndi po ako fans ni dingdong or marian….
Just one question to the author… Ikaw, ano na ba ang nagawa / naitulong mo sa kapwa mo pilipino?
Ikaw meron ka bang nagawa? Siguro isa kang noytard? Usually yan ang mga ikinokomento ng mga noytard e.
@ JP Martisanon: E bobo ka pala e. Kaya nga tinatanong ko yung author dahil felling self righteous yung article nya. Siguro kamaganak ka or related ka sa author ano? Usually yan ang mga ikinokomento ng mga bobo e. Row4!
Nakakalungkot makabasa ng ganitong article, na binabatikus ang mga taong nagpakahirap mag trabaho upang makamit at matupad ang dream wedding na pinapangarap nila. OO naintindihan ko na sa daming mga nangyayari sa bayan natin. Diba dapat ang binabatikus mo ay ang mga politicians na sya ang nagpakasaya sa hinde nila pinaghirapan, yon dapat ay para sa bayan at sa mga mahihirap na nangangailangan.
I’m not a fan of Marian nor Dingdong. Let’s say you’re in their situation, you or your child will get married and the resources are unlimited, won’t you do the same? And don’t give me that bulls!@%$% about “Sana itinulong nalang sa mahihirap” or whatever. How about you? Yourself, ano na ba ang nagawa/naitulong mo sa kapwa mo pilipino? So please, don’t be self righteous and just mind your own business…
While your article is filled with BS and I’m tempted to call out every single statement you made, there’s this one that I just have to comment on: “To which I responded that in my opinion, the Philippines has been in a permanent period of acute public want or emergency for a long time.”
See the thing is, Ms.Ilda, that single stament is contradicting itself. You say that we are in a PERMANENT period of ACUTE public want or emergency for a long time” but if it is a permanent thing then how in the hell can you say it’s acute?
The way I see it, to claim that something isn’t normal or acute, then there should be a basis of normalcy where the ‘abnormal’ happens. And if you say thay we are in the PERMANENT state then where’s your acute?
Halata pong gusto lang ng author neto magpapansin sa publiko. Anung karapatan mo po na batikusin ang kasal nila? Ikaw po ba ung gumastos? Tax ba na binabayaran natin ang ginamit sa kasal nila? Pati kung naiingit ka kasi di ka makasal ng ganyan, edi magartista ka rin po, tapos magipon ka rin. Sasabihin mo pa na king ginamit ung pera sana sa mga mahihirap? Bakit? Responsibilidad ba nila na magbigay ng pera sa mga katulad mo? Anak mo ba sila? Kapatid? Kapamilya? Kaya matuturingang bobo ang mga Pilipino dahil po sa mha tulad mo, so please wag ka na maghasik ng lagim. 😀
“Kung inggit, wag magalit”
“Kung wala, wag magpapansin”
“Kung bobo, wag na magsalita”
Hindi ko alam kung ang author nitong article na ito ay gusto lamang magpapansin. Ang alam ko, si Dantes at Rivera, sa pangyayaring inilathala ang kanilang kasal at ang buong detalye nito, ang halatang nagpapapansin. Kapag ang isang bagay o kaganapan ay ginawang public/publiko, naturalmente kahit sino ay pwedeng mag-komento dito. Batikusin o purihin, ang kaganapang kasal ni Dantes at Rivera ay nararapat lamang sa dahilang inimbita nila ang sambayanan sa dapat sana ay pribadong pag-uugnayan ng kanilang mga damdamin.
Hindi lamang kwestiyon nang kung tama ba o mali ang pagbubunyag ng eleganteng kasalanan at ang karangyaang nahahalo dito. Isa ring usapin kung ito ba ay disente o garapal na paraan ng pagyayabang o pagpaparada sa ari-arian o yaman.
Publikong personalidad sina Dantes at Rivera. Maliwanag, kahit sino, merong karapatang magsalita tungkol sa kanila, pintas man o papuri.
Just because this country of ours is poverty-stricken doesn’t mean that those people in the so called “Elite” can’t spend their hard-earned money on stuff that they desire. Unless they are taking money from our taxes, you have no right to accuse them of breaking the law. It is never the responsibility of those who have wealth to spend their hard-earned cash for those people who can’t feed themselves. That kind of thinking is just wrong.
Those people in the lower class should learn to help themselves instead of leeching from the government so that our taxes may be spent on better stuff instead of spending it on them. Maybe they should also stop reproducing since they are not helping themselves or anyone with 10 f*cking children in a family.
Go help the poor if you want, I doubt it would make a difference. Unless they’re hurting anyone, just let them do what they want. I doubt that you will criticize someone you love or a close friend of yours if they were to spend their wealth on something they truly desire.
Amen!
Una sa lahat dudung fan lang hindi fans ha tandaan mo yan ha.Pangalawa ibinibahagi lamang niya ang kanyang sariling opinyon sa bagay na ito kaya wala ka ring PAKIALAM.
Shit mali yung nareplayan ko hahahdahaha
My apologies. I only glance or scan the comments made here and assumed that practically no one answered directly what the article writer asked in her headings. Let me give my one-cent on the issue.
Did Dantes and Rivero violate the so called ‘thoughtless extravagance’ code? I think no and yes. Let me explain.
No, simply because there was nothing to cite as proof they violated the code. No one raised and made an official legal issue out of it. No, because ‘thoughtless extravagance’ is subjective. What Dantes and Rivera can afford can be afforded also by people having the same privileged economic stature. But that does not mean only the richest of the rich can be held guilty of same violation. Other people can also commit the same violation eventhough they are not as rich as the celebrity couple. As it is, the code has not really been clarified as to standards and level where one can be held guilty of violating it. Lastly, no one, as far as I know, has been convicted before of the code violation.
Yes, because, like what the article writer said, which I happen to agree with, it qualifies as thoughtless extravagance in the midst of abject poverty. I don’t remember the Lucio Tans, the Henry Sys, the Danding Cojuangcos and other rich people, I mean real rich people, engaging in such decadence. Yes, because it’s all about showing off. I understand that the couple can afford it and it’s their right to do what they want to do with what their riches can afford. However, the people have also the right to say what they want to say on events not out of envy but out of delicadeza. In their desire to expose the kind of taste they have, it turned out people find it tasteless to have an ostentatious display of wealth. In their effort to show off their class, a number of people opined that it was a classless act on their part.
In the end, I think, we really don’t even have to have a decency or extravagance code to know if someone has violated it or not. All we have to have is just pure common sense to weigh in whether or not an act is abhorrent or loathsome. Dantes and Rivera has the right to celebrate their union in the way they know it, fine. But such celebration cannot be divorced from the fact that there are people, many people, in our country who don’t share the same financial and luxury comfort they have. It is in bad taste to advertise an extravagant celebration in the midst of people suffering in abject poverty.
Usually people nitpick on low-level detail when they fail to grasp the points present from the perspective of the bigger pictures at higher levels of abstractions.
Di ko carry ang idealistic levels mo.
You and many other Filipinos alike.
How typical and honest of you, to admit that.
This is becoming the standard argument of GRP now “You’re not getting the point”. c’mon guys.
because people are not getting the point. it’s that simple. a lot are even going at it like the two are the one being hevaily criticized here when in fact the wedding is just an incidental episode to the epic fail that is pinoy culture.=)
Not getting the point sometimes, Jarvis, can wear other people’s patience. Especially if it was said in simple English. Is understanding simple English is not one of your standards then?
The couple’s fans don’t give a damn about your so-called delicadeza. Their “show off” grand wedding was obviously also dedicated for their avid fans as well; their fans wanted a grand fairytale-like wedding, the couple & the network give it to them. Comprehend.
Please, stop insulting the fans. They are thinking animals too. They know what delicadeza is. They may forget it for awhile for their idols’ sake or like what you said, it was “dedicated to them”. I just wish every single avid fan was able to eat and partake of the sumptuous meal in the wedding “dedicated to them”. I doubt that, of course. Highly.
Comprehend? I don’t think you do. I, like you, have all the right to say what I want to say on a public spectacle or circus (defending on which side of the fence you are sitting) slammed on my face 24/7.
Had Dantes and Rivera decide otherwise and made their wedding very cheap, I would still give my two-cents about it but in a different and favorable context.
I, like you, is also a member of the public which is constantly subjected and exposed to commercialism and promotion, self or otherwise, which happens to be the world of Dantes and Rivera.
The key word is public. Comprende, Kumpadre o Kumare? : )
jameboy- I am one of the fans and i couldn’t agree more on ‘tss’ point of view.An ideal mind fan or no fan wont give a shit about your so called delicadeza because at the end of he day you are just the writer of this trash using another user name to make yourself feel better. Comparing the couple with other suppose rich elites who don’t show off their wealth is another epic fail for you. Its their wedding and they have the right to spend their hard earned money on it so if you hate it so much then its your problem
Oh, you’re one of the fans. The event, according to tss, was ‘dedicated to you’. So, do I take it that you enjoyed the cake and everything in the event too?
Eva, don’t talk about ‘you’ (me), talk about what I said about the event. I don’t believe ‘delicadeza’ is nothing to you. You are just ignoring it right now because it’s convenient for you.
You are the typical example/model of most GRP writers whenever they talk about what’s wrong in our country. Can’t blame them for having a breathing and living proof of a kind of mentality that contributes to the decay of the country.
Eva, don’t just get mad, tell me why I was wrong in expressing my self like you.
jusko ko mahiya ka nga! masyado kang papansin! pilipino nga naman may masasabit masasabi negative. nonsense article!
Dios mio por santo! Andaming mga utak showbiz. Ganyan na ba talaga kayo kalandi mga inutil?
i was never a fan of this couple but please, it’s their wedding. They have respectable jobs and they have every right to celebrate the occasion the way they want it, it is their prerogative. For some, it felt like a real life fairytale. Maybe that’s what we need, a bit more of good news every now and then. Would it kill you to be happy for other people?
In their defense, I don’t hear them being accused of stealing taxpayers’ money. Other couples want theirs simple, other want theirs extravagant, others want it in secret and others want to share it. I’m sure some has spent even more than this couple has shelled out..
It’s a wedding. Generally- most girls dream of one. Let Marian enjoy her day and let her love the memory of it.
Respectable jobs? Huh hayup ka ang mga artista na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang daming mga kabataan na naliligaw ng landas. Bakit? Kasi nga ginagaya ng mga kabataan ang kanilang pinagagawa na napapanood nila sa telebisyon. Ayan ba ang matatawag mong karesperespeto oo ngat hindi sila nagnanakaw at kung ano pang kahayupan pero sinisira ng mga artista na yan ang katauhan ng mga kabataan ng ating bansa kaya nararapat lang na tanggalin ang mga malalanding mga palabas na yan at palitan ng mga palabas na kapupulutan ng aral.
This is very off topic to the original topic, but i cannot sit here and keep quiet after reading your reply.
Ang lalim ata ng pinaghuhugutan mo….
Kasalanan ba ng mga artista na ganun ang mga plot at pangyayari ng mga ginagampanan nila?
Ibalin mo yang pagturo ng daliri mo sa mga kabataang ginagawa mong example. In the end, it is the youth’s decision whether or not to commit such acts. It’s rather childish of you to blame the artist of the youth’s act. Yes, the media is powerful, but in my perspective, one of the reason why there are such dramas are to give lesson to the viewer to not do indecent acts (e.g. not to steal someone else’s husband/wife).
If masyado kang concerned sa kabataan kasi takot ka na baka isipin nila na ok yan (which is incredibly stupid and the exact opposite to why such drama was created in the first place), edi wag mong papanoodin ng tv. Itapon mo nang wlang mapanood ang sinasabing kabataan,.
“Huh hayup ka ang mga artista na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang daming mga kabataan na naliligaw ng landas.”
at ang mga kutsara ang dahilan bakit maraming mataba….
Well said, thank you.
Simple lang naman yan eh.. Kung ginastos ba nila ang pera na dapat sa pangkasal sa mga mahihirap, would that stop the poverty the Filipino people are experiencing? Hindi naman diba? They have theyre own right to their hard earned money kasi wala naman talaga silang obligasyon na bigyang solusyon ang kahirapan ng pilipinas. However they still help may foundation nga sila diba.. Secondly, hindi kasalanan ng mga elite na may mga mahihirap sa bansas at lalong hindi laging kasalanan ng gobyerno kung meron man. Most of them choice nilang magpakalugmok dahil sa katamaranan, lack of family planning, at minsan nauuna pa ang bisyo at sugal kesa sa pagkain sa mesa.Sabi nga dont just give man a fish thus he will live for a day. each him ow to fish for him to last a lifetime. A wedding day is a once in a lifetime thing. They have all the right to choose how to celebrate it moreso how much!
The negative reactions to this article reinforced the point raised by Ilda concerning the apathy of the Filipinos to “thoughtless extravagance” of the elites.
Inggit ka lang… Let God be the judge kung paano nila gamitin ang pera nila. Kung sa tingin mo insensitive sila sa mahihirap, ikaw na lang kusang gumawa ng foundation o advocacies mo para makatulong ka sa mahihirap. Bakit saakaling mas matuwa pa sa iyo si Lord.
Inggit ka lang… Let God be the judge kung paano nila gamitin ang pera nila. Kung sa tingin mo insensitive sila sa mahihirap, ikaw na lang kusang gumawa ng foundation o advocacies mo para makatulong ka sa mahihirap. Baka sakaling mas matuwa pa sa iyo si Lord.
Hindi ako makapaniwala sa iyo dudung na nasasali mo ang mahal na panginoon patungkol sa usaping pera. Hayup ka sino ba ang nag imbento ng pera HA? Sinasabi mo pang let God be the judge kung paano nila gastusin ang pera nila HAAAAA! Ipokrita ka kaya walang nangyayari sa bansa natin dahil sa mga katulad mong mga tao na katulad mo mag isip nakakagalit ka hayup ka!……..
Well, we all know that they are the most popular couple. I would like to inform the author of this article that stop judging them. First, if you want to ask an attention from other people then we will give you. Oh, sorry ! Did you know that? They are helping poor people? Did you know that they spend their millions just to help those poor people. And Maybe, you doesnt know the meaning of SUCCESS and RESPECT. I can see you are educated but you dont have the right attitude. Can you send yourself again to school with correct understanding on people.
I don’t know what’s ‘helping poor people’ got to do with the issue. Dantes and Rivera, obviously, are good people. If they indeed help poor people, which I’m sure they do, that’s commendable. But helping poor people does not exempt you from doing tasteless and distasteful acts. Spending millions to help poor people is not a license to scandalous and wasteful demonstration of extravagance. Helping others don’t make you perfect. You still continue to commit foolish and serious mistakes.
I know the glare of showbiz is too much for other people that they tend to see just the glitter and ignore the dullness and darkness of it.
jameboy or Ilda you are making it quite obvious you wrote. you aren’t making any point in whatever you posted here all i see is someone who is reek of envy over someone else’s happiness. Get a life because right now you have non.
I’m not making any point? Okay, go ahead tell me why and what is it that made you say that. I’m inviting you to have a discussion with me because your post carried nothing in terms of point.
itulog mo nalang yan ! Inggit much ka lang ! Kung gusto mo ikaw tumulong sa mahihirap hindi ung naghahanap ka ng mali sa gitna ng malaking kasiyahan..
Tama k dyan teh….
The couple has been known to be active in different undertakings that aim to help the less fortunate so give them a break if they would like to celebrate their wedding vows this way. The money they spent for this event came out of their pockets, they worked hard for it so who are we to dictate as to where or for whom they should spend it? To the writer of this article who has the gall to quickly judged the event as “thoughtless extravagance”, I think it is about time that you get truly real.
Geez give them a break. Their wedding is the most important day of their lives, who are you to judge? I agree, INGGIT KA LANG. So go sit and cry in a corner, and maybe drown in your own tears of bitterness.
They deserve to have a extravagant royal wedding…the work hard for it anyway…
If the money came from their own pockets, it’s perfectly fine but if it came from the peoples’ pockets, that’s a different story. Weddings happen only once in a lifetime so let them enjoy the fruits of their labor!!!!
There are already 1000+ comments on this article, and I’m not expecting that this would still be read by the author.
However, these are my thoughts…
1. I believe, extravagant weddings (and other events) are not a Christian way (as modesty and humility has become more emphasized in the time of Christ). But apparently, most wealthy people don’t even care about the significance of this virtue. Most of the “poor” side of the public, I think, do not even bother how much they spend. A good survey would be helpful.
2. If they spend a lot on a wedding, I believe they also paid taxes, am I right? And those taxes are for the benefit of the public. See, the more they spend, the more they pay the taxes.
3. What I am really concerned about is the significant amount of “cold cash” that wealthy people have that do not circulate in the country. They are not even in the bank, and this affect the economy of the Philippines. (Please correct me if I’m wrong…)
I know your post’s objective is to protect the poor side of the society, and you want to imply that wealthy people should be sensitive about showing their wealth. As a person who earns just the right amount of money for my daily needs, I do not feel aggrieved when I see wealthy people who owns so much for themselves. It’s just the way how the world works. It’s part of God’s plan. Rich or poor, when God’s will is followed, both end up in the same heaven. 😉
It’s funny how #DongYanWedding got both positive and negative reactions. Yes,they depicted how great love could be.
But contrary to all the glitz and glamour,it attracted lots of bitter people and critics which showed how evident the crab mentality is to Filipinos.
People come on, its there wedding its there money..paki.alam niyo if they spent half their richness…gosh people are always envy of people kaya di tayo umaasenso lagi na lang nakikita kung anong meron ang iba…when people learn
Were we in a state of public emergency at the time? And if you say that a lot of people are suffering from hunger and starvation at the time, hasn’t this always been the case here? So when do we apply the code you are talking about? Are you saying, the rich and the can-affords can never spend their money the way they want to? As long as they are not hurting anyone, not violating any of the commandments given by God, who are we to judge? They even promised to give their gifts away to charity. And Im sure they didnt spend as much money as they seemed to have spent. Being public figures and endorsers, I am sure they got discounts and freebies. Marian for example is a very good addition to Michael Cinco’s portfolio, and Michael Cinco now has been all over the news ever since the weddding preparations started. The giant cake was made by Goldilocks which Dingdong is an endorser for.
If you think they were showing off, don’t every couple do on their wedding day? A lot of couples cannot even afford to have the weddings that they have, some even apply for loans so they could have their dream weddings or because they have an image to keep in the places they work. Farmers sell their carabaos so their sons could get married. So what’s wrong with the rich spending so much for their weddings?
How the rich spend their hard-earned money is none of our business.
Why think like that? Oh my gosh, it makes you sober. It’s not the government’s money they spent, it’s not even “YOUR” money. Insecurity kills so goodluck in advanced.
Congratulations for this article yet again, Ilda! You’ve always been very consistent about sound values courageously expressed in the face of strong opposition,and I admire you very much for that. You’re the kind of citizen God knows this country needs. In fact, the popular belief that “one has the right to use his hard-earned money the way he wants to” is at the heart of our problems today not only in the Philippines but all over the world. The Roman Catholic Church preaches that our money is ours only to the extent that we and our legitimate dependents need it; anything in excess belongs to those who don’t have enough for their needs through no fault of their own. Thus, when it comes to money that we have in excess of what we need, we are to be only its steward and not its owner, not using it for pointless luxuries but for the good of others. Of course, I know that so many GRP readers will attack me for saying this, but no matter. I know that it’s really very hard to let go one’s hedonistic lifestyle, but the truth needs to be said. It’s also very sad that so many Filipinos seem not to give a hoot about the plight of their fellow Filipinos, and that they’re mad at the government officials’ corruption because they perceive that these corrupt government officials stole their money in the form of taxes pocketed. Maybe that explains why we’ve had a succession of corrupt government officials: even when the outspoken activists against government corruption are voted into office, many of them end up doing the same thing. Could it be because they spoke openly about government corruption not because it’s bad and not because it oppresses our people but because they see it as the corrupt government officials having put one over them, and because they were kept out of the loot? This is why I believe that a change of government will not solve our problems as a country; what we need is for each Filipino to look deep into his soul so he’d see what lies there, and to strive to become the kind of person who truly care about others. That’s the only way that democracy can work.
God bless our country, and kudos to you, Ilda! May your tribe increase!
You sound like you give so much to the poor. Empathy is much more different than actually helping. Those two surely have helped more people than you have. And don’t bring up the Roman Catholic Church here please. Many more organizations are helping the poor. What your Church only cares about is the number of followers it has. That’s about it. I don’t care what your Church says. Those two are good people and they deserve all the blessings they are receiving. If you have any problems with people spending so much, go and earn more than they do and be the change that you want to be. Telling us the things that ‘should have been done’ doesn’t make you any better than them or anyone else. 🙂
Im catholíc but im not even mad at this. Although not all catholic are the same. Madami lang na may masabi lang at maipasok ung religion para may maboast, religion was never the topic to begin with. thus dragging us down even more. Ur right about what u said that many not just RC are helping the less fortunate. And i’ve seen that. I just hope people would stop dragging religions on the topic. It just aint right. Still happy new year to everyone.
John: If you’re a true believer in Christ, you should ask yourself why you don’t find anything wrong with extravagance, even in a wedding, and especially if so many don’t have a roof above their heads and anything on their table through no fault of their own.
Anonymous: Yes, I give so much to the poor even considering that I really have nothing to give. I wonder how you can say the things you’ve said about me when you don’t know me? About the Catholic Church, I believe what I’ve said about our excess money not belonging to us not because the Catholic Church said so but because I believe it. Will you please reflect on all the things you said here so you’d realize that you don’t make sense at all. Your comment actually reeks of argumentum ad hominem.
If they spend a lot on their wedding does it mean they don’t help/donate? Are they even responsible that others are poor and they are not?
trish: I didn’t say that Dingdong and Marian “don’t help/donate,” and that “they’re responsible that others are poor and they are not.” What I’m saying is that if they had a simple wedding, they would still have been blissfully wed but could have helped more with the money that they spent for that lavish wedding. And just because it’s not directly your fault that others are poor doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do all that you could to help the poor.
Argumentum ad hominem? In what way? He makes a valid point. Religion has absolutely nothing to do with this whether it be the Catholic church or any other religious institution for that matter. What they do with their money is entirely up to them.
I like how you singled out and commended Ilda for courageously expressing herself in the face of strong opposition. The way you praised her using God as the ultimate compliment whilst capitalizing on the opportunity to preach like the religious zealot that you are. I love how you talk about “the truth” before going off speculating on why our government is, and always will be, corrupt. You’re truly are an exemplary christian; A role model for us all.
However, don’t you think it’s ironic? The way you judge them and call their lifestyle hedonistic with that holier-than-thou attitude of yours? It’s as if you loathe them because they used their money for their own wedding instead of giving it away to strangers(you). You push your ideals unto others and use God and religion as leverage to coerce people into agreeing with you. You disguise your intent under the pretense of altruism when all you really want is what they have and you don’t. What was it again? Debates amount to nothing in this country? Haha because you do?
Tilsiter: Your reply to my comment reeks of bitterness. I wonder what life has done to you? Are you an avid die-hard DongYan fan or are you just extremely protective of your hedonistic lifestyle? I did not say that DongYan are hedonistic: I don’t know that because I don’t know them personally. To be hedonistic is to fully embrace the belief that life is all about materialistic pleasure, and that that’s the end-all and be-all of life. For all I know, DongYan don’t really live that way but splurged just this once, for their wedding. All I’m saying is that a simple but heartfelt wedding could have been a very happy one as well, perhaps even happier because it’s done while thinking of the collective others as well and not only of their own happiness as a couple, which should not really depend on material things. As for the social teaching of the Catholic Church, as I said in my comment, as far as I’m concerned, it’s just coincidental that it was the Catholic Church that said that; I believe in it not because the Catholic Church said so. I just mentioned the Catholic Church because I did not want to give the readers here the impression that that idea came from me; that would be plagiarism. And correction: I don’t mean give away your money but use it not only for your benefit but for others’ as well. As for the material things that we need, only you can actually say that because it’s you who knows your needs. I own a MacBook Air because I find it most useful for my work (I’m a home-based editor) compared to the other laptops that I’ve had, but I take good care of it so it can last me a long time. But I don’t have a tablet because I don’t really need it. I eat in nice restaurants occasionally, watch uplifting movies and even stage plays occasionally, buy and read good books, and travel, because although these things are not basic, they help make me more “human” as they uplift the other aspects of my personhood (e.g., emotional, social, cultural, spiritual). As for imposing my ideals on others, all I did was to express my views, as you and so many others here have done; it’s up to you to accept or reject them. Frankly, between the two of us, you’re the one who seems to be imposing your views on me because it makes you angry that I don’t share them. Anyway, may God’s light shine upon you. Don’t lose your peace over this. Having a peaceful attitude is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and one of the things that tell you that He and not some other force abides in you.
Cut the crab chrissie a.k.a Ilda. This is new year so i’ll advise you to do away the bitterness and envy just for your own good.
Eva: I’m not Ilda, and I’m not bitter and envious as I don’t want anything lavish; simplicity in everything makes me happy. I just feel for all those people who’re as poor as rats even though they’re so hardworking. I’m not saying that the Dingdong and Marian are bad people, or that they do not share their blessings with others. What I’m saying is that if they decided to get married in a simple way, all that money they needlessly spent for their wedding could’ve helped more needy people without depriving them of the bliss of their union. (In fact, it would’ve added to it.) There’s no limit to what we could and should do to help the needy. I just shared the concept of “stewardship” over our material possessions here not because I want to point out that Dingdong and Marian are bad but because they perhaps do not know the concept of stewardship, just like many of the commenters here. But not knowing something good is one thing and rejecting it is another.
In fact, Eva, your reply to my comment gives me the impression that you’re the one who’s bitter, not I.
“Anything in excess belongs to those who do not have enough for their needs” ? So that means, when we spend for phones that cost more than 1k we are already spending something that does not belong to us because if we only need to communicate we can buy phones that are worth less than 1k. When we buy nice furnitures and build nice houses , we are spending something that doesn’t belong to us because our basic need is just shelter and it doesn’t have to have beautiful furnishings and it doesn’t have to have more than two bedrooms. When we go on vacations on beautiful islands and other countries, we are spending something that is not ours because vacation is not a basic need. So then, if this is the way people should live then nobody will dream of being promoted, nobody will work very hard anymore. Our tourism industry will suffer and so are the malls and eventually, there will be less jobs and an increase in the unemployment rate.
I care for the poor and I do not believe in broadcasting the help I give them. We are all responsible for one another, yes and we should help whenever we can. But we can’t all be St. Francis. And I don’t believe God will judge us if we aren’t.
We all dream of a good and comfortable life. And a comfortable one is more than just having enough. It is having enough and then some to enjoy what life can offer. We send our kids to good schools so that they too can have that dream house, that dream car, that dream vacation.
So back to the issue, my husband tightened his belt so he could give me the best wedding his money could afford. Dingdong Dantes just did the same thing for his bride..
p.s. I hope you don’t have the latest phone, a tablet and that you don’t patronize branded clothes and shoes. Don’t eat in restaurants and don’t travel. Don’t buy a nice watch. Walk your talk. Be the change you want to see in the world.
Claire: As far as the material things that we need are concerned, only you can actually say that because it’s you who knows your needs. I own a MacBook Air because I find it most useful for my work (I’m a home-based editor) compared to the other laptops that I’ve had, but I take good care of it so it can last me a long time. But I don’t have a tablet because I don’t really need it. I don’t splurge on clothes and shoes but I buy good pieces occasionally, when I find that my old ones already “distract” others or no longer fit me. I have one pair of shoes for each occasion I may need them for: for casuals, for formal occasions, for nature trips, for running and tennis, so I won’t offend people by wearing inappropriate shoes and so I won’t destroy my feet. I eat in nice restaurants occasionally, watch uplifting movies and even stage plays occasionally, buy and read good books, and travel, because although these things are not basic, they help make me more “human” as they uplift the other aspects of my personhood (e.g., emotional, social, cultural, spiritual). I am able to save money because I don’t have a lavish lifestyle and spend thoughtfully, but I save not so much so that I will have a lot to spend later on for personal luxuries but so that when something happens to me healthwise, I won’t have to burden my family with the expenses. I also lend people money if I know that they really need it through no fault of their own, and for a good reason, especially in these extremely difficult times, when there are so many people who can’t find jobs or who have jobs but with slave wages, and when there are so much more beggars on the streets than ever before. In fact, I realized that I’ve actually spent more for others than for myself. Pardon me for saying all these; I don’t mean to say I’m such a good person. God knows I’m sinful, but I try my best to love others, and my dream is that more people will also try.
Tilsiter: Your reply to my comment reeks of bitterness. I wonder what life has done to you? Are you an avid die-hard DongYan fan or are you just extremely protective of your hedonistic lifestyle? I did not say that DongYan are hedonistic: I don’t know that because I don’t know them personally. To be hedonistic is to fully embrace the belief that life is all about materialistic pleasure, and that that’s the end-all and be-all of life. For all I know, DongYan don’t really live that way but splurged just this once, for their wedding. All I’m saying is that a simple but heartfelt wedding could have been a very happy one as well, perhaps even happier because it’s done while thinking of the collective others as well and not only of their own happiness as a couple, which should not really depend on material things. As for the social teaching of the Catholic Church, as I said in my comment, as far as I’m concerned, it’s just coincidental that it was the Catholic Church that said that; I believe in it not because the Catholic Church said so. I just mentioned the Catholic Church because I did not want to give the readers here the impression that that idea came from me; that would be plagiarism. And correction: I don’t mean give away your money but use it not only for your benefit but for others’ as well. As for the material things that we need, only you can actually say that because it’s you who knows your needs. I own a MacBook Air because I find it most useful for my work (I’m a home-based editor) compared to the other laptops that I’ve had, but I take good care of it so it can last me a long time. But I don’t have a tablet because I don’t really need it. I eat in nice restaurants occasionally, watch uplifting movies and even stage plays occasionally, buy and read good books, and travel, because although these things are not basic, they help make me more “human” as they uplift the other aspects of my personhood (e.g., emotional, social, cultural, spiritual). As for imposing my ideals on others, all I did was to express my views, as you and so many others here have done; it’s up to you to accept or reject them. Frankly, between the two of us, you’re the one who seems to be imposing your views on me because it makes you angry that I don’t share them. Anyway, may God’s light shine upon you. Don’t lose your peace over this. Having a peaceful attitude is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and one of the things that tell you that He and not some other force abides in you.
Also, on your comment that “if this is the way people should live then nobody will dream of being promoted, nobody will work very hard anymore. Our tourism industry will suffer and so are the malls and eventually, there will be less jobs and an increase in the unemployment rate,” I hope it’s not true that so many people, including my fellow Filipinos, want to work hard only so that they and their families could live lavishly. Lastly, on education, my sister sends her children to school so they would be able to live decently later through the fruits of their own toil, but more importantly, so that they could fully develop their talents and use them not only for their own good but for others’ as well. My niece wants to be a broadcast journalist so she could help her fellow Filipinos know the truth about their country. My godchild wants to take up law and be president later so she could help Filipinos get jobs in their country and so that they wouldn’t have to leave their children behind just to find good jobs abroad.
People tend to be envious when they see other people who are so fortunate. Na-inggit ka lang talaga sa bagong mag-asawa. Kahit gumamit ka pa ng batas na quote, bottom line is, na-iinggit pa rin sa kanila.
lupet a. di kaya sariling reaksyon mo lang yan na pinapasa mo sa iba? may “tend to be envious” pa e di mo naman talaga alam kung inggit nga o talagang may punto naman yun writer.=)
people tend to be butthurt when some truths they cling to are deflated.
ayan. talo na kita sa pop psychology.=)
My God, it’s amazing how many people are guilty of argumentum ad hominem! That’s why debates don’t amount to anything in this country!
Napakaganda……… dami nanamang namatay sa nakaraang bagyo sana manlang dalawin din ng presidente yung mga binagyo at bigyan ng tulong….. kawawa naman sila…. sana yun nalang muna pag ukulan ng pansin
Sabi na e, kasalanan na naman ni PNoy yan e. Lol
Asan ang tarantadong putanginang Abnoy Aquino sa kalagitnaan ng sakuna? Nasa kasalan ng tuta nyang Dingdong Dantes Guisantes!
