Suspects in Vhong Navarro mauling absent at NBI meeting

Suspects in Vhong Navarro mauling absent at NBI meeting

CCTV footage from the Forbeswood Heights condominium shows actor Vhong Navarro (left) entering Deniece Cornejo's condo lobby at 10:38 p.m. on January 22, followed by Cedric Lee alone (right) just three minutes later. The footage, given to the NBI on Monday, January 27, appears to contradict earlier claims by Lee and his sister that the two of them walked in on Navarro trying to rape Cornejo. GMA News

NBI: Vhong Navarro didn’t rape Deniece Cornejo based on CCTV

MANILA, Philippines—The National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday discounted the possibility of rape in the incident involving actor-TV host Vhong Navarro and Deniece Millet Cornejo.

NBI Assistant Regional Director Vicente De Guzman said there was no instance that Navarro and Cornejo were left alone inside the girl’s condominium unit in Taguig City.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZD8RSZsko4

“Attempt to rape is not possible. The footage is glaring that there was no instance that Deniece was inside her room,” De Guzman said at a press conference.

He also noted Navarro’s statement that when he went inside Cornejo’s condominium unit, two men were already inside.

De Guzman said the CCTV footage that they have acquired corroborates Navarro’s statement because while the CCTV lobby showed Cedric Lee, his sister Bernice and three other men entering the lobby on separate instances, the two men were not seen on the video except when the hand-tied Navarro was escorted to the elevator and towards the lobby.

Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net/132295/nbi-vhong-navarro-didnt-rape-deniece-cornejo

Is There a Missing Link on the Vhong Navarro-Deniece Cornejo/Cedrick Lee Scandal?

Aren’t we all confused by the turn of events on the first, biggest and hottest showbiz scandal to hit the country this year? From the interviews gathered from both sides aired on media, it seems that the accounts of It's Showtime host, Vhong Navarro on one side, and 22-year old model Deniece Cornejo with businessman Cedric Lee, etc, on the other, brought out more questions than answers.

The inconsistencies of events as they were narrated by them were overwhelming that can’t help but be suspicious that both sides might be covering up for someone/something bigger than them. Or aren’t they?

For example, Vhong went to Deniece's condominium unit on January 17, implying that they had a make out but no sex. After that, as he was in his car driving, girl texted him, "Bad ka," with Vhong assuming that Deniece wished something more had happened.

Let's play a devil's advocate here. Could it be that Deniece's boyfriend found out that meeting between her and Vhong and got mad and jealous, wanted to get back at Vhong that he texted Vhong using Deniece's cellphone to invite him again, which indeed happened January 22.

Remember that Vhong said that he found it weird that the tone of the text was quite unusual. After that Bad ka, succeeding texts from her beginning January 18 sounded sweet, like Deniece was inviting him, saying she would cook dinner for him, and she was calling him sweetie.

When Vhong went back to the condo on the agreed date and time, January22 at 10:30 pm or thereabouts, he was surprised that he was instructed to proceed, instead of being fetched from the lobby like the last time.

Vhong also found odd Deniece's reaction upon seeing him, " Bakit andito ka na, hindi pa ko nakakapaglinis? " Was it because she was really unaware that Vhong would come that night?

And if we are to speculate further, her words "Bakit andito ka na, hindi pa ko nakakapaglinis" were in fact hinting for Vhong to leave asap as he was already in great danger (with Cedric and company already in her unit).

Why was it that the first visit had Deniece fetched Vhong from the lobby, in the second, he was already ordered to proceed? Was it because someone inside the condo unit was threatening her that should she go down at the lobby, she would be in bigger trouble?

Among all the men who mauled and mangled him, why did Vhong only identified Cedric Lee and a certain Mike? For such a strong case, why was there a mutual agreement not to pursue or file a case? Could it be possible that there is a powerful personality allegedly involved that should not be identified?

Like I said, we are here playing devil's advocate. Until those involved can come up with more credible and believable statements, speculations like these will continue to pour in the minds of the public.

Source: http://www.fashionpulis.com/2014/01/is-there-missing-link-on-vhong-navarro.html

Deniece Cornejo no show at NBI probe

MANILA, Philippines—The woman who accused TV host-actor Vhong Navarro of attempted rape was a no-show at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

NBI-National Capital Region (NCR) assistant regional director Vicente de Guzman said they have sent a subpoena to Deniece Milet Cornejo to answer questions regarding the incident involving Navarro but she failed to appear Monday.

De Guzman said the actor mentioned Cornejo as the one who occupying the condominium unit where he was mauled by six to seven men.

Deniece Cornejo. Facebook fan page photo

De Guzman said failure to appear would mean “they would lose their chance to air their side in our investigation.”

He said they will file the case based on the evidence they have at hand.

The NBI already summoned the security guard on duty at the time of the incident and asked for a copy of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of Forbeswood Heights, the condominium unit.

De Guzman, however, refused to identify who will be included in the complaint saying they are still investigating the matter.

“We are already winding up our investigation,” he said.

