(UPDATE) 8 Incredible Things That Happened A Few Days After Kris Accepted A New Suitor (And Was Soon Dumped)

UPDATE: If you were busy the whole day of Monday, Feb. 17 or got caught in the horrendous traffic, and your household companions were not able to break the big news to you, well, Kris Aquino declared she was already dumped by her suitor. In a revelation on her own daily talk show on Monday, Kris said the unnamed guy vowed before her birthday on Feb. 14 never to talk or text her "for the rest of his life." While she accepted the fate of their days-long relationship, she admitted to having been "at fault" and was "semi-brokenhearted." This development doesn't mean our list is already stale. However, we need to change the headline of our rundown to the "8 Incredible Things That Happened A Few Days After Kris Accepted A New Suitor (And Was Soon Dumped)." As we've noted, things just happened too fast for even a blog to chronicle it.

We’ve read Kel Fabie’s “8 Amazing Things That Have Happened Since Kris Aquino Stopped Having Sex” and the list surely made us nod like crazy.

Indeed, a bevy of “amazing happenings” took the world by storm since her self-proclaimed celibacy, obviously as a result of a string of heartbreaks and failures in her romantic relationships—the last with her ex-husband James Yap.

But watching the news a few days ago made me almost slip in our living room.

Vice Ganda was on air and made the big announcement that indeed, his “asawa” (a term of endearment for his good friend Kris) has a dashing new suitor. Lo and behold, I can really say things just happened too fast. Who is this lucky guy Vice Ganda quoted Kris as having revealed to him? Kris did not say who he is, but described him as “Hindi masyado (gwapo) pero matalino.” Wow, the nation should rejoice with the turning tides!

With Kel’s indulgence, we can’t help but make another rundown of all the important developments since the “Queen of All Media’s” lovelife suddenly turned active once more. I’d like to present the “8 Incredible Things That Happened A Few Days After Kris Accepted A New Suitor.” And sorry, 8List, if I beat you to it.

8. Ellen Page comes out

The “Juno” actress had one important thing in mind when she finally came out and announced she is gay: she had to be true to herself. Ellen Page said it so eloquently: “I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission,” in a conference on educating and counseling LGBTQ youth on Valentine’s Day. Her bravery sparks vivid memories of Kris’s own admissions and tell-alls on national TV—one experience etched in every Filipino’s memory.

7. Rain or Shine ekes out pulse-pounding last-second Game 1 win over San Mig

I’m not the die-hard PBA fan I used to be. But hell, that was, I think, the best play anyone could craft for a last-second game winner in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, making spitfire Paul Lee a hero. Coach Yeng Guiao should be exalted for making the PBA relevant again to this basketball-crazy country and, yes, my own household. And, a heartbreaking loss for James Yap. Well, you get the point.

6. U2 to perform at Oscars

The Irish quartet, my favorite band since the ‘80s, is set to make a rare televised appearance at Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards. They are set to perform “Ordinary Love,” which is nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar, from the documentary film “Mandela.” This is a sure treat for Filipino U2 fans who want more from this fabled bunch after recalling Kris’s covers of their songs during their prime in the ‘80s.

5. K-Pop Idol Group B.A.P scores first number 1 hit

B.A.P is a popular idol group from South Korea and is known for its beat-thumping, heart-pounding moves. It’s also a family favorite. The group has been around for about two years. But this is the first time it actually scored a number 1 song in its native land – thanks to the gospel rock themed “1004 (Angel).” After landing her own number 1 album (with her talking, not singing) years back, Kris sure knows the feeling.

4. Cebu Pacific offers insane seat sale

Cebu Pacific raised eyebrows once more with an insane P1.43 seat sale on all its 33 domestic and 24 international destinations. Those who got wind of the news immediately visited the airline’s website on the promo, which of course excludes taxes and surcharges. This should inspire more Filipinos to travel anywhere they want to, just like Kris when she goes to any world destination she fancies to think things over—from her marriage to a proposal to switch channels.

3. IT-BPM sector yields $15.5 billion in revenues, jumps 17%

A report surfaced that the country’s information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) sector earned $15.5 billion in 2013. Fueled by growing global demand for Filipino services, the revenues are expected to grow further by 17% to $18.135 billion this year. And this reflects how globally competitive the country can be, with “Sisterakas” posting overwhelming DVD sales worldwide and the advertising mileage from such films as “My Little Bossings.” Who knows, Kris can star in such films as “Metro Manila” or “On The Job” and get accolades from international film festivals too?

2. Premarital sex among Filipino youth rising

A study released by the UP Population Institute (UPPI) and the Demographic Research and Development Foundation (DRDF) revealed that one in every three Filipino youth aged 15-24 and numbering 6.2 million, has engaged in premarital sex, a rise of over 14% from 1994. This shows that Kris…well…’nuff said.

1. Figure skater Michael Christian Martinez is new Pinoy pride icon

After an incredible journey from learning figure skating at SM Southmall to his historic debut in the Sochi Winter Olympics, Michael Christian Martinez is young, full of hope, with a bright future in the world stage, an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere, and definitely a medal hopeful in the next Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. And, expect Michael to be the upcoming poster boy for SM Skating rinks all over the country. Well, yes Kris may just be an endorser of the SM Store and that’s it. But this is surely THE most incredible thing that happened a few days after Kris accepted a new suitor!