Floods, landslides kill at least 13 in Visayas, Mindanao; many more missing CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar — (UPDATE 6 – 3:20 p.m.) Floods and landslides from torrential rains spawned by tropical storm “Seniang” have killed at least 13 persons, several of them children, since Monday, with many more still missing, various reports said. At least seven of the fatalities, four of them children, were killed by landslides that struck Catbalogan City, Samar and Tanauan, Leyte Tuesday morning. In Catbalogan, two children were confirmed dead in the landslide that struck Burak, Barangay Mercedes at 4 a.m. As of this posting, rescuers were scrambling to save an undetermined number of other persons who remain buried in the rubble, according to the city disaster rescue and rehabilitation office. In Tanauan, Blanche Gobenciong, Region 8 director of the Office of Civil Defense, said at least five persons, including three members of a family — two of them children — were killed by a hundred-meter high landslide that buried at least five houses at the boundary of Barangays Cabuynan and Sto. Nino. A fourth family member, a man who had been pinned down by huge rocks and fallen trees, was rescued and brought to a hospital in Tacloban City. Catbalogan officials said at least 20 houses perched on hillsides were swept down the slopes towards the national highway by sliding earth they described as wide as a city block. The landslide also buried two commuter vans. Witnesses said some trapped passengers were still seen alive as of 8 a.m. The landslide in Tanauan cut off the villages and police were deployed to guide motorists to alternate routes as bulldozers were deployed to clear the road. Agence France-Presse reported that in Ronda, Cebu an eight-year old girl drowned while six of her housemates are missing when raging floodwaters washed away her family’s shanty home. And in Bohol, two teenaged boys died from electrocution while wading through floodwaters in Loon, regional civil defense officer Allen Cabaron said. On Monday, at least three people were killed after Seniang, slammed into Mindanao, triggering floods and landslides. http://www.interaksyon.com/article/102048/3-believed-killed-in-landslides-in-leyte-rescue-and-retrieval-now-ongoing
Fred AmoresPhilippine Government Under Scrutiny
Floods, landslides kill at least 13 in Visayas, Mindanao; many more missing
CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar — (UPDATE 6 – 3:20 p.m.) Floods and landslides from torrential rains spawned by tropical storm “Seniang” have killed at least 13 persons, several of them children, since Monday, with many more still missing, various reports said.
At least seven of the fatalities, four of them children, were killed by landslides that struck Catbalogan City, Samar and Tanauan, Leyte Tuesday morning.
In Catbalogan, two children were confirmed dead in the landslide that struck Burak, Barangay Mercedes at 4 a.m. As of this posting, rescuers were scrambling to save an undetermined number of other persons who remain buried in the rubble, according to the city disaster rescue and rehabilitation office.
In Tanauan, Blanche Gobenciong, Region 8 director of the Office of Civil Defense, said at least five persons, including three members of a family — two of them children — were killed by a hundred-meter high landslide that buried at least five houses at the boundary of Barangays Cabuynan and Sto. Nino.
A fourth family member, a man who had been pinned down by huge rocks and fallen trees, was rescued and brought to a hospital in Tacloban City.
Catbalogan officials said at least 20 houses perched on hillsides were swept down the slopes towards the national highway by sliding earth they described as wide as a city block.
The landslide also buried two commuter vans.
Witnesses said some trapped passengers were still seen alive as of 8 a.m.
The landslide in Tanauan cut off the villages and police were deployed to guide motorists to alternate routes as bulldozers were deployed to clear the road.
Agence France-Presse reported that in Ronda, Cebu an eight-year old girl drowned while six of her housemates are missing when raging floodwaters washed away her family’s shanty home. And in Bohol, two teenaged boys died from electrocution while wading through floodwaters in Loon, regional civil defense officer Allen Cabaron said.
On Monday, at least three people were killed after Seniang, slammed into Mindanao, triggering floods and landslides.
http://www.interaksyon.com/…/3-believed-killed-in-landslide…
ulol…ikaw nasan ka noong bagyo? nagjajakol hahaha tangina itong mga reklamador na ito kala ang gagaling. marami akong kilalang katulad mo and most of them eh tamad! magreklamo at pumuna ang hobbies. ulol suck it up and get a life!
With all due respect, not because they spent too much on their wedding meant they already didn’t care about the less fortunate Filipinos. I think an extravagant wedding is just fair for anyone who worked hard for it. I don’t think they stole the money they used to pay all their wedding bills aye? So why bother post stuff like this. what is they were not celebrities, would you care to make a blog about it? Just respect and if you envy the wedding then I must advice that you should start working hard so you can save money to have such beautiful wedding. God bless you.
The money they use came from all their hard work. And mind if i tell u that the couple are both very active in giving charity to the less fortunate. So, stop being bitter because they deserve to celebrate their wedding the way they want it to be. Im sure u would make the most of ur earnings to that one special day of ur life. Everybody does as long as it came from all the hard work u did to have it. Get over it bud.
Haaay naku.. kasalanan ba ni dingdong ar marian na magkabagyo?. Si Pinoy nlng Awayin nio. Ingitero at Ingetera.
Ung Pera nten nasa mga anak ni NAPOLES un hanapin nio!!!
matagal napo namumuna ang grp kina napoles et. al. problema nga lang e hindi syobis kaya di ninyo pinapansin.
I couldn’t help but comment on this. Maybe you didn”t get married or haven’t gotten married yet. It’s one occassion in your life when you throw “saving money” out the window. Leave the “saving” part later. The most important thing is that you didn’t use somebody elses money to pay for the wedding. As for the extravagance, they can afford it so what’s the problem with that? And for sure they have a back up plan to recoup. So please – enough of this holier than thou mentality. Peace!!!
Magtulong nalang kayo!!!
Are you bitter in life? Why dont you write about a more positive outlook on the vent… Wasn’t their weeding very aspirational. Would you the same comment about the Royal Wedding of England? Channel your efforts to a more productive means…
So what if they spent a lot on their wedding? It is their money not yours.. WHAT’S THE FUSS! Try to wed and invite Obama.. He might come^^
Bkit ba？ pera nyo b un？ wag kayong makialam dahil di naman kayo dapat makialam. Unang una.kahit piso wala namam kayo naiambag. Di pulitiko ang mga yan. Di yan galing sa tax nyo. Kaya pwede ba un mga masyadong mapuna parusahan nyo muna un magnanakaw na pulitiko. Pati kasal ng may kasal pinakikialaman nyo. Porke artista at magarbo show na agad. Mga inggitero at inggitera…
Why is everybody so serious?
“It’s not about the money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag”
by Jessie J – Price Tag
If it’s not about the money – what is it about?
1. To make money circulate, create financial or economic acitivity and provide work or employment to many.
2. Strive for Excellence – couple are focused/driven to stage the highest standards or best wedding ever and strive to achieve the most memorable experience, then money matters less.
3. It’s about sending a message – both may run for political positions even though they do not have experience & knowledge when it comes to politics.
Pera nila yan at pinaghirapan at pinaghandaan nila ang wedding nila ng bongga. Marami narin sila DongYan natulungan and for sure mas marami pa silang matutulungan pa, hindi ba sila pwedeng gumastos ng bongga din para sa once-in-a-lifetime wedding nila. Wedding is a blessing given to us by our Lord and is a very special day to all couples, of course they want to be extravagance. Oo maraming mahirap sa Pilipinas at isa na ako dun, pero hindi nila kasalanan yun. It is our choice na we are living this way. Pinanganak ka mang mahirap o hindi kung gusto natin umasenso, magsikap tayo. Lets just be happy and be inspired by them because I know I am. 🙂
Their wedding is not “thoughtless extravagance… and it is not for pleasure”, IT’S THEIR WEDDING of course they want it to be so memorable. Kahit sino naman gusto yung wedding nila memorable, kaya nga diba pinaghahandaan yan ng BONGGA. Wag nalang po tayong bitter 🙂
It is clear from the comments here that Filipinos don’t know the meaning of “thoughtless extravagance” or ostentatious spending. This is a symptom of that very Filipino fiesta mentality. To the Filipino mind it is ok to spend even if it means ruining your bank account in order to please your friends. That’s what it seems DongYan were doing – pleasing their fans showing them a fairytale wedding before their very eyes. Furthermore, DongYan fans/haters would note that in spite of Marian’s Madrilena origins, she is quite the ‘Palengkera’ and ‘Bobita’ in speech which allows her to connect and endear herself to the masses who are fooled into thinking that she had humble origins – a real life Cinderella. So they welcome the fairytale wedding and the kilig high that it gives them.
Ahh, kilig. That infamous Taga-ilog word – a word with no known equivalent in other Philippine languages, nor in English or tongue from other more ‘intellectual’ languages. It describes an emotional high related to seeing two people in love or being lovey-dovey. In the developed world, the proper reaction of seeing people all lovey-dovey would be either to 1. be happy for them or 2. be jealous of them. Going all gaga like high school gals over something like this just describes the mental state of their fandom – high school, not even past puberty (no matter that a lot of them probably got several kids of their own and stuck in a live-in relationship with no hope of ever getting the same kind of fairytale wedding DongYan got).
So that’s the impression I get from these comments.
Dick S. O’Rosary- just wow, are you listening to yourself? Its clear your comment is not about what is going on here. Obviously you have a personal issue against Marian Rivera. Maybe you are one of the countless hungry reporters who make a living off writing lies about her. which one are you Alex Brosas? How does it feel to be a loser? You can call her whatever you want but you cant change God’s plans for her. she’s blessed because she hasn’t done anything wrong to people like you who hate her so much. Marian never for once claimed to be what she’s not. She’s always been real from the beginning and embraces that she’s not perfect. Insulting her and her humble beginning just proven what kind of person you are.
However, the part of you saying they did this to impress their fans made me laugh. The couple worked so hard and made millions, using part of his wealth to give his bride a memorably wedding is something Dong always dreamed of ever since Marian came into his life. He didn’t do anything to please anyone but himself and his wife. The fact that they carried their fans along means they love them but not to please them dear hater. You know nothing about them or their worth so stop speaking English here just to please your stupid ego.
No issue against Marian. Saw her in person once and I find her hot like everyone else and her behavior does have her charms.
wow. all I can say is wow. ang babaw at ang kitid ng utak mo. una sa lahat ano bang pakialam mo sa kasal ng iba? inggit ka ba kasi wala kang partner in life? you dont have peace of mind. alam mo this 2015 yan siguro dapat new tear’s resolution mo noh. kaya tayong mga pinoy nasisira sa ibang bansa msyado kasi tayong judgemental at pakialamera. maliit na bagay pinapalaki para bang gusto mo lang manira ng moment. pinagipunan nila yun eh, ganon si dingdong eh. kahit sinong babae itanong mo pa gusto ng bonggang kasal. kasi once in a lifetim
e lang yun. for sure may pera pa sila para sa expenses nila s bahay nila. yung gift na nirequest nila eh magdonate na lang daw diba? mabait silang tao kaya karapatan nila maging masaya. kaya ikaw roby dick, you’re a dickhead!
Sira tayo sa ibang bansa dahil maingay at magulo tayo. At di natin matatanggap yun dahil kung pagsasabihan tayo na maingay at magulo tayo, paninira ng trip lang yun. Tapos tayo pa ang magagalit at magreklamo tungkol sa diskriminasyon at “pinoy pride”. Aminin natin sa sarili natin wa wala tayong respeto sa kapwa. Pagdudura man yan sa kalsada o pag imitate sa mala-fairytale/hollywood wedding man yan, lahat yan ay sintomas ng dispunksyón natin bilang isang lahing napaka-starstruck at di nag-iisip.
how2 d carabao batoten,inggit lng ang umiiral sa puso nila kaya sila ng pupuna,dong and yan ay matulunging nilikha ng God …sa puso ang gawa at sa dios ang pasiya.
I have to agree that this is the worst and most biased article I’ve read in a very long time. To prove that the writer has an ulterior motive she decided not to include that part that Mr and Mrs Dantes voluntarily donated all their wedding gifts to Mr Dantes’s Yes Pinoy Foundation. A charity organisation he founded 6 years ago to help the youths and kids whose parents are killed in the army or any other cause of services to the nation. In fact they encouraged their guest to covert their gifts to cash for the Foundation. I can’t fathom why anyone will criticize them for making their dream wedding a reality unless the person is paid to do so. To you Ms Ilda i urges you to search your conscience thoroughly because if this is what journalism has reduced itself into then the field should be eradicated.
The writer of this article should be fired cause maybe a thirst of poverty will make her feel happy for other people happiness
FYI the couple has been good friends of the President so don’t be bitter if you are a nobody to him to attend your wedding if you ever had one
Its their own money!!! … ???
Yeah, that’s the whole point of thoughtless extravagance… spending your OWN MONEY.
Meaning that using “its their own money” argument is not really a valid rebuttal to the article.
Exactly. And you know what sickening? The wedding had more than 8 officiating priests. Lol. Palaksan system. In a normal wedding, rich or poor, you barely see more than one priest. Was that even necessary?
Why close the roads for one wedding? Was that necessary?
There were just too many unnecessary elements that made the wedding off. I felt like they were shooting a movie. In fact, I liked the Sotto-Hermosa wedding even better.
Plus, it’s sending a wrong message to the youth. It’s okay to spend $$$$ for a lavish wedding, just for one day, BECAUSE it’s their hard earned money. BS. Hirap sating mga pinoy ang yayabang natin.
8 priests I didn’t know that. The moment I heard PNoy was invited I knew that this was going to be a circus.
That’s what they want. We only live ones so why not make the most out of it? They worked hard to earn those money they spent for their wedding meaning it’s none of your business where they wanna use it. YOU HAVE A VERY STRONG CRAB METALITY!!!
I am part of the youth and I’m not hating on their wedding. Some day I dream to have a wedding like theirs if and only if I deserve it. Marianne & Ding dong have been working their butts of for years to get where they are now. So what if they had 8 officiating priests. You’re just probably jealous that you’re not experiencing the same happiness that they are.
I believe that in weddings, you do things to make yourselves feel special because you’re getting married to the person you want to be with for the rest your life. What better way to spend it right? They can afford it.
They are not “mayabang” just because they had a lavishing wedding. Please stop judging people because you have no idea. If you disagree to how they spent their wedding, then you should probably just spend yours differently but don’t judge others.
People have their own perspectives and as part of the youth I know how it’s hard to live in the Philippines today but that’s exactly why they spent it that way. THEY WORKED HARD. Have an open mind and change your perspective. It’s not right to live life judging people.
Oh and by the way, please don’t call filipinos “mayabang” because we aren’t. Atleast not everyone. Don’t assume it as a whole.
That’s what they want. We only live ones so why not make the most out of it? They worked hard to earn those money they spent for their wedding meaning it’s none of your business where they wanna use it. YOU HAVE A VERY STRONG CRAB MENTALITY!!!
Its not crab mentality my friend. Crab mentality is when you pull down someone trying to lift himself up from his condition (crab trying to escape basket gets pulled down). Its different from giving a reality check to someone from on high boasting about how high he is to millions of enthralled people way down below. In any case, those guys won’t get pulled down. They are public figures and they should expect this. So sober up and try to analyze the situation from a distance.
So now the number of priests in Dongyan wedding makes you mad? hurarara! I can now conclude that this article is born out of envy. No wonder we have so many poor people on the streets. They hate something good how can they experience it
Don’t be bitter ma’am. I can feel ur bitterness and anger sa choice of words mo. Lugi ka nyan, papaka highblood ka sa wedding ng Dong-Yan? Yabang na ba agad un? Actor and actress kase sila. Public figure., if you know what I mean? Dehado ka ba? Nabawasanba budget mo sa bahay nung kinasal sila? Naubos ba pera mo? Literally, wala ni isa satin affected. Ang alam ko ang mga nagpapaapekto lang, eh yung mga ENVIOUS, again, if you know what I mean. Ayoko na tagalugin. Truth hurts.
I know someone who had 8 bishops during his wedding and he isn’t even a celebrity.
Sa pagkakaalam ko, kapag Semana Santa lang ako nakakakita ng 8 priests mag-officiate. Yung binabasa na yung “7 Last Words”. First time ko narinig sa wedding na may ganoon karaming pari nag-officiate. 😀
How could be a wedding become THOUGHTLESS?
I wonder if I, someone who is not a celebrity, will have a wedding like this, with no media coverage, will people like you react negatively? Of course, not, because you won’t be informed of my wedding. So here’s the thing, they are CELEBRITIES. Nagkataon na ihhype ng media yan. Paano na lang magcelebrate ang totoong mga elites like the Ayalas, Zobels? Hindi natin alam kasi hindi naman televised. Sasabihan mo rin ba sila ng “thoughtless extravagance?”
*How could a wedding become…
Ang dami daming elites na nasa casino. Ang taya don milyon milyon and VIPs are actually spending a lot EVERYDAY. Walang wala compared sa one time event (Wedding – a very special occasion) na ‘to. Hindi ko alam kung bakit yung wedding pinoint out niyo samantalang ang mga mayayamang pacasi-casino na lang ay hindi. Dahil buhay nila yon? Sila bahala sa pera nila? Exactly, that’s how I see Marian and Dingdong’s wedding, too.
How are we to judge? It’s their special day, at least for this special day (for them) let’s stop criticizing the couple and wish them luck instead.We may know who they are.. BUT WE NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY’VE BEEN THROUGH TO PULL OFF THIS EXTRAVAGANT WEDDING.I’m not fan of both parties, but I strongly believe that the couple deserve this ‘royal’ wedding for they have worked hard for this event than we actually see or know.
one of the many idiots in our country. one that only writes and uses his/her intellect of none sense issues just to do anything to be recognized.
taking laws in this column just makes you an idiot the country can’t even finish a case then why the heck you tackle a non sense issue. shame on you writing articles like this. this will not make the country even better. why not write something about the stupidness of telecoms company, the corruptness of the government and the lack of leadership in our country and the likes.
1. I dont f***ng care of the extravagance. As others said, it’s their money, not public.
2. Accusing the couple with violation of that code is already a bad taste. Actually, they needed that public display of riches to increase their celebrity value.
3. This is an issue that is insignificant to fight about.
It’s their money naman and they worked hard for it. Unlike some politicians and their family showing extravagance using peoples money.
Bull Shit! Pera nila yan, pinag hirapan, di yan galing sa Tax nyo, ang problema sating mga Pilipino, mahilig pumuna sa mga bagay bagay, pero pag tayo naman ang pinupuna, galit na galit tayo.
INGIT ang ang sa tingin ko ang dahilan kung bat may ganitong issue.
Ulit ulit, pera nila yan, karapatan nila yan.
Dick, you really have to work on your mental and emotional thoughts. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? I am not a fan of Dong-Yan, but I guess their wedding has nothing to do with you. Ganito yun eh, if u feel for the filipino people na mahihirap na halos walang makain pero ung ibang filipino nag roroyale wedding lang, abah. Wag mo na ipaglaban ang gusto mo iexplain. Sayang english mo, pagod pa daliri mo kakatype. Ang gawin mo, set ur own goal na makatulong sa mahihirap. Hindi nakakatulong yang negative comment mo, wala ka dn naman benefit from it. Kung totoo man na ung wedding gifts ng Dong-Yan were donated to a charity, SIMPLE lang ibig sabihin nun, sila may SILBI, WEDDING FOR A CAUSE. Ikaw? Anung silbi ng Nega attitude mo? Di ka kikita jan promise. 2015 na uy.
I better go buy a load of “the secret” books so I can go and give them away to poor people and help get rid of all this negativity.
But seriously. We all know that education will play a big role in the development of our youth and our people and I cannot bear to see them all hooked to shows like this like it’s a drug for them.
And yes. This wedding is all just a big show. Glamorous weddings are all something we got from hollywood and copied (indigenized and made worse, like Quentin Tarantino in his barong) – which is probably why a lot of people didn’t see anything wrong with this “show”.
Lastly, this thoughtless extravagance law is something our lawmakers in the 1940s thought up as an innovation – to make us a better people. [remember we just left the convent after 300 years and moved to Hollywood for another 50] They never envisioned us copying all of the bad habits from the US like that while getting none of their good traits.
So yes… back to education. I hope Ilda educated you all. Remember, vote wisely. Look for platforms rather than personalities. See you at the next fiesta/wedding. Hope you didn’t bankrupt yourself trying to outdo DongYan. 🙂
Education you say? so then instead of bashing Dongyan, you should really be commending them because the Yes Pinoy Foundation where the wedding gifts are going to builds schools and supports children in impoverished places in the Philippines.
Dick: Dongyan inspires the people who are “hooked” on them and serve as a good role model for the youth. Why a good role model? Aside from their excellent work ethic and family values, they are also productive members of society having had successes in their separate endeavors to help not only during calamity but it’s an integral part of their lives (I suggest you watch an episode of Juan for All) and of course the aforementioned Yes Pinoy Foundation. They’re not responsible for the plight of others and yet others are included in their life’s purpose. What I do think is that you’re against Marian in particular because you can’t reconcile in your mind that someone like Marian Rivera who has all the beauty, blessing, all the trappings of what a wannabe high society person seek — chooses to act as the complete opposite. You’re idea of intellect and a dignified persona is that of a boring person who loves to converse in a non-Tagalog language, be prim and proper, and talk about economic events and other “worthwhile “issues– in short, boring. Well Dongyan wedding is worthwhile news to us fans. Is it the wedding gown or the lavish reception? No, it’s because we love Dongyan. I have been a fan of Marian before she even became Marimar. Let me share with you just a few of the things I learned from her. I have learned to stand up for what I believe in, focus on my goals, follow through, be kinder than necessary, forgive, lend a helping hand, prioritize what’s important which is love, family, and friends, smile often, be generous, and most importantly her love and devotion to God. You may not agree with our values and what we hold dear in our hearts, the least you can do is respect us. They are well-loved not just by the poor but also middle class and upper echelon of the society. From a proud Martian. PS: Corrections under your care, even people who reside in the US make grammatical error. Can’t wait for your rebuttal.
[quote]This article should be taken down because as afilipino I love beautiful things and I’m proud that even the whole world recognized my fellow pinoy couple for having the most gigantic and beautiful wedding cake ever in the world Guinness book of record. It was the wedding of the century and to hell with any idiot who has something negative to say about it.[quote]
Yeah! PROUD TO BE PINOY!
Mr/Ms Dick, whatever. The things you’re saying is nonsense. Ba’t ba apektado ka sa kasal ng ibang tao? Ano napala mo? Puro ka nega. Siguro pati buhay mo magiging nega nyan. Umayos naman po kayo. Kasal nila yan. Let them enjoy their once in a lifetime wedding. It’s none of you business. Better shut up than to say something unnecessary.
I’m not affected by the wedding per se. I never heard of it until I read about it here. What affects me is the stupidity I keep reading here in the comments and the butthurt it oozes. Thoughtless extravagance is actually something debatable, it was just used as a jumping point for a discussion of Filipino culture and yet hardly anyone gets it.
“but I couldn’t stop thinking about what the poor people are thinking about the extravagant celebration.” I don’t think the poor has any complaints about the wedding. I’m sure they have a bigger fish to fry than worry about the wedding. And knowing Filipinos, just like you said, they were probably just Kilig or possibly happy for them. It’s the middle class who has objections. Stop being critical and start doing. Get of your moral high horse, and start helping the poor.
hay naku im sure itong si dick na ito ay kakambal ni heart or ni chiz. bitter bitteran lang ang peg na di na dapat patulan. inggit at inggit lang yan wala ng iba.
Yup. That’s another wedding to look out for. I’m sure that Litton chick would very much like to attend that one.
This Dick S. O’Rosary whaz up with you hanging around here with your nonsense comments? Are you the writer of this trash. This is 2015, too early for you to start making stupid buck at someone else expense
Hindi naman siguro masama magkaroon sola mg ganon kabonggang wedding kse pinaghirapan naman nila yung perang yon. kaya nga po sila nag artista di ba? deserve nila yan kase madami na po sila natutulungan they even create charity pra makatulong at wala din siguro msama umattend ng ksal si mister president e kay Vice ganda nga nkkapag guest sya. di na kelangan palakihin ang issue be happy na lang !
Inggit lang kasi yang Ilda na yan. Alam nyo kailangan natin na, lahat nang mga millionaryo sa Pinas ay gumastos nang millionis araw araw ng sa gayon omikot ang pera ng bayan. Sa huli ang makinabang ay ang ma mamayan. Kaya pabayaan natin na gumastos ang mga yan.Palagay ko hindi naman siguro ninakaw nag mga yan ang pera nila. Bagkus maraming mahirap lang ang tumatankili at nasiyahan sa kanilang mga palabas kaya yumaman sila. Di ba?
Mas inggit ka because you’re missing the point.
Set your priorities for once, mongrel.
wala naman mali sa ginawa nila. Lets accept the fact na may VIP talaga. May mayaman at may Mahirap. Pinagpaguran naman nila ang mga pinag gagastos sa kasal nila at hindi sila humingi ng pera sa iyo or sa ibang tao para igastos sa kasal. If you can afford, why not. and they are celebreties. Pabayaan mo nalang sila. gusto nila yun at yun ang ikina sasaya nila! im sure if namgyari na friends ka nila, pupunta ka rin sa event.
I can’t believe there’s no law to ban this kind of publication. It’s acute nonsense write ups that reek of envy and bitterness. Dongyan sent you regards in hell Ilda. What a waste of your stupid brain
So ano naman masama kung engrande ang celebration? Pinagpaguran nila ung pinanggastus
bakit sinisisi or ikumpara sila sa mahihirap. What a Nonesense write ups!
FOR ME THIS ANOTHER STUPID WRITE UP, NO CODE IN THE WORLD, OR LAWS THATS SAY THIS STUPID, WHAT THE F, AS LONG HINDI GALING SA PAG NANAKAW ANG PIRA NA GINASTOS NILA, THEY CAN DO WHAT EVER THEY WANT, FOR ITONG AND REAL ROYAL WEDDING, AT DAPAT IPAG MALAKI SA BOONG MUNDO, DAHIL PINAG SIKAPAN NILA ANG KANILANG NARATING SA BUHAY, GOOD LUCK TO DONGYAN, AT SA MGA STUPID MENTALITY LIKE THIS WRITER, CHCK IT, BRAVOOOOOOOO TO MARIAN AT DINGDONG, I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU.
Wag tayong pakialamera masyado sa kasiyahan ng iba. Ganyan tayo e noh? Pag may masaya, may mga bitter. Wag ganon? Kaya di umunlad ang bansang Pilipinas eh. Inaano ka ba nila? Wag inggitera haha. Napaka nega mo eh. Dinaan mo pa sa Law law na yan. Tsss. Such a hypocrite. Nagkataon lang na hindi ikaw si Marian. Pwe!
That is the perfect example of SQUATTER MENTALITY.
Pwe! 😀
Yeah, when I’m at home trying to sleep and my neighbors block the street with their tent so they can go drinking and sing karaoke ’till daybreak. I really shouldn’t pakialam their kasiyahan even if I can’t sleep and drivers have to turn around and look for other routes because its someone’s birthday and they just have to throw a karaoke party in the middle of the street.
Hindi niyo napapansin, etong post ng author, ang laki na nang kinita dahil sa mga views ninyo. Galit na galit kayo sa kanya habang siya malamang tuwang tuwa sa inyo, ang laki ng pera niya sa post na ito. Napakatalino ng author. wow.
There is a reason why the Philippines is a 3rd world country despite its seemingly educated population. Majority of the people are blinded by the truth . They idolize these celebrities and ended up not knowing right from wrong. There is no hope for that country unless people gain wisdom. Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing. There is nothing more outlandish than an extremely ostentatious and tacky so- called “royal” wedding of celebrities in Disaster- stricken Philippines. It’s like the CAPITOL in the HUNGER GAMES before the second revolution.
The couple has been generous to help those who are less fortunate. They volunteered to go to places where the typhoon has damaged their towns. They also helped the children who has some kind of sickness. If you think that they should donate the money they spent on their wedding, why don’t you start first by contributing to the economy of the Philippines so that there will be no more poor people in that country.
i bet you are on top lists of the reasons little lulu
ingit ka lang, pnaghirapan nla ang perang gnamit nla sa ksal nila kya walng knalaman dun ang ibang tao,, at ang daming taong ngabang at ntuwa nung araw na yun,, hay… yam ang hirap sa ugaling pilipino kaligayahan ng ibang bbigyan ng msamang khulogan .. 2015 n lida mgbago kna , d nmn nanghingi sa ibang tao c marian at dong lalo n sa mga mhihirap n cnsabi mo .. dios ko ugali mo bgohin mo. inggitira kuntrabida
People wake up! Open your eyes. Stop defending celebrities who act like they are one with the masses. They are NOT. These foolish masses believe that their idols are just like them simply because they talk like them or portray tv or movie roles depicting them. You need to draw the line. There is a difference between enjoying the fruits of your labor by having a beautiful fairy tale wedding and being obnoxious. That wedding is ridiculous in a country that is hit left and right by typhoon and other calamities. It was undoubtedly done in poor taste. If you find yourself defending Marian and Dingdong. Then, you are a fool my friend. You are the biggest fool. I still wish the newlyweds all the best because after all , I do not believe in talangka mentality. I want everyone to prosper. When I mean everyone, I truly mean everyone not just the elite few and not just these celebrities that you all clearly and blindly idolize but also you the masses. I wish Filipinos prosperity, peace and light. May you stop being blind and start seeing the truth. May you know when you are being fooled, used and brainwashed. May you stop using this wedding as a so called distraction for your hard difficult life. You do not need a distraction from your hard life. What you need is action! May you find the courage to stand up and demand what is right and just. Do not settle for watching other people live a good life. You deserve it too. Every Filipino deserves a good life including the foolish masses but you will never achieve it unless you continue to idolize these celebrities
Who are you to command us to stop loving some people? I you do not appreciate dongyan just because of their luxurious wedding we respect your point of view they and we are not bothering you we do not comment or command you to stop writing negative write ups can you respect our point of views and likes too?
Nice one hong lucy, Ilda is trying so hard to convince herself she’s not envious of dongyan wedding
What in God’s name are you saying? A call for justice, prosperity peace and light? Are you high? What does that have to do with the wedding?
So say we had it your way and this ‘extravagant’ wedding didn’t happen, will it make any difference on the lives of the people you are supposedly fighting for? Hell no, they’ll still be as poor as they would have been if the wedding happened as it did.
Your’crusade’ is the stupidest thing I’ve ever read in my life. Even more laughable is it stemmed from a celebrity wedding of all things
If this is really a noble cause, what are you doing here in this blog posting the same comment every 5 seconds? Shouldn’t you be protesting for a better public school system, job creation program, corruption at every level of government, you know, things things that really matter and can make difference to the less fortunate.
And news flash, I think your target audience, the poor and needy, dont have smartphones or pcs so they wouldn’t be able to read what your posto so give it a rest will you?
People wake up! Open your eyes. Stop defending celebrities who act like they are one with the masses. They are NOT. These foolish masses believe that their idols are just like them simply because they talk like them or portray tv or movie roles depicting them. You need to draw the line. There is a difference between enjoying the fruits of your labor by having a beautiful fairy tale wedding and being obnoxious. That wedding is ridiculous in a country that is hit left and right by typhoon and other calamities. It was undoubtedly done in poor taste. If you find yourself defending Marian and Dingdong. Then, you are a fool my friend. You are the biggest fool. I still wish the newlyweds all the best because after all , I do not believe in talangka mentality. I want everyone to prosper. When I mean everyone, I truly mean everyone not just the elite few and not just these celebrities that you all clearly and blindly idolize but also you the masses. I wish you all Filipinos prosperity, peace and light. May you stop being blind and start seeing the truth. May you know when you are being fooled, used and brainwashed. May you stop using this wedding as a so called distraction for your hard difficult life. You do not need a distraction from your hard life. What you need is action! May you find the courage to stand up and demand what is right and just. Do not settle for watching other people live a good life. You deserve it too. Every Filipino deserves a good life including the foolish masses but you will never achieve it unless you continue to idolize these celebrities.
Sana hindi ka na lang nag post ng article na ito, useless naman, senseless, “thoughtless extravagance?” afford naman nila.. at andun ang Pangulo ng bansa, sino naman ang pipigil?. isipin mo naman ang facts bago ka mag post ng mga ganito.
Sana hindi ka na lang nag-comment dito kasi wala ka namang sinabing bago. : )
Sige, Happy New Year na lang sa ‘yo! : )
Kidding aside, with 1100+ responses/posts, I think, this article could easily the ‘top seller’ of 2014. I don’t see anything coming in close second.
While most views coming from the fans are really emotional they tend to show clearly the distance between the pros and the cons camps. Very wide.
