For Enchong, it’s not right to judge actor’s loyalty to network in time of pandemic

Enchong Dee

As far as ABS-CBN contract artist Enchong Dee is concerned, opting to stay with the beleaguered network or finding work elsewhere shouldn’t be the only two things people use as gauge in determining the loyalty of a Kapamilya talent.

The country would keep GMA, PTV, TV5 and Net 25 are the sole free-to-air TV channels or networks, while the world would keep Facebook as the social networking site.

On May 5, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting on its free-to-air channels.

On July 10, the House Committee on legislative franchises overwhelmingly rejected ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal application.

While for Multiply was closed last May 6, 2013 and ceasing all business operations on May 31, 2013 along with the official online channels for the site had been removed along with all their content, including its YouTube, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts, after years of financial and managerial turmoil and following a failed bid to reinvent itself from being a social networking site to a vibrant e-commerce destination in Southeast Asia and filed for bankruptcy on June 10, 2014.

“One of the things that I realized was that it’s not right to judge people in relation to loyalty at a time like the present. A lot of my colleagues are breadwinners. You can’t take away from them the opportunity to work elsewhere, especially now that we’re battling a pandemic and our home network has shut down,” the actor pointed out.

Enchong said the fact that he decided not to accept any work from rival networks like GMA 7 or TV5 does not make him any better than other Kapamilya artists who chose to do so.

“I’m very fortunate that I was able to invest my money as early as 15 years ago, when I was just starting work in show biz. This was because I refused to feel complacent,” Enchong said during the virtual media conference to launch him as the ambassador of Sun Life’s Negosyante Starter Pack, a policy for entrepreneurs and freelancers like Enchong who want to fund both their business and personal goals.

Enchong explained that actors like him “should be able to make their money grow in such a way that they will have financial freedom in the future. So as early as 17, I made up my mind that I would work to achieve that freedom later on,” he explained. “So now, even with all that’s happening, I wasn’t worried where I’d get the money to pay for my bills and rent. It’s because I’ve invested my money properly.”

He further said: “It wasn’t so hard for me to decide whether to transfer networks or not. Show business is only a certain part of who I am. I have other concerns and interests apart from being an actor.”

However, Enchong said he doesn’t carelessly invest his hard-earned money in any business. He makes sure to first do research on the field he wishes to venture into. “Also, we don’t know how long this pandemic will last so we should be very conservative with our spending and in approaching our business goals, and somehow, our personal goals, too,” he said.

Aside from his restaurants (Enchong owns 18 branches of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar nationwide) and real estate businesses, he has let on that he would be venturing into the shrimp farming business, too. “It’s something new to me, as well. I still don’t know if I have the eye for it or if I would have the same passion for it as I had for my other businesses. That’s why I’m still studying it. I just know that food will always be a necessity. Also, the Philippines still lacks the knowledge and skills in terms of farm produce,” he added. “Remember, passion is not enough, but it’s a good first step. You also have to work on making sure you know what you’re doing.”

When it comes to his “personal goal,” Enchong said it’s to share the blessings he has been receiving. “This became more important for me to achieve at this time of pandemic,” he said. “I would often pray to God to make me His bridge to reach out to people in need. I feel that in 2020, this prayer got fulfilled. Sinuntok talaga tayo ng sobra. I’m glad that I was able to use my status to help people, especially those who were greatly affected by the pandemic and the typhoons.”

Enchong said he was grateful that none of his relatives and friends were gravely affected by Typhoon “Ulysses” that ravaged Bicol region. Enchong grew up in Naga City, Camarines Sur. “I want to put up a commercial building in Naga soon. I want to create opportunities for people living there. As for my personal dream as a show biz personality, I want to be able to host a game show, and act in a biopic,” he declared.

“Alter Me,” the RC delos Reyes romantic-comedy that features Enchong alongside Jasmine Curtis-Smith is currently being streamed on Netflix.

