Grace Lee stays, Angelicopter fired at Magic 89.9 (Philippines)

The management of radio station Magic 89.9 clarified reports that Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee, who's now seeing President Benigno Aquino III, is the reason DJ Angelicopter, the host of their program "Good Times," was fired.

In a statement posted on their official Facebook account, the station admitted that Lee and Angelicopter, or Angelika Schmeing-Cruz in real life, had a misunderstanding but stressed that Cruz's overall performance was the reason she was terminated from the radio show.

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Magic 89.9 also stressed that it didn't favor Lee over Cruz.

"Recently, an article came out on Pep.PH which featured an interview with former Magic 89.9 jock Angelika 'Angelicopter' Schmeing-Cruz. In the article, it was alleged that it was a misunderstanding between her and 'Good Times' jock Grace Lee that caused her termination from the station. It is true that there was a misunderstanding between the two ladies," the statement said.

"Admittedly, conflicts happen between jocks in radio shows specially in a high pressured show like 'Good Times.' However, it was NOT the reason Mrs. Schmeing Cruz was terminated. Her attention has been called several times due to internal issues. It was a matter decided after an on going assessment of her overall performance. Magic 89.9 has a culture of giving as many chances as possible provided those concerned show the capacity to improve their craft both off and on air. We're saddened that it had to come to this."

In her official Twitter account, Lee thanked her bosses for their support.

"Station didn't have to... But thank you boss RT @stationguy899: To those askingRT @Magic899 Magic's Official Statement. http://fb.me/1c83zPHIk," Lee tweeted.

She added: "Grateful for all the support from my @Magic899 family. Thank you everyone. you all made my day easier:) Mwah~"

source: ABS-CBN News

Up-Close and Personal with Grace Lee in ‘Patrol ng Pilipino’ (PH)

Filipino-Korean DJ, TV host, and interpreter Grace Lee has hit recent news headlines for dating the country’s most eligible bachelor, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III whose love life has been a media circus for the past year.

Tomorrow, February 14, in “Patrol ng Pilipino,” showbiz reporter Marie Lozano dishes out fascinating information about the woman of the hour and the newest apple of PNoy’s eyes. Know how she met PNoy and how her life has changed since the president confirmed they are dating.

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Will the meticulous public approve of her and PNoy’s potential romantic relationship despite their 23-year age gap?

Meanwhile, join Jorge Cariño as he goes to Dumaguete City, which was recently ravaged by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake along with other towns in Negros Oriental. Watch the account of the experts from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on how the earthquake led to the landslide that generated aftershocks and tsunami alerts that sent victims into pandemonium.

“This tragedy has strengthened my goal to deliver news and information to citizens, to help them prevent harm and get their lives back on track,” Jorge said.

Know the stories behind the news tomorrow, February 14, in “Patrol ng Pilipino” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN or watch it earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), 9:15 p.m.

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Grace Lee: PNoy is 'first in the line' (Philippines)

ABS-CBN's News Report:

MANILA, Philippines -- President Benigno Aquino III has a big chance of winning the heart of Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee.

Asked about the chances of Aquino, Lee said, "I think he's in the forefront. He's first in the line."
In an interview on Wednesday, Lee admitted that Aquino makes her happy.

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"He's one of the many aspects in my life right now that's making me happy," she said.

Lee admitted that she feels flattered that the President publicly admitted that he is seeing her, adding that among the qualities she likes about Aquino is that he is "considerate."

She also denied that the President is spending hours talking to her on the phone.

"The very few times that I get to see him with his very busy schedule we have dinner and, of course, you can't have it for 30 minutes," she said. "Nagkukuwentuhan kami, we catch up, that's it."

"And no, we don't have time to talk for three hours on the phone. So many people need him. Things like that, when it comes out, I think people should not believe it," she added.

source: ABS-CBN

Grace Lee - Philippines' upcoming First Lady? (Philippines)

 Report from ABS-CBN News:

MANILA, Philippines - Korean television personality Grace Lee has already been introduced to President Benigno Aquino III's family.

Actress and TV host Kris Aquino said one of her sisters has "really nice words to say" about Lee.

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"My ate has met her," Kris, the youngest Aquino sister, told ABS-CBN News.

Kris did not specify if it was Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino Abellada or Viel Aquino-Dee who has met the 29-year-old Korean.

Lee's manager, Arnold Vegafria, for his part, said: "When nagkukuwento siya (Lee) about him (Aquino), I can see the sparkle in her eyes. Talagang inspired din siya."

Earlier today, Aquino admitted that he is seeing Lee.

"We're seeing each other," Aquino told reporters in an ambush interview at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Information Agency in Quezon City on Wednesday.

He did not provide further details, citing his constitutional right to privacy.

Aquino first met Lee last year during the inauguration of the Korea Electric Power Corp. power plant in Cebu, where the latter was a co-host.

The bachelor President's past dates include celebrity stylist Liz Uy and stockbroker Len Lopez. He has also been linked to Bais City Mayor Karen Villanueva, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, actress Iza Calzado and Sabrina Chua of Singapore-based Channel News Asia.

His former girlfriend, Valenzuela City councilor Shalani Soledad, recently tied the knot with Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo. 

source: ABS-CBN News