The fans, as expected reacts with emotion and bravado in defending their idols. They shout to high heavens how good their idols were and that it was their own money they spent and those who criticize are just ‘inggit’.
They forgot the fact that nothing in their idols person was being attacked nor their source of financial security being questioned. With regard to ‘inggit’, I think, those who expressed their wish and hope they would also have the same grand weddings are really the ‘inggit’ ones.
Like I said, Dantes and Rivera maybe good people but they are not perfect. They still commit mistakes or faux pas like other people. And like other people, they are not exempt from criticisms if they do so err.
To their fans, I understand the hurt you feel every time your idols are criticized. But that is how the game is played by public properties like entertainment celebrities. The public ‘owns’ them, hence, the public has the right to react to those things that are for public consumption.
To those fans who were invited to the wedding, masarap ba talaga ‘yung cake? 🙂
Happy New Year To All!
Wow ha nakadalo lang si Pres Nonoy eh OA na ang intriga ha sa kaban ba ng bayan gal8ng ang budget ng DongYan sa kanilang kasal mamang Dick mag artista ka na rin para magkaroon ka ng milyones at magpakasal ka din at gumastos ng milyones pag public officials ang gagastos ng gantang kabonggang kasalan yan ang questionin ninyo dahil hindi dapat yumayaman nag public officials kc alam naman natin na dikit da responsibility nila ang needs ng sambayanan hindi po ng mga celebrity or individual tulad ng dongyan tinagurian sila g GMA Primetime queen and king natural lang e feel nila yun para happy ang mga taong nagki care sa janila ikaw ba Dick para kang dick kung makasita ka pag si Senador Chiz Escudero ang gumastos ng ganyan questionin nating lahat kasi isaalangalang natin ang kaban ng bayan ano public officer siya pati milyong naghihirap na mga mamamayang pilipino bakit ginagawa ng dongyan ang kanilang part para makareach sa kapwa ikaw ba nakatulong kana ha mr. DICK BAKA gusto mong magpa press para malaman naman namin mga fans ng dongyan na isa ka rin palang bayani kc nakakatulong ka sa mga milyones na mahihirapᆞ
People wake up! Open your eyes. Stop defending celebrities who act like they are one with the masses. They are NOT. These foolish masses believe that their idols are just like them simply because they talk like them or portray tv or movie roles depicting them. You need to draw the line. There is a difference between enjoying the fruits of your labor by having a beautiful fairy tale wedding and being obnoxious. That wedding is ridiculous in a country that is hit left and right by typhoon and other calamities. It was undoubtedly done in poor taste. If you find yourself defending Marian and Dingdong. Then, you are a fool my friend. You are the biggest fool. I still wish the newlyweds all the best because after all , I do not believe in talangka mentality. I want everyone to prosper. When I mean everyone, I truly mean everyone not just the elite few and not just these celebrities that you all clearly and blindly idolize but also you the masses. I wish Filipinos prosperity, peace and light. May you stop being blind and start seeing the truth. May you know when you are being fooled, used and brainwashed. May you stop using this wedding as a so called distraction for your hard difficult life. You do not need a distraction from your hard life. What you need is action! May you find the courage to stand up and demand what is right and just. Do not settle for watching other people live a good life. You deserve it too. Every Filipino deserves a good life including the foolish masses but you will never achieve it unless you continue to idolize these celebrities
@a real princess
can you please simmer down?? what has this particular wedding got to do with the economic state of the country? can’t we just respect their wedding and get on with your life to help the poorest of the poor? why don’t you use your passion and fervor to pray harder, that the thoughtless extravagant taxes these celebrities pay the government will be used for the country, and not for the personal gain of the incompetent government officials
And the majority of these incompetent politicians are last names and celebrities as well.
Your point?
We need more article like this. We need more enlightened people to help people see the truth or else we will all end up living in a thoughtless, hopeless society. People that does not criticize its media or their celebrities are people who gave up their basic liberties. Please people have mercy on yourself and give yourself some dignity. Stop putting these celebrities on a pedestal!
Enlighten me, what is the ‘truth’?
Sorry I meant people that do not criticize their media. ( not does not criticize)… Just a typo.
Sorry I meant people that do not criticize their media. ( not does not criticize)… Just a typo.
Anong connection nyo sa pagpapakasal at pag gastos nila ng malaki sa kasal nila. Dami nyong hiring. Magtrabaho kayo ng maigi at my pananalig sa taas, ng magkaroon din kayo anong meron sila. Saya. Happiness sa Ingles.
Hoy.kung ako sainyo manigas kau sa ingit.wala kc kaung pera na para ganun wed nyo. Cnicc nyo rin mga wed nyo kc tinipid nyo mga sarili nyo dhil d kau msaya sa pinakasalan nyo.hahaha.maglaway k n lng.letche
Cebuano dialect:
Walay naglaway ani nga sobrang gara na kasal. Walay nasuya. Na-Lu-oy lang ang uban nga mga tawo sa sobrang kabugo sa mga tawo nga nagpuyo sa Pilipinas. Naghina-ot unta mi na makamata mo. Ug maka kita mo sa sayop sa inyong mga idolo. Diha magsugod ang paglambo sa Pilipinas.
Tagalog :
Walang na-inggit sa sobrang gara na kasal ni marian at Dingdong. Na-awa lang yung mga matitino na ta-o sa daming walang utak na nakatira sa Pilipinas. Wala kaming ibang hangad kundi magmulat ang inyong mga mata at Makita nyo ang mga kamali-an nang inyong mga paboritong idolo.
Diyan magsimula ang pag unlad sa Pilipinas. Kailangan muna matuwid and utak ng maraming Pilipino.
Dito magsisimula ang pag-unlad ng Pilipinas? Funniest post… Ever! Thanks you made me laugh A LOT
@ Ilda
Wow!!! “1141” comments in a 72 hour time frame is excellent. This is what good bloggers live for…numbers, numbers, numbers. Your “Alexa Ranking” is going up girl, good job.
“Stupid article”. That’s according to some people who can’t see the big picture. They will never understand why majority of Filipinos remain poor while they get frustrated with the poor’s self-entitlement mentality.
This wedding, which made headlines in mainstream media and occupied the minds of millions of Filipinos have negative implications for Philippine society because:
1. It perpetuates celebrity culture and promotes the wrong values – the sorts of values that keep Filipinos poor.
2. Millions of Filipinos will now work on becoming a celebrity as their number one goal in life. They can forget about science and technology because they think being an actor is the fastest way to becoming “successful”.
3. It distracts Filipinos from the real issues plaguing the nation. No wonder public servants can continue robbing the taxpayers uninterrupted and get reelected even when they accomplish hardly anything.
So what, indeed if the two celebrities had an extravagant wedding? It wouldn’t have mattered much had it been held in private and had the media not gone over the top on the coverage. Now their six-feet tall wedding cake has made it to international news. To me, that is embarrassing considering the couple come from a poor country.
It wouldn’t have mattered much had the event not inconvenienced motorists when they had to be rerouted because the road was blocked. Who are they and why were they given such privilege? This event further highlighted the inequality and selective justice in Philippine society.
Some people who are used to the “Kardashian” lifestyle they see abroad probably think this event is nothing. Well, I for one do not want Filipinos to emulate the excessive lifestyle of celebrities from the US.
Use your common sense, folks.
It all falls into place, really. My friend who’s a manager at SM told me that in the whole EDSA stretch, there are no less than 31 malls (I actually can’t believe it as my own count doesn’t reach 31, but she said so). Also, I’ve read that in the list of the world’s 10 biggest malls, 3 are in the Philippines, one of the poorest countries in the world.
You’re the one who should use common sense, you just want to get get attention. Why don’t you spend your money helping the poor so you can show that you are not only criticizing, but you do action and not mouth.
@ lindalee @lord idol @arianne @stella … And all defenders of marian and Dingdong
Do not ever ever wish people to stop criticizing the media or celebrities. You ignorant fools! You have no idea what you are asking for. Do not ever ever take forgranted that you get to live in a society where people can speak and criticize their media, celebrities and government. The writer of this article exercised her right for free speech to ignite conversations like this. So that the media or celebrities or government or anyone with any form of mass influence are in check. If you cannot find anything wrong with this ostentatious wedding, then the rest of us who have the common sense to see the truth will help enlighten you. We can have a healthy debate. That is why a society that allows a free speech is worth more than all the material wealth or money in this world. As for those who said that why not help the poor instead of criticizing marian and Dingdong. The best way to help the poor is to empower them and to educate them. Not feed them for one day. Help them help themselves. The first step to helping them help themselves is to change their poor, backward and slave mentality. Only then and there that people will start to change and improve their lives. For a country known to be so religious, it’s extremely sad to point out to you that the majority of the people in the Philippines are not truly spiritual. You keep on saying inggit lang kaayo ( you are jealous). Or get very nasty when others criticize your idols. You get angry at others because of your blinded love for your favorite idols. I just hope that you will all be enlightened so you can see the truth. Have an open and nasty free debate! That is what a civilized society is about. Unless of course marian and dingdong’s defenders are all barbaric or mentally retarded.
is that you heart evangelista?
Like Ilda said, YOU should use common sense. And only TROLLS like you want to get attention.
News flash: CRITICAL THINKING is another form of action.
My advice: set your priorities for once.
yeah. we probably are stupid rabid no common sense fans. but hey, all their fans are inspired and encouraged to love, to care, to share, to help out, to think positive, to dream, believe and survive in a dog-eat-dog world. if you cannot fathom their thoughtless extravagant wedding, too bad for you. their life story is more inspiring for us than this preachy article. oh well, hope your thoughtful article will help lift the country out of poverty
And it seems you won’t hesitate to vote for them if they ever entered politics? Sorry, son. Good luck on dragging the Failippines even further.
“their life story is more inspiring for us than this preachy article.”
Point f*cking missed. But what do I expect from someone who had angry mob mindset?
Oh yeah your idols marian and Dingdong are so inspiring! They encourage you to dream . What to dream of getting out out of District 12 so you can move to Panem ( the Capitol)? Marian and Dingdong’s wedding is just like the The Capitol (panem) before the revolution while the rest of the victims of typhoon Haiyan and other calamities and the majority of starving and homeless Filipinos are like those people living in poor districts . That is all you people dream ? To move to the Capitol and not a Revolution? Then don’t ever expect poverty to end but it is possible. It can be done. As long as people are alive there is always hope. Read books like Hunger games or watch the movie. Read Russel Brand’s revolution. Those will inspire you, encourage you, dream and believe and live a good life in reality and not just false hopes like what marian and Dingdong’s wedding represent.
In the Philippines, show business is the opium of the masses. Celebrities are sadly given a pass to be ostentatious, even when the life and times are in dissonance with it.
Reminds me of what I read from “Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin”, there was this game show wherein the hosts called their audiences (much like how GMA, TV5, and ABS-CBN call their Kapuso, Kapatid and Kapamilya) mga Kawawa.
That is your opinion we respect you please respect ours because you may not know uou are hurting others feelings. It our human right to believe and idolize whoever we want to. If you are not happy with that go on live your private life. Do not mind us sinisira mo naman new year namin wala naman kam8ng ginagawa sa iyo.
@ Ilda
Check this out. ABC News’ Good Morning America featured this couples “massive wedding cake” breaking the world record made in 2004. Expect “pinoy pride” on the web.
Rivera and Dantes are not on the top 20 money earners in PH entertainment so I would think GMA TV big boss Manny Pangilinan could have played their “santa” so he could re-sign them to a new long term contracts.
@LA702
Geez…that should keep them and their fans happy.
“It wouldn’t have mattered much had the event not inconvenienced motorists when they had to be rerouted because the road was blocked. Who are they and why were they given such privilege? This event further highlighted the inequality and selective justice in Philippine society.”
– Could you please think of the deeper reason why the MMDA closed road? Could you imagine how many people/fans will go to the church to witness the wedding had they not closed it? Won’t it be harder for motorists? Think.
I do get your point, but I do hope you consider why people react negatively on your post:
1. “but I couldn’t stop thinking about what the poor people are thinking about the extravagant celebration.:
– Really? I do hope you think of the poor and share your blessings to them IN EVERY birthday celebration you have. If you still do not know, this couple help a lot of people on and off cam. They both have their own programs and charities. Why does this article sound like they are obliged to keep their wedding simple just because “poor people are watching?”
2. “
2. “the Philippines has been in a permanent period of acute public want or emergency for a long time.”
– PERMANENT period of acute public want? What? Do you really know what the code meant?! So paano, we are a poor country so dapat pantay pantay tayo dito. Bawal ipakita na may pera ka. Is it like that?
3. “Millions of Filipinos will now work on becoming a celebrity as their number one goal in life. They can forget about science and technology because they think being an actor is the fastest way to becoming “successful”.”
– Eh ang liit naman pala talaga ng tingin mo sa mga Pilipino. Hindi ba pwedeng ang maging reaction nila after seeing the wedding, “ay, magsisipag ako para someday, afford ko rin ang magandang wedding at magandang buhay.” Talagang artista agad? What if it really is their passion? Will you judge them just because malaki ang kita sa pag-aartista?
I’ve been reading this blog and ngayon lang ako nakabasa nang ganto kalala. Freedom of speech? Sure. But seriously, why could you just be happy for them? Sa sinulat mo po, mas nilagay mo isipan ng readers sa DongYan wedding. December 30 pa yung kasal, January 3 na, but people here are still debating about your article. Of course, we should be intellectual enough to see the real issues of our country. ONE DAY lang ang kasal nila. ONE DAY. Media ang nanghype, di ba? At least sa one day na yon, natuwa ang marami (kahit nainggit ang iba) makitang masaya ang idol nila. At least sa one day na yon, naging masaya sila kahit pansamantala. At least sa one day na yon, namotivate ang ibang magsumikap. At least sa one day na yon, PANSAMANTALA nilang nalimutan ang mga problema nila. Yup, I had to emphasize PANSAMANTALA dahil parang pinapalabas mo na nasasapawan ng DongYan wedding ang real issues ng Pilipinas.
Would you like your own wedding to be criticized? Would you like people to comment na “ay ang bongga ng food, sana pinakain na lang sa mga mahihirap.” You wouldn’t want that, right? Weddings are very sentimental. If that was DongYan’s dream wedding then let them be. Should the wedding be affected because of the situation of this country? Had not this been covered by media, will you still rant line this? It could be the media’s fault, but certainly not Dingdong nor Marian’s.
You’re not being hated, Ilda. It’s your views that are being questioned. I hope you could also look at the other side of things. Happy new year! Cheers!
Unfortunately, the amount of people defending Marian and Dingdong indicates that Common Sense does not exist in majority of the people in Philippines. Pabalik Balik sila magsabi na inggit lang ang mag ta-o sa sobrang gara na kasal. Para tayong nakipag debate sa mga mentally retarded. kahit anong punto mo. Hindi nila maintindihan. Kasi kahit konti Hindi ginagamit ang utak. Kawawa ang Pilipinas . Bulok ang utak nang karamihan.
And that is why the Philippines sucked:
‘May taong tanga, may taong matalino. Ngunit dito sa Pilipinas, MARAMING TANGA.”
Wow. Andaming nagrerect sa post nato ah. Mukhang andaming updated sa buhay nung couple. Andami nga yatang nag aabang sa buhay nila. Andami nga yatang maka showbiz.
If GRP’s goal is to expose the defect in this country, they just did it right here in this post.
Tingnan mo o. Andaming nagkukumento at nagdidefend sa couple. Sana may alam rin sila sa mga isyu ng bayan (pulitika o sa environment man yan).
I even read ChinoF’s response for this and he also made good points.
maxado kang bitter teh. hindi naman yan galing sa kaban ng bayan. tska maxado kang envious niresearch mo pa talaga yung thoughtless ectravagance. ginutom ka ata maxado ng extravagance na yan at umabot ka pa sa court order research. pde ba mgng masaya ka na lang. d ka rin nman nkapag court order to stop the wedding. u are the thoughtless and inconsiderate for having this article published online. shame on you.
These provisions are part of the law of the land. You should not be ignorant of these things because you cannot plead ignorance of the law in the courts. A bit of research should do you good instead of just sitting there watching fluff from popular TV idols.
Dear writer, they did not violate any Philippine Code. Yes we get your point but di naman nila sugro intention na ipakita sa mga mahihirap kung anong kayamanan man meron sila. once in a lifetime oppurtunity yung wedding nila and they want to show it to other people as well, hindi tulad ng ibang couples na tinatago yung wedding nila.
Kaya public is para makapunta and makita sila ng mga “fans” hindi para ipagyabang sa mga mahihirap yung kung ano ang meron sila.
Isip isip din. It’s already 2015. Try growing up.
Do you even hear yourself “a permanent period of acute public want” do you even know that this statement alone contradicts itself? permanent period =chronic = constant. acute =immediate, at the moment, one time instance.
This article only belittles those in a lower social status, by lumping them all together as mindless consumers of “Trash”. Not everyone is as deluded as you think. Do you really think millions of people are so naive that they’ll give up on realistic dreams and just try to be a celebrity?
Point is that these people will not rise against extravagance of the elite because the elite provides them with a drug that makes them forget their everyday problems. Now forgetting your problems to feel happy is no different from a drunkard or drug addict taking their substances to forget their problems.
No way to sugar coat this. This is but one reason why the wedding and/or the coverage of it was simply “criminal”! The following is quoted from a comment made on the GRP Community FB page…
“It just happen that my husband and I were OFWs. My in-laws were in Mindanao. We fully rely on local media for updates on calamities. Frustrating when my husband got to know that his family, my in-laws, got affected when his facebook friend posted updates on the current floods on their area. What we can see is the exaggersted broadcasting of showbiz wedding! We even didn’t noticed any relevant news about the typhoon update! Oh well, we didn’t knew that GMA will just cover that wedding. So disappointing for us OFWs… so thanking the concerned netizen who posted the picture or else we’ll have no idea na affected na pala area nila! That’s the time we called my in-laws. Wala na pala kuryente sa kanila at binaha sila.”
di naman the whole time, puro news about Dongyan ang laman ng balita no, pwede ring maglipat ng channel. maraming paraan.
Would you mind rephrasing your reply into English so I may properly respond please?
Nakakatuwa bakit kaya ang issue tungkol sa mga problema ng bansa at economiya ay idinidikit sa kasalang dongyan hahaha kasalanan ba nila lahat ng paghihirap ng mga mamamayan bakit ang fans ng dongyan ay may mga mahihirap din sa kanila pero nasasayahan sila sa pagiibigan na sishare nila bakit kayo inispoil ninyo ang kaligayahan ng iba ito na nga lang ang theraphy namin sa every challenges ng buhya eh to live life with hope and love parang kwentong cinderella yan masarap badahin kaysa sa mga science books kayong mga matatalino ay mataas ang arangkada sa katalinuhan kayo na lang ang magbasa at iapply n8nyo sa buhay at make us inspire too. KANYA kanyang level at gusto sa buhay ok.
Wow! Pati problema ng pilipinas, dinidikit mo pa sa kasal nila. Matanong nga kita, what have you done to help the needy people!? May nagawa knb para makatulong sa kapwa mo? Atleast ang dongyan, maraming nattulungan? Ikaw ano?
It’s their own money! It’s as simple as that. No one should dare dictate on how to spend their money because they earned it from their blood, sweat and tears!
Hahaha, wala ka lang pera eh. Eh ano naman kung gagamitin nila yung pera nila sa kasal? Kung mayaman ba kailangan lahat ng pera nila bibigay na lang sa charity? Ikaw ba, nakapagdonate ka na ba? May pera sila, edi gastusin nila. May nalalaman ka pang thoughtless extravagance, eh yung ginawa mo dito thoughtless din diba? Wala ka naman utak eh. Mga taong katulad mo na wala ng ginawa sa buhay kung hindi magreklamo ang rason kung walang nangyayareng maganda sa Pilipinas. Puro kayo sisi wala naman kayong ginagawa
*apir!
Marriage is once in a lifetime experience that every couple wishes to be memorable. Maybe the best thing to do is to feel happy with them… Can’t you just be happy for them unless you wanna be trending… Anyway it’s not Marian and Dingdong’s fault if there are many less priviledge people. Oh, come on!!! Think less sophisticated!!!
Nobody is saying that people are not happy for them. Come on marian and Dingdong’s defenders wake up? Can’t you see it was beyond ostentatious in a country hit left and right by disasters. A country hit by one of the world’s worst typhoon. It was definitely done in poor taste. You are all blinded by their fairy tale. Can’t you see? Nobody is saying that it’s their fault that there a lot of people suffering in the Philippines. No one here is wishing ill on them. The marian and Dingdong wedding is a clear representation of what is wrong in the mindset of majority of the people living in Philippines. People wonder why a country filled with supposedly educated people is still a 3rd world. This mindset! This really sick and dumb mindset that people think this is right? You are all so badly brainwashed by allowing yourselves to be fed with constant TRASH. That you can’t even see right from wrong. It’s really sad.
Okay. Yes, a typhoon hit Mindanao during DongYan’s wedding. Yes, as a country, we are still poor.
How many months did it take DongYan to prepare for this wedding? And how many days were we informed of the typhoon? Will you postpone your own wedding, an event you have planned for many months, because you were informed of a typhoon? No, right? You will still push through with the wedding and help after.
Flawed logic. You might as well call Filipinos who buy iphone 6 as engaging in thoughtless extravagance.
Just because you witnessed a grand wedding of a celebrity doesn’t gave you a license to insinuate that the couple violated a law. To what curcumstances do they violate the law? Because you were also amazed with their wedding? Now you’re questioning their extravagance? As long as they’re not using the tax of the country, there’s no need to complain. They’re not oblige to feed the poor. And even if they held a small and private wedding, still, it’s not going yo feed those who are hungry. This blog of rant made me laugh so hard. Can you please think of more surprising complain. Also, they never announce the exact price of the wedding, so how will you prove the extravagance in the Court?
Di ba pag nagbibigay sa charity ang Dongyan, ang dami ring nagagalit. FYI, si Dingdong, one of the top local tax payers, matagal na sya nagtratrabaho sa showbiz and he works hard, di sya tumatanggap ng salary sa NYC, may foundation sya. gusto ata ng iba, ipamigay na lang ni DD lahat ng pera nya. hindi nyo ba alam kung ilang daang tao ang nabigyan ng trabaho kahit temporary lang, dahil sa wedding na yan na matagal pinag-ipunan ni Dingdong? Hindi kayo magfocus ng buo sa mga politiko at sa mga anak nila?
permit me to repost your comment ‘maria’ cause i love it alot
Dick: Dongyan inspires the people who are “hooked” on them and serve as a good role model for the youth. Why a good role model? Aside from their excellent work ethic and family values, they are also productive members of society having had successes in their separate endeavors to help not only during calamity but it’s an integral part of their lives (I suggest you watch an episode of Juan for All) and of course the aforementioned Yes Pinoy Foundation. They’re not responsible for the plight of others and yet others are included in their life’s purpose. What I do think is that you’re against Marian in particular because you can’t reconcile in your mind that someone like Marian Rivera who has all the beauty, blessing, all the trappings of what a wannabe high society person seek — chooses to act as the complete opposite. You’re idea of intellect and a dignified persona is that of a boring person who loves to converse in a non-Tagalog language, be prim and proper, and talk about economic events and other “worthwhile “issues– in short, boring. Well Dongyan wedding is worthwhile news to us fans. Is it the wedding gown or the lavish reception? No, it’s because we love Dongyan. I have been a fan of Marian before she even became Marimar. Let me share with you just a few of the things I learned from her. I have learned to stand up for what I believe in, focus on my goals, follow through, be kinder than necessary, forgive, lend a helping hand, prioritize what’s important which is love, family, and friends, smile often, be generous, and most importantly her love and devotion to God. You may not agree with our values and what we hold dear in our hearts, the least you can do is respect us. They are well-loved not just by the poor but also middle class and upper echelon of the society. From a proud Martian. PS: Corrections under your care, even people who reside in the US make grammatical error. Can’t wait for your rebuttal.
Very well said
Nice one ruth/maria
Love for your idols should never ever take the place for common sense. Marian and Dingdong defenders are really quite special people and I don’t mean it in a good way. Maybe if you spend less time feeding your heads with TRASH, you might actually see the truth and realize how ridiculous this is. Their wedding is indeed really like the Capitol in Hunger games.
@ Ruth
People wake up! Open your eyes. Stop defending celebrities who act like they are one with the masses. They are NOT. These foolish masses believe that their idols are just like them simply because they talk like them or portray tv or movie roles depicting them. You need to draw the line. There is a difference between enjoying the fruits of your labor by having a beautiful fairy tale wedding and being obnoxious. That wedding is ridiculous in a country that is hit left and right by typhoon and other calamities. It was undoubtedly done in poor taste. If you find yourself defending Marian and Dingdong. Then, you are a fool my friend. You are the biggest fool. I still wish the newlyweds all the best because after all , I do not believe in talangka mentality. I want everyone to prosper. When I mean everyone, I truly mean everyone not just the elite few and not just these celebrities that you all clearly and blindly idolize but also you the masses. I wish Filipinos prosperity, peace and light. May you stop being blind and start seeing the truth. May you know when you are being fooled, used and brainwashed. May you stop using this wedding as a so called distraction for your hard difficult life. You do not need a distraction from your hard life. What you need is action! May you find the courage to stand up and demand what is right and just. Do not settle for watching other people live a good life. You deserve it too. Every Filipino deserves a good life including the foolish masses but you will never achieve it unless you continue to idolize these celebrities.
@ Ruth
It’s fascinating to me how people go way and beyond to defend and fight for their rich celebrity idols yet are not willing to fight for their own rights and defend their own basic liberties. Your brain is so brainwashed that you cannot even see anymore right from wrong. It is really sad. I wish someday your eyes will open and see the truth.
Thanks Ruth.
To Maria Clara, real princess and Drama Queen: What are you arguing for? Your comments are full of wannabe intellectual statements and judgments, trying to sway us from what? stop liking Dongyan? Oh dear…there’s this thing called free-will let others exercise it. BTW my US college educated brain and thriving career is doing just fine, thank you very much. Don’t assume that us fans are a certain type of people. We’re not mindless because we don’t see things the way you do.
@Maria
Sorry, but your US college educated brain fail to realise that this extravaganza promotes the wrong kind of values – the sort of values that will keep majority of Filipinos poor. It also promotes the mentality that we all need to be “rich” and be able to spend ostentatiously to be loved and respected. No wonder people will do anything including steal just to look “rich”. No wonder public servants in the Philippines can get away with displaying their so-called “wealth” – wealth that wasn’t acquired through hard work but through raiding the public coffers.
Permit me to answer your question Ilda. No Dongyan did not break any law or violent any code what they succeeded in doing is brought out the demonic and envious side of you. To even think you are trying so hard to defend this imprudent, injudicious and irresponsible write ups of yours makes me sick. Why try so hard to bring down people whose lives are better than yours? Do you know how many people get to have a better living thanks to their so called extravagant wedding? What about the wedding gifts going to their charity foundation? Have you ever thought about how many kids and families will benefit from that? If anyone should be criticized for being thoughtless, mean and the cause of all our problems, its idiotic writers like you. You are trying so hard to plant hatred in the mind of people towards celebrities but forgot that these people work so hard, paid exorbitant taxes which large portions are embezzled by our corrupt government. Why don’t you direct your hatred on them and leave innocent couple who spent their own money to make their wedding a dream come true.
Ang daming pumuntang mga gov official,
C pres Aquino ba nakadalo sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo??? O baka kelngan lagyan ng isang malaking cake sa lugar na binagyo para lang dayuhin ng mga politician n yan. Asaan ang sinasabi nyang “kayo ang boss ko” pero sya pa rin ang nasusunod?! Ikaw siguro ang pnaka pasaway na empleyado para sa boss mo. Palunukin ng swarovski yan!
The president is not a robot. As a human being, he has the right to live a normal life and join parties as long as it’s not interfering his schedule.
Ilda is laughing all the way to the bank because her blog is generating a lot of hits. Are you going to donate all your paychecks to the poor Pilipinos?
Hahahaha!! Nice one sis!!
yea she’s making money now thanks to dongyan extravagant wedding, i hope she give them all to the poor or remain poor herself for life
FYI writer Ilda, having many comments here does not make you a super star like your friend dick said, its a sign for you to retire, get fired or do something better than trying so hard to destroy people’s reputation. Dong and Marian are good people who have not done anything wrong to you to write this stupid write ups about a wedding that didn’t harm anyone. You are mad at the president for attending their wedding and the fact that some roads were blocked because of the wedding? So much reasons for anyone to think you need to stay away from journalism, i mean very far from it. This write ups just closed door for your career as a journalist.
Ilda is not a journalist, and Get Real Philippines is a blog, not a news agency. Therefore your argument is moot.
According to Art 8 section 24, this is the most hideous, obnoxious. tactless, thoughtless, foolish PUBLICATIONS/WRITE UPS ever I have ever read in history. For this to even get published is idiotic times a million.
It’s a blog. You can do it too.
Teh… ask lng ano unit ng phone mo…kasi if your using any of those android and smart phone which cost more than 3k nlng magarbo narin yun teh… kasi yung mahihirap na sinasabi di nila unang bibilin yan mas uunahin nila makakain nila naisip mo ba sila nung bumili ka ng phone mo na baka mas kailangan ng mahihirap yun idonate mo nalang…. why ? Others kung wala pa naman tyo ginagawa sa mga itinatalak natin dba….
Dong and yan work hard and plan this for so long… di ka nalang maging masaya dahil masaya sila…at saka si dingdong at marian may foundation sila eversince tumutulong na sila masama na kahit minsan lang isipin nila ang sarili nila its once in a lifetime…
Every womans dream… so stop it….
it’s their own money what difference does that make? their so many article code that the government breaked it. Oo marami talagang filipino na nag cocomplain about the expenses of their wedding. eh sino ba ang may kasalanan kung bakit nag hihiranap ang pilipinas ngayon? dahil sa mga kurakot nating gobyerno imbes na itulong nila sa mga mahihirap nilalagay nila sa sarili nilang bulsa at nag research kapa about thoughtless ectravagance? you’re wasting time.
Seriously, whoever wrote this article is a pathetic loser. So now it is a crime to spend alot of your hard earned money in the phillipines and all of a sudden Marian and Dantes money is what will alleviate poverty in the country. Please go grow yourself a brain, you are so ridiculous.
New Year’s greetings to Ms. Ilda. Before anything else, I must say that I’m a big fan of your work.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I must raise two points…
(1) That you quoted Atty. Topacio, who in turn quoted a passage from Tolentino’s book on Persons is good. However… did you just seriously quote a blog post to bolster a legal argument? Pardon my French, please, but holy shit. That’s really stupid. There are many books on civil law with actual probative value — Pineda, Tolentino, Rabuya, Jurado, etc… take your pick. Just don’t quote from a blog. In writing anything putting forward interpretations of the law, that is an absolute no-no.
Oh, and closer scrutiny reveals that the blog you used as authority is maintained by a law student. The post you quoted was published in 2011, likely in his first year in law school, as he took his classes in Persons and Family Relations. You quoted someone who has yet to graduate from law school.
Fantastic. *slow clap*
(2) I fail to see why people are taking your article seriously. No, let me correct myself. That people are taking this article seriously is an earmark of the cancer that permeates Filipino society: the tendency of Juan and Juana dela Cruz to clap and cheer in response to anything that looks or sounds intelligent.
This article involves law — to speak or write on the law with authority is not something anyone could do. You have to study the law, graduate from law school, take the bar exams, pass it, be sworn as a lawyer, and sign the Roll of Attorneys. To speak on the law with authority, you have to earn the right.
Now, let’s have a look at you. You dare speak on the law — but look, you are someone with zero formal legal training. The value of your opinion is nil. You are misleading people who know any Philippine law other than the Constitution and (probably) the Cyber-Crime Law just as much as you do (i.e. you don’t, and they don’t).
Please use law books and/or jurisprudence as bases for your legal articles so that you won’t look stupid next time. Other people are easily impressed (like the masses with regard to the Dong-Yan wedding), but we who study law know better. This article is, to borrow from Pol Medina, Jr., “jebs ng baka”.
Better yet, have a lawyer join your group of contributors. Knowing the great number of GRP’s online following, I’m sure it won’t be hard.
That would be all. Thank you, and again, Happy New Year!