Enchong regards this project as something that showcases how much he has “improved and grown as an actor.” Opposite Jasmine’s character Aimee, an uptight human resources executive, Enchong plays Uno, a guy who moonlights as a pay-for-play sex worker to make both ends meet.

“I have to be able to offer my followers something new every now and then in order to keep them interested,” Enchong explained. “I’m just thankful that this movie was released at a time when the demand for new content is so high but it’s so difficult for us to come up with new ones. I feel proud not just because I have a Netflix movie, but also because it’s something that people really took time to watch.”

He then said that part of his personal goal was to “take out the fear of what other people will say, or what image or brand I would have after people see this movie. Once I say ‘yes’ to something, I bring my whole self into that project. I’m more inspired now because I was able to play a new character. I’m OK with being called ‘Pantasya ng Bayan.’ It’s much better than being called a bold star,” he said, laughing.

At that time, when Enchong is wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and doing a men’s 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 400-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle races, shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena.

Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type)

Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F

Second, Enchong is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, his sister Anj is wearing Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Female Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) and Johan Aguilar is wearing Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000) and Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES) and they doing men's and women's 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 400-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley, while Enchong in men's 1,500-meter freestyle and Anj in women's 800-meter freestyle.

Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type)

Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F

Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549)

Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218)

 

Bench Body Classic Tank Top - Black (BUT0003BK4)

Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES)

Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000)

Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES)

    

Aside from wearing Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, that it added medals during the UAAP Swimming Championship in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Dee, on the other hand, remains formidable in the water even years after a decorated swimming career.

Before becoming an actor, Dee led De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Tankers in 2009 to its first UAAP swimming title in 6 years while bagging 3 MVP titles throughout his collegiate career.

Two years after his graduation, Enchong signed with Nike to wear 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white-green and green-white) it was bundled with 2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (green and white) and pant (green).

Dee also represented the country in the 2005 and 2007 Southeast Asian Games and the 2006 Asian Games.

Second, Enchong is drinking Powerade Mountain Blast 500ml, Anj is drinking Gatorade Orange Chill 500ml and Johan is drinking Gatorade Blue Bolt 500ml, then Enchong, Anj and Johan are they using Finis Swimmer's Snorkel (Blue), GoPro Hero8 (Black) and GoPro HERO9 (Black) for doing a men's and women's 200 and 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle swimming video.

Finis Swimmer's Snorkel (Blue)

GoPro Hero8 (Black)

GoPro Hero 9 (Black)

Powerade Mountain Blast 500ml

Gatorade Orange Chill 500ml

Gatorade Blue Bolt 500ml

But, for DLSU Green Tankers' Dee is wearing Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and Aguilar, Fahad Alkhaldi, Pierce Beltran, Skyler Claveria, Joshua Desamero, Jhonmar Gonzales, Brian Padua, Ali Racelis, Kenley Wong and Sage Yabut wears Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Men's Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and Mike Advincula, Martin Carandang, Maurice Sacho Ilustre, Carlo Millan, Rochmond Santos, Kevin Christopher Ty, Joshua Benzi Yang and Timothy Vincent Yap wears Arena ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F, while UP Maroon Tankers Jake Chua Yap, Ian Kenneth Cruz, Malco Dacanay, Allan Jovero, Zeus Magbanlac, Christen Mercado, Carlo Nicklaus Salazar and Ken Uy wears Arena ARN-6015 DRED Rimic Nux-F, Gaston Beloso, Gian Berino, Gabe Castelo, Alessi Castro, Lawin Dacera, Nikita Dacera, Mico Garchitorena, Renzo Racadio, Rafael Sta. Maria, Robbie Villanueva and Duncan Vinulan wears Speedo LZR Racer Men's Legskin - Black (8-018040001), Ateneo Blue Tankers' Evan Brian Uy, Jan Michael Chiu, Adel Barlisan, Miguel Barlisan, Islau Dapat, Jan Formalejo, Jessie Khing Lacuna, Jonas Isaac Ramos, Philip Joaquin Santos and Axel Toni Steven Ngui wears Arena ARN-6013 DBLU Long Spats Nux-F and UST Tigersharks Sam Alcos, Louie Avelino, Dexter Docong, Michael Angelo Esguerra, Luis Hernandez, Xavier Ilustre, Karlo Salonga, Francis Nikko Villagante wears Arena ARN-8507M BLK Long Spats Lascle Nux-W and Miggy Carandang wears Speedo Endurance+ Neuron Men’s 8cm Brief – Dark Blue and Sky Blue (8-009333322), when Dee is doing a men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races, while Aguilar in men's 200-meter backstroke, Uy in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter freestyle, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, Berino in men's 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races and Carandang in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 50, 100, 200, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle.

