The Manila Times

Mocha as MTRCB chief?

- GEORGE VAIL KABRISTANT­E

W political arena by way of blogging about then presidenti­al aspirant Rodrigo Duterte, most everyone thought she was your usual nuisance troll from her all-girls sing-and-dance group, out to ride on the

Mocha was already popular even before the elections, with her group considered an in-demand act in Metro Manila’s restobars. Two of their dance albums produced Dance Album in past Philippine Movie

Mocha actually comes from a prominent family in Pangasinan. Her father was a is a retired pediatrici­an. A cancer survivor, the loving mom occasional­ly takes pleasure with nary a qualm watching her daughter perform. The last one was just on

- in second year of Medicine proper when she decided to go full time in singing and dancing.

For a time she somersault­ed as a solo singer-dancer in high-end bars capital - ganized a rock band called Mocha With

Thereafter she found a kindred soul ward all the way when Mocha decided to change her image.

Thus far, all her hard work has paid off—including choosing to take a stand in supporting now President Duterte—when board member of the Movie and Television

Despite negative reactions to her appointmen­t, Mocha has kept her chin up, bent to effect changes in the way soft porn This she will have to debate ferociousl­y seemingly taking it upon themselves to extend their term, which is illegal and punishable by law.

Mocha is not new to the TV and movies

We are positive Mocha will measure up to her expressed advocacy to bring some changes in the viewing habits of children and minors at home. For her advocacy, hard-hitting entertainm­ent columnist Ed same way too.

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