@Graham Aker
You’ve established that (1) I am not a lawyer and (2) I quoted from a law student. Perhaps that may change your PERCEPTION of my credibility. However, how are those two items relevant to the validity of the ACTUAL message of my article?
To use your own words, now that we have gotten that out of the way, we should get back to the topic and focus on real sound arguments:
1. What is your counter argument against what I wrote?
2. Was the law student wrong or right in his interpretation of the law?
Good evening, Ms. Ilda! I am glad that you responded to my comment. Discourse lives yet in our country — or at least in this corner of the Filipino-frequented internet.
On to your questions…
Q: “What is your counter argument against what I wrote?”
A: I would like to make it clear that I am not necessarily in opposition to the point of view you espouse in your article. That you presumed such a stand on my part is really sad indeed.
See, here’s the thing — and this is something you so conveniently skirted around when you quoted that blog post, which, I think, made the point all too clear — there is no jurisprudence on Article 25. What are the implications of this? Simple. (1) This law has not yet been used as basis for any action filed in court since the day the Civil Code became effective. (2) This law has never been interpreted by the Supreme Court. (3) Being that, in absence of jurisprudence, there are only two things to go on regarding Article 25, i.e. the letter of the law itself and commentaries on law books, said Article is a big grey area which brings more questions than it does answers: questions that only the Supreme Court can answer when a case involving Article 25 reaches their halls.
You yourself pointed out the ambiguity in the term “acute public want or emergency”. How do we interpret it? Strictly? Liberally? (I see that you lean towards the latter.) As of now, the former view is just as good as the latter — but only as food for thought. All are mere conjectures till the SC gives the final word on the matter.
Until that day comes — well, what I’m saying is, if this article is some kind of medicine, I wouldn’t drink it until it is registered with the FDA.
Q: “Was the law student wrong or right in his interpretation of the law?”
A: To be fair, the kid was right… that is, in saying that there is no jurisprudence on Article 25. Gotta give the kid some credit.
No, wait.
That won’t be fair at all.
You know why?
A big portion of the blog post you quoted was lifted verbatim, without any attribution, from a blog post — *and* the first comment on said post — in the Jaromay Laurente Pamaos Law Offices’ blog (http://jlp-law.com/blog/thoughtless-extravagance-in-times-of-acute-public-want/).
In view of this, asking whether the law student interpreted Article 25 correctly isn’t exactly correct. JLP Law did the heavy lifting there, after all.
That this escaped your eagle eyes baffles me. This is an all-time low for GRP. How could you let that one pass you by?
That would be all. Thank you!
Having said all this, let me sum up all my points:
(1) Law books and jurisprudence are indispensable when writing articles on the law.
(2) Citing blogs (websites not maintained by lawyers or law offices, specifically) on legal articles is an absolute no-no.
(3) Get a lawyer or at least someone with legal training to write this kind of article for GRP. He/she will know what to do and what *not* to do, and his/her legal article will be of substantial weight at most, and believable at the very least.
(4) Until someone uses Article 25 as basis for an action filed in court and the Supreme Court ends up giving the final word on it, your interpretation of “acute public want or emergency” is just as good as Dr. Fortun’s — two schools of thought smack-dab in the middle of a big grey area in our civil law.
(5) As a writer, you know this more than anyone does: never misattribute your sources.
Again, thank you! Good night.
We’re doing fine without lawyers. Thanks. This is a blog, not a court of law, not a law journal. GRP is not a law firm. We write, you comment. We respond and do our best to focus on the message by removing all the noise it is laced with — noise like credentialism. That’s the way things are here.
If whining about the lack of lawyers is what gets your rocks off, you’re free to do so. But nothing will come out of it. Lawyers are welcome here. But not essential to our work. And certainly the lack of law credentials in any of our writers WILL NOT STOP US from writing about the law or any topic we have an opinion about.
Whether a law exist or not is irrelevant . You do not need to be a lawyer or a genius to see how ridiculous this public “royal ” celebrity wedding is in a country hit left and right by all sorts of disasters. It kind of represents what is essentially wrong with the Philippines.
@A real princess:
> “Whether a law exist or not is irrelevant”
*sigh*
See? This is why we can’t count on anyone else but people learned in the law to talk about the law.
(Anyways… I’ve already addressed your point in my previous comments. Read it if you want to.)
Remove the messengers from everything you said and we can focus on the message — which is that the interpretation, whether developed by the kid or the “heavy lifting” of that law office, is right.
See how simple it becomes when all the NOISE is removed from the SIGNAL?
We also see the difference between the way things are when lawyers run the show and the way things could have been if ENGINEERS had their way.
Oh sorry, am I being credentialist now? Takes one to know one, doesn’t it?
– 😀
@Graham Aker
There you go. You admit that you have no counter argument against the actual message of the article. You know what is really sad? You proving that you are simply a credentialist. You found it strange that people took my article seriously. Well, thank goodness there are still rational people who can see past credentials. They use their common sense. I guess you are not one of those people.
Bingo! You should have rested your case. It’s not my fault he didn’t provide attribution. At least I linked back to his blogpost. Why don’t you write him and point that out to him then?
You know what this all boils down to? You are just quibbling on details even when you know I made sense. 😉
Ta-ta!
What bothers me specifically is the provision stating “acute public want or emergency”. Setting aside the obvious ambiguities of the legal phrase, are we OFFICIALLY declared in a state of such and such?
I think not.
I read some other comment that said indeed we are citing the present economic realities of the country, and because of past experiences with natural disasters. Which is subjective, and pointless, since as far as I’m aware, there has been no official declaration by any authoritative body, that the country is in a state of acute public want or emergency.
So following from that basis, there have not been any legal breaches in the wedding event, no matter how tastelessly extravagant it may have seemed.
‘…..we can’t count on anyone else but people learned in the law to talk about the law.’
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Really? In blogs like this? Really? Pal, this Get Real blog is just like a town hall meeting or a Plaza Miranda-like milieu where people congregate and share and exchange ideas, opinions. They discuss, debate, argue, etc. their respective points of view that relates to current events and issues. I don’t think so.
As far as my experience in reading articles in the internet, you need to explicitly state the obvious that you are not a lawyer as a disclaimer, regardless of the validity of your arguments presented because it contains legal matters. I think you did not do that.
Other than the extravagance, it’s the genuineness of the marriage that was eclipsed and put to doubt. and what makes them a royal couple??
Wow, this article has shifted on the legal aspect of the story. While Ilda raised and quoted passages of legal provisions and explanation, for the most I didn’t see it as an issue worthy of legal discussion much less read someone grinding his teeth over it because Ilda tried to dip her toes on legal matters which is a no-no to legal luminaries like the poster above.
Actually, my understanding of the whole article was that Ilda merely cited a Civil Code provision to provoke posters about their thinking/impression on a public event (wedding) which was considered by some people to be extravagant. The author reminded readers that we have an existing provision in the books the essence of which may have been violated.
Be that as it may, overall, I don’t think Ilda was actually arguing from a legal standpoint. What she did was not really to legally argue against an event but merely challenge people if whether or not such event is even proper, with or without a legal provision.
With regard to the issue of quoting from a blog, I don’t know if there is really a rule about it. Unless you are quoting a complete lie, I don’t see anything wrong in quoting from a blog.
The same with quoting from someone who has yet to graduate from law school. So long as you are not quoting a lie or fabrication, no one has the right to preach to you what to quote and whom to quote from.
People took the article seriously because it matters to them, especially the offended fans. The others, that includes me (and you), did not really take it seriously but since it involves public issue they opted to join in the fun and share their thinking of the event.
Yes, the article involves law AS A PROP. The article writer did not write it pretending to be an authority of the law. She merely cited a lawyer’s thought about the event and the law provision related to it and an interpretation of such provision. That’s it. She did not go deeper, like discuss the history, origin, precedents, etc. of the law. Nothing like that.
Lastly, on a personal level, I dread noisy, arrogant lawyers. Every time I see one that swaggers with ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit among a group of non-lawyers I always wish I have a 357 magnum on my hand. I fucking want to use it that moment.
I’m scared of lawyers who are unassuming, quiet and modest. I always remember the saying that says about water running deep.
A very sensible comment, Jameboy.
Then we agree on something Jameboy regarding lawyers.
Lawyers are usually dicks, to put it bluntly. There are better ones, but usually they have that scumbag aspect to them that everyone despises. Hence, the slew of lawyer jokes.
And there many lawyers, so many lawyers here in the Philippines in fact that IMO their profession single-handedly has done more harm to this country than good. There ought to be more engineers and doctors and scientists running government, and less lawyers.
Heard you loud and clear Jmac.
Yes, there are better ones but they are not being heard and seen spreading their knowledge and expertise of the law. What’s being seen instead are the arrogant, bossy and the know-it-all ones.
What the fuck are you crying about? its an interpretation of the law. you suckhead dick lawyer! you always know how to bend things, even the law itself. Go to sleep if you don’t like the article. You will not gain any monetary benefit for contradicting in this article. If you don’t like it, then be zip your thoughts about it. don’t read it. Don’t demerit and disrespect the blogger. You disrespectful lawyers are menace to peoples’ right, dignity and of truth.
Thanks, bob!
@bob
Can I ask what profession is ideal? I’m so confused here. Hate those dumb fanatic, Hate those celebrities, now hate the lawyers?
His just asking for the credibility what’s wrong with that? If credibility is no big deal then can I hear your stand here.
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@ Kenny. And all other defenders of marian and Dingdong :
Be thankful for bloggers like this one. Be thankful for people who use their heads to exercise their basic liberties of free speech. It’s people like her that keeps our media, celebrities and those people with mass influence in check . It’s not about the money. It’s about NOT looking away when you see things that are not right. What happens when the people stop using their minds and just allow their blinded love for their celebrity idols? Oh wait it already happened! The Philippines!!!!! It doesn’t have to be that way though. You all have the power to change the world you are living in. Just open you damn eyes!!!
There is always a better situation and time to use your so-called intellectual freedom. Just riding on the issue already shows that you don’t have that intellectual level of a brainy person. As Eleanor roosevelt said: “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
It seems like you’re riding on the publicity their wedding brought.
Besides, what’s happening with our country is partly to be blamed on us. What causes these flashfloods — not enough trees to hold too much water brought about by these storms. Why? Because of deforestation and unsanitary and i proper dumping of garbage on water areas. Did you see how manila bay became a big dumping site of garbage? How the water areas became a huge toilet for people who illegally inhabit the water front?
And is the government doing something about it?
When do we realize that the nature is making us pay for all the damages and destructions we are doing to it? Another example is New Year? Do we ever realize how much air and noise pollution these firecrackers make? Who makes, sells, buys and lights these firecrackers that do more damage than good? We do!!!
Who run those smoke-belching cars that create so much pollution? We do!!!
Who smokes too much that contributes to this air pollution! We do!!!
Who pollutes our water areas? We do!!!!
Who cuts those trees incessantly and never cares to replace them? We do!!!!
Who litters everywhere? We do!!!
Who exploits young people that opens their awareness to wanton life causing early prenancies? We do!!!
Before you point your fingers to people who just want to celebrate their union the way they want it to be, THINK!!!!! What have you contributed to your community and fellow filipinos to better their condition and situation under ‘acute want and emergency’.
That’s what happens when the majority of the population spend more time watching and talking about their favourite actors instead of finding a solution to the issues that plague the nation. The network that sponsored this extravagant wedding want to keep Filipinos in a catatonic state so they can continue making money.
That’s what happens when the majority of the population spend more time watching and talking about their favourite actors instead of finding a solution to the issues that plague the nation. The network that sponsored this extravagant wedding want to keep Filipinos in a catatonic state so they can continue making money.
Another group to blame? You have a very extensive research then…
Yes. I think outside the box. You should try it sometime. Instead of solely blaming your public servants, you should also blame the people who voted for them and tolerate their behaviour.
Well i guess all we can do is observe. I mean we can say and think all we want but the rich will spend their money as they wish.and even if there is a law against their action we all know its powerless anyway. But yeah good read,looking forward to more articles from you maam. Happy new year!
Wow.
Without anything to support your statement, your post is like a pencil without its graphite core — pointless.
Put your back into it next time.
(… and yes, I knew this was addressed to Ms. Ilda. This is also a reflection of our societal cancer: the inability of Juan and Juana dela Cruz to at least attempt to debate civilly.)
@ graham aker
I am certainly not undermining the law . What I am just trying to express is how extremely ostentatious this wedding is in a disaster stricken Philippines. The blogger does not have to point out any law for anyone with a common sense to see how outrageous this “royal ” public wedding is. I am just grateful that this blogger wrote this article in the manner that she did as it ignited a necessary debate in a land filled with mindless drones. She wrote it in a way that it grabbed attention. Your attention, my attention and countless others. This is what successful writing is all about. It encouraged people to think and most of all it encouraged people to QUESTION.
The important thing is to make the message and the ensuing discussion accessible to as big an audience as possible. Putting a credentialist limit to all that is not the GRP way. Lawyers are welcome here. Credentialists aren’t.
If you read ouside of GRP articles, I think that you may read somewhere that if you are not a lawyer, you have to state it when quoting legal documents, to inform the reader that if he wants to verify the legal content he needs to consult a real lawyer.
I am not against nor support this article.
theres nothing wrong with spending the money you worked hard for .instead of criticizing a wedding for being expensive , why dont people just focus on corrupted asses they worked hard for it and ITS A WEDDING dont ruin their special day man
in case you didn’t notice… some of those corrupt asses are actually sponsors for the wedding. Do you actually think that none of the taxpayer’s money went in to this wedding? oh w
‘rick’corrupt asses like who? In case you didn’t know Dong paid for 95% of the wedding expenses, 5% from the companies both endorse. All sponsors were asked to donate their gift to Yes Pinoy Foundation for charity. You and the blogger of this halfwit piece of trash need to really get a life and butt out of others.
I Agree. (Totally and absolutely)
Did you like watching the wedding? I hope it made you forget your problems.
Yeah!!!!as an OFW here in Saudi Arabia,i enjoyed browsing all the newsfeeds of #dongyanwedding and it made me forgot in just one day how my situation is as i browsed their wedding updates every single minute ……
I wish All Filipinos prosperity, peace and light. May you stop being blind and start seeing the truth. May you know when you are being fooled, used and brainwashed. May you stop using such nonsense as this “royal” celebrity wedding as a so called distraction for your hard difficult life. You do not need a distraction from your hard life. What you need is action! May you find the courage to stand up and demand what is right and just. Do not settle for watching other people live a good life. You deserve it too. Every Filipino deserves a good life not just the elite few.
It seems like youve already judged this couple to be insensitive in making their special day as perfect as they want it to be..may i just ask you one question, if you will be having your wedding soon and you have you dream wedding and resources to do it, will you do it?or will u just donate it to the poor? C’mon, lets try not to be self-righteous here. I’m not sure if you are aware that this couple already helped a lot of people in this country..they have this heart for our poor countrymen..but aside from that, are they not entitled to spend what they have to their dream wedding?they already did their part in helping others..its not their sole responsibility to help the needy..the victims of calamity should also help themselves in doing what will better them..
HEAR, HEAR! 😉
Yes true about the mindless drones. Emphasis on mindless. Really irritating to see some worthless opinions being spouted.
I disagree with the article myself, but at least it encouraged some TO QUESTION, which is very important but often forgotten.
Correct!
What you said here Elsie is True!
She didn’t really say anything beside hoping Ilda will be punished.
I disagree. Let the dongyan fans stay here and let’s hear them. It is their right to be heard, to fight for their idols, to express and clarify, if needed, their vantage point.
Actually, they are the majority on this article which is fine because they have a vehicle to express and explain matters they think need to be address.
So, ganto na ngayon sa Pilipinas? Kailan pa tayo naging mga komunista? Kung naghihirap ang sangkaterbang Pilipino, hindi mo na pwedeng gastusin ang perang pinaghirapan mo sa pagtatrabaho at pagbabayad ng tax sa p*+@ng !n@n6 gobyerno na ‘to sa loob ng ilang taon sa paraang gusto mo? Ito ang dahilan kung bakit hindi tayo umuunlad. Kase lagi nating tinitignan kung anong meron ang iba hindi para mainspire na maabot kung ano yung naabot nila kundi para hatakin sila pababa sa lebel natin. Ako po ay simpleng trabahador na Pilipino. Walang holiday sa linya ng trabaho ko kaya kailangan kong pumasok kahit na dapat kasama ko yung pamilya ko lalo na sa mga espesyal na okasyon tulad ng pasko at bagong taon o birthday ng pamilya ko. Nagbabayad ako ng buwis na ibinubulsa ng iilang nakaluklok sa pwesto at patuloy ko itong ginagawa dahil sinusunod ko ang batas ng Pilipinas kahit pa nga nahihirapan na ako. Pero ni minsan, hindi ko naisip na mainggit sa kasal nitong dalawang to. Kami ng asawa ko ay naikasal pero sa civil wedding nga lamang at nasisiguro ko na kung may pera lang ako, gagastos ako ng malaki para maibigay sa asawa ko ang isang napaka-gandang kasal. Walang artikulo na nasa batas ang makakapigil sa akin. What you are showing is crab-mentality. You are forgetting that these guys are tax payers as well. They have their own foundation that’s trying to help other people aside from the fact that the f***ing government is milking them of their hard-earned money. Don’t be like that maam. Please.
**The only time that you look at other people’s plate is when you’ll check if they have enough to eat. Not to see if they have more than what you have.**
I agree with you, Karl. That’s what i wanted to say after reading this blog article.
Tama ka dyan l! It’s really pointless, that’s their own money they can do what ever the hell they want. Hindi na nila problema kung maraming naghihirap ang bansa natin. They’re working too hard para mahing successful ang kanilang wedding. To those people na walang magawa, you guys better shut up. Just mind your own business.
right
Couldn’t agree more.
very well said!!! 🙂
I like the quotation you quoted, thanks for sharing it. I will always remind myself that.
I myself is not a fan of the couple but i’ve seen pictures and videos of their wedding. For me, it’s something important to celebrate, they have the money to spend, pinaghirapan nila yun so let them celebrate the way they want to. Nagkataon nga lang na artista sila at kilala kaya marami ang bumabalikos.
Anyway thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
Di natin mapipilit ang mga tao iba iba ang perspective at taste…magsulat kaman ng libo libong articles para sa kamulatan ng mga Pilipino, imposible po iyang baguhin. Di lahat ng Pilipino ay may sense iilan nga lang ata ang nakakaintindi bakit naging bayani si Rizal eh…ang iba natutuwa at naiinspire sa kasalan samantalang ang iba hindi. So mas maige pang wag maging bias sa pagsusulat at ng di makatanggap ng negative comments sa public. Thank u.
Nakuha ko ang punto ng article but ang pagbibigay kamulatan sa mga Pilipino? imposible po yan kaya Get real! Mahirap puksain ang impluwensya ng media aa kaisipan ng mga tao lalo na sa mga kabataan…
Look who’s being negative. If you think it’s impossible to enlighten Filipinos, then you are more negative than GRP writers.
Things worth doing takes time. It might take 100 more years before we change Filipino mindset but we have to start somewhere. 😉
I find this comment very hypocritical, no offense, but that’s how I see it. In fact, I find the entire article hypocritical, and if you think this is a good way to change the mindset of the Filipinos, then you’re wrong. I can’t help but be reminded of a certain leftist organization back in college who tried to inculcate “radical” ideas in freshmen students by telling half-truths and twisting hard facts to suit their ideology. This article is doing exactly the same thing, and all those who advocate this kind of behavior is hypocritical in my book.
By the way, tell the author not to play with legal concepts without reading the law (in its original/primary source) and understanding it thoroughly.
Art 25 of the Civil Code was clear and self-explanatory:
Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institutions.
Didn’t you see the condition set by the law? Thoughtless extravagance DURING A PERIOD OF ACUTE PUBLIC WANT OR EMERGENCY.
Even after the typhoon, it can be said that there WAS NO ACUTE public want or emergency to speak of. Meaning, there’s no violation of this provision without that condition. It’s a sine qua non.
Thoughtless extravagance ALONE does not violate the New Civil Code provision. Besides, the term “thoughtless extravagance” has not been qualified by the law.
Please, before posting articles involving the law, make sure you ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE of the law, and how it’s SUPPOSED to be interpreted. You might end up misleading readers in this site, and that’s FECKLESS, and completely contrary to your “advocacy” of “changing the mindset of the Filipino people”.
@cairne06
The civil code does not prevent people from spending. It wants to avoid inciting hatred from the masses when they see ostentatious DISPLAY of spending during times of acute public want. It’s no different to what Senator Miriam Santiago was talking about when she discouraged the members of congress from wearing expensive clothes during the SONA. To quote:
Miriam: No more ‘fashion show’ during SONA
A public spectacle deserves public scrutiny especially since no less than the President of the Philippines was involved in the event and Dingdong Dantes holds a position in government:
excuse me, but d dongyan are celebrities..theyre not d politicians whom should of course observe their manner of dressing since they are in a public office. members of d congress and other govt offices are to be very careful in wearing too expensive clothes. u knw wat i mean. what miriam santiago opinion does not apply to these couple.
“Even after the typhoon, it can be said that there WAS NO ACUTE public want or emergency to speak of.”
A life or a dozen casualties or more every time a typhoon struck this country (I’m sure you know how valuable a person’s life is), victims of typhoons still living in tents or inferior temporary houses (jobless, lost, etc), continuous sending of OFWs abroad, continuous flooding even with just a short rain shower, importing commodities, energy dependence, traffic congestion, endless graft and corruption … blah, blah, blah… the long and the short of it is, your country is still a third world country at its worst and you think there is no emergency?
Good point. Who is going to walk the talk?
You sir deserve my like and respect…
You’re absolutely right. I hope your comment will enlighten people.
SAAN???????????
hindi aq fan nila pero please, wag kang tanga. d naman nila kasalanan naghihirap ang bansa natin at anu pakialam nyo kung saan nila ginastos yung pera nila, pinaghirap nila yan!
Ha ha ha! Natatawa ako sa katalinohan ng ibang nagcomment dito. Yung totoo lang? Tulungan niyo naman ibangon ang kapwa nating mga Pinoy.
My pera man o wala maraming paraan para makatulong sa ma taong naghihirap. Puro lang kasi salita walang gawa! ! Boom!
Congratulations this post really put GRP on the map. Who would’ve known this would happen? On the outside it looks like all the usual critiques of Philippine society that you guys made but this one really struck a chord. Its been a week and the comments still keep coming.
I’m really glad though. GRP will definitely reach more people thanks to this article–and its the people who really should be listening. More power to you guys! Keep it up.
Thanks, Dick S. O’Rosary!
Glad people like you get the point of the article. I can’t believe the number of people who missed it. They are taking this way too personal.
Congratulations Ilda, another great article!!! Now the comments here only prove how Filipinos in general are bunch of emotional chronic point-missers with lack critical thinking.
Thanks, scaredcow. Their reaction proved that there are a lot of starstruck Filipinos who will let their idols get away with almost anything.
actually the article wasn’t so much about the couple but on the people who take the criticism of the event way too personally.=)
The article was about the event which the author opined has wider implication with regard on the perception of the Pinoys’ penchant, right or wrong, for extravagance, starstruck, etc.
It only evolved or gotten on the personal level when some people decided to shoot the messenger by defending the couple’s person and not the questioned event.
Some took the criticism of the event personally. It’s as if it was their wedding or someone related to them who got married.
i am a poli sci student. millions of our country men really are brainwashed and misled by the media. and i think Media is successful again, investing millions for this wedding, to gain more sympathy to the poor masses by instilling false consciousness. tsk tsk tsk, i hope filipinos will be more critical. sad story for the Philippines.
Ako po agree sa sinulat ng writer, grabeng gastos ito, cake lang 7 million, mabuti sana kung ang kasalan sa monte carlo, bahamas, or at least sa maunlad na bansa, third eirld country naman tayo, di na kailangan ganyan ka garbong kasalan. Namana natin yang ugaling yan sa mga kastila engrandeng kasalan. Sayang ang pera, tapos di pa natin kung ‘will they live happily everafter.
Exactly, meanne! The extravagant wedding is not a guarantee the wedding will last. They will be ridiculed if they separate after showing off.
not a dongyan fan here but i like wha tyou said 🙂
correct
I can feeeel the hatred. Oh the emotions…
To the author and everyone who believes that DongYan were insensitive to the poor just because they had this kind of wedding: I would like to ask you, would you stop or make changes on your wedding JUST BECAUSE A STORM HIT MINDANAO DURING YOUR WEDDING DAY? Of course, you won’t, right? You want to cherish that special moment together. You could help out after (and I’m sure the couple will do this din naman!!!). If I am not mistaken, more than TWO years in the making ‘yung kasal nila. Would you scrap everything just because “bumagyo” or “mahirap pa rin ang Pilipinas” during your special day? And if this was not publicized, would you still react this way? Blame the media, not them.
Ang hirap kasi sa marami satin, pag malungkot ang isa, wala nang karapatang magpakitang masaya ang iba. Why can’t DongYan celebrate their love the way they want to? When you got married (assuming you are married), dear Author, did someone write something about your wedding day? Whether if it was lavish or not, wala namang nangialam di ba?
Nagkataon lang na sikat sila, ikaw hindi. At hindi nila kasalanan ‘yon. Mahirap bang maging masaya na lang para sa kanila? Hindi ko makuha ang punto na tila’y responsibilidad nilang pakainin ang mga mahihirap. If the less-fortunate people know that someone is always willing to help them, would they be motivated to step out and work? I doubt.
@cindy oh my god i want to hug you for stating what i wanted to say so clearly.
me, too. mwaaaaahhhhh….
I agree 200%. Who are we to judge what is proper and improper. I personally believe that no one besides myself has the right to tell me how I spend my hard and honestly-earned money especially if it’s not used for illegal or wrongful purposes. Almost every woman dream of a beautiful wedding. They have the resources, why not use it. And it’s true, weddings need a lot of preparation and lead time, storms do not. They come at the most unexpected time. And it is as if, the couple did not do their share of goodwill to the victims of calamities. They want to celebrate their union extravagantly as people want to see it, but they still tried to give a part of it to the less fortunate by requesting the guest to donate to Yes foundation in lieu of gifts.
It is an occasion that comes only once, you may have wedding anniversaries or renewal of wedding vows, but the first time is the most memorable. Have you ever considered those people living in excessive extravagance just because they have so much money? Those celebrities and politicians who buys too many cars, houses, who travels a lot? Those shrewd businessmen who take advantage of the people’s needs to advance their business interest like meralco? Those politicians and businessmen who need to buy more than one house here and abroad because they have more than one family? Esp the politicians, knowing for sure at it’s other people’s money that they use?
What about those people who likes to spend money partying in boracay whenever they feel it even during lenten season?
What about manny pacquiao? Did anybody care to make an issue of the extravagant christening and birthday of his first daughter? Why, because according to people, he deserved it as he worked hard for it. The same with this couple. They worked hard for their money. They pay their taxes conscientiously, so what is your problem.
Don’t use the country’s situation to bash this couple’s much-awaited moment . If you want to educate people with your so-called ‘legal knowledge’, find articles that would let people k ow their right as a filipino citizen against the abuse of those people in power and authority.
correct!
Once you make public what supposedly is private event, you should expect PUBLIC SCRUTINY. Yes, you could say they used their money and influence “illegally”. Why were the roads blocked? Under what grounds did they get permission to block the road? Who gave them the privilege to do that?
Huh? That’s just the influence of media and the “royal wedding” in the Philippines perpetuates that kind of thinking.
As to the rest of the examples you gave, when something is done in private and does not inconvenience other people, then we cannot comment too much about it.
Ms. Ilda? Have you ever fallen in love? As in genuinely in love with someone that you just want to give everything you could give to that person? I feel sorry for you if you haven’t as your article and comments to defend it seem like it. Marian and Dingdong has no business thinking about the situation of this country, but they do. And I think they do give more than you do to help. This comment might be hurtful, but I really want to know where you are coming from. The first time I read the article, I kept on asking myself what the author’s real problem is. You always lead the people who comment to the fact that the roads were blocked, media hype, and etc. Aren’t GMA-7 or MMDA the ones to blame? Oh and I think MMDA are smart enough to decide whether they should close roads or not. Imagine the number of fans and usis wanting to witness the event live. Won’t it be more bothersome to the motorists? And stop telling people who counter your article that they aren’t intellectual just because they don’t believe in what you believe in, because I didn’t think of you that way even though we had different opinions. I am really curious on the state of your heart. Why is it full of hatred? Is it really because of your love for this country or your hate for this couple or happy endings? I really want to know. Hoping for a reply for you since I want to understand where you are really coming from.
Who are we to judge what is proper and improper.
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Us, the inconvenienced public. : 0
Woah, hands down! In my opinion, yes, the wedding was really grandiose and royal. But who are we to judge them? They used their hard earned money for it. Maybe their families even helped with their expenses. And why would the author of this associate the poor to this wedding? You can never say that they don’t help the poor nor the people in need. Because they really do, especially during the calamities. Just because there are a lot of people who cannot afford to buy their next meal for the day doesn’t mean that you can’t make your wedding extravagant.
Actually ang fans talaga nainsulto dito ng Author. Para syang Communist. Only journalist can argue with this woman.
Hi Ms. Ilda 🙂 I’ve been an avid reader of this blog and your articles are my favorite but this is the first time I am commenting here at GRP. I’m a fan of DongYan and I totally get your point. But I do have one question that I hope you’ll find time to answer. Did you at one point (2014) spent an ample amount of money say vacation, eating or anything material thing that you so ever wanted to have and shared this happy moment with your family and friends? I hope your answer is NO. Maybe you’ll find this question dumb for an intellectual person like you and the writers of this blog and the commenters here who likes to call people dumb and stupid whenever they don’t agree with GRP but the thing is if your answer is YES then this whole article is plain BS. I hope you get what I mean since most people here who agrees with GRP are Intellectual people as you people always claim whenever someone disagrees with what you guys try to point out. Pardon my grammar as I am not really good in writing.
I agree with you.
totally, agree
Thumbs up!
@Potchay
Thanks for reading GRP. It’s too bad though that our past articles weren’t enough to make you understand that our dysfunctional culture, which includes the majority’s obsession with celebrities, is one of the things that keeps the country from moving forward.
How much I spend on my holidays, clothes and restaurants is private. I am not in the habit of showing off how much money I have spent.
Can you see the difference? Since the “royal wedding” and the cost involved in it were made public, there is huge amount of public scrutiny. What made it worse was the fact they inconvenienced other people during the event.
Ms. Ilda, no one will mind whether you show off your expenses or not. Your not a known personality. Marian and Dingdong have no choice, they are popular even if they want to make their wedding a secret it will be made public. I cant see anything wrong with the their dream wedding came true. I hope those critics whose business is to ruin or always make negative opinions, stops making non sense comments.
“How much I spend on my holidays, clothes and restaurants is private. I am not in the habit of showing off how much money I have spent.” – BINGO.
Ms. Ilda, how could Marian and Dingdong make their wedding private when many people were waiting for that special day to come? They are BIG celebrities. You, on the other hand, is not known to many so whether or not you spend a lot won’t be a big deal. See the big difference?
I’m sure you are getting the point of the people here commenting negatively on your article. You just don’t want to admit it since you want to prove that you and the people agreeing to you are intellectual while others are not.
Ms. Ilda, ouch! As in ouch! I’m a bit offended and disappointed at the same time.
Offended: because you assumed that my years of reading articles here in GRP (I started reading nung antipinoy.com pa kayo) weren’t enough to make me understand our dysfucntional culture just because I am a fan of DongYan. When in fact I do understand that is why I enjoy reading articles here in this blog most especially yours. Well to be honest articles mo lang binabasa ko most of the time. Haha I don’t get to enjoy articles by ChinoF & Benigno. Or maybe hindi lang maarok ng utak ko yung style of writing or intellect nila but I do get the message. Reading your articles and the comments makes me understand things more as I get to read other people’s opinion on how they view certain things.
Disappointed: How much you spend on your holidays, clothes and restaurants is private which means you’re as guilty as the DongYan couple of being thoughtless extravagant. Because you could’ve answered NO but you didn’t. It’s disapponting to know that you don’t practice what you preach and the more that confirms my gut feel that what really fuelled you in writing this article is because Pnoy was there and not really because of them splurging and giving the wrong message to the public in spending their hard earned money. As I’ve said I am a fan of yours, I have read your previous articles. Dito ko sa blog na to natutunan mga terms like NOYTARDS & YELLOWZOMBIES. So yeah I totally understand what you’re trying to point out in this article but it saddnes me that if it wasn’t because of Pnoy wala tong article na to. It all boils down to your criticism of Pnoy and not that PAGPAPAMULAT SA TAO OF OUR DYSFUNCTIONAL CULTURE.