Again, Enchong is wearing Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F, Anj is wearing Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6012W DGRN Rimic Nux-F and Johan wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Jammer - Black (8-008093218) inspired from Ceelin Plus commercial “Swimmer” in 2009 and shot on location at the Olympic-size swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena, third Enchong is wearing Arena ARN-4091-WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400_ EMBL Swimming Glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6008M GRN Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Anj wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush and Johan is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Mirror Goggle - Black (8-705893515) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Jammer - Black (8-008093218) and competes in men's and women's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley heats and finals, fourth Enchong wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6007M GRN Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Johan and Joshua Desamero wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and Timothy Vincent Yap wears Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F for men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay, fifth Enchong wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6007M GRN Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Johan and Jhonmar Gonzales wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218), Timothy wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F for men's 4x100-meter medley relay and sixth Enchong and Timothy wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6005M GRN One-Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Anj wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush and Johan wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Bodyskin - Black (8-008053218) for men's and women's 200 and 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle based on Milo commercial “Swimmer Champion” in 2008 and shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.

At that time when Enchong is doing Your Song presents "Boystown" and he is the youngest highest paid endorser, professional movie and television actor, blogger, comedian, dancer, fitness instructor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, host, singer, songwriter, student, competitive swimmer, runner, biker, duathlete and triathlete in the Philippines.

He represents De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Tankers in the UAAP swimming championships and Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Stingrays in the Speedo G-League National Long Course Swimming Championship and competes in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 1,500-meter freestyle events and Sun Life Triathlon Team in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines Asia Pacific Championships in Cebu.

His parents, Johnson “Sonny” and Maria Teresa “Tess” would prepare his food are “Kenny Rogers’ Corn Muffins,” “Copycat Kenny Rogers Rotisserie Chicken Recipe,” “Fried Chicken” using Maggi Magic Sarap, “Shakey’s Famous Chicken,” “Shakey’s-style Mojo Potatoes,” “Meaty Lasagna, “Beef Tapa,” “Corned Beef,” “Longganisa,” “Breakfast Chickenjoy,” “Jollibee-style Pancit Palabok,” “Jolly Spaghetti Hack”, “Jolly Crispy Fries”, “Jollibee Peach Mango Pie,” “Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae”, “Champion Mix” using Milo and “Nestea Ice Tea” while doing computer time, tapings of movies, comedy show, drama anthology and drama series on television and video blogs on YouTube.

Kenny Rogers’ Corn Muffins

Shakey's-style Mojo Potatoes

Jolly Spaghetti Hack

Meaty Lasagna

Beef Tapa

Corned Beef

Longganisa

1 piece Breakfast Chickenjoy

2 pieces Breakfast Chickenjoy

2 pieces Pancake

Kenny Rogers Roasters Roasted Chicken

Shakey's Chicken 'N' Mojos Blowout

Shakey's Basket of Mojos

Shakey's Mojos Supreme

Shakey's Bottled House Blend Iced Tea

In March 2012, it quoted: "Enchong Dee, another La Salle swimmer, was the last athlete to win seven gold medals in the 2009 UAAP season."