The comedian has been confined at an undisclosed hospital since Thursday to recover from injuries that he suffered from the mauling incident on Wednesday night at Cornejo’s unit.

Navarro also admitted that he signed an entry dated Jan. 22 in a police blotter in which he was accused of raping 22-yeard-old Cornejo in her condo. He pointed out, however, that he only did so under duress.

Meanwhile, a source from the NBI said the testimony of Navarro is “consistent” with the CCTV footage inside the condominium and the testimony of the security guard Lero Garvin.

Garvin said he saw Navarro, wearing a blue t-shirt, shorts and a ball cap, emerging from the elevator, with his hands tied with a duct tape behind his back, on January 22.

The security guard also noticed at least 7 men and Cornejo surrounding the actor as they exited the building.

The NBI learned from Garvin that Cornejo was a new tenant at the condominium unit in Forbes Wood Heights and was renting a unit owned by a certain Soledad Ramos.

Meanwhile, the CCTV footage obtained by the NBI also showed a hand-tied Navarro, together with the suspects going inside the elevator.

Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net

[ACTUAL FOOTAGE] Video ng paggapos kay Vhong Navarro, kalat sa internet!

http://youtu.be/MclHntJe7sE

Deniece Millet Cornejo: Woman Who Accused Vhong Navarro of Attempted Rape

Deniece Millet Cornejo has been named as the 22-year-old student who accused Vhong Navarro of attempted rape.

The highly controversial situation ended in Navarro being beaten and needing surgery while recovering in the hospital.

Cornejo said in a police report that she fought off unwanted sexual advances from the “It’s Showtime” host. According to the report, two of her friends somehow heard the struggle and made a so-called “citizen’s arrest” of Navarro, taking him down to the police station.

But Navarro says that he was held at gunpoint after he arrived at Cornejo’s condo in Fort Bonifacio, and threatened. He said he was made to admit to trying to rape the young student in a video recording. The men who threatened him and his family then said that if he paid them an undisclosed amount of money, the video wouldn’t be released to the media.

Navarro never paid the money so the video was leaked.

Now there are two sides to the story with Cornejo and her friends alleging that Navarro attempted sexual assault while Navarro says that he feared for the lives of himself and his family under threats.

Cornejo has been identified by Filipino blogs and media outlets as a model and part-time television actress.

The broadcaster GMA released a statement denying any link between Cornejo and the network’s chairman.

“This is to clarify that the complainant involved in the Vhong Navarro incident is not related to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon,” it said.

However, Cornejo’s Facebook says that she is the grand niece of Gozon.

Cornejo said via Facebook that “Everyone wants nothing but honesty yet caught lying most of the time. truth hurts and no matter how painful it is, face it with dignity.”

A source told the Philippine Inquirer that Navarro said that Cornejo was forced to make up the complaint by her boyfriend, who was mad that Cornejo and Navarro were (allegedly) having a relationship.

Source: http://www.theepochtimes.com

Mauled Vhong Navarro to hit back at ‘thugs’

MANILA, Philippines—His nose broken and eyes swollen shut, comedian and TV host Vhong Navarro is set to file criminal charges against the group of men who gave him a severe beating Wednesday night at a condominium unit at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, according to his talent manager Chito Roño.

Until then, the ABS-CBN star would be under observation at an undisclosed hospital, where doctors would wait for the swelling to subside before deciding on any operation, Roño told the Inquirer on Saturday.

The actor’s eyes were still swollen and the attack also left him with a nasal fracture. “We will confirm (subsequent medical findings) and other side effects in a couple of days,” he stressed.

He said Navarro’s legal team was preparing to take action against the group, who remained unidentified and whose motives remained unclear.

A report on the GMA website on Saturday said a complaint for “attempted rape” was filed by a woman against Navarro in the blotter of the Southern Police District office in BGC on the night of the mauling.

The alleged attempt was foiled when two friends of the woman came to her rescue, according to the report.

But the blotter entry also indicated that the woman decided not to press charges against the celebrity, it added.

Roño earlier disclosed that Navarro went to the condo unit upon the invitation of a female friend.

“For reasons still unknown, he was blindfolded, tied up and beaten by a group of men,” Roño said. The men also issued further threats before leaving him and tried to extort money from Navarro.

‘Inhuman treatment’

“Justice must be given to Vhong Navarro for the inhuman treatment he received from thugs,” Roño said in a statement. But he declined to give additional details on the incident, citing security concerns.

Roño said the 37-year-old Navarro would take an indefinite leave of absence from the ABS-CBN noontime program “It’s Showtime,” where he is seen on weekdays and Saturdays.

Navarro has been a talent of the Kapamilya network for 15 years. He joined show business as part of the dance group Streetboys, but became popular when he took on the role of Rico Suave, the ultimate ladies man, in the Joyce Bernal comedy “Mr. Suave” in 2003.

He also tackled superhero characters like “Gagamboy” (2004) and “Lastikman” (2007), as well as the sleek secret agent King Agila in “Agent X44” (2007).

Navarro’s marriage to former actress Bianca Lapus was annulled in 2008. They have a teenage son named Isaiah.