And lastly I just want to point out that I am a fan of DongYan the same way that I am a fan of yours. I wonder how the avid intellectuals here in GRP will label me. Hahaha
“Sometimes being Intelligent is not as good as being Smart!” – Potchay
Hoping Ms. Ilda would still reply! Haha.
@Potchay
Oh gimme a break. The only reason why you are offended is because you are a fan of the two. Your bias is clouding your judgement. Guess what? I’m not about to stop writing about certain issues just because I might “offend” readers like you. You should realise that my opinion will not always be in line with yours and you should respect that. You can voice your counter arguments but at the end of the day, we can always agree to disagree. There’s no need for ad hominems and melodrama.
Well, if you really understood what GRP stood for, you wouldn’t be offended by the article at all.
Why am I guilty of “thoughtless extravagance” when I did not parade my possessions or wealth to the public? I did not inconvenience anyone by blocking the road.
Do you really think this article is simply about PNoy? Wrong again. PNoy does embody the Filipino dysfunctional behaviour but so do the people involved in this wedding extravaganza.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t hate Dingdong and Marian. I hate the fact that a lot of Filipinos are so obsessed with celebrities like them to that point that they take other people’s criticisms of their actions too personally and fail to focus on the real issues plaguing the nation as a result.
Seriously Ms. Ilda? I am in no way offended of this article even as a fan of DongYan. I was a bit offended because you assumed that I do not understand what GRP has been pointing out for years JUST BECAUSE I ADMITTED THAT I AM A FAN. As what I have previously said I TOTALLY get what you’re trying to point out, your article did not offend me, your comment did! See the difference?
Yeah gimme a break as well! Don’t give me that “you did not parade your wealth in public” because everyone is guilty of “thoughtless extravagance” public figures or NOT! You don’t need to parade your wealth in “public” for you to be guilty because you are not a public figure and the poor masses is not your audience but those people who knows you.
Re the road reblocking I don’t know how BIG it affected the traffic as I do not have TV here in my unit, I do not want my time wasted watching dramas on TV ( go figure how I am a fan but doesnt waste my time watching their drama shows ) and starting or ending my day watching news that mostly highlights BAD events. ( got this from Bo Sanchez ☺️ )
I know you don’t hate them you hate Pnoy. Haha and our DYSFUNCTIOANL CULTURE! Ang akin lang naman Ms. Ilda don’t tackle an issue when you yourself and everyone around you is guilty of. Well okay lang din naman as long as meron ka sana disclaimer e. Sabi nga nila paano mo malalaman na mali na ang ginagawa mo kung wala naman mag sasabi sayo. Pero kaakibat ng pag puna sa kapwa mo ay ang pagiging huwaran sa kung ano man yung sinasabi mo. Kaso ilang ulit ko man basahin ang article, you’re pointing out the issue and pointing fingers on other people without admitting that you’re also guilty of the same. That’s why I asked, I gave you the benefit of the doubt.
And please I never said that you stop writing as I enjoy reading your articles and the comments. But as your avid reader my request is that you be responsible in choosing a topic. Huwag naman tayong maging ipokrita, GET REAL PHILIPPINES nga db?! Minsan sa sobrang kagustuhan natin ipoint out ang kamalian ng ibang tao nakaka limutan natin na tayo mismo e guilty din ng parehong pagkakamali pero sa ibang execution nga lang.
Last comment ko na po. Dinudugo na ko kaka english. Charot! Hahaha Thanks Ms. Ilda for responding I really enjoyed exchanging comments with you.
@Potchay
No one tells me what I can and can’t write. If you want another topic, go write it yourself.
You obviously do not understand the essence of the civil code. It’s not trying to prevent people from spending. It just wants to avoid inciting hatred among the masses when people display their wealth ostentatiously in times of acute public want.
Yun naman pala eh. So why keep defending their actions when you don’t know how much they inconvenienced others? You’re not making any sense.
What’s to stop the next “royal couple” who are getting married from doing the same thing since DingDong and Marian got away with blocking the road during their wedding? Is blocking the road going to be a normal thing in the Philippines now? That is so Third World.
Happy new year to all!
New year, fresh start, more hope. Happy new year to all!
New year, fresh start, more hope. Happy new year to all !— a real princess aka CC
Why do you even care if they want their wedding to be as extravagant as that? Why do you even have to link the poverty of the Philippines to their wedding? Did Marian and Dingdong cause the poverty in the Philippines? Did their wedding increased the number of poor people in the country? Did they steal the money that’s ought to be use to feed the poor people of the nation? Did they? NO! These two people you’re condemning did nothing wrong with the people! They worked hard to earn money! They’ve been through a lot of hardships for that money! They’ve been bashed and judged by the fans of other artists, they’ve been criticized just because of the roles they’re portraying, but did they complained about all those things? No! Because they know that their job is to entertain people…and they get paid for that…and entertaining people is not as easy as what many think! and now that they’ve decided to spend the money they earned, you will condemn them and make it look like they are inconsiderate people who want nothing but to show off their wealth?! My Goodness! Can’t they throw a big wedding like that just because they love each other so much that they’re willing to throw money to show how generous they can be for each other? You have no right to judge this two people just because of their extravagant wedding! These two people you’re condemning have helped a lot people especially children even if it’s not their responsibility! These two people you’re condemning are giving money to the less fortunate people to support them with their lives! These two people you’re condemning build a foundation to help the poor!These two people donate their precious things to the victims of typhoons; they gave money to buy goods and they gave their precious time to help in packing and delivering those goods to the victims.They’ve helped people in times of need and to think that maybe some of those people they helped could actually be one of those who judged and bashed them. You see, these two people you’re accusing of showing off wealth are actually the people who help others using the money they earned! They help even if it’s not their job…even if they don’t have to. FYI, they even asked the sponsors on their wedding to not give them any kind of gifts, instead just donate to the foundation they built, so people who are poor could be given help. You see how good these two actually is? They’re not elites showing off their money…they’re just two individuals in love with each other, and we know what people can do for love…And here you are judging these two like you’re someone so righteous. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO JUDGE DINGDONG AND MARIAN. THEY’VE HELPED A LOT OF PEOPLE (and I will repeat it over and over again if necessary)…You want the Philippines to get real? Then why not start with yourself? Have you done something to help others too? Have you helped as many people as these two have?Or you just sit and write unfair and extremely judgmental blogs all day about the lives of others? There’s nothing wrong with writing or blogging or commenting about others, but just make sure that you know those people and you know what they’ve been doing. It’s so funny how the name of your site wants the people to get real when you yourself doesn’t even know how to. Btw, I’m not angry…just pissed off. That’s all. Thank you! 🙂
I agree! And do you know how much a wedding costs these days! My niece is preparing for a civil wedding only and you know how much it costs? 15K. And it’ s only for application fees , seminar, license fees, etc. We’re not even talking about wedding dress, reception, guests, etc. how much more for a big wedding like this. Do you know how much the cheapest prom dress cost? 300-500 for rental and that is Divisoria price. Do you have any idea how much a regular dress a celebrity use for shows cost? Thousands of dollars!!!! How much more do you think would you spend for the girl you want to spend the rest of your life with? Esp if you can afford it.
Did you ever ask about the cost of the cars ai-ai delas alas owns?
I agree. How a couple wishes to get married should be no one’s business unless thry are doing something illegal like using tax money or laundering illegally acquired wealth. I’m not a fan of either. I’m really indifferent to thisbut I’m really happy that the bride and groom both look happy. I hope their marriage lasts and wish them a lot of good looking babies. Just be happy for those who are happy.
It became everyone’s business the minute they blocked roads frequently used by motorists and when the media saturated the airwaves with minute updates of the event.
They treated a busy Manila road just like how people in the provinces treat provincial roads when they close it off for parties. Who are they and who gave them the privilege to do that?
It seems that your main argument here is about the blocking of the roads.
Marian Rivera + Dingdong Dantes = BIGGEST celebrities of their network = Huge number of fans
Don’t you think the MMDA thought of what may happen if fans or usiseros go to the church? Won’t it be more chaotic and harder for motorists? Think.
Why do you even care if they want their wedding to be as extravagant as that? Why do you even have to link the poverty of the Philippines to their wedding?
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Because they are all real and true. Because they are a contradiction in essence. They are black and white. Yes and No. Because they are for public consumption.
Lastly, they are issues that we cannot ignore nor turn a blind eye on.
This extravagant wedding, which made headlines in mainstream media and occupied the minds of millions of Filipinos have negative implications for Philippine society:
1. It perpetuates celebrity culture and promotes the wrong values – the sorts of values that keep Filipinos poor.
2. Millions of Filipinos will now work on becoming a celebrity as their number one goal in life. They can forget about science and technology because being an actor is the fastest way to becoming “successful”.
3. It distracts Filipinos from the real issues plaguing the nation. No wonder public servants can continue robbing the taxpayers uninterrupted and get reelected even when they accomplish hardly anything.
So what, indeed if the two celebrities had an extravagant wedding? It wouldn’t have mattered much had it been held in private and had the media not gone over the top on the coverage. Now their six-feet tall wedding cake has made it to international news. To me, that is embarrassing considering the couple come from a poor country. It wouldn’t have mattered much had the event not inconvenienced motorists when they had to be rerouted because the road was blocked. Who are they and why were they given such privilege? This event further highlighted the inequality and selective justice in
Wow. So you only hate this wedding because it’s not done privately, and because they had close some roads in the busy road of manila. If that’s your only problem,then why hate the couple? why say that they’re insensitive to the poor and just some elites showing off their money? If privacy is what will make you shut your mouth about this wedding, then you should’ve thrown all your judgments and hatred to all the media men who’re so hyped about this wedding. Even if the couple announced their wedding to the public and said that they’ll allow the people (fans) to see it, if the media men knows how to limit their coverage of this wedding then you’ll have no issue with this wedding at all. Blame and condemn the journalists and other media people for this.Blame the MMDA or the local police or whoever that let them close those roads, because if they said no to this couple at the very beginning, then for sure this couple won’t pursue it, as long as they see that the authority is serious about not letting them close the roads. You should’ve focused your judgments on the people who get hyped and so indulged with this wedding, not to the couple alone. You have no right to judge this couple as insensitive and show off just because of this. You see how much hatred they get(include yours) from being a celebrity? They get a lot of unfair judgments from a lot of people who criticize and judge them based on the things that media says. Media is a gate keeper and an agenda setter. People only get what media said and they only focus on what media told them to. Now, if you hated this wedding because it flooded the wall of your fb or twitter or whatever, then hate the media men, not the couple. Hate everyone like you who “SACRIFICED” their time writing bullshits and praises about their wedding. Blame all those people. Hate all those people. Not the couple. Like what I said earlier,no matter what your problem is, you still have no right to judge Marian and Dingdong.
Nowhere in the article does it say a single bad word against the couple. It only says that the wedding was extravagant and may have violated the law. True some bad things about DongYan were said in the comments by other people but not in the main article.
You are just angry because you think someone is insulting your idol. Your idol who are public figures knows this and expects criticism all the time and is less affected than you.
Note also that if the wedding were ever brought to the courts, the worst that could happen is that the event will be abated – stopped. No one is going to jail over this.
And this is a blog not media.
But you’re right about one thing: “Media is a gate keeper and an agenda setter. People only get what media said and they only focus on what media told them to.” – so the media (GMA/Abias-CBN) by focusing so much airtime on this wedding violated its trust because the “agenda” it set is just another waste of time showbiz stuffzzz.
Here you go again, blaming things to the couple even if they got nothing to do with it at all. First you incorporated them with the poverty in the Philippines, which you never gave an explanation as to why you did, then now you incorporated them with what others want to be? Wow, there’s really so much hatred for this couple inside you. What people want to be is something that even you can’t meddle with. Why would you put the blame on this couple if many people want to be a celebrity to achieve “success” (like you said)? Besides, is having an extravagant wedding your definition of success? And do you think that Filipinos are that stupid to define success by how lavish your wedding can be? I don’t think so. If you want to get the sympathy of the Filipinos to get them real, like what your site’s name says, then you have to put your trust on them. You have to believe that they can get real. That they have what it takes. But if I’m going to base on your statement above, I don’t think you believe that filipinos have what it takes. You actually underestimate filipinos. You think that millions of filipinos are not smart enough to let this wedding change their values and thier way of living. You think that millions of filipinos are stupid enough to let this kind of wedding change their dreams of becoming scientist or whatsoever. You think that millions of filipinos are dumb to let Dingdong and Marian change their own definition of success. Do you really think that people will now dream of becoming a celebrity just because of this wedding? My Goodness! You’re the stupid one. People may go gaga about this wedding today or for a week, but after that they’ll drop it like a trash. They’ll forget about it and they’ll keep on going with their lives. It’s not like they’ll change their goals after watching that wedding.
Now, if this wedding distracted many people, then that’s the fault of media, not the couple. Media is an agenda setter, what the mass will talk about depends on what media offer them. Now if journalists or writers like you didn’t dwell on this wedding much, then no one would as well(except maybe for die hard fans and die hard haters). Blame the media not the couple (I’ll repeat it again if necessary).If the media focused on the more important issues, then they’ll have no time for this wedding…but you see, writers and journalists still dwelt on this wedding because they know many would want to see it. Can you blame the couple for that? Of course not.Did the couple begged the media to cover their wedding? No. Did they paid them? NO. People in the media industry need to sort out their priorities when it comes to broadcasting or delivering news…besides, they got paid for that, they should do their job well.
Now don’t you think you’re being a hypocrite about this whole thing? I mean, you want the people to not pay attention on the wedding that much and you want them to GET REAL and focus on more realistic and important things. You even said that this wedding will just divert the attention of the masses to unimportant issues. But look at what you did. You caught my attention and the others as well, because of this extremely judgmental and faulty article that’s meant to ridicule the couple. You diverted the attention of many people to UNIMPORTANT things such as this wedding. You became a medium of that attention diversion. Don’t you think people should blame you instead for writing this. You diverted the attention of many people. You did the moment you posted this thing. You set an agenda for many people. Now, do I have to blame the couple for your article? NO. Because if you knew from the very beginning that the wedding will only divert the attention that’s more needed on important things, then you shouldn’t have written this article. You should’ve thought about that before posting this. You think by writing this article you stopped the people from talking about this wedding? Well then, you’re wrong. You just ignited the fire even more.
Journalists like you gave them the privilege to do that. The moment journalists gave attention attention to their relationship (since day 1) they already gave the couple the privilege to do things like that. This privilege is what they get from losing their privacy. If journalists ignored this couple from the very beginning, do you think they’ll have the opportunity to do that? Do you think people from showbizness, business world and politics will give time for their wedding? NO!. But then, journalists are journalists, always looking for something for that will sell to people. People crave for love stories…for happy endings…for happy stories that will spare them from the dramas of their own lives…And journalists knew about this so they took advantage of it. Now, should I blame the couple for having that kind of privilege? No. Dingdong and Marian didn’t give themselves that privilege. Journalists like you did. Now, don’t blame DongYan for this kind of treatment they get from the people or from the authority. They didn’t do it themselves…journalists like you gave them that privilege you’re questioning right now.
Wow. So much hatred. Just WOW.
Pinoys hate people who are Inggitero/a. Unfortunately that’s what people immediately attributed to this article. Unfortunately, Filipinos are accustomed to acting on their emotions and basing another person’s actions based on what he may have been feeling at the time of the act. I attribute this to the Filipino’s Strong Interpersonal Relations (S.I.R.) – we are essentially a “feeling” or emotional people, apt to read behind an action or a piece of work and attribute its existence to an emotion the creator/actor was feeling.
While this isn’t necessarily bad (and it does explain why Filipinos are so concerned with saving face and utang-na-loob), it clouds and inhibits the true understanding. My suggestion to all these “inggitera” commenters is to read the article, sleep on it, when you wake up see if you still feel the same way and write your comments accordingly.
Before i leave i want to tell you Ilda please stop blogging about the calamities that kept befalling this country because people like you are the cause of them all.
Wow! Newsflash : bloggers cause super typhoons, bus mishaps, ferry mishaps and hostage takings. Boycott GRP now !
After spending my 3 minutes on this write ups all I can say is whoever support it is –
A dongyan hater
Fanatic of rival network
The person has never been loved
The person’s last name is envy
But then it doesn’t take much for one to know that all the comments in support of this article could come from the blogger and her team. People called it trash but to me this article is worse than trash. As a human being with a conscience I think whoever write it doesn’t plan to have a beautiful 2015. You don’t destroy innocent people this way and expect a better life. Karma is not for decoration. To the writer of this article enjoy your fame while it lasted. BYE
@ Mendoza
Wow. This is just really bizarre to me . How you can think that the ones who support this article automatically belongs to the category you mentioned above. It never occurred to you that the author of this article’s opinion is not necessarily unique and that other people actually feel the same way as her? A healthy society always questions. The moment people stop questioning , they become slaves. So it makes me very sad that it appears that this is what most people want.
After reading the above comment I immediately conclude that the commenters is:
A dongyan fan
Kapuso Fanatic
The person has always been loved
The person’s last name is Mendoza
‘…to me this article is worse than trash.’ – Mendoza
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So, that’s why you stink! (biro lang!) : )
Burrrrn.
To the author of this article, and to the other articles in this site that has a negative outlook on Dingdong and Marian’s Wedding: Did they asked any donations from you? Did they spend any donations given to Typhoon Yolanda & Typhoon Ruby in this wedding? Did you asked any help from them (D&M), and then they turned you down? If all of your answer is NO, then what is the reason for being bitter/hateful? They are celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage. Please don’t criticize and just be happy for them. Para kcing “Crab Mentality” ang pina-pakita nyo. Yung tipong apektado kayo ng husto pag may ibang tao na naka-ka-angat sayo. Ang isa pang tawag dun e “INGGIT”. Sa mga author ng articles d2, when is the last time na may namalimos sa inyo? Anong ginawa nyo? Nilimusan nyo ba yung namamalimus sa inyo? E kung dun palang e palyado na kayo, what more kung maging kasing yaman nyo sila D&M. Buti nga sila may foundation, at yung kikitain nila sa kasal e ido-donate pa rin nila sa mga charities nila. What I’m trying to say here is, don’t be “Self Righteous” and “Hypocrite”. O baka naman kaya nyo sinulat itong mga articles na’to is just for publicity. I know you’re just exercising your “Freedom of Speech” but it also comes with great responsibility.
‘To the author of this article, and to the other articles in this site…..Did they asked any donations from you? Did they spend any donations given to Typhoon Yolanda & Typhoon Ruby in this wedding? Did you asked any help from them (D&M), and then they turned you down?’ – Pierre
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But did they invite you to the wedding? Did you eat the cake? Did you sat beside the couple? Did you join the picture taking? I mean, did you go to the church or just waited in the reception? Did you have gifts for the couple or just a card? Did you get souvenirs? Did you catch the bouquet? (another biro lang!) : )
That is so beside the point of this article. You need to see the big picture. Let me just paste my earlier response to this same comment:
This extravagant wedding, which made headlines in mainstream media and occupied the minds of millions of Filipinos have negative implications for Philippine society:
1. It perpetuates celebrity culture and promotes the wrong values – the sorts of values that keep Filipinos poor.
2. Millions of Filipinos will now work on becoming a celebrity as their number one goal in life. They can forget about science and technology because being an actor is the fastest way to becoming “successful”.
3. It distracts Filipinos from the real issues plaguing the nation. No wonder public servants can continue robbing the taxpayers uninterrupted and get reelected even when they accomplish hardly anything.
So what, indeed if the two celebrities had an extravagant wedding? It wouldn’t have mattered much had it been held in private and had the media not gone over the top on the coverage. Now their six-feet tall wedding cake has made it to international news. To me, that is embarrassing considering the couple come from a poor country. It wouldn’t have mattered much had the event not inconvenienced motorists when they had to be rerouted because the road was blocked. Who are they and why were they given such privilege? This event further highlighted the inequality and selective justice in Philippine society.
I couldn’t help but agree with you. This writer surely doesn’t know how to wish happiness for other people during their big day.
One should enjoy the fruits of one’s labor and enjoy it. It is nobody’s business how you spend your hard earned money . No one here is wishing ill against the couple. However, anyone with a sound mind cannot help but be perplexed by this ostentatious “royal” public celebrity wedding in the Philippines . It received extensive media attention and coverage in a country suffering from extreme poverty and disasters. We were in the news for one of the worst typhoon in history . People are still displaced. Now, we are in the news for the one of the biggest wedding cake ever. It’s like Marie Antoinette’s ” Let them eat Cake”.
This article is commendable, it’s great to have intellectual debates. My response will no longer deal with the choice argument, this will deal with answering the question on “Why is this kind of royal wedding worth celebrating amidst the scarcity and tragedies of the Filipino community?” as a direct response to the single logical assumption raised by the writer and defended by “realprincess”. Let us first understand the image of Marian and Dingdong in the eyes of the “masa” ( the sector who as they claimed are enslaved and manipulated), we have to understand that these two celebrities are both versatile in portraying different roles in their movies, telenovelas and etc. Which means that it is logical and factual to say that they have performed the roles similar to that of the “masa” for numerous times. This observation is relevant because we need to carefully consider the fact that this “royalties” are not that far from the hearts of the “masa” as compared to politicians or perhaps even to the writer herself. The assumption coming from the defenders of this article is the logic saying that this relationship between the “masa” and DongYan is the manipulative devil that can sway the “masa” to spend too much;
1. It is highly illogical to assume that the people will spend too much after the wedding given that a.) people are already spending too much even before the wedding and b.) Considering that they are champions of the “masa”, the effect should not be “envy” but rather “hope”.
Let us now answer the part on why should this wedding be celebrated amidst the scarcity and tragedies that we are experiencing, let us also take note that we now have a clearer understanding on the image of Marian and Dingdong in the eyes of the “masa”. Since most of the defenders of this article were celebrating the fact that we are starting to question what’s around us, let’s ask the question ” What do we see and hear around us now? What’s the latest news?”. Every day we hear stories of murder, corruption, tragedies and many more of the same kind, we are all bombarded with negative emotions and ill thoughts around us. For the middle and higher class, you might not feel the effect of these but the “masa” does. Who would not want to have a fairytale wedding? These might sound daydreaming to most of us but for them it’s a goal that they can achieve, but more than them let’s consider the kind of emotion that this royal wedding can bring to the “masa”. Would you prefer to continue hearing bad news or would you want a break from these negative emotions? Conceded, this might not be a realistic goal for the “masa” as an individual but I don’t think we are that dumb to forcefully imitate this kind of wedding, these two became a symbol to most of the “masa” and this wedding is an inspiration amidst scarcity that we too can have our own royal wedding, maybe not that kind of cake, not that kind of gown, not that kind of sponsors, but definitely that kind of emotion. Since we are talking about alleviating the poor here, let me ask the defenders of this article, how can your criticism alleviate the poor? Because in my response it’s clear that celebrating this wedding alleviates and brings the kind of emotion much needed for a hard day’s work. The logic coming from the defenders of this article is this ” A lot of people died, a lot of people can’t eat, let’s all mourn and starve” I wonder how the bashers of DongYan can bring the kind of hope that they brought to the “masa” because last time I checked there was no criticism from the “masa”.
@DLO
There is nothing like excessive display of extravagance in time of disasters to give people hope. Is this what hope is? Hope i thought is something like a glimmer of light within that ignites the people’s passion to fight for their rights, protect their liberties and act on a dream so that tomorrow will be better .An ostentious “royal ” public wedding in a disaster – stricken country does not become justifiable simply because it made people forget their reality for 1 night. Im sure the Filipinos cannot wait to witness this couple’s “royal ” grand honeymoon, or the birth of their “royal ” baby, or the construction of their “royal “palace that will be the envy of all mankind . These will surely help the Filipinos forget their reality for more nights.
Is it their fault that Filipinos are suffering from poverty and disasters? Of course they will get extensive media attention, they are celebreties and because they decided to make their wedding public for everyone to see so what do you expect?
Dear author, I hope you can also cite a timeline when the wedding vs the typhoon/state of emergency occur in order for the wedding to be deemed as “thoughtless extravagance”.
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Anyway, I wonder what extravagance really mean to us and how can it adversely affect the poor’s way of living? I think extravagance is relative to one’s person or class, and I really don’t mind people spending within their means. I’m not a fan of hating any class; I beg to differ with conforming to defend only one type of social class.
The real fault here is why the President of the country is in some wedding while there are Filipinos suffering elsewhere? Why sensationalize a lavish occasion especially amid calamity? Obviously, the network, not the couple, has to gain here.
I don’t give a shit about their wedding being like this or that or how much they shelled out if they did. It’s their wedding. It’s bad timing anyway. I give a lot more shit on those who perished amid the typhoon.
So long as these elites or whoever have to give back to those who are in need, and we ourselves contribute in our own little ways regardless how extravagant or not our contributions are.
this is a good point the author is too afraid to mention that the president is also at the wedding. it’s clear now “SHE WANTS TO POINT THIS ARTICLE OUT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES” but she just couldn’t because she’s powerless
Dingdong Dantes is a commissioner at large of the National Youth Commission. This is indeed thoughtless extravagance for a government employee.
Aha!
LOL. You are forgetting that a big chunk of his money is from showbizness, not government.
“Pinny says:
January 3, 2015 at 6:48 pm
LOL. You are forgetting that a big chunk of his money is from showbizness, not government.”
The point of thoughtless extravagance is the extravagant spending of your OWN money. If you spent the people’s money it is a crime under our law on public officials. So this argument is not worth considering
Dick, how could a wedding be thoughtless?
“Thoughtless” is an adverb, it modifies the adjective “extravagance” it does not modify the noun “wedding”.
Jusme! Simple lang to, “kung may pinagsikapan kang pera, makukuha mo ang mga inaasam mo sa buhay.”
Nakakayamot kasi marahil nasobrahan sa pagkaGarbo, OA ika nga. Ngunit nagsumikap din sila kaya nakuha nila yung gusto nila. Malamang karamihan mga fans nila (Hindi ako fan) na tulad ko ring “isang kahig, isang tuka” e natuwa para sa kanila.
Ayusin ang sarili nang makamit ang inaasam na pangarap. Maging masaya sa kasiyahan ng iba lalo’t higit Kung Walang natatapakang kapwa.
All i can say is that this post is immature…
Bias. Masyadong against sa mga mayayaman. Kasalanan ba nilang pinanganak silang mayaman? Or should I say, kasalanan ba nilang pinanganak kang mahirap?
Nawa ay makakita ka ng rason para maging maligaya para sa kaligayahan ng iba. Mahirap yang palaging utak talangka ang pina-pairal natin.
Magtrabaho ka ineng, magpatakbo ka na din ng google adsense sa blog mo para naman may passive income ka. malay mo maging elite ka din balang araw! 😉 tas yung perang pinaghirapan mo, gastusin mo sa paraang gusto mo!
On another note, I think this blog will help Filipinos to open their eyes even though I sensed faulty generalization in this blog. Which will lead to my question:
Does anyone of you writers in this blog wrote an article criticizing a person a group of persons or a corporation having exploited the ignorance and weaknesses of the common people, aside from politics?
What I mean is there an on going exploitation by some corporations such as for renting a piece of land (1 hectare)for just a few thousand pesos per annum while earning almost a million every month from it. The land owner out of his needs will be forced to renew the contract (10 years or more). While some land owners raised their own crops and.became wealthy, some cannot afford it. Do you have an article dealing with this? Link please.
I’ve read the article and almost all the comments and hesitated to give my reactions for a second but it bothered me. I find nothing wrong in the article, it uses common sense and I agree the point the author is trying to make. But I also understand that a huge part of the Philippine population would prefer staying in a bubble and ignoring the reality of how hard their lives really are. They loved everything about the “royal wedding” because it makes them dream. But our country needs more than dreaming. The wedding was beautiful, I, like a lot of people admire how beautiful Marian’s gown is but I just find it wrong (in my own moral sense) to make all such expenses when you are living in a country struck by poverty. Yes, they are rich and famous and they do what they want, when they want, where they want and however way they want it but it won’t be wrong to write something against it if you are not a part of the “day dreaming” public.
It’s sad that not all Filipinos see how celebrities, Philippine media and most (if not all) politicians manipulate them.
I’m happy for them and I congratulate them for that beautiful wedding and I do wish they would live a happy and successful marriage (after all those expenses)!
On a lighter note, I hope everyone will have a great 2015!
wildflower- u know what, i read your comment but i wanted to zoom off before but its pains me so much that i had to say something to. Why does it bothers you so much that a couple decided to spend their sweat on their wedding but this freaking poor country as you said see nothing wrong in spending their hard earned pesos on a movie that you learn nothing from it? I mean in a month you and I will hear 500M to 600M gross on a stupid movie. If this country is so poor where are all the millions coming from? Why not start your manipulations there and leave this couple in peace for crying out loud. And for the record everything is wrong with this nonsense article.
Hi Youla! Keep calm, like I said I simply see things based on what my moral sense is telling me. We are all different, we see things differently based on our personalities, upbringings, influences by the media, the community we live in and so on. The fact that Filipinos are willing to spend even maybe their last penny in watching a nonsensical movie is again a result of how Philippine media and showbiz manipulate them. Our society needs a lot more improvements and it can only start if we see things differently and not let anyone play us around. The fact that a lot of people don’t see anything “morally” wrong about how these rich people show off their money is proof that we are stuck in an era where we look up at people who are rich and famous and we love to see and cheer them as they play their game because “they make us dream and let us stay in a world of fantasy where princesses and unicorns exist”.. I suppose that it is high time we begin to see the reality, our country needs a lot of improvement and we can’t do that by watching too much Marian, Didong or whoever soap operas.
Chill! It’s the new year, let’s have good vibes to begin kicking off a good year. If you love the couple too much and got offended with what I said then I’m sorry, here’s just one soul trying to think differently.
I pity this writer. Every person has a right to spend their own money especially if it is hard earned. We are entitiled to our own happiness. It just so happened that they are celebrities that is why you are treating this as a big issue. If you were in their shoes you would also wish for a wedding like this. Let us not be hypocrites. Just because of what happened in Tacloban we should act gloomy and not move on with our lives ? There are other ways to help but let us not include politics with this. Pnoy is also human and needs some time out. Be real!
To those saying that the wedding is too extravagant and should have been more sensitive to the plight of the poor, tama ka diyan. So start selling your cars and houses and give the proceeds to the poor para may meaning yung satsat mo, karapatan nila to enjoy the fruits of their labor as much as you do. Sobrang plastic Tayo e.
Bago pa man cla kinasal may kanya kanya silang foundation na sinusupurtahan and they even give millions sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo na galing mismo sa bulsa nils… Wala nmn cguro masama kung gumastos din sila ng million million sa kasal nila lalo na’t un perang ginamit nila ay kanilang pinaghirapan at pinagtrabahuan ng maayos.
Ibig sabihin ba na ok lang gumastos ng million na galing sa kaban ng bayan pero pag gumastos ka na galing mismo sa pinaghirapan mo hindi pwede?
There is still hope. I noticed that Marian and Dingdong’s fans are extremely passionate about defending their idols. If they use the same passion and energy in defending their own rights then the Philippines will no doubt be a great country. That is why it is extremely important to have more blogs like this in the Philippines and more people questioning the ways of the media and influential people like these celebrity idols. The masses / marian and Dingdong fans just need to understand that those people who are critical of the ostentatious ” royal” PUBLIC wedding are actually defending the rights of the people, the masses. You know what happens to people that do not constantly question the ways of their society? They become slaves. Slavery comes in different forms. Maybe marian and Dingdong’s fans are already enslaved.
totally agree with you!
if they use the same passion and energy in defending their own rights, protesting PDAF, Trillion Peso election budget, MRT/LRT1 fare increase and more socially relevant/ critical issues all of us Filipinos will be better off.
Their money, their choice on how to spend it.
Jeez, looks like someone’s jealous that no one noticed her wedding. Lol
This writer, Raquel Fortun and Ferdinand Topacio should all be commended for bringing stupidity to whole new levels by defending the ridiculous law. Good job.