Then, it quoted from a newspaper: "Aguilar clinched seven individual gold medals, setting a then new Philippine record in the men’s 50 meters backstroke of 27.52 seconds and two UAAP records—100 and 200 backstroke—in Season 74 action last September at the Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna. The last UAAP swimmer to win seven gold medals was Enchong Dee, also of De La Salle who is now a television personality, in 2009."

At the time of photo and video shoots, when Enchong is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena and doing a men's 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races, while Johan is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and doing a men's 200-meter backstroke, 100, 200 and 400-meter freestyle, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley race, shot on location at the swimming pool of the Valle Verde Country Club, UP Maroon Tankers Gian Berino, Gabe Castelo and Duncan Vinulan is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap – Black (8-087750001) and Fastskin LZR Racer Men’s Legskin – Black (8-018040001) and Gian is doing a men’s 200-meter backstroke, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races; Gabe is doing a men's 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200 butterfly and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races and Duncan is doing a men's 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle race; Miggy is wearing Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Speedo Endurance+ Neuron Men’s 8cm Brief – Dark Blue and Sky Blue (8-009333322) and doing a men’s 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races, and sister DLSU Lady Tanker Mariel wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap – Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) doing a women’s 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races shot on location at the swimming pool of the Valle Verde Country Club, Evan Brian and Sean is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6013 DBLU Long Spats Nux-F and shot on location at Loyola Schools Swimming Pool, Ateneo de Manila University, based on Milo commercial "Kid Swimmer" with Eugene Herrera.

Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type)

Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/398264/for-enchong-its-not-right-to-judge-actors-loyalty-to-network-in-time-of-pandemic

Top Story | ANC (4 December 2020)

Pacquiao noon pa pangarap maging presidente, ABS-CBN magbubukas daw sa 2021!

 Wow, kumpirmadong kakandidatong presidente sa 2022 si Sen. Manny Pacquiao. Mismong ang tatay-tatay niyang si Buhay Partylist Representative Lito Atienza ang nagsabi nito kahapon  “He’s running for president,” pahayag niya kahapon sa isang chance interview.

Pero ayon kay Cong. Lito, mahihirapan siyang mamili dahil tatlo ang inaasahang magsasalpukan sa pagka-Pangulo ng Pilipinas sa gaganaping presidential election sa 2022. “Pag tumakbo si Manny medyo mahihirapan ako. Kasi si Manny, si Mayor Isko Moreno and Mayor Sarah Duterte.”

Maraming beses na raw itong nabanggit sa kanya ni Sen. Manny. “Manny is seriously thinking and planning to run for president. He already told me that. And I told him to consider it not only once, twice, not only thrice, 10X more, consider, consider, isipin mong maigi ‘yan.”

Nag-umpisa raw ito noong hindi pa sikat si Manny. Sinasabi na nito sa kanya na gusto niyang maging presidente. “Nung unang panahon pa, hindi pa siya sikat na Manny Pacquiao nagsabi siya sa akin na kung magkakaroon siya pagkakataon tatakbo siyang pangulo. Sabi ko bakit? Sagot niya. ‘Kasi ang problema ng bansa ang mahihirap patuloy na naghihirap, ang mayayaman patuloy na yumayaman,we have to correct that,’” na ikinagulat nga raw ni Cong. Atienza na noon ay siyang madalas kasama ng boxing champion sa mga laban nito sa ibang bansa.

Kaya ngayong marami na raw itong pera, seryoso na ito sa pangarap. Sabi raw nito “Marami akong  pera pero nalulungkot ako pag naiisip ko ang kahirapan ng mga Pilipino.”

Paniwala si Cong. Atienza na may karapatan itong maging presidente. “I know his thinking, I know his emotion, I know his heart, his background, he has every right to think about it,”

Samantala, sinabi rin ng kongresista na hindi hula kundi magiging totoo ang sinasabing magbubukas sa 2021 ang ABS-CBN ngayong si Cong. Allan Lord Velasco na ang Speaker of the House. “Hindi hula yun, that’s a reality mangyayari ‘yun,” nang tanungin ko rin tungkol dito. “I am really confident, justice will prevail by next year,” banggit niya. “They were maltreated, they were maltreated, they were eventually assassinated, so they should be given justice.

