Willie Revillame's Letter to ABS-CBN

[one2many]

Medyo Mahaba po yung letter.

12 May 2010



MR. EUGENIO LOPEZ, III

Chairman of the Board

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.

Mo. Ignacia Ave., Quezon City

Through: Ms. Charo Santos-Concio

President

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.



Dear Sir Gabby and Ma’am Charo,

I have labored over the past week on what to do in the face of another setback in my relations with the management of the network. ABS-CBN has been my home for the last five years and five months and it has given me the greatest gift – the opportunity to reach out to people who have so little in life.

In the process, I have come to realize that my gratitude to the network would be more meaningful if I considered the impact of my recent actions which has placed the station in a bad light. This is among the reasons, as I will explain in this letter, that I humbly request the management, to release me as a talent of the network. (Willie’s contract is good for one year and a half more. — RFL)

It is no secret that the program “Wowowee,” for almost five and a half years, has been the core of my existence. The program gives me a sense of purpose because I make people happy and I give them hope that, despite their difficulties, they can make things happen for themselves. Because of this, my world has revolved around the show. The desire to make it the best noontime show, has consumed my waking hours, as I conceptualize its format and contents from Monday to Saturday. Apart from this, I want the show to give the network excellent ratings to maintain its reputation as the leader in the broadcasting industry.

My devotion to the show is unparalleled that I have even been besieged by health problems due to the long hours I spend daily, thinking of how to bring “Wowowee” closer to the public. In fact, I have developed a heart blockage, which has already once posed a real threat to my life. I have sacrificed so much. Now, I have to accept the reality that I also have to take good care of my health.

Hence, it is very painful to hear every time my show is the target of unwanted and unnecessary tirades. I do not think that these people even have the slightest clue of what I go through to put together a show like “Wowowee”’. The show is not for me, but for those people who dream of a better life. Is it too much to ask that we be respected for what we do? Is it too much to ask that we be defended from such attacks?

My outburst last week during the live presentation of the show is nothing more than a reflection of my frustration over these things, and was not at all meant to disrespect the network and its management. I implore you to understand that several incidents, which were beyond my control which have marred the reputation of the show to some extent, have already taken their toll on me.

There was the “Wilyonaryo” incident wherein we were accused of deceiving contestants about their winnings; the Ultra stampede wherein I was blamed and severely criticized; the misunderstanding about my remarks when the coverage of the funeral of the late Pres. Corazon Aquino was unexpectedly shown in the giling-giling portion of “Wowowee”’s airing, for which I have apologized. In all these incidents, I took responsibility even if I was not at fault.

I do not want to cause any further embarrassment to the network. I know that all these have caused so much strain on our relations and I would like to save the situation by asking that I be released as a talent of the station. This way, I will have the much-needed space and time to contemplate on my direction in life and, at the same time, maintain the relationships I have built within the network, which are all worth preserving.

Before I end this letter, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all the important people I have had the good fortune to work with during the years I have been with ABS-CBN. Ma’am Charo, maraming salamat sa lahat ng pagkakataon na naibigay ninyo sa akin. Kayo po ang tinuturing kong ina na patuloy akong tinatanggap at minamahal sa kabila ng lahat ng aking kahinaan. Hinding-hindi ko po kayo makakalimutan at lahat ng mga bagay na ginawa ninyo para sa akin.

Kay Mr. Gabby Lopez, maraming salamat po sa inyong pagtitiwala sa aking kakayanan na magbigay ng mahusay na programa. Kay Tita Cory Vidanes, maraming salamat sa pagiging maunawain ninyo sa akin. Kay Mr. Johnny Manahan, maraming salamat sa walang-sawang pag-suporta ninyo sa akin at sa “Wowowee,” at lalong lalo na sa pagtayo ninyo bilang aking pangalawang ama. Kay Ms. Linggit Tan, Mr. Jay Montelibano at Mr. Edgar Mortiz, maraming salamat sa suporta at tulong ninyo na mapabuti and programang “Wowowee” para sa ikaliligaya ngmga natutulangan natin. Sa lahat ng bumubuo ng management ng ABS-CBN, maraming salamat sa tulong ninyo sa aking programa.