To Marian’s fans: you need to get it in your heads that no one is questioning your idol’s wealth. They earned it , they can spend their money as they wish. Nobody is jealous of your idol’s so called ” beauty” or love for each other and certainly no one here is jealous of their lavish fairy tale wedding. I hear that they donate a lot of money to charities and that is great. What people are questioning is the fact that it was
1. a public wedding ( utilizing public spaces like closing roads)
2. It received extensive media attention and coverage
3. A blatant display of excess in a country plagued by extreme poverty
And natural Disasters
4. The Philippines was all over international news secondary to the severe Devastation caused by typhoon . People are still displace for crying out loud! Ms world Philippines was even a guest at Good Morning America requesting people to donate money for Philippines . Now, Philippines are in the news again at Good Morning America but this time the biggest wedding cake in the world . How messed up is that???!!!
To Marian’s fans: you need to get it in your heads that no one is questioning your idol’s wealth. They earned it , they can spend their money as they wish. Nobody is jealous of your idol’s so called ” beauty” or love for each other and certainly no one here is jealous of their lavish fairy tale wedding. I hear that they donate a lot of money to charities and that is great. What people are questioning is the fact that it was
1. a public wedding ( utilizing public spaces like closing roads) .
They are actors not government officials. The event was not an official city business. How can they close public roads for personal use?
2. It received extensive media attention and coverage
3. A blatant display of excess in a country plagued by extreme poverty
And natural Disasters
4. The Philippines was all over international news secondary to the severe Devastation caused by typhoon . People are still displaced for crying out loud! Ms world Philippines was even a guest at Good Morning America requesting people to donate money for Philippines . Now, Philippines is in the news again at Good Morning America but this time for the biggest wedding cake in the world . How messed up is that???!!!
have you been to a marathon girl? we’ll you should know that if you’re going to use the public ways/highways you have to pay for the alloted amount and space for it on how many hours you’ll use it so i guess they also paid for it?
stop being a hater. brings you no good. not a fan of both celebrities we’re all here state a fact. THAT THE 2 ARE LIABLE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS OR MINES OR EVERYONE ELSES. IT THEIR MONEY THEY WORKED SHIT HARD FOR IT 48 HOURS SLEEPLESS NIGHT JUST TO EARN WHAT THEY DESERVE. if you don’t have job you will not understand it, or if you do, your salary is not enough to feed you 3x a day and help charities like they do so you don’t like spending what you really earned. too funny #thinkbeforeyouclick
@ ms. Independent:
Yes , I actually ran 1 for a cause. Are you seriously comparing closing public space for a marathons and closing it for the wedding of 2 actors? You guess that they paid. Maybe they did or maybe they pulled some strings. Who knows? No one knows because you just guessed. That is why it is important to Question. Questioning is not the same as hating. You get that? If they paid, then good but it still does not erase the fact that this is extremely ridiculous in a country plagued by recent disasters. Filipinos love weddings. Tons of weddings are televised and publicized. However, Nothing comes close to this in the blatant display of excess during a time when the country was plagued with natural disasters . It was definitely poor judgement on the part of the couple and the media.
I meant for a marathon ( not a marathons)… a typo
Even if marian and Dingdong paid to close the roads, does that mean anyone who wants to get married can close public roads now if they can pay? A lot of people get married in the Philippines. If people can just pay like that, can you imagine how many roads will be closed? Or they got special permit because they are so called ” royalty”. Last time I checked the Philippines is a democratic country with no reigning monarchy.
Hi Ms. Ilda!
“DON’T JUDGE/CRITICIZE OTHER PEOPLE JUST BECAUSE THEY SIN DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU.”
You also spend for special occasions, don’t you? You have a phone that is worth above Php3k, don’t you? You eat at fancy restaurants, don’t you? You reward yourself with expensive stuff, don’t yoy? Naku, pag nakita ng mahihirap yan, baka ma-offend sila kasi may maganda kang buhay at sila wala.
Nagkataon lang na hindi ka sikat kaya hindi na-hype ng media yang mga gastos mo po. Tama? Matagal na kaming aware sa problema ng mga Pilipinas. Matagal na akong aware sa mindset ng ibang satin. Kita naman sa results ng elections (not generalizing, may matitino rin). BUT I DON’T ALWAYS CRITICIZE PARA LANG INISIN ANG SARILI KO. Ikaw, aware ka ba sa mga flaws mo, Ms. Ilda?
Alam kong nag eenjoy ka sa attention na nakukuha mo. Have a good day!
Maybe you should also write something about Filipinos who wait for a new iPhone to be launched. They could have bought a cheap phone, but they chose to buy a very expensive iPhone. Thoughtless extravagance? What can you say, Ms. Ilda? Aren’t you guilty of this?
for goodness sake! can’t you just leave the 2 alone? it’s been what? 3 days ago after the wedding? and you’re still talking about it? some people here in our country are capable of spending like what they’ve spent, it’s their big day! but they won’t because they’re gunna use that in their future they don’t just have enough while this couple has still have the money for tomorrow, so they didn’t mind spending what they had work for. Everyone deserves to spend what they’ve earned! and remember this things:
1. ROYAL WEDDING -it is called like that because they are the prime time KING & QUEEN of their station!
2. THOUGHTLESS EXTRAVANCE – i guess it’s non of the writer’s business, if they spent money on something they really earned and worked hard for many years, and the couple is not really liable to all the natural calamities that hits the country, they helped, they give, they prayed its enough. they’re only human who also wants something good to happen to them and i guess all their hard work and their behind the camera charities, this is their RETURN.
3. 7M Wedding Cake – they’ve used local brand that is endorsed by the man(dingdong) and ITS IS A WEDDING GIFT (so no expense at all)
4. 2M Bride Wedding gown – such a bunch of hypocrites who doesn’t want that? and you didn’t paid for it in the first place
5. STOP THIS NON SENSE – seriously you’re not making any point, (it’s their money, they worked hard for it, they’re not liable to you or to anyone) or maybe you just want to have name so wrote this done? eh?
well can’t get you her point people this article is for the President of this country, but she’s too afraid to point out that “HOY PNOY WALA KANG KARAPATAN NA UMATTEND SA MGA WEDDING EVENT DAHIL MAY PROBLEMA ANG PILIPINAS BAWAL KANG MASAYA” if its not true she should’ve mentioned they name of the RP Pres at the end of the article or never mentioned his name (pnoy) or in the middle so no could notice buuuut she put it on the first, paragraph then followed immediately by all the famous stars. If this is only for the cause of poor people seeing this EXTRAVAGANT WEDDING she’ll not put the image of the married couple with the president, instead she’ll put the 2M Gown or the 7M wedding cake… as per to the writer : every once in a while people needs a break so are you and so as the president.
@ ms. Independent
you are missing the point. I believe this article is questioning how people in disaster and poverty stricken country be ok with excessive display of extravagance. It’s truly bizarre . The ostentatious wedding is like the Capitol ( panem) of the Hunger games before the revolution. The only difference is that the people in the poor districts in the Hunger games were not comfortable with the elite’s unreasonable and excessive display of extravagance. You on the other hand is fine I with it. The majority of the Filipino people are not only fine with it but the worse part is are actually defending it. This is why others are scratching their heads.
How many hours do you work a day? Have you gone days with a few hours of sleep just to finish work? Have you travelled more than 5 times in one week? Have you sacrificed most of your time away from your family to get the job done? how many people get in your face asking you about personal questions? How many fake hurtful stories have been written about you? Have you had to endure bashers? written or online? Well.. these two have for many many years. So after all that sacrifice, they still don’t deserve even a day to do whatever the *&_K they want? Last I check, Philippines is a democratic country, its people with free-will. Can you tell me about your contribution to the Philippines? if it does not exceed what Dongyan has done, please stop with your self righteous comments.
1. Dingdong wanted to give marian her dream wedding and that was his definition of dream wedding. With or without media coverage, that is what he’s gonna do.
2. It’s their hard earned money.
3. It’s not their problem that the Filipinos are poor. They can’t stop living their life just because their neighbor is not feeling good. They cannot save the whole world.
4.They do their part…..they share to the less fortunates.
5. They treat their fans as their own family, they want to share their joy with them.
6. It’s not their fault that the media is more interested in them than anything else
7. They get a lot of media coverage coz people are eager to watch them. They make the tv ratings high and that generates profit and income for the tv station’s employees and their families.
8. P-noy has a life. We don’t own him. He can spend his time how ever he wants to spend it.
9. JUST DEAL WITH IT…..END OF STORY!
ROYAL WEDDING = because Marian and Dingdong are the primetime QUEEN and KING of their station. That’s it. Don’t take it literally.
“Sigh”… Have you ever heard of the word sarcasm?
Well, insecurity popping here! It was their choice and decision to have it that way, I’ve read one article that says, let them feel or have their wedding from their hard earned money. I’m bothered really po dun sa bakit di iniisip ung mga poor, don’t you know na iyong gifts na nareceive nila all went sa YesPinoy? So why question the extravagant wedding na binigay ni Dingdong kay Marian? She’s deserving I believe, imagine may seven bridal showers nga siya e. And the prenup says what type of persons they are. Why don’t just be glad for them rather than making issues and all.
That is nobody’s business if they spent a lot of money on their wedding.This is a private affair and not government affair.They pAY THEIR TAXES AS a citizen and that’s it.ang problema nang pinoy mahilg makialam sa buhay nang ibang tao,then let them feel guilty dahil they spent a big sum. WHO CARES ABOUT It, they didnt solicit forit.The question is These” where did the money go or who shared the 2.1 billion thatwas contributed by different countries to help for the victims of Yolanda: that should be your question. I think whoever wrote the article is THOUGHTLESS….OR JEALOUS.
Anong maraming mahirap? Andami nga nakakapunta sa mall, mga tao talaga hindi na lang i-admit na naiinggit lang kayo! Anu naman kung bongga wedding, eh mayaman sila eh at wala silang obligasyon sa taong bayan, ang kitid nyo ah!! Wag nang tuligsain, maging happy na lang tayo 2015 na eh! At kung maraming mahihirap sa pinas kasalanan nila yun they’ve made the wtong choices, pero pwede pa gawan ng paraan un kung pursigido kang umangat sa buhay, wag tayong umasa a ibang tao may sarilu tayong pag iisip at desisyon sa buhay.
lahat tayo may karapatan ung perang ginamit nilas sa kasal pinaghirapan nila un hindi katulad ng nsasa gobyerno na bigla nalang yayaman dahil sa kaban ng bayan dapat hindi natin sila pakielamang dalawang kasi buhay nila un e kung tayo kaya tumutulong sa nabagyo eh kung maghanap kaya tayo ng trabaho eh kung maging masipag kaya tayo isp isp din po anu
First of all, I knew there was something terribly wrong with the article once I read a portion quoting a certain lawyer. A lawyer giving his thoughts and quoting The Law on a wedding?
Second, it is their own money they spent, they worked hard for it and deserves every right to spend it, specially on their wedding day. If this was a politician’s wedding, then maybe there is something wrong, because we all have our doubts on our politicians. This is not like what a known athlete-politician-showbiz personality is/was known to do back in the days (or is it really over?), when he was known to spend some of his earnings on gambling.
Third, we wouldn’t know, but maybe, just maybe, the couple gives more to the poor than most us who commented combined, including the writer of the article and the lawyer.
So to those who think the couple spent their money wrongly (or overspent on their wedding) and instead have given it to the poor, then please start working hard and spend your money the way you see it fit.
If I spent P50M on my wedding, would you write about it? Haha!
I didn’t hear about it because you obviously didn’t make a public spectacle of the event and because the members of the mainstream and social media did not focus on it. Not to mention, you didn’t inconvenience the public. There is a difference. If you can’t see it. That’s too bad.
A public spectacle deserves public scrutiny.
um.. actually.. its the media who went and made it public.
it can’t be a secret wedding cause they’re actually famous
they’re very open which made the people love them..
To put it bluntly, you are stupid, ma’am. Would you like to be judged on how you spend your money which you worked hard for? I think not. Here’s the thing about people like you who write articles like this. You are envious. Period. Why post a negative article about a beautiful wedding? Which was funded by their own blood and tears if i might add. I hope i make sense to you cause your article makes no sense at all.
I can’t agree more!
i am stricken by poverty too…if i question this wedding, will i earn money out of it?come on!let’s just be happy for them.this post is a reflection of envy.it’s not dongyan’s fault they can spend this much for their wedding. It is their PRIVILEGE…
Lahat ay may punto and each and everyone is entitled to express his or her own opinion. Wag nalang siguro masyadong harsh magcomment 🙂
I commend the writer of this article for leading the bandwagon of critics against the “Dingdong and Marian wedding”. True enough that you get much attention but not because of you as a writer but the topic itself. It wouldn’t be so interesting if it is someone else’s wedding right?
How can you measure that “thoughtless extravagance”? We assume that that wedding was so lucrative. Isn’t because we can’t afford to have one like that? We work hard everyday but for ourselves and our family. Don’t be so hypocrite as if you work for the sake of humanity.
Well that wedding cost you a thousand of comments. Isn’t amazing!
well, congratulations madam, you successfully wrote something that caught a lot of attention. it’s a good topic to get people thinking.
Law? Nope. It’s their money, their choice. HARD EARNED MONEY with their own sweat and blood. Stupid article. Period.
Ma’am Ilda i want you to know that i never really care about bloggers and whatever they blogged. As a dongyan fan no blogger ever moved me no matter what they write about Dong and Marian not even the worse of them all like Alex Brosas but reading this write ups you wrote about someone wedding really got to me. I mean it doesn’t have to be a couple I genuinely love like Dongyan, even my worst enemy wed today, i will wish him or her well. I did’t finish the article because it so painful reading a woman’s thought on another person’s wedding. The most important moment in every couple’s life after child birth. This is a couple who have dedicated their time, money and every resources they got to better the poor. Why is the most important moment in their life so painful for you? I’m not only feeling the pain in my physical even the inside is weeping for your thoughtless article. Its really painful to know that people like you live in this country with us. Just make sure you don’t drive a car, live in a good house, wear good clothes or have anything that will make you happy. If you are having all these things and still went ahead to write this, I really don’t wish the rest of your life well in this world.
This dongyan wedding blatantly shows how fucked up our country is rght now. It shows that the elite can always do what they want. They can close down roads or reroute traffic to accomodate their luxury and extravagance. An incompetent president would rather have time to attend this wedding rather than to attend to important matters for his country.
I don’t get it why people always tries to find wrongs with someone instead of being happy for them. Too much hate, you needed to self-reflect really.
That wedding is unreal. Why would I spend 7million worth of cake?? It’s obvious it came from our money. From ninong and ninang sa wedding which is the politics. For their exposure. Heller papabango na sila malapit name election. Ang gastos lang ni dongyan Yung sa boracay Lols. Hell I’d spend that million pesos cake maybe in Maldives or bora bora. Use your coconut tree..
OVERBUDGET FOR PEOPLE FROM POOR COUNTRY…THEY ARE NOT ROYALS AFTER ALL..IF THEY ARE PRINCE AND PRINCESS…YES!!!..I am a Filipino who lives in Europé,.Do you really Think we can avoid the European people to say HUH!..mayabang ang dating,.di po ba..ok naman sana ang mapamahal sa gastos pero sa tyempo na ang daming dapat tutulungan ngayon sa Pinas,.hindi talaga maganda,.maganda sanang example pero it’s too much,..Good Example in a bad Timing,.Pag nag away na ang dalawang yan,.tsk tsk,.pati langit magagalit sa inyo..Hindi Ok..ALANGANIN TALAGA..Gusto ko sanang kumampi sa dalawa pero over lang talaga pare…isa pa,. nag INVITE NG (professional)KRIMINAL YANG PAGYAYABANG SA YAMAN..parang sinabi mong,.paki kidnap nga tong asawa ko,.yare ka na,.dyan palang pare inalisan mo na ng freedom si esme mong maglakad sa Mall ng walang magaling na Escort..Sorry po pero Risky ang naging nangyari,.mahirap sa family ng dalawa.
TAKE MY ADVISE,.GO BACK TO THE PUBLIC AND ANNOUNCE YOUR APOLOGY,.That it was not your intention to be like too much,..The expenses were sponsored from wealthy supporters,.Be a Low profile,..Tignan mo Brod Dong kung pwede pa bang mag impake ng relief goods yang si Esme mo ng di ka natatakot madukot..Just do it my Friend.
If this is the case, ALL wealthy people in that land would be considered violators. Their permanent thoughtless display of extravagance..with their hundreds of millions worth of mansion/s (some even own more than one exclusive of overseas properties); expensive cars, bags, jewelries, etc. I would say is a clear violation of such. At least what they spent was not stolen from the people like most government officials do.
lol i find it funny that these tards actually think that these celebrities spent their own money in this wedding. Look at the entourage, the ninong and the ninangs. Do you actually think that none of the money used was from taxpayers? Not that i care bout these so-called celebs, but what i do care about is how people are easily manipulated/brainwashed through the use of celebrities. How easily one can say that they have the right because they are famous celebrities and that they worked hard for it but just as easily scrutinize the rich non-celebrity businessmen for being extravagant which by the way has more merits in terms of how they got their riches than any of these celebrities or politicians. basta mayaman mayabang, except nlng kung celebrity idol nila… what a joke! LOL bunch of hypocrites!
an innocent
No wonder why most politicians are celebrities. The best way to win an election is to become one. Look how passionate people are in defending their celebrity idols. They can’t do no wrong. They are like Gods. All one has to do is talk like the masses. Get in to tv shows and movies that portray they are the defendors of the poor . Make the masses feel like they are one of them. Win the hearts and minds of the people. Then, once they become your fans, you will become like God. All your actions will no longer be questioned because of the fans undying love. The fans will go above and beyond to protect and defend their celebrity ídols without realizing that they are doing it at their own expense. Without even knowing that they really are the one’s at the losing end. That’s why it is extremely important to have more people that raise questions to keep those who have mass influence in check. The rest of the masses can’t truly defend themselves because they already fell under their spell. So be thankful for anyone that raises questions in your society. They are your true defendors not your celebrity idols.
U shud thank big time dingdong nd marian 4 using dem, to draw attention to ur blog, congratz!!!.. but sabi nga sa golden rules do not do unto others on wat u dont want oders do unto u. . . 🙂 Sana ang kikitain mo jan edonate mo din sa mga mahihirap ha, pinaghirapan mo yan isulat eh at nakakasakit ka pa kapwa…
Wow. I can’t believe what I just read. I sure hope to God you don’t own an expensive smartphone, go to starbucks, buy branded clothes or dine in posh restaurants to take selfies of your food. Because everything you just said would just be hilarious (even more so). I have worked in a public hospital for 5 years and have taken care of people who literally have nothing. No money. No family. No health. The ones who get to stay sane are considered lucky. Beautiful things (like this wedding) are like live testament to them that true happiness is still out there. It gives them hope,especially the children. It’s not an illusion, temporary fix or brainwashing. Do you really think the dirt poor keep tabs on how much each centerpiece on every reception table is? They already know those people are rich. They are not stupid. They just don’t care. What they care about is how beautiful the whole thing is. You must have mistaken your middle class, insecure, social climbing environment’s opinion to that of the general public. I wonder what proportion of your earnings have you donated to charity. How many hours have you given to visit foundations that help the poor or the disabled (you know, the real ones)? Because unless you’re a hippie eating tree bark and drinking rainwater, you have no say in all of this. It’s no crime if you do all the things I’ve mentioned in the first few sentenses of my post. We all deserve to enjoy the fruits of our hard labor. Just don’t go bashing other people who can dish out a lot more than you do.. I’m no fan. I almost never watch local tv. So think about this, that caramel mocha frappuchino you just had this morning… It’s equivalent to that giant cake. Why? Because they have so much money than you do.
OMG!! They worked so hard for their money.. and dont they have the right to spend whatever they want? As if dingdong and marian steal money from the people.. We should be happy for them and make them as our inspiration.. so that we will work hard and we can do what we want.. even having a glamorous and expensive wedding!! this should not be an issue! Jealousy is!
Please do not be deceived! A couple of actors from a third world country like the P.I. could not possibly afford what seems like one of the most expensive weddings up to date! Weddings have sponsors, and guess who are theirs? I do not think even for a second that taxpayer’s money have not been used in this event! Hardwork you say? celebrities? whut??? i say hardworking people are the one’s who had a hard time trying to get to work because of the traffic caused by both the event and the brainwashed people who tried to get a glimpse of the wedding… People are ready to turn a blind eye for their celebrity idols but not towards people who are equally rich businessmen that also bend the rules. I bet you if it was a rich non-celebrity person would do the same and them fantards got caught in traffic caused by the even.. i guarantee you all these so-called fantards would get mad! talk about hypocrisy! and please don’t give me that “because they are famous” lame ass excuse! noone should be above the law! yes, not even celebrities or students of lasalle who uses 2-3 lanes of ortigas as their parking space!
Millions of dollars and dinonate sa Philippines after the super typhoon Hyan, what happen?
Nasaan ang perang yun to help peoole in need?
Y not focus frim there and give justice to those less fortunate?, may ikasal o wala people still there.everyone has the right to live and spend how they wanted as long as wala kang sinasagasaan.
These couple helped people and need. Hindi mababago ng paggasta o pagpapakasal nila ng garbo ang katotohanang marami sa atin ang naghihirap dahil walang kakayanan, walang magtiwala o sadya lang walang ambisyun sa buhay.
Ang palay ay hindi tutubo kung walang magtatanim.
Kung magpaparami ka ng anak na di mo kayang buhayin at isisisi mo sa gobyerno ang siteasyun mo, yun ang katangahan. U are rntitled to your own opinion and responsible for your own actions.
Lahat tayo nagsisikap na makaranas ng maalwang buhay pero hindi lahat ay kumikilos para magkaron nito.
Don’t judge people just because what you can see.
You don’t even know what’s inside of a nice basket!
You are indeed right Ilda!Judging from the opinions of those who posted comments here, Filipinos will remain suffering in abject poverty. Your point can easily be understood but I think only the thinking masses will have an apprrciation for article like this. Filipinos still need to be educated as in “educated” and not simply schooled. The negative and violent reactions of some readers here are clear manifestations that you need to right more articles like this and somehow someday they will really begin “thinking”.
You need to “right” more articles? Haha. Indeed, people need to be “educated.”
Hahaha. Isnt it funny, Aileen. I think you’re the one who needs to be EDUCATED. “Right” more articles?! You are indeed one of the thinking masses. Tsk.
Totally agree with you buddy.
Pero mainit ang kape
This just shows how negative we are as Filipinos. I am not a fan of Marian and Dingdong. Instead of us being envy why can’t we be happy for them. It’s their money and time they are spending. They didn’t force you to watch the wedding and they did not invite you (personally). They can afford that and you can’t. So magngangangawa ka na and feel offended about it? Pffftttt!!!
I personally feel that the wedding was over the top but if that’s how Dingdong expresses his love then who am I to judge?
LIVE AND LET LIVE…
I hate it when most filipinos are not hard working and always find ways into the pockets of a foreigner. Then the skanky pinay ends up marrying a foreigner of which the foreigner who then becomes the victim of her and her entire family constantly wanting money for every excuse in book targeting him like some easy prey. TIME TO WAKE YOUR ASS UP FILIPINOS, get a damn job and don’t be afraid to work. Complaining about not having money has something to do with your work ethic not being all there. So work harder so you will not be poor. Don’t get made at someone who is successful and who ever made up that so called law “thoughtless extravagance” is a poor lazy man or woman that does not want anyone who works hard to succeed in life. In the U.S. we call that being jealous. So wake up and start working hard and stop being lazy, believe me, your life will change for the better only if you work hard.
Fuck man i yhink ur a poser from the phil, america is going down and not becuz they are lazy but of circumstances beyond their control. Ur a fucking gilipino trying hard to be an amrrican low life. Fuck of
DON’T GET MAD IS WHAT I MEANT.
Believe me. If you just have a tons of money like that, you will do the same for the one you truely love… 😀
kanya-kanya tayo ng paniniwala. that might be true for some, pero marami ding babae ang mas nakaka-appreciate ng maliliit na bagay
yung maliliit na bagay na sinasabi mo. sa mga mayayaman yan na yun. (ginastos sa wedding)
dahil alam nilang hindi sila maghihirap kahit ganyan yung gastusin nila.
If this couple were a real royal couple, this wedding most definitely is a crime, amidst all the tragedies that blasted the country in the last year alone, not counting Sendong. If you recall, even the then princess Isabella of Castille and Prince Ferdinand of Aragon married in modest terms attended only by close allies and family. In consideration of the dire situation of impoverished peoples of their respective kingdoms, they chose not to spend their hard earned family treasures (although Ferdinand, was outright poor, impoverished by wars between Spain and France) on a lavish wedding. The point is, these people are well aware of the calamities that beflooded the nation, the stark poverty that surround them, and yet the couple chose to lavish each other so inconsiderately of the masses who adore them without question. It is not a question of whether to spend money or not. But simply a question of moral compass, to have civic values to be considerate of the people who subsist off a mere $2/day income if any, the sick and dying in PGH because of communicable diseases that could easily be prevented with good public health programs, good urban planning, sewer management, and simple good public sanitation. It is unfortunate that, many of you choose not to see that and only praise the actions of the elite and so called celebrity “royalty” of the country for parading such excesses at almost gaudy level. What is wrong with spending only $5000 for a cake? Instead of the unnecessary $159,000. I mean seriously? If you all do not see what is wrong with that picture, then you all live in a fake Disney World. Even the richest Disney Princess would not dream to irresponsibly spend that much on a perishable confection. And let me tell you, not even Kate Middleton nor Prince William who have a net worth of $40 million would spend that much on a cake. That is the joke. Frankly, this couple just made me think loosely of Marie Antoinette. So what was the intent of the massive cake? To feed the giddy fans? They are lucky Filipinos do not have the spirit of French activists. Frankly, I think it’s time the people stop throwing their hard earned (with blood and sweat) money on these people because truly, they don’t give a damn about them.
First, we are technically not in Emergency. The statement of Santiago does not declare any solid declaration of the Nation’s emergency.
Second, There are so many “extravagant” activities in the Philippines why not write about them too? How about the people who ride cars worth million of pesos, those who live in million peso houses, and those who travel around the Philippines living in hotels and eating luscious meal (which includes the writer of this article we are commenting on).
Third, Why this wedding? are there any bitter emotions within the writer? Still single over the years? Don’t worry you’ll find the right one.
Fourth, Please don’t post insults to the Philippines in some of your posts you do it this way:
ilda
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You should respect our country. Maybe its real that there are “ignoramuses” in this country but that’s not a good reason to generalize and your freedom is not an excuse for degrading a nation.
Very well said sir.I totally agree..
wala akong pakialam kung magkano ang ginastos nila, pera nila yun eh. but the way they celebrated the wedding, although nafeel mo naman na mahal nila ang isa’t isa, nawala yung solemnity ng sacrament of matrimony sa sobrang bongga ng kasal. kasi imbes na ma-emphasize ang pagbibigay ng blessing ni God sa dalawang nagmamahalan, mas na-emphasize pa ata yung gown sa laki nito.
It’s they’re hard earned money! It made them happy, let it be!
A typical Filipino, they think they know everything. They want everything, but won’t do anything.
They want changes, but do not want to change themselves.
The moment they have something, they go and waste it on nothing.
When they can’t save enough, they start blaming others.
How about learning from those that have worked hard for their living, honest hard work. We complain a lot, yes we do, but do we do something about it ourselves, most of the time no. And that’s the change we need to bring about ourselves.
Lida, it’s their money so let them spend it. This article doesn’t make any sense. This Lida “envious” person should get a life more so as not to mess with others. If you didn’t experience this kind of wedding, it’s fine, but you don’t have the right to judge them. Isa kang TALANGKA, INGGITERA. I wonder if you’ll post this comment. Get out and have a life!!!
Wow… “Thoughtless extravagance”
Hindi mo na pla pwedeng gastusin ang perang pinaghirapan mo ngaun kahit sa once in a lifetime experience…
Maiintindihan ko pa kung government officials toh na pumunta ng ibang bansa for a certain event tapos gumastos ng milyones like what happened before… But a wedding? They didnt even spent OUR money for crying out loud… What’s worse, may mga comment pa na ang dami daming naghihirap sa pilipinas, sana daw dinonate na lang nila or simple wedding lang… I’m not really a fan of Marian and Dong pero, mind you po, they have been helping and donating to charity institutions ON and OFF cam.. They give back to the poor inspite of their busy schedules that is why they are blessed. There is nothing wrong with spending your OWN money for yourself especially for something that is really memorable. Tapos bakit daw umattend si Pnoy sa wedding na toh eh ang dami daw problema ng pilipinas… WTF? Presidente sya ng pilipinas, he is not a slave… He is entitled to do what he wants whenever he gets the chance.. May day off din sya like everyone else! This write up is really pathetic. Yeah, we are entitled to our own opinion BUT (and that is a huge BUT) it does not necessarily mean that what we say will make sense, appeal to others, or even worthy of being posted for the public to read..
Wag sana tayo maging literal. Hindi kaban ng bayan ang ginamit jan…
Sabi nga ni Miriam, “Stupid is forever”
I’ll add to that, “its free kaya madaming abusado” :)))
Napakalaki nang galit sa mundo nang writer nang article na to. Di naman sau hiningi pampakasal, pakialam mo ba !!!
Anong magagawa mo kung ganon klaseng wedding rights/celebration ang gusto nila? They can afford it naman at pera nila yun hindi pera ng bayan. Applicable ba sa private individual yang civil code provision na yan? or sa public officials…mas malamang sa public officials yan applicable. and mind you, yung mga cash gift nila diretso sa account ng foundation…so stop reacting as if ikaw ang gumastos
Ahem…Dingdong Dantes is a public official. He was appointed Youth Commissioner:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/photo/66638/dingdong-dantes-sworn-in-as-youth-commissioner
The event was done in public for maximum attention. It deserves public scrutiny. Donating to charity does not excuse obnoxious behaviour in public.
I don’t understand what the big deal is. It’s their money. They can do whatever the hell they want. They worked for it. Get angry at the politicians who were given the responsibility to care for the country but instead pocket the people’s hard earned money for their own benefit. It’s actually the media who keeps shoving the costs in our faces. If that’s how much extra money they have and they want to spend it on their wedding day then why be all bitter about it? People react as if they were the ones who spent on their weddings. Does knowing they spent alot on thei wedding keep you up at night? If it doesn’t then move on.
public officer ba si marian at dingdong? hello mag isip ka nga
Yes he is. He was appointed Youth Commissioner:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/photo/66638/dingdong-dantes-sworn-in-as-youth-commissioner
I’m with you Ilda. Go for it.
I’m with you Ilda. Go for it. That’s what true journalism is all about.
But i think the wedding was cool! they prepared for it baby 🙂 can they not be happy on their own wedding? of course they’ll show off cause it’s their (rich people’s) way of happiness and satisfaction.. President PNoy was there, maybe, because they have requested him long before it was scheduled.. i think they did not violate any code or law… those people in prison did.. if there’s a code for extreme jealousy, then a lot of filipinos will end u being punished 🙂 cheers for the newly wed!!
again with the “inggit ka lang” comments? That’s the best your mind can come up with?
i totally agree with u. i mean its not their fault why some Filipinos are suffering. and if they spent too much in their wedding, what is that to u? ( i mean to the writer ) as if they solicited money from the governmnt. let them fulfill their dream of a desired wedding. yeah, making up this article obviously shows xtreme jealousy and crab mentality..
i think and this is not just here in our country but everywhere in the world where a girl or a woman exist would dream that someday when they met their prince charming, they would be married in a grand wedding. that is every girl’s dream. so why is it any different from the just concluded wedding when Dingdong just fulfilled Marian’s dream. they earn it and they deserve it. don’t you dream that someday your’s will be as grand as her wedding or is it just you luck that you never plan to get married after all.
Why is it that people could not shut up their mouths..each citizen has his own prerogative, perpective in lfe..getting married and spending so much it is not our own business…sa kanila na iyan..lumalabas na naiinggit ang mga negative comments about this royal wedding…sorry nalang if you cannot afford that lavish wedding or if you have never experience this bonggacious na wedding…i have watched the good gestures they were doing for the past months and they were givers and sharing what they have especially during the Yolanda tragedy..
If they were politicians..senator or whatever spending a lavish wedding will be question kasi hindi natin alam saan galing ang gagastusin nila..