“Ako, I am just giving the new Spea­ker time to settle. Hindi naman natin puwedeng biglain, major battle, kauupo lamang niya. But I am not shying away from the responsibility and for the opportunity to come – that I’m working on – para maibalik natin ‘yung floor discussion. Hindi ‘yung special firing squad. Ang pumatay sa ABS-CBN, firing squad lang, eh,” banggit niya.

Btw, trending kahapon si Pacquiao matapos itong mag-oath taking as chair ng PDP Laban. Wow, pag nagkataon, magiging busy ang career ni Madam Jinkee Pacquiao at Mommy Dionisia sa 2022.

https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2020/12/04/2061358/pacquiao-noon-pa-pangarap-maging-presidente-abs-cbn-magbubukas-daw-sa-2021

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Enchong Dee gets down to business

Show business is a paradox: it can be lucrative one day but provide no source of income the next.

Enchong Dee knew this from the get-go, and luckily, was equipped to handle the situation, having been raised by parents who taught him how to handle money especially amid a financial crisis.

“Looking back, when I started earning money, my motivation was ‘How will the quality of my life improve?’” Enchong recounted. “Therefore all of the things I spent on are basically for my security, my comfort, and to improve the quality of my life. Doon ko siya lahat nilagay, so up to now, I feel that I am reaping the benefits of all the right things I did 10 years ago.”

As Enchong’s showbiz career gained traction, his finances eventually allowed him to venture into other income-generating pursuits. Apart from his showbiz gigs, he is currently involved in agri-business, real estate, as well as the food franchise industry. He complements his active income with financial instruments such as an insurance policy with an investment component, health protection insurance, as well as mutual funds. For such needs, he relies on Sun Life Philippines.

Enchong’s situation and needs have inspired Sun Life to create the Negosyante Starter Pack for entrepreneurs and freelancers like him who want to fund both their business and personal goals.

The Negosyante Starter Pack is a bundle of Sun MaxiLink 100 life insurance and Sun Life Prosperity Achiever 2028 mutual fund, with rates that start at P4,000 per month. These products can help one be a step closer to a brighter future, just like Enchong.

“As I focus on my career and my businesses, it’s important for me to have a trusted partner covering my back,” he shared. “I’m glad I have Sun Life as my lifetime partner in my financial journey.’

Those who wish to know more about the Celebrity Product Starter Packs are encouraged to consult a Sun Life advisor who can help them assess their financial needs and further customize the bundles to meet their goals. To connect with a Sun Life advisor, one may visit bit.ly/advisormatch. More details are available at sunlife.com.ph and on Sun Life Philippines’ official Facebook page.

https://manilastandard.net/index.php/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/340956/enchong-dee-gets-down-to-business.html

Enchong Dee for 2009 Adidas DLSU Hoodie (fairway/green) and 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white)

Enchong Dee

No other than Enchong Dee is wearing Jins Airframe U377 (Spider), Adidas Unisex Interval Reversible Headband (Dark Green and White), 2009 Adidas DLSU Hoodie (Fairway/Green) and 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (White).

Jins Airframe U377 (Spider)

Adidas Interval Reversible Headband (Dark Green and White)

2009 Adidas DLSU Hoodie and Track Pant (Green)

2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white)

Second, Enchong goes naked and wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and doing a men’s 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 400-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle, shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena.

Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type)

Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F

Pacquiao welcomes probe on alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols in Batangas event

The camp of Senator Manny Pacquiao on Sunday said the lawmaker welcomes any possible investigation on alleged violations of COVID-19 health protocols in an event he attended in Batangas.

In a statement, Pacquiao's camp maintained that there were no violations committed during the event.

