Boy Abunda returns to TV on September 14

12 September 2014 at 6:43 am

Boy Abunda has learned to value his heath more

More than a month after he was rushed to the hospital due to very high fever (41 degrees Celsius), Boy Abunda’s fans will see the King of Talk again on ABS-CBN’s showbiz-oriented talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday, September 14.

Bong Quintana, Boy Abunda's long-time partner, is PAGCOR's Assistant Vice-President for Entertainment and Bingo

This, Boy's long-time partner, PAGCOR’s Assistant Vice President for Entertainment and Bingo Bong Quintana told media at the press presentation of Miss Casino Filipino 2014 on Friday, September 12.

Boy, said Bong, lost weight and moves more slowly. But his mind is as active as ever.

Not easy

“He’s okay, not 100 percent, but he’s ready to go live on Sunday. It wasn’t easy. We are adjusting up to now. He’s not the same Boy in terms of mobility. Per pag nag-uusap kayo, mabilis ang utak, ganon kalikot ang utak. His mobility is slow kasi may pain.”

If Bong had his way, he’d like Boy to slow down and fully recover. But Bong respects Boy’s eagerness to go back to work.

“I can only do so much,” says Bong.

Two-week fever

He recalls that dreadful day when Boy’s health took a turn for the worse.

“He had fever for two weeks but continued working. Nung hindi niya nakaya, he was admitted to the hospital. Bumagsak ang immune system nya.”

The doctor told Bong that Boy’s liver got affected and developed an abscess “na kailangan i-aspirate.”

Now that he’s back at home, Bong says Boy needs the proper diet and street food is a big no-no. He must also regain the weight he lost (more than 20 pounds).

Bong added that Boy has learned his lesson.

“Now he knows better. Kung kaya, go. Kung hindi, stop.”

Miss Casino Filipino 2014

Good thing Boy got sick after Bong was done with initial preparations for Miss Casino Filipino 2014, whose coronation night is set on Friday, September 19.

Twenty nine finalists from all over the country are vying for the title that will open opportunities for personality development to the winner. Miss Casino Filipino 2014 will also help the needy by choosing a charitable institution she will donate P200,000 cash to.

She will bring home P500,000 cash while the runners-up will get P400,000 (1st), P300,000 (2nd), P200,000 (3rd) and P100,00 (4th). The Best in Talent, Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Friendship and Miss Photogenic will win P10,000 each. The candidate with the most ‘likes’ in the Casino Filipino Facebook page (www.facebook.com/casinofilipino) will also win prizes.