Pinky Webb gets a 'Teddy Doggie' from Ted

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/20/2010 10:59 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Broadcast journalist Pinky Webb agreed to be grilled on the ABS-CBN's “Failon Ngayon” aired Saturday where she talked briefly about her work, family, love and thoughts on marriage.

She got a surprise gift from host Ted Failon--a 'Teddy doggie' stuffed toy.

Webb is part of ABS-CBN’s morning show, Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG), radio dzMM, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) and public affairs program, XXX.

With her busy schedule, Failon asked Webb how she manages her time and love life.

"Basta maaga akong matulog, ok sa akin. Kahit pagod na pagod ako buong araw, basta 9 o'clock tulog na ako,” Webb said.

Single

As for her love life, she said, "Wala. Zero. Wala."

Webb recently broke up with boyfriend, former television host and now Lakas-Kampi vice presidential bet Edu Manzano.

Failon pressed on and asked her if she considered “going seriously into a relationship, as in marriage, and work”.

"Gusto ko din magkapamilya pero hindi ko pipilitin yun kung hindi pa akin. Yun na lang. After 39 years, if I'm gonna get married, kung magpapakasal ako, gusto ko yung lalaking gusto ng Diyos para sa akin," she answered.

Failon’s follow-up question was if she was has been offered marriage in the past.

"Meron ba? Ano sa palagay mo? Meron naman," she said but did not elaborate.

The hardworking journalist right away replied to Failon’s question if she was afraid of remaining single at her age.

“Natatakot ka bang tumandang dalaga?” Failon asked.

Webb said: “Hindi. I never thought of that. Hindi ko naisip yun. Saka Ted, hindi ako yung tao na when I was in my 20s inisip ko magpapakasal ako, ito yung gown ko. At this age, hindi ako ganun e. I live each day as it comes. Everyday, ginagawa ko lahat kung anong magagawa kong mabuti ngayong araw, happy na ako doon.”

Off cam

Off camera, Webb has several descriptions of herself.

"Kung anong nakikita mo sa radyo yun na yun. Medyo matapang, mabait minsan, may pagka-kengkoy, minsan parang tomboy," she said.

She explained that her boyishness comes from growing up with 4 brothers. Webb is the daughter of former Senator Freddie Webb.

"Kasi yung mga kapatid ko, napagitna ako sa apat na lalaki. So sila yung palagi kong kasama. Nagsu-swimming kami, nakikipag racing pa ako sa kanila kasi very competitive ako noong bata ako," she said.

Remains positive

The hardest obstacle that the family has had to face together involved her brother Hubert, who is serving time for the so-called Vizconde massacre.

"Hanggang ngayon, in all honesty, hindi ko pa naiintindihan kung bakit nangyari, and maybe I'll never understand. But, sabi nga nila, pag may nangyaring ganyan, you don't question God, you just accept. Mayroon naman mga mabuting nangyari after that in terms sa aming pamilya, mas naging close kami, pero yung sakit na dala sa amin noon, hindi ko pa nakakalimutan,” she said.

She added, “I have to be positive about it. Dapat may magandang mangyari dito, and that's what I'm hopeful for.”

As for lessons she learned from past experiences, she said the most important is, “I've learned not to be judgmental. Ayokong mag judge ng tao base sa naririnig ko o nababasa ko lamang.”

‘Teddy doggie’

Towards the end of the program, Webb gladly accepted a stuffed toy--a dog-- from Failon.

Webb already has 2 pet dogs. She agreed to name the stuffed toy "Teddy doggie," as suggested by Failon.

“Ito bigyan mo siya ng pangalan--si Teddy doggie,” Failon said.

The "Failon Ngayon" episode with Webb was aired Saturday, February 20.

as of 02/21/2010 7:20 PM

Pinky Webb on Failon Ngayon

Hi friends, G here, I'm finally back on Pinky's web after almost a year! I am so glad to be back on the Pinky Webb track! (Di halatang na-eexcite, right?)

Anyway, even when I was away I still take time to watch her shows on TV, or stream online for the TFW radio program. I'm such an avid fan that's why we put up this whole blog thingy, remember? I just want to thank everyone who kept this blog alive even when I was not around, thanks to you Kriann, JP and the others... you know who you are! Ok, so much of my ramblings about how I miss this.

I just want to tell everyone the biggest news yet. Pinky Webb will be guesting on Failon Ngayon on Saturday! So everyone please do watch, I'll try to have it taped so we can have a copy and post it here (but please tape it too, just in case I won't be able to).

Tambalang Failon at Webb

Photo grabbed from Pinky Webb's FB profile

I stopped listening to DZMM for over 4 months because of my schedule, but recently my schedule's changed and I have the luxury of listening to may favorite radio programs again. I've been an avid listener of F&S, so when I heard a different yet familiar voice on air I was surprised, in a good way. (Do I really need to explain why I'm surprised? Isn't it clear that I'm one of the fanatics here?) I love the Failon and Webb tandem, it's so much fun, I'm not saying that Korina is less fun than Pinky, but to simply put it, it's just different in a good way. It's a refreshing change, not just their tandem, but the way Pinky Webb is when she's 'on board'. Ted Failon brings out the goofy side of her. And who would have known that she has a shot at acting, and I've noticed lately that she's practicing her 'older woman' voice too! Pinky have gone a long way! And we love her for that.

So everyone, never miss any of her shows, be it on radio or TV, mainstream or the cable news channel! ☺

Also a big shoutout to Mr. Ted Failon, thank you very much and keep up the great work!

Lucky and Happy

I bet all of you Pinky Webb fans out there who were able to watch the episode last Friday were certainly hoping to find what Alex was about to ask Pinky but unfortunately Alex didn't dare raise the "question" to Pinky. And left us all wondering what supposedly the big question that our dear Pinky tried to avoid. Anyway, on UKG today Pinky was so cute playing with the RC toys and Elmo. She was really enjoying while playing with the toys. She tried flying the RC chopper and almost hit some of the audience and Rica on the head! Hahaha and she also played with the RC car and bumped at the feet of the audience as well as her own.

On another note, I missed to blog about Tambalang Failon and Sanchez last Friday. While on air Ted said hello to Edu and Pinky who happened to pass by. And then ted added that there are just some people who are lucky, just like Edu who's really lucky to have Pinky. And he kept on saying how lucky Edu and Pinky together. I therefore conclude that their relationship is an open secret in the news room. Truly, I agree with Ted, chairman is lucky to have Pinky in his life.

Lilipas din yan Foundation

Even when Pinky Webb is out of the country, she's definitely not out of the news scene like I thought. While listening in to the dynamic tandem Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon this morning, they had food courtesy of Korina's secretary Juliet delos Santos who's celebrating her birthday today. Then Ted mentioned that it's a good thing that she (Korina's secretary) didn't sign up for the Lilipas din yan foundation. Who's now got more than a couple of VIP members including Pinky Webb, Alex Santos, and Nadia Trinidad. And Ted also mentioned that the founder of this foundation is Orly Mercado.

Pinky Webb we're missing you!

Tambalang Ted and Korina Congratulates Pinky

This morning during the dynamic duo's radio program Ted and Korina congratulates Pinky with her recent stint in XXX.

Korina and Ted even joked about the promo of Pinky joining the XXX team.

Ted: (Mimicking Pinky) Nasa area na ako, papasok na ako... papasok na ako...
Korina: ....papasok na ako... papasok na ako... ay nakalock!!!!
Ted and Korina: (laughing)