"We welcome any investigation related to claims that quarantine protocols were violated when we went to Batangas to distribute relief and early Christmas gifts for the people who have suffered so much during the Taal Volcano eruption and the series of typhoons that hit Luzon over the past two months. Before that, we have also distributed relief and financial aid for the fire victims in Bacoor and flood victims in Rizal province and in Marikina," it said.

"It should be clarified however that in all those events, we have tried so hard to ensure that social distancing and health safety protocols are strictly observed. Marshalls were assigned to ensure that all the requirements set by the National Task Force on Covid 19 are implemented. Physical arrangements for all these events were pre-inspected to ensure social distancing and people were checked for face masks and face shields," it added.

Pacquiao's camp also said the photos and videos of the event, which circulated online, do not reflect what happened on the ground.

Photos of Pacquiao distributing relief goods and gifts spread online, with netizens commenting that COVID-19 protocols and physical distancing seemed to have been violated.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/29/20/pacquiao-welcomes-probe-on-alleged-breach-of-covid-19-protocols-in-batangas-event

Check out the Kapamilya stars who play sports as a hobby | Kapamilya Snaps

In the previous months, we featured some of our favorite celebrities who have found their passion in arts and music and turned this into a fun (and even profitable!) hobby, proving that there’s definitely more to them aside from their talents that they usually exhibit.

And in this Kapamilya Snaps feature, check out the Kapamilya stars who are actually athletic in real life, too, and who play sports as a hobby!

Enchong Dee

First on the list is Enchong Dee, a three-time UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) Most Valuable Player in swimming. During his athlete days, he did not only prove that he’s a great swimmer, but also showed that he’s one of the best as he won seven gold medals in a single UAAP season. Besides, he brought home several recognitions from international swimming competitions, too!

Nowadays, he still swims but mainly for fun. Enchong’s tip for those who want to go back to swimming or for those who want to try it out is that they need to enjoy and love the sport despite how hard it is and how busy they can get.

Erich Gonzales

Erich Gonzales learned to surf for her 2017 movie “Siargao” with Jericho Rosales and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Since the famous island is a well-known tourist spot for surfing, the La Vida Lena star did not miss the opportunity to try the water sport herself. We can even see old photos on Instagram where she showed off her sizzling beach bod while enjoying the sun and the waves. Since then, Erich officially earned the title of “surfer chick”.

Jericho Rosales

Another surf enthusiast is Jericho Rosales, who considers Catanduanes as his favorite surfing spot. It’s definitely not a secret that the seasoned actor enjoy the outdoors as he also loves to ride his motorbike during his leisure time. Probably that’s one of the reasons why he fell in love with his wife Kim Jones who’s just as adventurous as him. It’s actually normal seeing Jericho at surfing spots like La Union and Siargao because we know that surfing is already part of his lifestyle and that he considers the coast as his home and safe place. In one of his Instagram posts, he even described his motorbike and surfing board as his "life essentials”.

And just recently, the Halik lead actor and his wife made rounds in the news after they used their surf boards and flair in surfing in saving people in their neighborhood who were stranded at their homes during the Typhoon Ulysses onslaught.

Andi Eigenmann

Andi Eigenmann started surfing in 2016 and not only did it become a hobby for her, but it also paved the way for her to meet the love of her life – her champion surfer-husband Philmar Alipayo. We can actually see in a past IG post of Philmar how he dutifully gave her and her daughter Ellie surfing lessons, even though she was then on the sixth month of her pregnancy to their now one-year old daughter Lilo. Indeed, the actress is living the life she has always dreamed of at present.

Kim Chiu

Kim Chiu is a huge volleyball fan and enjoys playing the sport herself. In the 2019 Star Magic women’s volleyball All-Star Games, Kim led the Red Team to victory! Besides, who would forget that she portrayed volleyball superstar Sisi Rondina when her inspiring life story got featured on Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Aside from playing volleyball, the Chinita Princess also finds joy and fulfillment in joining runs from 10k runs to 16k, until she progressed to 21k.