He also has a son named Fredriek with a former girlfriend outside show business.

Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net/131493/mauled-vhong-navarro-to-hit-back-at-thugs#ixzz2rSFqZFdg 

Vhong Navarro beaten

Exclusive photos show Vhong Navarro after he was allegedly tied up and attacked by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Wednesday.

Realted Story: Vhong Navarro to hit back at "thugs"

Navarro's manager, film director Chito Rono, said the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in her condominium unit.

Rono said Navarro was also threatened and was a victim of extortion.

He added that his ward is in bad condition.

The TV host and actor sent the photos to ABS-CBN News on Friday night.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com

Jennylyn wishes Angel and Luis well

Jennylyn Mercado wishes ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin well, now that they seem to be rekindling their romance. But Jennylyn wants to stay out of the picture.

"For now, I don't want to talk about it. Kung meron man issue about them, siguro sila na lang tanungin ninyo. Kasi ako, wala na ako sa posisyon para magsalita," Jennylyn said at the press conference of GMA's newest teleserye "Rhodora X" at Plaza Ibarra in Quezon City on Monday, January 20.

The Kapuso actress was very careful with her words when the press asked her about Luis and Angel, who is promoting her new teleserye, “The Legal Wife.”

Jennylyn refused to answer if the issue surprised her.

"Hindi ko alam kung anong isasagot ko. Sa ngayon, ayaw ko muna ng complications. Wala itong kinalaman sa akin and basta ako out na ako diyan."

Happily single

Months after her split with Luis, Jennylyn isn't ready to fall in love again.

"It's too soon. Hindi pa talaga. Parang I just came from a break-up and hindi pa kaya at wala akong plano kahit ano. Unahin ko muna yung trabaho ko, yung pamilya ko at yung sarili ko sa ngayon."

While other former couples reconcile, Jennylyn doesn't seem to be the type who gets back to a former boyfriend.

"Sa ngayon, iyon pa rin ang pananaw ko kasi ex nga eh."

Instead of dwelling on the past, what matters most to Jennylyn now are her family and career.

"I don't think kailangan ko pang magpaliwanag kung anong nangyari, or sinong may kasalanan. Hindi importante kung sino ang may kasalanan. Ang importante sa akin ngayon ay mag move on, kailangan maging masaya."

Mark Herras

Jennylyn topbills the new teleserye "Rhodora X," which also stars her former boyfriend Mark Herras, who happens to the the godfather of her son, Alex Jazz.

The two still remain friends even after their split years ago.

"Sampung taon na rin kasi magkasama ni Mark sa industriya. Sabay kami pumasok sa showbiz. Ang dami namin experiences together na hindi namin makakalimutan."

"Rhodora X," which starts airing in GMA on Monday, January 27, also stars Yasmien Kurdi, Glycol Mercado, Vaness Del Moral and Frank Magalona.

Source: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com

Anne Curtis is new Dyesebel

After weeks of speculation, ABS-CBN finally revealed that it has chosen Anne Curtis to play the mermaid Dyesebel in a remake of the popular Mars Ravelo story.

The "It's Showtime" host, who just learned the good news the day before the Kapamilya network made its formal announcement, showed how overwhelmed she was.

“It’s another dream come true. Sobra lang akong speechless kasi napakalaking project ito. Sinasabi ko noon sa interviews dati, dream role ko ang Dyesebel. So ito na, 2014, great way to start the year," she told media in a press conference on Thursday, January 9.

She feels honored to reprise the role Vilma Santos, Charlene Gonzalez, Alice Dixson and Marian Rivera portrayed years ago.

"Lahat sila sexy. Mapasama lang doon is truly an honor. Gagawin ko ang lahat, mag-aral ng fin swimming, magpasexy lalo," Anne said.

Daniel Padilla, may non-showbiz girlfriend?

THERE SEEMS to be a very audacious girl claiming that she’s the real girlfriend of young Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla.

Kalat na kalat na sa social media na merong isang nameless girl ang nagsasabing siya raw ang tunay na dyowa ni Daniel, a claim that she has not been able to substantiate.

We just caught this item on one Twitter account where the guy was laughing out loud when he heard that there’s a young girl na nagke-claim nga na boyfriend niya ang favorite leading man ni Kathryn Bernardo.

Nagmukhang isang malaking ilusyonada ang girl, mahirap paniwalaan ang kanyang kuwento. For how else can you buy her story when she did not even show proof of her romance with the actor.

Ang feeling namin ay isang ardent fan ang hitad, na sa kanyang ilusyon ay pinaniwalaang siya ang girlfriend ni Daniel.

Sabi nga ng Twitter account owner, dapat ay bigyan ng kape ang girl dahil sa kanyang delusion.

Well, we feel na love na love ng babaeng-walang-pangalan ang hottest young actor today to the point of introducing herself as his girlfriend.

Ano kaya ang masasabi ni Daniel dito? Kilala kaya niya personally ang girl o isang malaking fan lang talaga niya ito?

Source: www.pinoyparazzi.com