SONG FOR BABY NATE
MANILA, NOVEMBER 16, 2011
(INQUIRER) By: Dolly Anne Carvajal
Philippine Daily Inquirer - Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez are savoring the
joys of parenthood now that they have brought their baby boy, Nathaniel James,
home. "Sarap ng feeling! Baby Nate is adjusting well. I wrote a song for him
called 'Aking Anak'," Ogie relates. "That's for my two baby girls, too."
When will his daughters come over from Australia to see their little brother?
"I still have to finalize family plans," he says. "Probably by mid next year, my
three kids will meet. I will see my daughters after Christmas."
Will he and Reg allow Nate to join show biz or do commercials? "It doesn't
matter what's in store for his future," he says. "What's important is for him to
be raised as a God-fearing child."
A few days after Nate was born, the proud parents turned over three brand new
classrooms to the community of Adiangao in Camsur. The Kapuso school building is
the first to be financed by the Ogie and Regine's Celebrity Ukay-Ukay held last
summer. Their next Ukay project will be on Dec. 9-18 at the Noel Bazaar at the
PICC Forum.
As Ogie and Reg celebrate Christmas with their little angel Nate, they will
also play angels to the less fortunate. Blessing begets blessing!
Concert tour
I am super excited about my first trip to Dubai. I have been invited by a
concert producer, Jonathan Gulmatico, who has given many Pinoy talents a chance
to shine in the UAE. He is mounting the show of Luke Mejares (produced by
Monteswati Events Management Co., in cooperation with Club Seven and Park Regis
Kris Krin Hotel) dubbed as "Simply Irresistible Concert Tour 2011" on November
25 and 26 at 11 p.m. at Club Seven Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel. Tickets are at 60
dirhams (www.clubsevendubai.com).
I am looking forward to bonding with our kababayans at the concert. I can't
wait to feel like an Arabian princess for a few days. Oh my Dubai!
Rumored departure
Many of my followers on dollyannec@twitter.com have been badgering me about
DJ Mo's plans to quit his TV and radio shows. They say he has been hinting about
it on the air.
A friend of his told me that Mo is selling some of his cars and other
properties. Is he disposing his stuff in preparation for his rumored departure?
I still have to corner Mo about this.
Will he just be taking a long vacation to spend more time with his sick
daughter Moira in the United States or is he leaving show biz for good? I
remember Mo telling me that one of his biggest dreams is to buy an apartment in
the Central Park area of New York. Has his dream finally come true?
If he is really leaving, he will surely be missed. He is irreplaceable in the
biz. It's such a joy and privilege to be cohosting "Paparazzi" with him.
Whatever his decision is, I hope he finds what he is looking for. Thank you
for the friendship, Mo. We've had our minor differences but as I got to know you
a little more, I've come to realize that beneath your fearlessness is a little
boy who just needs to be understood and loved more.
Fun run
Antismoking advocate Cesar Montano leads the "Kick The Habit 2: Love and Run
to a Healthy Lifestyle" on Nov. 26 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Assembly
is 4 a.m. while the run starts at 6 a.m. The fun run has four distances—1k, 3K,
5K and 10k. Call 0927-733034 or 719-0184. Run for your (healthier) life!
PERSONAL: Kudos to our kababayan, Jon Vista, who continues to make waves as
one of the PR wizards of Marina Bay Sands Singapore. E-mail
wateringholeshangrila@yahoo.com
FROM MANILA BULLETIN
Ogie on Baby Nate: 'Guwapo!'By ROWENA JOY A.
SANCHEZNovember 10, 2011, 3:48pm
Ogie and Regine will soon share photos of their Baby Nate with the
publicMANILA, Philippines - Though he couldn't really tell if his baby,
Nathaniel James, resembles him or his wife Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid
proudly described his first son as good-looking.
"Talagang I was so happy and so pleasantly surprised na o, ang guwapo ng anak
namin. Siyempre baby 'yan eh, paglabas, titingnan mo, aba talagang wow,
mistisuhin, maputi. I think he has Regine's fine features, but I think he has my
head," the actor-composer laughingly told "24 Oras" in an interview aired Nov.
9.
The veteran Kapuso said Regine's birthing via caesarean section on Nov. 8 was
unexpected since she was only supposed to have a check-up. However, her doctor
had told her to stay as her water had already lessened.
Still, Ogie knew "for a fact na malapit na 'to. Pero hindi ko naman inaasahan
na 'yung gabing 'yun din."
"So nasa set ako ng 'Daldalita' sabi niya, 'Hon, ooperahan na ko.' Sabi ko,
'Ha?!' So siyempre, I was trying to be in control and okay, compose myself. But
you can never be composed. Alam 'to ng mga tatay," he recalled, chuckling.
He rushed to the hospital, making it there on time to still be able to
document the moment Baby Nate came out. Ogie likewise enthused that Regine's
operation went smoothly.
"I could see real happiness, excitement and deep joy sa mukha ng asawa ko.
Priceless 'yon, 'yung unang tinginan nila, nakunan ko 'yon," he added.
The showbiz power couple will share photos of Baby Nate when the right time
comes, added the "Unang Hirit" report, even as Ogie and Regine request for
understanding from their supporters for keeping the pictures private for now.
"Kukunsultahin ko muna and aking boss. Pag may go signal na kay boss, sige,
siyempre pipiliin pa niya 'yon, 'di ba?" said Ogie, with "boss" apparently
pertaining to Regine.
In his Twitter, Ogie shared some more precious moments recently with whom he
calls his "wifey" and their Baby Nate.
"Got hungry after baby ante's (sic) last breastfeed:) haha, I meant after the
baby fed, ako naman nagutom."
"Truly moving to see a baby bond with mother through breastfeeding.
Priceless," read his tweets on Nov. 10.
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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