Marian and Dingdong are renowned artists in the industry and had earned through their hard work..we have no right to question this wedding..naiinggit lang kayo diyan sorry for this harsh word…let us leave them alone…it is their right…
KING JAMES VERSION
JOHN 12:6
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
If there’s one thing I learned today it’s that there’s a need to revisit the big book of law. I feel that we have too much useless laws inserted.
I’d have to agree with the Fortun guy with this one. Even if it is extravagant the wording is so vague it’d be too subjective to even appeal to the courts.
One might even argue (as the others have pointed aboive) that if you’d say that our country is really in an emergency there’s a load of so-called luxuries you have to give up right here right now. Internet access, telephone access, technology, cars, fancy food, your leisure time or writing this piece, etc.
To be honest, I don’t really care if they’d even spend more than the national budget. It’s their own money, it’s their right to spend it. Live and let live I say.
Taking the moral high ground is an easy way to ease your conscience and assume everyone not agreeing with you is an idiot. I think that wouldn’t be your purpose for writing this piece but hey, some of the comments here are doing that.
hahahha.. tama ka dyan.. obviously inggit ang writer na to.. sumulat pa tlaga ng article. kawawa nman..
so pathetic! why people cant happy for other’s fulfilled dreams!! 😛
kalokohan! panu mo nalaman na busy schedule ni pnoy nang araw na yan?? secretary ka niya?? at isa pa Diyos nga may pahinga eh, si Pnoy pa kaya?? maraming bitter sa mundo, ibat iba nang pananaw ang bawat tao…pero bakit sa lahat nang tiwaling opisyal sa pilipinas nakita mo si marian at dingdong?? magarbo nga ang kasal nila oo, pero panu ka nakakasigurado na pera nang taong bayan ang ginamit nila? Its pointless….the whole article is pointless…I respect you as a person but not someone who write to criticize a special day in someones life using their own dough…
eh anu ba pakialam nila sa mga poor people (well, actually that’s not it). bakit pinagtrabahuhan ba nila ang perang ginastos nila sa wedding para lang ipakain sa poor? pinaghiran nila yun para matupad ang dream wedding nila at wala na tayo dapat pakialam dun kasi pera nila yun. besides tumutulong naman talaga cla sa mga in need. kahit panu pa nila yun gastusin bakit mo papakialaman sayo ba yun? kung gusto mo ikaw ang magtrabaho at ipakain m sa mga tao. lahat ha. kasi masyado kang magaling. i’m not a fan pero wala sa lugar ang pag criticize m. wala naman silang obligasyon sa kapwa.
i dont see any vilolation at all. they have money, they can provide, Problem solve.. thats it..
Hi. I am not a DongYan fan, but I like your article Ilda. You do have a point, people don’t need to show off what they have or how big do they have. Simply helping people in need already says what a person has.
funny how dingdong and marian’s fans cannot accept criticism. the wedding was made very public. their fans should have been aware that at the end of the day, there would be positive and negative comments. funny how violently they react to negative comments or blogs.just goes to show what kind of fans they have.this wedding is super hyped.the meaning of the ceremony itself is lost and gone. its too superficial to the extent that material things matter the most.im no fan of nobody,just saying. im waiting for another fan to bash me on what i just said.bring it on.this is a circus.lol…
people should all just calm down, 2015 just started and all u guys give is negative and bitter attitude. kaya tayo pinagtatawanan ng ibang bansa eh, we take so much effort to this load of Cr**, live a life, they got married, some are angry and some protest, some gets bitter and some protects, its becoming a cycle, move on people. not that i dont care, but gosh its 2015 already, can we stop?
People are dying sure to man-made disasters, and you’re telling everybody to calm down? What the hell is wrong with you?!
I believe you didn’t understand the commemt of neutral guy 😀
why don’t you become a blogger Elsie?
Its their hard earned money! Short and simple.. Go bark on politicians who steal people’s money!
I think their wedding is a perfect example of a Philippine fairy tale in hope to again provoke people to indulge in something stupid which in turn will complement their stupidity. Either some of the country’s elite and educated literally lose touch with reality or they are in denial that a great ordeal existed in the system.
Try mo kaya mag tagalog sa article mo, para sabihing
Maka masa ka talaga.
LMAO
Fuck the poor! this ain’t taxpayers money but Pork could have been laundered here. Born poor, fuck your parents! Die poor, Fuck You!
Haha grabe wla na b talagang mgawa ngsulat neto im n0t a fan of dat couple pero pati pala pag attend ni pn0y sa kasalang yan isisisi pa rn sa kanya,anu b yan, pwd isip ka nalang ng inspiring story na masusulat,d ung pati kasal ng ibang tao pakiki alaman m0, pera naman nlang pnaghirapn ang gnastos nla.besides its n0t their fault kng bket maraming naghihirap.
pakelam niyo ba. buhay nila yan. alangamanan idonate nila lahat ng pera nila sa charity.
sa totoo lng wala akong nakikitang dahilan kung bakit pa natin kailangan pakialaman o kwestyonin yung mga bagay na sa una pa lang ay wala naman tayong kinalaman. but don’t get me wrong ok? what i mean is…yes, pwede tayong magbigay ng opinyon but not to the point na may karapatan na tayong manira o magsalita na parang ang laking kasalanan na yung nagawa nung isang tao samantalang in the first place hindi naman tayo naapektuhan nang ginawa nila at wala naman talaga silang ginawang masama sa ibang tao. katulad na lang nang kasal nila dingdong at marianne…i mean sariling pera naman nila yung ginastos nila. pinaghirapan nila yun. so, nasa kanila kung saan na nila gagastusin yun. wala na dapat pakialam yung ibang tao dun. unless, ninakaw nila yun sa kaban ng bayan then we definitely have all the rights na maki-alam which i think is really impossible since both of them have lots of money. saka hindi naman sigurong masama kung ipakita nila kung gaano sila kayaman at wala naman din sigurong masama kung gamitin nila yung pera na pinagpaguran nila para sa isang napaka-espeyal na araw para sa kanila. ngayon kung apektado tayo masyado at sa tingin natin ay dapat itinulong na lang nila yung pera nila sa mga iba pa nating kababayan then bakit hindi na lang natin gawing motivation ito at mas pa-angatin pa natin yung sarili natin para kung gusto nating tumulong sa mga mahihirap may maibibigay tayo. hindi yung tinutuon natin yung atensyon natin sa pagpuna kung paano gastusin ng mga mayayaman yung pera nila, na at the first place ay sila rin nmn yung naghirap. well, opinyon ko lang nman ito at wala rin akong intensyon na manakit ng damdamin ng ibang tao at higit sa lahat nirerespeto ko rin yung opinyon ninyo. kung sa tingin nyo ay mali tong mga tinaype ko…eh di ok…respeto na lang sa isa’t- isa.
i really agree kung ano ang mga sinabi mo sa itaas na sarili mong opinion. halos lahat ng babae na ikakasal ay nangangarap na maganda ang kasal nila at best pa kung kaya naman at pinaghirapan at inipon para sa espesyal na okasyon. kaya nilang gumastos ng milyon milyon kaya suwerte nila at nasunod ang gusto nilang kasal ayos sa gusto nila.
Agree ako ..sa opinion nun nsa taas na comnent, wala akong mkitang msma sa ksalang dingdong Marian….pinagipunan nila yun pra sa ganun kaslan…kahit ako kun merin ganun pera gagastusan ko rin ng malaki un importanteng event na mangyari sa buhay ko…nkikiopinion lang din po…!!
Lol 2 ur site.. 😛
It is non of our damn business! Im not a fan of this dongyan. But just let them do whatever they want for their wedding. its not your money nor phil. gov’t money. It’s not even their fault why there are poor peope in our country.
This blog have some point but this has nothing to do with the wedding. I respect who made the article but seriously, it’s a trash.
Another mindless article. If u want to talk about thoughtless extravagance, write about corrupt political officials who spend and blatantly live lavish lifestyles without really earning it. Full stop!
Another mindless article. If u want to talk about thoughtless extravagance, write about corrupt political officials who spend and blatantly live lavish lifestyles without really earning it.
Sa susunod post na ni writer paano dapat budget nila Marian at Dingdong ang pera nila para mapakinabangan ng mga mahihirap nating kababayan ang pinaghirapan pagtrabahuhan ng dalawa.
Okay tong article. Parang naghukay ng sariling libingan ung writer.
Sorry nakigulo pa ako. Pero sa tingin ko, wala na siguro tayong say kung gusto nila ng extravagant wedding. Punagpaguran nila ang perang ginastos nila. Siguro, kaya yan ang naiisip ko ay dahil nandyan si Pnoy. Hmm, kaya mo nalilink sa mga kung anu anong pulitika yung opinyon mo. Isa pa, special day nila yun eh, nasa sakanila kung gusto nila ng simple or bongga, kung sinong iimbitahan at di iimbitahan. Tinelevise nila, dahil yun yung way nila para makita ng fans nila sa buong mundo, at virtually makasama sila sa special day nila. Wala silang tinapakang tao, ninakawan o ano man. Hindi ba pwedeng maging masaya na lang tayo para sa isa’t isa? Iyan ang mahirap satin eh, nakita lang na bongga yung kapitbahay, kesyo ganito kesyo ganyan. Hinahatak na pababa. Wala namang ginawang masama. Maging masaya ka na lang. Gaya nga ng sinabi ko, mas marami pa at mas deep pa ang problema ng Pinas, at sa tingin ko, nasayang ang talino mo sa pagkutya sa taong wala namang natapakang tao. Actually, hindi rin ito worth it na debate. Bottomline is, let’s just be happy for them. Kasal nila, pera nila, buhay nila. 🙂
I don’t usually comment on social media but I find your post really funny. What a bitter and miserable person you must be to actually have exerted the effort and time to post this (non-sense) article. It’s not the couple’s fault or anybody’s fault if you were born insecure. Get a life. 🙂
I’m not a fan of these two celebrities but when I saw the article I became curious and read the whole thing, This is really beyond stupid! These are private individuals,they can do whatever they want with their money,they can literally wipe their ass with it for all you care,What the HELL?
Its no fair Ilda if you still remain a write after this trash. I wish I can personally do something to make sure you never write again. You are a hypocrite and a daughter of the devil. Agree with so many comments here. Do you know that the poor people have no cars but you probably have more than one, they have no good houses to stay but I’m sure your house is comfortable, some of them can’t eat three square meals but you can, can’t afford good schools but you did from your write ups. Where do we start to talk about the poor. There are poor people in Canada, America, Japan, China, Malaysia, Spain, Mexico, Africa, Singapore, England, basically every country in this world has poor people. Do the rich people there stop doing anything good for themselves because there are poor people in their country? Of course not, so why should you think Dong and Marian should have stopped having their dream wedding because there are poor people in the Philippines. How about you start an article on how people should stop getting married when they aren’t ready and have children they can gather for. How about you write about where are taxes are going. Your article is trashy and meaningless, i wish you get that well Jezebel
If the writer stands by what she spews and rants on this blog then why does she remain anonymous? Evidently, there is cowardice written all over this person.
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What a stupid, stupid blog….
Nasuya din ako sa ilang months ng balita about their wedding. Pero wala akong paki kung ubusin nila ang yaman nila sa dream wedding nila! Trip nila yun eh, at di naman ako nag ambag ni piso sa kasalan nilang yun! Pero kapag ang pulitiko ang nagwaldas ng milyong milyong pera ng bayan… Ibang usapan na yan! Dapat ang kasuhan ng thoughtless extravagance yung mga pulitiko na namumuhay ng sobra sobra sa kailangan nila, at yung mga VIP sa bilibid! Nakakulong na naka jacuzzi pa! Hahaha! Para sa nagsulat ng article na to… Wag mo ng kainggitan si marianne, gilr! Focus ka na lang sa mas makabuluhan na story!
From Is Filipino culture a culture of wealth possession or wealth creation?, an article I wrote a while back…
Full article here! 😀
may batas pala sa kung paano dapat gastahin ang sarili mong pera?
Isinasabatas pla un? Pero bakit pag ginasta ang kaban ng pilipinas wala man lng nakikialam o nakakaalm?
Where in the article does it say that people cannot spend their money anymore? Try not to miss the point.
The civil code is not meant to stop people from spending. It wants to avoid inciting the hatred of the masses when they see ostentatious DISPLAY of spending during times of acute public want. I guess that is so hard for some people to understand because they are so used to the poverty in the Philippines and they think the condition is “normal”.
The law applies to public servants too. Unfortunately, Filipinos are ignorant of the law so no one is clamouring for its application. Filipinos do not question why members of congress parade around in their expensive attires during the SONA for instance. It’s improper for them to do that considering millions of their constituents are suffering from hunger. But I guess since Filipinos treat their public servants like celebrities, they enjoy seeing them in glamorous gowns and expensive barongs.
Hindi nman sila Politiko ah????
This law applies to events that will be funded by the Phil. Govt. maam. As far as I know, hindi sila mga politiko at pera nila yung ginamit nila. No violations of any kind katulad ng sinasabi n’yo. I think, this post is pointless. It’s a good thing that you’ve managed to get everybody’s attention with this kind of post. *slow clap*
Dingdong is a government employee. He was recently appointed as Youth Commissioner by PNoy.
Of course the gov’t spent money on the event. When they blocked the road, additional traffic enforces were needed and not to mention security had to be tighter because of the presence of the President.
No, the article is not pointless. Only to those who don’t get the point.
I do get her point here. Two million pesos for a gown a woman will only get to wear once in a lifetime is over the bakod na. And I do believe that in the face of so much poverty and hardship and corruption that our country faces, extravagance is quite uncalled for. Happily ever after doesn’t depend on how lavish or simple the wedding is, a marriage is actually hard work, I just hope our masa get to recognize that because I feel that they’re now equating happy marriages with lavish weddings most of them can’t afford.
Thanks, Jah!
Oh ayan ha. PANSIN NA PANSIN KA NA.
But its not your business at all kung gumastos sila ng ganun. Hindi nila ninakaw ang ginastos nila.
it’s not my money they’re spending = i dont care.
The fact that traffic was rerouted meant that public funds were used. So public money was spent. The fact that Noynoy attended, taxpayer’s money was spent to have him attend (unless he can show that he spent his personal money, including salaries of his close in security for the day).
Exactly, Pelo!
in legal terms equality means: treating individuals on the same circumstance as equal. do you get it?
and these actually pay their taxes for the people’s sake, for this blogger’s sake, like the roads we walk, the bridge we cross.. i think the blogger have been in vacation is mars and then back in earth with the first thing that met her eyes is the news of the wedding and the civil code that she is talking about..
She obviously has a fogged up mind and not thinking logically. I have to admit that I was a little overwhelmed and disturbed when I found out that their wedding cakes cost more than my net worth hundreds fold. Then I imagine how many mouths it can feed and how many small businesses can open up with just the wedding cake alone. But life is as complicated as this extravagant piece of pastry. The newly weds can lavishly spend because they can afford it – through honest living. By being celebrities. Opulent, Famous celebrities. Now the question is, why are they so rich? Because of idiots who made them famous in the first place by watching their worthless corny acting and screaming their lungs out whenever they see them. Who’s to blame now?
On the legal side, please check the book of Atty. Mel Santa Maria on Persons and Family Relations – so your limited, poorly researched idea can be given proper light.
Can you be more specific about this comment? How many small businesses can open up with just one wedding cake? How many mouths were fed with one wedding cake? Are you talking about the mouths of Goldilocks employees? How many were they? How long will they benefit from one big event? Do they need more lavish spenders to sustain this? How many people in the Philippines can afford this type of extravaganza?
Unfortunately, the event was made public so that’s why they received public scrutiny. If they didn’t want the attention and criticism, they should have made the event PRIVATE.
“has been in a PERMANENT period of ACUTE public want or emergency for a LONG TIME.”
Lol… Kung lagi na lang ganyan eh hindi na acute yan…
You just got used to the poverty in the Philippines that’s why you think it’s “normal”.
pag di ba nila ginawa yung wedding nila mabubusog ba lahat ng nagugutom sa Pilipinas??? magiging mayaman ba lahat ng mahihirap??? it’s their own money let them spend the way they want it.. Dingdong is a youth commissioner??? how much he is getting as being such, does he handle big projects to pocket money from that position??? Get some sense honey!!!
Sigh…another point misser. I know why it’s so hard for you to understand the point of the article. Of course the country will still be poor even if the two celebrities held the event in private. The essence of the civil code is to avoid inciting hatred among the masses when they see ostentatious display of spending. The problem is, the masses are too beholden to caucasian looking people to realise their continued enslavement.
I know this won’t make sense to you, but I just couldn’t simplify my answer any further. 🙁
This article is misleading. Everyone has the right to spend their own hard work money for once in a lifetime event. Just look on the bright side, how this event helped to our economy?
– Dingdong spend millions of pesos, from his own pocket
– The event created thousands of jobs, from prenup, church ceremony, to reception at MOA
– our Filipino designers was highlighted in news around the world for their unique talent
– and more
@Bino
There’s nothing in your comment that hasn’t been addressed previously. If you think the article is misleading, it’s probably because your interpretation is wrong. The article didn’t say the couple shouldn’t have spent their own money on their “once in a lifetime event”. Please read my responses to other commenters to your similar question.
Yes, a lot of retailers earned from this event. That’s the only industry that benefited from this. Unfortunately, that’s not enough to sustain the country’s economy and spending is not a permanent solution to fixing the problem. Are you suggesting everyone should have this kind of extravaganza just to keep those retailers happy? Get your priorities straight.
Sana hanapan mo muna ang mga magnanakaw sa gobyerno Kung saan nila tinago ung mga ninanakaw nila. Or sana tinanong mo muna ung mga sakim na government official Kung naiisip ba nila na maraming nagugutom na kapwa nila Pilipino ,, isip-isip din pag May time ,,,,
@Ria de Leon
Ay naku…ikaw ang mag-isip-isip kapag may time kesa manuod ng manuod nang teleserye. 😉
It seems it’s much better to talk to a concrete wall than to talk to some people on this thread. I don’t think some of you will realise that your obsession with celebrities is what’s keeping you distracted from the thievery that is going on in Philippine government. Most of the people who are obsessed with celebrities also treat their public servants like celebrities that’s why they get away with stealing and accomplishing nothing for the country. It’s no surprise because a lot of the public servants come from showbiz. Sigh…
ay day…sikat ka na…tignan mo o dami na comment sa article mo. Good job!
For me everyone has the right to have what they want on a legal way…. For Dingdong and Marian they dreamed for a weeding like this and who else is not?
Let us all see the bright side of this event.. rather than thinking the poor way.. why this could not be a motivation to everyone that there is a Happy Ever after story on real life.. It is not our fault ( rich people ) that the poor people are making their everyday lives. They made the choice in the country that has a freedom to choose.
Reading people’s negative comments against this article makes me agree more on this line that the author wrote: ” sadly, Filipinos in general do not see anything wrong with “thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency.” haha. 😀
Yes, because a lot of Filipinos have become materialistic and shallow.
I don’t know dingdong’s intentions of giving Marian the wedding they had. Its either to prove that he is able and can give her her dream wedding or showing off his awesomeness. It is either to prove to Marian his love and thus give her her happiness, or for his pride that, hey…well, yah..I can! I cannot judge him. Dingdong is entitled to do whatever he wants to do with the wealth he has. Both of them had worked so hard to have a good life. But, I do agree with the author though. In my opinion, sorry to say this to all dongyan’s fan but I think the wedding was just way too much. For out of the heart, the mouth speaks. Only the Lord knows whats in their heart. They could have used the money in something more profitable not only for both of them but other people who are in desperate need. Well, yes! absolutely. But, they didn’t and thats all them. We can’t do anything about it. I just wish that they will know God, who bless them with such wealth, so they will know how to bless others. Bless not with a good wedding show, but bless in giving back to those who are in need as the Lord has given them what they need. Well, who knows, in the future, they might wisely spend their resources. I can only pray.
Something’s missing here. You replied to my other comment but you deleted the comments I have here. 🙁 To say it again, I can’t see what your intentions are in writing this article. You are bashing the wedding in the guise of being emphatic to millions of poor Filipinos who are hungry but at the same time you are characterizing the same group of people as shallow and materialistic… What the??? Get your mind straight out darling….
I don’t know what you are talking about. If your comment had ad homimen or personal attacks, they probably went straight to the spam folder. If you still ask what my intention is in writing this article after I my responses to you and the other commenters, then you are just a time waster. Try not to put too much meaning into the article. Read it again. It might help you understand it better.
Yes, Filipinos do contradict themselves. They frown on Imelda Marcos for her lavish lifestyle but at the same time worship those who display extravagant spending. Maybe that’s why it was easy for the Marcoses to come back and enter politics again.
I think the writer wrote that line ‘sadly, filipos in general’ because she knows not everyone is as shallow and envious as she is. I strongly agree with one commenter here. If the blogger believe Dongyan shouldn’t have spent their hard earned money to have their dream wedding then I too don’t believe whoever blogged this should live in a good house, drive a car, own expensive items because is like she’s mocking the poor people who don’t have them. I will give anything for someone to blog about how stupid this article is and the blogger being clouded with her self righteous ego but no one will read it because she’s a nobody. She wrote this partly to get attention of many people to visit her blog. Let’s face Dong and Marian are the most popular stars we have in the country. How many showbiz couple’s wedding in pinoy hit international interest except theirs. Ms blogger needs the free publicity for her blog so bad but my thought is, after Dongyan wedding what else is she going to blog about them to get the public interest? Thoughtless extravagant of their endless sleepless nights reading slips and taping i suppose
Bakit ba lahat na lang ng galaw ng tao hahanapan natjn ng butas, baka mamaya lag tae ko e bawal na din sa batas. Im glad they spend probably 5 percent of their money. Kung iisipin mo, nadiversify pa nga pera nila diba? Some of it went to the florists, 2 million pesos went to the gown’s designer, 7million naman dun sa gumawa ng cake at malay mo nagdonate pa sila sa church. So napansin mo, nakatulong pa sa ibang small or big business right. Siguro di nalang nila tinelevise pero what can we do? THEY are public figures. Nakasymbol na sa kanila yan. Ang point ko lang is no matter kung extravagant man or sa west man ang kasal e nasa magasawa na yon at wala na tayong karapatan na husgahansila.
Dont be bitter na baka di pa nagpopropose bf mo or sa west ka man pinakasalan at di engrande, ang mas mahalaga e ang totoong intention sayo ng pakakasalan mo.
ENGRANDE MAN O HINDE.
A woman has her own vision of what her wedding should look like, and as a couple, they have the right to decide how they will spend THEIR money and what they’re going to spend it on. This couple helped countless people, and they do this to make the less fortunate happy. I don’t see whats wrong with what they did, they wanted their wedding to be special and memorable, who are we to judge their “extravagant” spending. As long as its not money from corrupted pockets, we have no right to judge their actions.
This article makes me laugh.
Yes, they have a right to spend their own money on their wedding. However, they PUBLICISED the event, they INCONVENIENCED the public by blocking a major road and since the wedding involves a public servant (DingDong is a Youth Commissioner), the event deserves public scrutiny. If they wanted to avoid attention, they should have made the event PRIVATE.
Donating to charity is a different issue. It doesn’t excuse irrational and obnoxious behaviour.
And by the way, I don’t think they paid for the whole thing. I heard that Goldilocks sponsored the 7M wedding cake and who knows what other sponsorship they got. That’s teaching wrong values to the youth. It’s encouraging mooching.
I quoted your :
And by the way, I don’t think they paid for the whole thing. I heard that Goldilocks sponsored the 7M wedding cake and who knows what other sponsorship they got.
Did they asked for sponsorship ? well, maybe yes AND maybe not ! If the what you have mentioned is happy enough to sponsor this couple, what is there to argue ? Even so without the sponsorship, the would still have the wedding on their own account.
Instead of feeling all negative, the public of the country should be happy that they have this power couple who can set example for the generations.And by that, i mean they worked the asses out all this year, so why not spend for this special occasion ? if we work hard, then we might get even better then them.And i think it is only right that they share this moment with those who supported them all this years.They just wanted to celebrate this meaningful holy matrimony.What is so wrong with that ? Mooching ? well… i don’t think that people need anyone to teach them about wrong values…it’s in the mind of a person ! Make the event private? That just show how envious you are and how you wish that it was you ! You should learn to be happy for others.FYI, I dont even a fan of this couple
The sponsorship is not the main issue here. It was mentioned just to drive a point. You can’t say they worked hard to have an extravagant wedding if some of the costs of the wedding were paid for by someone else. That’s misleading.
The main problem with media hyping up an extravagant wedding like this is it promotes the wrong values in Philippine society – the kind of values that will keep Filipinos poor. Young generation of Filipinos will now pine for a fairy tale wedding believing that that is what they need to be “happy”. That is wrong. Young men might think they need to follow in DingDong’s footsteps and show naked photos of themselves to become popular. Young women might be compelled to find a “rich” husband just to fulfil their dream of being a princess for a day.
No, I certainly don’t agree that Marian and Dingdong are the most ideal couple who the youth should emulate.
A public spectacle deserves public scrutiny. You can’t expect everyone to like what they see.
Marian & Dingdong are NOT ELITE (ELITE are persons of the wealthiest class in which has hereditary titles) They are only HIGH PROFILE TV Personalities who happens to have money that came from handworks (movies, endorsements & TV shows).
Oh dear…this is why it is so hard to be understood. Now I have to define the word “elite” in the context used in the article.
The word elite doesn’t necessarily mean just being “rich”. The word elite means a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. Although I wouldn’t personally consider the two celebrities “superior” in terms of their abilities and qualities, they are considered superstars by a lot of Filipinos. So therefore, they can be considered members of the elite in Philippine society.
I like this point of view. Not all will agree, but there will be people that will have the same idea.. curious ako Ilda baka may insight ka dito.. ano po sa tingin ang pedeng maging impact nito globally?? Filipinos aside, pedeng isipin ng foreign countries na the Philippines is not struggling or its people are wasting their resources and time.. hehe
Good point. Since we always end up asking the international community for help during natural disasters, some of them might think that the excessive spending of the elite shows our messed up priorities and insensitivity in times of acute public want or emergency. Unfortunately, a lot of Filipinos think we are doing okay despite the fact that victims of disasters still live in tents more than a year after the tragedy.
very good article..we must think other poor filipinos…no need to show of how rich you are..the millions of money wasted have no rewards from allah…
I liked your article. The responses that don’t however is just further proof that a majority of Filipinos don’t mind because they are so wrapped up in celebrity culture or if they’re not it’s the “it’s their own money!” response. My own personal thought to this way of thinking is possibly because in the face of such poverty over the last few decades people have begun to look at the glass as half full and it’s shared amongst the majority of the population. They probably also live vicariously through these “celebrities” who live a life that they aspire to have, and so to have someone criticize it, it can be taken personally.
As for your article, I agree 100%. It was too extravagant to hold for a country such as the Philippines, but then again a lot of celebrity related events are no different. I’d like to share a theory that my mother has about Filipinos and how they like to westernise themselves, particularly in the celebrity area. There’s a very glamorized perception of Hollywood and only those in Hollywood understand that it’s just an image. That image is seen by Filipinos so this is why we see such extravagance. The only major televised extravagant wedding I can think of is Kim Kardashian’s second wedding which only lasted 72 days and was for her reality TV show. Sponsors everywhere, and no one even likes her. Pinoy celebrities seemed to have overlooked the fact that poverty here is significant compared to the first-world, but hey, we want to be like glamorized Americans!
Extravagant weddings make Filipinos happy but it’s only temporary. Where’s the happiness when you turn off the TV after watching the wedding and realise that you now have to sell the TV because you have no more money to buy food? Fellow Filipinos, while it’s nice to fantasise and vicariously live through this happy and wealthy couple let’s be real here.
Thanks, Anna!
Some of the comments from the fans are just an overreaction. It’s ironic that they fail to see how their obsession with celebrities is one of the reasons why the country is considered a basketcase.
I just bought a pair of shoes worth P35,000. Is that extravagance? You are trying to impose a moral code to a capitalist society. You are worried about the youth emulating them? Well, stopping people from spending their money won’t change their mind. It’s about values. I worked for my really expensive shoes because I saved for it. What? I should have given it to charity you say? How sure are you that I don’t volunteer every week in a soup kitchen feeding your so-called masses.
Did you display your purchase on national TV? I don’t think so.
The article didn’t ask people to donate to charity either. Your activities outside of this forum is beside the point.
The article criticised the celebrity couple’s ostentatious DISPLAY of spending on national TV, which sends the wrong signal to the youth – the majority of which are poor.
Some people can be easily swayed by clever marketing and get their priorities wrong like splurge on something they will only use for a day or a short time. The Philippines is a poor country and is frequented by natural calamities. Poor Filipinos would benefit from saving their hard-earned money, indeed.
I agree with you to a point. However, we can’t impose our values on other people just because we think it’s right. Materialism in itself is not a bad thing, however if it supersedes everything else, then this is were you and I agree.
We can’t stop people wanting things. Those two people on TV just had a bigger microphone, but the (as you call them) poor see it everyday. Does it send the wrong signal to the youth? Maybe. But if it inspires them to make their lives better then I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
I think what you are afraid of is not materialism itself, but what the youth, the poor, or both, will do to reach their aspirations. Will they steal? Will they kill? Will they desire to forgo hard work to earn a quick buck. Maybe. So the values that should be cultivated is not to not want nice things, but hard work, ingenuity, or the want to be excellent at what they do in an ethical manner.
Also, yes, it was quite ostentatious of them. But hey, it’s a wedding and it’ll probably be the only one they have. I’m happy for them.
@Chris
Sorry, but what makes you think I was imposing my values? I was not. I was merely expressing my opinion on the “royal wedding” and the implications of such an event. How can an opinion article equate to “imposing”? I have not petitioned the banning of “royal weddings”.
Again, I am not stopping people from wanting things. I am highlighting the effects of displaying such excessive spending in a poverty stricken country that has not recovered from the effects of the strongest typhoon on record and not to mention, the Zamboanga siege. Just a reminder as well, during the wedding itself, there was also a typhoon in another part of the country, which was largely ignored by the mainstream media due to their coverage of the “royal wedding”. I know the typhoon was not the couple’s fault. It’s mainly the media’s fault for having screwed up priorities. But the lack of outrage from the majority for the media’s lack of coverage of the typhoon, which caused 50 deaths says a lot about our dysfunctional society.
Well, it is my opinion that the event will simply perpetuate the wrong values to the youth – the sort of values that will keep them poor. In short, the event has more negative than positive effects to an already celebrity obsessed population.
I don’t think the “royal wedding” of the celebrity couple will teach “excellence” and doing things in an “ethical manner”. The event was misleading. It turns out that they didn’t spend for the whole thing. Reports have surfaced that they had sponsorships and asked for big discounts from suppliers. That’s what I call professional mooching. Have a look at this comment from someone who knows how the event was made possible:
“In response to your first argument, your points would be valid IF the couple had actually paid their wedding suppliers correctly. However, huge discounts were demanded from reputable wedding suppliers, in exchange for “exposure.” If they had money for a lavish cake, dress, etc., why couldn’t they have paid ALL their suppliers fair wages? Other “unroyal” wedding couples save up for years in order to afford their dream wedding. They pay the correct rates for each wedding supplier even if it means becoming practically bankrupt after the wedding. And yet here come these millionaire celebrities, asking suppliers to serve at their wedding for very little to even no cost, because hey, these suppliers will get exposure anyway. Whoopee. These wedding suppliers invested time, effort, and money to hone their craft and become excellent at what they do. It is lamentable that for all their talent, they cannot get fair compensation from those who certainly have the means to pay.”
Yup, it’s their wedding and they should have kept it private or with minimal media coverage and should have avoided inconveniencing the public if they didn’t want PUBLIC SCRUTINY. You can’t expect everyone to share their taste for extravaganza.
My criticism of the event should not be interpreted as me being “unhappy” for them. That’s just missing the point. I simply wanted to highlight that such an event also has negative implications in Philippine society.
@Chris: That’s the key point there in what you say here: “what the youth, the poor, or both, will do to reach their aspirations”.
Consider that;
(1) Some people find the way to material wealth through innovation, capital creation, capital accumulation, and smart working. That sort of wealth tends to persist over generations.
(2) Others achieve it through their good looks and performing talent — like showbiz celebrities.
Which of the above two capabilities does the 90% of ordinary people stand a chance of acquiring through learning and education?