Higit sa lahat, sa lahat ng mga taong sumuporta at patulong na sumusuporta sa show na “Wowowee,” maraming salamat at kayo ang nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas na gawin ang mga dapat kong gawin. Sana po ay maunawaan ninyo ang aking kahilingan sa sulat na ito. Ayaw ko na pong may masasaktan pa at gusto ko lang na maisaayos lahat. Taos-puso akong humihingi sa inyo ng tawad at lubos na pang-unawa sa lahat ng pinagdadaanan ko ngayon.

There will never be enough words to express my gratitude to all of you…

Salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat!

Respectfully yours,

— Willie B. Revillame

source Philstar : http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=70

[chua_riwap]

This is among the reasons, as I will explain in this letter, that I humbly request the management, to release me as a talent of the network.

Ito lang binasa ko...ok na sa akin.

Willie......lelong mong panot! Ikaw nagsulat nyan? Sinong niloko mo, ulol! Ni hindi ka nga marunong magsalita ng fluent English eh. Sino gumawa ng sulat mo, si Villar?

Basta masaya ang buong Pilipinas....wala ka na sa WWW.

:party: :party: :party:

[CVT]

Hanggang sa kahuli-hulihan,- ang galing pa ring mambola ng kumag na iyan.... E, obvious naman na hindi siya ang sumulat... Baka iyong campaign people ni MV,- "magagaling" lahat ang mga iyon.....

Sige,- larga na hanggang nahihipo mo ang iyong tainga.....

9909:gotcha:

[Taurus]

I just wonder kung saan station s'ya lilipat . . . or kung may tatanggap sa kanya



I just had a thought, sa Perya pwede pala.

[oliver1013]

Buhayin niya yung Student Canteen

[bluerolla]

I just wonder kung saan station s'ya lilipat . . . or kung may tatanggap sa kanya



I just had a thought, sa Perya pwede pala.

Kung wala talagang tatanggap na sa kanya, Maybe he can put up his own TV station and mag show sya dun maghapon magdamag

[shadow]

are you wondering why won't he just pass his irrevocable resignation? bec he can't meron provision sa contract niya na pag sino man sa both parties ang end ng contract ng hinde pa expire eh meron malaking fine na babayaran, it's like if he wants to leave or ABS i-fire siya eh dapat i buy out yun contract pag hinde pa expire kaya gusto niya "release" ang gawin ng ABS.

f*ck you Willie! buy out mo na lang contract mo, another thing is pag expire ng contract eh hinde pwede lumipat si willie sa ibang channel for 1 or 2 years...

ABS should never release him, iburo siya for 3.5 years para makalimutan na siya.

[CVT]

are you wondering why won't he just pass his irrevocable resignation? bec he can't meron provision sa contract niya na pag sino man sa both parties ang end ng contract ng hinde pa expire eh meron malaking fine na babayaran, it's like if he wants to leave or ABS i-fire siya eh dapat i buy out yun contract pag hinde pa expire kaya gusto niya "release" ang gawin ng ABS.

f*ck you Willie! buy out mo na lang contract mo, another thing is pag expire ng contract eh hinde pwede lumipat si willie sa ibang channel for 1 or 2 years...

ABS should never release him, iburo siya for 3.5 years para makalimutan na siya.

Now, that would be an excellent strategy,- "Rip Van Winkle" (RVW) this ungrateful sh!t....:hysterical:

9909:gotcha:

[170kphlang]

resign, retire, release or fired.. kahit alin sa mga yan basta importante wala na siya sa wowowee. come to think of it, mawawala na rin si kris sa snn at the buzz..



....it just keeps getting better and better.

[fourtheboys96]

ABS CBN and Willie deserve each other.

Hindi maghihirap yang both sides na yan. ABS is rich definitely. Willie is also rich now and has Villar and De Castro's money as back up.