As athletic as Kim may seem, did you know that the It’s Showtime host actually has asthma. That’s why she was told by her doctor to avoid doing strenuous physical activities. But that didn’t stop Kim from maintaining a healthy lifestyle and doing the things that she loves.

Julia Barretto

Julia Barretto is just as excited about volleyball. She was actually the proud captain for the Blue Team in the 2019 Star Magic women’s volleyball All-Star Games. As the actress disclosed in a past interview, she used to be part of varsity volleyball team in high school where she experienced competing with different schools. She also described volleyball as her first love. "Last Sunday was my first time to play in Araneta. I used to just be an audience member and watch the UAAP volleyball games. At the time, I only wished I had been able to experience something that exciting!” the actress exclaimed after the 2019 All-Star Games.

Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual’s secret for staying a dreamy heartthrob despite already being in his 40s could be playing rounds of badminton! Since badminton can be played in pairs, he would sometimes team up with his son Iñigo Pascual. In fact, Piolo was seen competing in a badminton match with Iñigo for a special sports event last year where they also got to interact with their colleagues.

Matteo Guidicelli

If you don’t see Matteo on television, he’s probably out there joining sports competitions. He prepared for his first-ever triathlon in Naga a month after his father bought him a bike. It’s safe to say that triathlon or sports in general will always be part of Matteo’s life as he would even say that a day without doing sports or just any physical activity is a pretty useless day.

Jake Cuenca

Jake Cuenca also earned his abs by joining triathlons. He began to fall in love with the sports during the filming of the daytime sports drama Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin alongside Coleen Garcia, Kim Chiu, and Gerald Anderson.

The Kapamilya actor was actually thankful to them for inspiring him to be active in sports, "’Yong teleserye din namin ni Kim, Gerald and Coleen tungkol siya sa triathlon. Siguro godsend din itong project. Sobrang na-in love ako triathlon na ngayon ay nag-sign up na ako para sa totoong race. So parang sinapuso ko na siya," Jake shared during his interview on Magandang Buhay.

And that same year, he and Gerald competed in the international triathlon competition Ironman 70.3 held in Subic.

Gerald Anderson

Seeking a new challenge and out of curiosity, Gerald Anderson decided to try out triathlon in 2015, and later in 2017, he portrayed an aspiring triathlete in his reunion project with Kim Chiu in Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin. Moreover, we’ve also seen him play basketball in a professional league in the country.

However, aside from joining triathlons and playing basketball, did you know that the actor also tried to play parkour? He was introduced to the sport when he was tapped to play the titular character in the 2009 series Tiagong Akyat, which required him to do stunts himself.

Enzo Pineda

How does Enzo Pineda stay fit and healthy? By learning different sports!

He revealed relieving his stress through boxing and playing golf on weekends. And did you know that he’s also a licensed open water scuba diver and just recently tried out fencing?

Actually, you can name almost every sport there is and you won’t be surprised to hear that Enzo has already tried his hand on that sport. In fact, ever since grade school, he has been an athlete in the sidelines.

“When I was younger, I was more into sports so mahilig ako mag-try ng iba’t ibang klaseng sports. Honestly, when I was in grade school and high school, I was a varsity player in taekwondo, then soccer, saka track-and-field,” Enzo said in an exclusive interview with Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com.

JM de Guzman

JM de Guzman is undoubtedly a tough fighter, as seen in some of the clips of his mixed martial arts moves and sparring sessions that he shares on Instagram. Considering the gym as his second home, he can actually spend hours boxing, wrestling, and circuit training during his free time.

The actor even found a way to exhibit his MMA flair when he portrayed Pinoy MMA champ Ramon Gonzales in an episode of MMK last year. JM had a rigorous preparation for this role, as he took MMA training from Ramon himself to efficiently immerse into the character.Just like these Kapamilya stars, it is never too late to try out something new regardless of your age!

How about you, Kapamilya? What sport do you enjoy or aspire to play?

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