The trouble with Pinoy society is there is a tendency to believe that Item 2 is the best way to achieve success. And that is why deadly stampedes to watch idiotic shows like Wowowee happen in the Philippines, because showbiz success and the money thought to easily come with that has been pitched to Pinoys as the most attractive option to achieving personal validation.
Spectacles like the DongYan wedding enforce that sort of dysfunctional thinking.
@benign0
Or (3) leave the country to find a better life (like me and my husband did)
However, you cannot fault a person for his/her choice to gain financial independence. If a person can sing, why shouldn’t they make money out of it?
But I do get your point. We shouldn’t just be churning out singers, dances, actresses, beauty queens, and boxers. And I agree 100% that cultivating entrepreneurship, encouraging children to get into science and math, teaching them the value of making and building something that contributes to the advancement of civilization.
But again, it’s a value system. We are dumbing down a nation and who’s fault is that? If people are hungry and uneducated, yes, they will want to gawk at these celebrities because it does give them something to aspire for.
Also, this generation is gone. Stopping or not showing a DongYan spectacle will not shield them from the rest of the world. Hey, we have the Internet and they are exposed to it no matter what.
I believe that teaching starts from the home. The networks will do everything to make a buck. It’s not longer a public trust, to educate and inform.
@Chris: Indeed. And that sort of alludes to a key problem with the sort of state services needed to mitigate the dumbing down of the masses by private enterprise. Because information dissemination in the Philippines is dominated by the private sector, it is foolish to rely on them to develop good quality content to expedite change. They will always go were the money leads them.
The UK’s BBC is an example of government investment in state enterprises that uphold a commitment to quality and substance in its content unencumbered by the greed of private sector shareholders. I wrote about this at length in a previous article, How to stop Philippine Media’s systematic dumbing down of an entire nation…
Freedom can work for or against a person — or an entire society. It comes down to the inherent character of said person or society. Inherently intelligent people make good on the opportunities offered by freedom. Dumb people squander them.
I just bought a pair of shoes worth P35,000. Is that extravagance?
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Depends. Do you work? How much is your take home pay, P15,000 a month? Do you even work?
Same street me nakatira kung saan ginanap ang kasal.. D naman siya nakasagabal… KC may mga notice naman..usher..police and everything… Ang mga nagcocomplain Lang naman eh malamang ung mga nde dumadaan dito hahahha… Proud p kami Kasi dito nila napili ikasal Sa simbahan namin…. Wag k masyadong maarte… Alam ko ang point mo pero MAs maganda na ibato mo Yan Sa mga taong alam long kinukurakot pera Ng taong bayan. D ako fan Ng dalawa pero ung article mo makes me sick…. Mapag usapan Lang ne?
Your comment is proof that a lot of Filipinos are too beholden to celebrities. You seem to think it is ok for them to block major roads just to accommodate their “royal” wishes. You are exhibiting your inferiority complex. I wonder if you’ll say the say the same thing if an ordinary couple asked to block the same road when they get married. Or is this privilege just for people with powerful connections?
What’s to stop the next royal couple from blocking a major road when they get married especially since you think it is ok? I know blocking roads is done in the provinces during an event but we’re talking about a major road in the Philippines. No wonder the Philippines cannot progress. Filipinos, especially the ones with the right connections can do whatever they want with impunity including disrupting the traffic.
wow..what is the brand of your shades..?please dont blatantly show your “shades” because as you said there are many poor people who cannot afford to buy a food for a day and you just buy it for a shades..
ms blogger, do you know that poor people have no food let along thought of buying a shade and there you are, wearing an expensive shade with a nice top i’m sure is not cheap, probably wearing an hair extension with an expensive pant or skirt. Something poor people can’t afford. what a damn hypocrite you are.
Way to miss the point there, sheila. The article is not against spending per se. Go and read it again if you didn’t understand it.
Oh but I didn’t parade my shades on national TV and since those who don’t have food to eat more than likely do not have access to the Net, then they won’t see my shades. 😉
The article drives a point on extravagance in the face of poverty and serving public servants as opposed to public servants serving the public. The other problem is that we have become so used to how things are for example poverty, bribery (sponsorship) and celebrity mentality just to name a few, that it is accepted and we don’t know the difference. The people will just have to suck it and go about their business of finding the next meal while there is somebody out there spending spending million for wedding and closing up a major thoroughfare for his convenience at the expense of the public. The gap between poverty and the rich is so big and the rich have no sense of sensitivity for the poor. No, a 35,000 peso pair of shoes may not be extravagant to somebody or to maybe 50% of Filipinos but it is extravagant to the person next to you who can only afford a pair of tsinelas, that is if you tell him how much your shoes cost. Yes, a 2 million peso dress is extravagant to 99.99% of Filipinos. When will our mentality change? Seems like poverty and hunger are powerful motivators for change but for us it is barely making a difference. Our Filipino mentality is a screwed up mentality and what we are seeing and how we are reacting are just the sings of how screwed up it is. The sad thing is we may never be able to change and we are getting left behind.
Hurray for your comment, Walter Pacho!
Di ako fan ni dingdong at marian pero wala ako nakikita mali kung gumastos man sila ng malaki. Dahil every couple dreams to have a big and memorable wedding as long as kaya mo ang gastos. Di lang naman sila ang may engrandeng wedding may ibang artista din. Oohhhhh man move on ang mga inggit and save a lot of money para matalbugan nyo wedding ni marian at dingdong.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE ASSHOLES. EVERYBODY HAS ONE. Leave the couple alone. Just be happy for them and pray for their success.
What does Dongyan marriage got to do with the economy of the Philippines?
korek!
true..
Lets not lose our perspective here, this wedding is not a big deal compared to people who are actually rich. Why make a big deal about 2 million peso dress, the jewels alone given to Kate on their real royal wedding are worth more than than Ding dong, Marian, and their entire wedding. That dress is cheap compared to ones made for celebrities of first world countries. We are talking pesos here, not USD or pounds.
In other words, its nothing to get upset about. There are much more extravagant spending going on in other parts of the world.
blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah… That’s all I see here. Your country will never ever progress from its filthy miserable state. Unless, you all have to do something drastic….even unthinkable. Wake up , Filipinos! You’re being played.
Why the DongYan wedding is all wrong…
“But is an economy that relies on splurging celebrity fashionistas, overseas employees, and Chinese gamblers an economy one can be proud of? I don’t think the architects of free market economics had that kind of mendicancy in mind when they called upon the world’s leaders to embrace open and competitive markets.”
Full article here! 😀
Pilipino nga naman. Leave them alone that’s their wedding..
Well, that could have been the case if only they didn’t interrupt the traffic and saturate the news with their extravagant wedding.
Hindi ako fan nila Ding Dong at Marian, pero alam mo, grateful ako dahil kahit papano, nagawan ng rerouting ang traffic ng araw ng kasal nila. Dahil hindi mo mapipigilan ang mga fans nila na magpunta sa simbahan kung saan yun naganap. Kung ang nirereklamo mo ang na interrupt na traffic, baka yung byahe ko sa araw na yun kung hindi nareroute, malamang kailangan intayin ko pang matapos ang kasalan nila bago ako makadaan pauwi. Kaya di ko makita ang point mo na “if only they didn’t interrupt the traffic”. At sa sasabihin mong “saturate the news with their extravagant wedding” bakit? Mapipigilan mo ba ang media not to cover at wag i-publish ang wedding nila? Eh kahit nga ang social media nadominate nila sa dami ng fans nila at sa dami ng gustong magsabing “andun ako”.
Sabi nga ng nakararami, leave them alone. Kasi hindi mo pera ang ginastos nila sa kasal na yon. Lalong hindi tax ng bayan. At kung sasabihin mong maraming naghihirap sa Pilipinas, hindi nila kasalanan yun. Kasi sila, naghahanap buhay ng tapat at marangal. At nagbabayad ng tax ng tama. At mas marami pa nga silang natulungan dahil sa mga charity works nila kumpara sa marami sa atin. At to be honest, kumpara sa akin. Dahil sila, may pera para ma-ishare sa mahihirap. Tayo, may sapat lang na kinikita. Kaya pwede ba, wag natin silang hatakin pababa sa kung san lang ang level natin? Irespeto naman natin sila, dahil tao din sila na may karapatan.
On point! Thank you
Well, this certainly is something. If we were in a room I’d be hearing comments from all directions. A few insights though that I would like to share (this is from my standpoint). One is that the wedding may seem a bit pricey, but at any rate, it’s their hard-earned money so I think they would have every right to spend as they would want. Two, it’s not the fault of those who are well-off in life that they can do what they want since again, money is not a limiting factor. I think what most of us would need to look into would be the fact that those who have less in life stop striving to become better and just accept life as it is. They are the ones who create the circumstances they dwell own right now.
Come to think of it, does spending your entire Christmas paycheck on buying something you want constitute “Thoughtless Extravagance?!?”
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Puro show biz ang karamihan ng mga Pinoy kaya pagartista ang tumakbo sa eleksyon binoboto at madalas nananalo kahit di qualified at corrupt ( with exceptions to those who are sincere and not corrupt like Vilma Santos). Pati pulitiko feeling show biz na rin. Kaya di nakapagtataka na marami pa rin ang naghihirap. Your article is something very informative Ilda, pero meron bang ngupin ang batas natin?
I don’t know about…
“Art. 25. Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institutions.”
Philippines is NOT on an ACUTE PUBLIC WANT OR EMERGENCY.. It is, in the other hand, in a CHRONIC WANT OR EMERGENCY..
Thus, this law does not apply.
Just saying.
…ergo, this law should be amended.
But at the end of the day, even if the wedding could have fed a gazillion people, and i myself personally thought that the wedding was so expensive in which if i had the money it would kill me to spend that much, it shouldnt have been a big issue since bottom line is, it was not and has never been the money of the public. If the issue here is they made it all the extravagance public and shown on air, i think its not a big deal. Have you ever questioned when the President of the Philippines bought a brand new porsche during the economic downfall? Yes there should always be sympathy to our poor fellowmen and i have seen the worst of all worsts when it comes to being poor. But instead of hate and envy, these people have become dreamy and amazed that a couple from the 3rd world could afford such a wedding. Trust me, i was at a squatters area during the wedding. You know guys the only ones reacting about “sayang ung pera”, “ang mahal naman”, and whatever negative comments are the ones who have never experienced so much poverty in which envy and insecurity eats the insides of the brains which brings them to be mindful of other people’s business instead of their own. You have a point Ilda, but i think you should have chosen another topic to write about because this isnt really going anywhere. If you have chosen a public figure which has like 10 cars following him whenever he drives around you might have given the public something to think about.
Fact is the intellectual people are the ones debating and assuming what the poor people feel,when truth is,it only mirrors their personal thoughts about the issue. Lets just leave it to the public if they really think this one’s off the record. Because really guys, i think we should be talking about more extravagance from people who are guilty of overspending the tax payers money. Or criticize how slow the response is from the government when it comes to national disasters. And NOT the wedding, omg people i still cant believe we’re debating about this. Everyones entitled to their own opinion ofcourse but cmon,wed like to talk about things that could really change the country, not some silly wedding that could never benefit any of us.
Tama. Lahat ng napagtanungan ko tungkol sa kasal ang sinasabi, ang swerte naman, grabe yung kasal nila no, sana makapag pakasal din ako ng ganun. Everyone was so dreamy about the wedding. Sa tingin ko medyo nag base lang ang blog na to sa mga tao sa paligid nya and not the poor, not the public nor the entire Philippines. Media ang dapat sisihin kung ang problema e ung pag e-air ng kasal nila. Buti nalang may rerouting na naganap imbis na nakatanga lng ang mga motorisa. Sa mga nabasa ko dito ito lang naman ang concern ng writer. Ako personally nakakasawa ba manuod ng balita tungkol sa patayan, krimen na wala namang nagagawa ang gobyerno. Pero sa dinami dami ng topic bakit ito? Dahil sa walang pakundangan silang gumasta ng sarili nilang pera habang na hihirap ang mga pinoy. Agree ako sa ibang posts na artista sila. Halos lahat ng artista na tTV ang kasal, pero syempre since engrande ang saknila nasakop ng media. Which goes to the issue na hindi naman nila ni request na sakupin ng media ang kasal nila diba? Sakin lang e hindi kami mayaman, mahirap lng po kami ms ilda, pero wala naman kaming problema sa kasal. Bakit pa namin bbatikusin ang ganyang bagay kung kailangan pa naming maghanap buhay. Tama ung nagpost na ang yung mga bumabatikos pa dito ay yung may mga kaya sa buhay. Ito ang masarap sa pagiging mahirap, marunong kami mangarap. Natutuwa kami sa mga umaahon sa buhay. Magkaron man ng ganitong issue wala kaming pakealam basta hindi delubyo ang mapunta saamin. Pasitib lng dapat kasi mga dre, maging masaya tayo para sa ibang tao at mgpasalamat na kahit papaano may mga tumutulong padin sa mga mahihirap, hindi yung sita ng sita pero wala namang nagagawang maganda. Kung ang concern nyo ay ang mahihirap, isa po akong representative. At saamin po, wala kaming pakealam sa kasal dapat tuloy ang buhay namin, kaya wag nyo kaming idamay sa personal na hangarin nyo.
There is no way that one can trivialize such grandiose wedding, but can anyone really label it as thoughtless? that is the least of our problems, the reality is they are celebrity, as far as they are concerned they are only doing their job to support their celebrity status , we have no control over them, we should focus more on doing more productive things rather than honing on useless matters.
Ilda, why do you keep saying that the people who disagree with the blog is a fanatic of marian and dingdong or an avid fan of teleseryes or whatsoever you call them. I really dont care about the wedding or the couple since they arent beneficial for me,but generalizing that the ones who oppose you are obsessed with celebrities, it struck me like lightning. Are you just saying things to justify your acts? Coz dang i dont even watch tv? You cannot accept the fact that article caused public rage because its lousy and judgemental. If your preaching about wrong values, yes, the media is a part of it but putting the blame wholly into them is inappropriate. You have issues dear. Ive read all your replies which are inconsistent. Saying that its about the traffic, the media, thoughtless extravagance, the poor, the youth the whatever things that you want to connect it with. I hope you didnt reply on the comments because doing so cracked your standpoint.
You need to understand the difference between a generalisation and a statement about all elements in a given set. A generalisation is an inference based on an observed sample taken from a set and does not presume to make a conclusion about all elements in the broader set.
What specifically makes this article “lousy” as you call it? Cite specific examples plez.
@Omg
You failed to explain why you think my responses were inconsistent. Why is the article lousy and judgmental? Is it simply because you disagree with it? That’s a lame excuse if that is the case.
Meanwhile, a week after the “royal wedding”, the Inquirer decided to publish their take on the matter and the writer share similar views to mine. You should read it. To quote a line: “So I am not against spreading money around. But open display of one’s affluence is another story.” Here’s a link:
9 bishops falling all over themselves at ‘royal wedding’
Wow,resbak from the writers. You know guys it so funny to know that some people really do take this seriously. And some of the topic makers really reply to comments. Im amazed, truly. I admit that i may not be as intellectual as you are, so are the so called fanatics who are your haters. But the fact that you gained so much anger and emotion from readers, isnt that lousy? Or do you have any word that you’d like to name it. Its just funny that you are so mapagpatol to your now avid fanatics because of their reply on your article. Dont you see? Its not giving the postive feedback you were asking for. People dont share the same thoughts you do. Its causing negative reactions,debate,misunderstanding and other emotions that shouldn’t have been here in the first place.Well,maybe this really isnt about the article anymore.But about how you get more readers and hits for your blog, well goodluck this 2015 Ms. Famous 😀
@Omg
Well, it seems to me you do not have a problem with the article anyway. You just have a problem with me responding to the comments. Your comment is now irrelevant to the point of the article. You can’t even explain why you think it’s “lousy”. You just read the comments of those who disagree and you already conclude it is “lousy”. Sorry, but you do not have access to forums where I get positive feedback about it. The Inquirer even published an article today sharing similar views to mine.
This is a blogsite just in case you are not aware. The comment section is meant for feedback and discussion. You should write your own article if you think you can do a better job than me.
You are wrong to assume that I was expecting to get just “positive” feedback. The last point of my article already pointed out that majority of Filipinos who are beholden to celebrities will never understand the reason why the country’s elite can get away with disregarding the law with impunity.
It is very convenient of you to ignore the people who commend this article. That is called being selective. And by the way, I do not get affected by insults coming from people who do not understand my point. I know that there are only a handful of Filipinos who will understand it. That is why the country will remain backward for a long time.
@Omg: Nah, there’s nothing lousy about gaining haters. A guy once said: if you are not pissing off someone, it likely means you are not doing anything important.
Obviously we hit a raw nerve amongst Pinoys. We even hooked in a relatively intelligent commenter such as yourself who articulates thoughts better than most Pinoys.
And what makes you think we do this for “positive” feedback? Indeed, those “negative reactions,debate,misunderstanding and other emotions” you point out would probably never have surfaced if it weren’t for our articles. That’s because all the other Pinoy writers out there are pussies and wouldn’t write anything that would “offend” the masses and go against popular sentiment.
The fact that we drew an outraged reaction means there is something in the UNDERBELLY of Da Pinoy psyche we have revealed and Pinoys are up in arms because what we say is the UGLY truth about this society.
Alrighty, hands down to you both. Two against one? Quite unfair here no. Anyways, you guys just made it clear that you’re making fire and i guess this isnt really go anywhere. You may end up on the news the next couple of weeks but after this, you think any soul will remember the article? If you want some change or some sort of enlightenment, choose a better topic will yah? 😀
@Omg
Another lame attempt at put down. Sabi nga sayo, if you think you can do a better job, then publish your own article. Let’s see what you are made of. Walk the talk.
Of course you will remember this article for a long time. 😉
Ta-ta!
You need not worry about us, dude. Looks like you’ve pretty much worked out yourself that we can take care of ourselves and that we know what we are doing, which is the actual case really.
As to that next “better topic”, leave that to us to decide. We’ll find it and you’ll read it. Or perhaps you won’t if it isn’t about showbiz. Either way, it all remains to be seen as with pretty much everything to do with the future.
There are ways to make a point without making them mad. At the very least, if the point you’re making turns out to be wrong, there is no harm done, and you guys can resume arguing without added resentments.
Only those who incorrectly interpreted the article got mad. They overreacted. The problem is, even after you explain the point, they still insist on their own interpretation.
And so you are. Even if they depend themselves you’ll never find it reasonable. That is your perception on their wedding, it maybe displeasing to you but not for others. It’s like who doesn’t want to get married? There’s a saying “Why settle for less if you can have the best”. Also don’t just appreciate those who commend you. Yes, you hit the right topic here. And because you have lots of points against the said wedding doesn’t make you the right one.
@urmimi
What kind of a question is “who doesn’t want to get married”? I know a lot of people who don’t want to get married. Some of them don’t even want kids. Extravagant weddings are not always the “best”. Just think of Katie Price and Peter Andre’s wedding in the UK. Now that was really tacky. Their marriage didn’t even last a few years.
Oh so you want me to appreciate those who curse me as well? LOL
Let the reality show us who is right. Just observe how this event will help reinforce the well-connected’s impunity to act above the law and how the majority of celebrity obsessed Filipinos will spend more time fantasising about their favourite idols instead of focusing on addressing the problems of the nation.
@Ilda
My apologies if I made a generalization in that statement that I assume everyone wants to get married. It just happen that I’m raised and surrounded by people who give importance and value to marriage, whether it is Civil or Church, simple or grand and whatever religion it is celebrated. I quite understand now your sentiments why your against that wedding. I also know few people who consider cohabitation rather than marriage, for simple reason that its convenient knowing that wedding has a price. I also know few people who don’t want to enter the married life, for reason that they don’t want commitment and responsibility. My mistake if I didn’t consider them.
Now comes the wedding, best is different from assurance. Wedding is not a qualifier for a successful marriage. Its a ceremony, an event in one’s life. A moment worth remembering. Considering that its a once in a lifetime moment, isn’t it reasonable if you want the best. Again, best is subjective and social status has influence to it. Given that sooner or later they’ll part ways, still you can’t erase the memories installed by that event in their life. Best of all the “experience” of getting married even if you assume they wouldn’t end well. Given again that its lavish considering it was attended by high profile personalities, who are we to choose for them (I’m pertaining to Dingdong and Marian) who will be their friends, colleagues, “abay” and the like. That just determines their status in the society. I assume we all know the social status thing. Nobody wants to be on the bottom of it. Everyone wants to step higher on that ladder. Even if they didn’t show off their wedding, still we can’t change the fact that there is inequality in the society. As Bill Gates once said, If you are born poor its not your fault, But if you die poor its your fault.
You may conclude that I’m just one of their fans. No, definitely not. It just happen that I’m on the other side of the road here. Fantasizing is different to aspiring.
Let the reality show us who is right. “Just observe how this event will help reinforce the well-connected’s impunity to act above the law and how the majority of celebrity obsessed Filipinos will spend more time fantasising about their favourite idols instead of focusing on addressing the problems of the nation.”
I can’t understand your point here. But if your suggesting that those fanatics must give importance to the nation’s problem instead of fantasizing, my stand here is simple. If those people your pertaining to can’t fix their own lives, then how will they resolve a problem such our government have. Fix first yourself before fixing others. You have to take note in particular which bracket in the society are you pointing to. Your generalizing everyone as if we’re all fanatics here.
If your also suggesting that that wedding violated a law and deserve punishment.(As your words here imply that they get away from law)What punishment then do you suggest the government shall impose these couple so that no one emulates them?
If ako ikakasal na 100M worth wedding, magsusulat ka rin ba ng article same like this for me lol? Move on na..
The article was about the event which the author opined has wider implication with regard on the perception of the Pinoys’ penchant, right or wrong, for extravagance, starstruck, etc.
It only evolved or gotten on the personal level when some people decided to shoot the messenger by defending the couple’s person and not the questioned event.
I am appalled by the senseless extravagance of this wedding. I feel like vomiting seeing the president and the bishops flashing stupid smiles next to the “royal” Pinoy couple. But I am also equally stupefied at the general consensus of the commenters in most blog posts. Really?? “It’s their money so they can burn it any way they want”… in the Philippines, a country that tries so hard to look pretty yet is considered as poor as Haiti?
This DongYan (the name sounds as absurd as they seem) had a great opportunity to be good examples and even benefactors to the poor Filipino public that adores them, and yet they chose to indulge themselves in the most ridiculously hedonistic ways possible. Exactly what kind of twisted values did they want to send out to the rest of the nation? Money is no object when it comes to true love? It’s fantastic, delusional, telenovela histrionics! Did they forget they were public figures?
If this is an accurate reflection of what the Filipino truly values, it’s no wonder that the politicians and their ostentatious displays of wealth, are so easily tolerated. From a distance these politicians are hated, but at closer range I think some of the grandiosity is transferred from the oppressor to the oppressed and the association by proximity fuels the narcissism on both ends. The despised suddenly become idols! Now blinded, they will gladly shake the politicians’ hands and ask to take pictures, with the alligators carrying their babies no less… when what they should be doing is cursing at them and throwing tomatoes in their face! And this kind of wedding perpetuates that kind of thinking.
Two-thumbs up! Five stars! Fantastic comment! I couldn’t have said it better myself, RRoque!
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The focus isn’t in that lavish wedding anymore. The couple along with their family and friends will have to keep moving forward. Life will be fantastic ahead of them IF THEY ALLOW IT TO HAPPEN.
At this point, im sure everyone understand the the clear message that is now focused on the Philippine government AGAIN. That wedding was just an instrument to catch the attention of the big boys and girls of your government.
On the other hand, your whatever you may call it government won’t be able to make it possible without the reciprocity of the entire nation and that is a fact.
As for the blogger, girl you are something. GREAT JOB.
Ok that is my opinion, hope nobody will get angry, peace po!! Mga fans!!
fairytale wedding, but will they live
Happily everafter? Sana nga, para hindi sayang yung pinagkagastusan
At maipakita nyo pa sa mga magiging anak at apo nyo in the future ang
Mala fairytale wedding na ito.
Fanatic vs critiques.. theres nothing new..
Its their problem if they get ridiculed, they are celebrities..
If I were them, why would I consider the economic crisis at my wedding day?? im not even a politician..
why do you care about the money, they earned them fair and square..
at the writers side
Very good article, it did hit the button..
i have nothing more to say , keep it up..
Nasabi na ninyo lahat ang mga komento nyo sa isyu na’to.para sa akin si Dindong at Marian isa sila sa nagbabayad ng malaking buwis sa ating pamahalaan bilang artista at kung minsan boluntaryo pa silang tumutulong sa mga nangyayaring kalamidad sa ating bansa.Karapatan nila kung saan man nila gustong gastusin ang kanilang pera na pinaghirapan naman nila.Sa madaling salita wala tayong PAKIALAM!
personally, i never thought much about the wedding until people started complaining in social media. pfft people… i don’t think we’ll ever understand that each of us look at things in a different perspective. sure, i also have my own problems financially but i don’t see anything wrong with them spending so much for a possibly once-in-a-lifetime event using the money they earned. you can’t always let your own happiness be stripped away from you because there are people out there who eats less than 3 meals a day. if that’s the case then we might as well avoid spending a lot on unnecessary things that belongs to the “wants” category and instead donate it to charitable organizations. surely we can all live without going to bars, drinking a few ml of alcohol or smoking a cigarette right? i get the idea that it might be a bit tactless considering the plight of our fellow men but it doesn’t bother me that much knowing that they also engage in charity work. besides… it’s a 1-day event, after that they’ll return to how they were before. if you know about the french queen marie antoinette, that’s the kind of thoughtless lavish spending that irks me. i’d be appalled if news went out that the newlyweds wore outfits costing 2 million pesos while visiting the victims of typhoon seniang.
come to think of it… i don’t remember people complaining about ruffa gutierrez’s marriage to yilmaz bektas. i wonder why? another question… are these people, the ones who complain, avid fans of a rival network or some neutral party genuinely concerned for the welfare of the people? i tend to confuse those two groups a lot.
korek!
I live in the States and relatives post photos or link to the wedding. I thought the couple were beautiful and got curious and viewed the photos. My first reaction is why is it called a royal wedding, there’s no King or Queen, royal family in the Philippines. As I got further into more photos, my admiration of the beautiful couple started to change:
1. Are they trying to emulate William and Kate’s wedding (the real royal prince and princess.
2. No, this is no Royal wedding, this is a tacky, classless wedding. The cake is ridiculous ugly and big, and it also became a screen for video footage.
3. The scarlett red evening gowns the wedding party wear, wow, tacky and tasteless.
4. A stage at the reception for the couple?! Is this a theatre Broadway show or a wedding.
5. To sum it up, I totally agree with this author, this was a huge public production to show off their wealth in a country predominantly underprivileged people in poverty and hunger. Half of that money spent may have fed the poor their lifetime’s food supply. For godsake, they are not from a Royal dynasty, wake up fans of the non-royal! ding dong! Had to laugh, is that he’s real name?! Kudos to the author, humanitarian thinking!
Just get a life Mariel Fermil or whatever you are. I don’t need to know the ghetto you live because you sold yourself out. If the wedding was ugly to you then it wasn’t to a lot of people who gets to pay their bills thanks to the royal wedding of Dong and Marian. The blogger of this shit can testify to that.
There’s nothing wrong in making your Once In a lLifetime Event to be so Unforgettable. And you people being so Close-minded, You dont have any right to critiscize or make Issues on other individuals Happiness..And come ti think of it Why you so confident in making judgements and comments on An Event of A Couple that Does not Beg even a Penny on your pockets,and You individual with Zigzag thinking -inhale and exhale for a second- and ask yourselves Was my money included in that event of theirs?or did they even borrow a single centavo?And WORST
How Close are YOU to make such judgements. They deserve to be happy because the Money used for there wedding was their own combined blood-sweat Hardwork and not yours! And know what You dont have any right to dictate the OWNERS of the money where they want to spend it. And HEY the Couple that was married by the Way DOES NOT HOLD THE HUNGRY WORMS IN OTHER INDIVIDUALS TUMMIES. Realtalk Whoever you are or whatever you may be, theres nothing wrong in making a dream wedding happen in real life..And HEY you creature molded in the Image and flesh of Our Creator in your Whole Life how many Foundations with Orphans or whatsoever have you already given donations and there needs if you already did well God Bless you and if not then You just Go to bed and Sleep and pretend that nothing happened. Good day.
Quite obvious you are a pathetic hater of this couple. THEY WILL BE RIDICULED IF THEY SEPARATE? Really Ilda, is that what this blog is about? Hating on innocent couple? What a shame to have someone like you around us. You are pathetic and i do hope you write article like like after heart-chiz wedding, if not, may thunder strike you.
You criticized people for taking this article personally but forgot to criticize yourself for taking your hatred towards this couple personally. The hell you care about the poor. I do hope all the evil forces of this world hate you too. You don’t belong among human dear Ilda
well, you cant please everybody as they say.. it’s their money, it’s their choice, its their life.. IT’S THEIR.. and we have to RESPECT that..
Who you like and idolize is a reflection of who you are. I don’t know who Marian is so I looked a little closer out of curiosity. One has to wonder, what kind of woman this actress must be that made people so blind. I thought she must have the charisma and kindness of the likes of princess Diana for the people of a country devastated by so much disasters to defend a thoughtless extravagant wedding so passionately. To my astonishment, i discovered this actress is no princess diana. She is one mean spirited woman who threatened another actress that with just one text, her fans would kill that actress simply because she was jealous. She has locked another actress in a bathroom. Fought with so many other women . This has been proven and made headlines. Her defense is she is a cavitena. So she fights. She hits her assistants, yell and just act entitled and mean. All these are not just hearsay but even caught on videos. At one point she was even named one of the most hated people in the world alongside Hitler and BinLaden. The woman is definitely not an angel. Despite that, Filipino masses still idolize and defend her because she portrays roles that they can relate to. Marian and Dingdong make a lot of money for the network. Hence, they made some people rich. So, publicist work overtime to clean up after every mess this actress makes and to keep people be madly infatuated with this couple. People lose their ability to recognize right from wrong simply because they idolize an actor. For a country kmown to be so religious and predominantly Christian, there is absolutely nothing Christian-like about this whole thing despite the 9 Bishops to wed this “royal” couple. Its really sad to witness how truly unspiritual the majority of Filipino masses are.
Excellent analysis, Leyla.
A lot of Filipinos turn a blind eye to the appalling behaviour of celebrities simply because they are considered “beautiful” and “handsome”. This is precisely the reason why ordinary folks in Philippine society are behaving badly as well. They emulate their idols.
I agree!
People just dont get it. Its this very sick mentality that f**ks up the Philippines. This is the same mentality that got Erap elected as President. He was imprisoned for corruption and released only because of Presidential pardon by by another former disgraced president Gloria Arroyo. Where is he now? ELECTED by the people as the current mayor of Manila. Yes, that is how sick the Philippine masses can be. They dont care about their idols true character or what they do in reality. They love their idols unconditionally simply because they portrayed roles that they can relate to. Their idols can commit crime in front of them and they will still defend them and put them on a pedestal. You the masses are the ones who gave these people so much power. No wonder why they all act so entitled. everybody gets away with everything. Common sense goes down the drain. choose your idols carefully and keep them in check. Never give them absolute power. Defend people who are truly just and kind, compassionate and sensitive, wise and pure not those people who are only kind and just when the camera is rolling. If your idol makes you wish ill against another human being, is that the kind if people you really should be admiring?
Ehh,one time lng nman mangyayari sakanila yan kaya gusto nila na maging maganda..mabait nman po cla,tumulong nman cla..kung makakikita lng kau gaano kabait cla..
what about the expensive wedding of Sen Chiz and Heart? any article? can u even research on the cost? CHiZ’s SALN of 4M?
We only live once….make it worth living to the fullest….
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The money they earned is from the gullible bandwagon mindless fans/supporters who is easily impressed by mediocre acting and dumb cliche plots 😀 If they’re really that committed to helping the poor shouldn’t they’ve given them a good example instead of showing off?
Oh my gulay. Look at these dongyan fanfags attacking Ilda because she “attacks” their idols. Hey maggots, do you know what I always call your beloved idol dingdong?
Isang malaking palabas lang ang kasal nila
Para pagkakitaan ng malalaking istasyon ang mga starstruck na masa
Na iiwan ang lahat at agad-agad susuporta
Sa kinahihibangang self-absorbed na mga artista
That’s the problem here. MAKING SO MANY LAWS that the Govt. could not implement! Govt. is also spending too much in unnecessary thing you know!