Joey de Leon draws flak after “insensitive” drowning post

MANILA, Philippines - TV host and personality Joey de Leon once again drew the ire of netizens after he posted an “insensitive” remark about drowning.

De Leon posted on his Instagram account a photo of himself enjoying a dip at the beach. The photo may seem innocent except that it contains a seemingly insensitive joke about drowning.

The veteran Eat Bulaga host captioned the photo: “Nuknukan ka na ng katangahan pag sa DEAD SEA nalunod ka pa!”

Joey de Leon’s original post Screengrab credits: Twitter/JamOneDirection

The TV host was referring to the famous Dead Sea where the water’s very high density makes it impossible for swimmers to drown, they just float.

But, netizens have strong words for De Leon. They called him out for his insensitivity after the recent death of Hashtags member Franco Hernandez due to drowning.

It’s Showtime hosts and friends of Hernandez were quick to share their opinions on the matter.

Musician Teddy Corpuz tweeted: “Sana binigay mo na lng muna sa amin ang maipagluksa ang kaibigan at kapatid namin, kahit isang araw lang. kahit ngayon lang. Nakakalungkot ka po. Ipapag pray po kita na gabayan ka ng puong may kapal.”

Sana binigay mo na lng muna sa amin ang maipagluksa ang kaibigan at kapatid namin, kahit isang araw lang. kahit ngayon lang. Nakakalungkot ka po. Ipapag pray po kita na gabayan ka ng puong may kapal. 😔

— teddy corpuz (@teddspotting) November 15, 2017

Hernandez’s fellow Hashtag, Paulo Angeles, didn’t bother with pleasantries and posted, “Tanda mo na bastos ka pa. Wala akong pake kahit sikat ka. Mga joke mo wala sa lugar. Sobrang bastos mo.”

Tanda mo na bastos ka pa. Wala akong pake kahit sikat ka. Mga joke mo wala sa lugar. Sobrang bastos mo

— Paulo Angeles (@angeles_paulo) November 16, 2017

Several netizens also didn’t hold back stating that this isn’t the first time De Leon had been tactless and rude.

JOEY DE LEON IS ANOTHER OLD HUMAN CRAP WHO'S TRYING TO GET ATTENTION FROM THE SOCIAL MEDIA. THIS OLD GUY DOESN'T HAVE RESPECT AT ALL. SHAME ON YOU. pic.twitter.com/t62381nApu

— 💝 (@JamOneDirection) November 16, 2017

At this point Joey de Leon is just trying his best to gain media attention in which he lacks of. Pathetic. Ignore the fool and give the poor fella what he deserves. Retirement.

— barnes (@daawnut) November 16, 2017

Back in October, De Leon also earned the ire of netizens after he commented on Eat Bulaga that depression is “gawa-gawa” lang. Days after, the brother of actress Nadine Lustre committed suicide due to depression. The controversial remarks prompted De Leon to take a long break from work.

De Leon didn’t remove the post but edited the caption into a more subtle one: “TBT, Dead Sea 2014.”

De Leon’s edited post Screengrab from Instagram/Joey de Leon

— Sally, The Summit Express

San Beda finishes off Lyceum, wins back-to-back NCAA titles

MANILA, Philippines – Lyceum Pirates’ immaculate eliminations record went to the drain as San Beda Red Lions devoured them, 92-82 to win NCAA Season 93 Men’s Basketball Championship and back-to-back titles on Thursday, November 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Just a week ago, when the two college teams collided in the finals primer, San Beda’s championship experience prevailed. The defending champions rallied and silenced the Pirates.

San Beda was in complete control of the early phase of the opening quarter with PBA-bound Davon Potts leading the way while MVP CJ Perez initiated the scoring for Lyceum with a breakaway slam dunk. Lyceum caught up with San Beda and promptly snatched the lead, 10-5.

After a 5-minute long scoring drought, Red Lions finally broke the ice courtesy of Franz Abuda’s triple. However, Pirates still had the lead as the 1st quarter ended, 22-17.

It was raining three points and looked like a shooting contest as both teams began the 2nd quarter. Davon Potts and Javee Mocon went against LPU team captain Jesper Ayaay.

The fans really witnessed a very exciting ball game as the protagonists traded bodies all over the floor and fought hard for every ball possession, it was Lyceum that got most of the loose balls and offensive boards but were not able to convert them.

CJ Perez once again made an ecstatic wide-opened dunk that pumped up the entire LPU bench. On the other hand, Davon Potts continued to wax hot from the rainbow country and kept the game close. 47-41 In favor of the Pirates after the first 20 minutes of game number 2.

There was no slowing down for CJ Perez. The MVP had already recorded 13 points in the 1st half and added 5 quick more at the start of the third. But the Lions promptly retaliated to prevent the Pirates from breaking away.

Midway of the 3rd period, San Beda was behind by just 2 points that alarmed Coach Topex Robinson who was also forced to call a timeout. Robinson’s cease fire however was wasted as his boys committed a turnover that paved a way for San Beda to level the score to 55-all.

Robert Bolick who was very silent in the previous quarters made a crucial three pointer for the lead but Jesper Ayaay answered Bolick with a trey of his own to regain the lead and end the period 66-65.

The three-point shootout carried on as the Red Lions and the Pirates unfolded the last quarter. San Beda finally managed to grab the lead 73-71 with 7 more minutes remaining in the game.

San Beda widened the margin to 4 with under 3 minutes but Lyceum wanted to stay alive and started trailing the Lions.

50 seconds left in the game clock and the Red Lions were up 89-82. King Lion Robert Bolick struck the Pirates with a dagger trey.

CJ Perez who was very active in the first 3 quarters was all of a sudden became stale and went scoreless in the final quarter. Perez apparently consumed his personal fouls at the 00:36 mark and signaled the Pirates’ downfall.

Donald Tankoua put the icing on the cake as he drained his foul shots and officially ended the series 92-82.

— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express