ABS-CBN Sanctions 4 Pinoy Dream Academy Scholars

Jay-R Siaboc, Panky Trinidad, Chad Peralta, and Irish Fullerton were reported to have blurted invectives against fans, who were merely asking for photo-ops and autographs. Other reports alleged that the talents drank large amounts of alcohol inside their hotel rooms, apart from muddling the premises. They were also described as uncooperative and unprofessional.

These series of incidents happened while they were in the United States for a concert tour.

However Dream Big Productions, the “agency” tasked to handle the top PDA scholars careers, issued the following statement:

Dream Big Productions Official Statement

“Of late, there have been tabloid columns written about three issues
that gave a negative impression of Dream Big Productions (DBP), its reason for being and the people that run it.

“The first issue revolves around the Top 6 PDA scholars, Yeng
Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Panky Trinidad, Ronnie Liang, Chad Peralta, and Irish Fullerton, who recently went on a US Concert Tour. While doing the tour, they were reported to have committed certain indiscretions that led to the issuance of sanctions for four
misbehaving scholars,’ namely Jay-R, Panky, Irish, and Chad.

“Let us make it clear. Yes, there were indiscretions committed by the four named artists but were limited to smoking and drinking in the hotel room where they were staying. They were penalized for doing so by the hotel management with a fine, but not 10,000 US dollars as reported by one columnist.

“In this regard, the DBP management has recommended that Jay-R Siaboc and Panky Trinidad take their much needed rest and go back to their respective hometowns in Cebu, while waiting for their next project with DBP. Chad Peralta, on the other hand, expressed his
desire to fly back to Australia after fulfilling his earlier scheduled album promotion.

Chad at the moment feels that show business is not for him. Irish
Fullerton was likewise advised to take a breather in her hometown in Los Angeles, USA, which came very timely since she has an impending June 12 Independence show there.

“The second issue is their disappearance in ASAP ‘07 last April 29,
2007. Rightly so, the four were not there because their three-month performance stint with the show ended even before they left for the USA. Henceforth, however, each of the PDA scholars will be moved
and managed individually.

“The third issue is the insinuated “rift” between Star Magic’s Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan and Business Head Direk Lauren Dyogi. The two major personalities in ABS-CBN entertainment are working well together. In fact, they are in the process of launching a new project, the opening of a performance academy that will offer certificate courses to aspiring actors, actresses, singers, and production people.

“DBP does not condone misbehavior. Rest assured that we abide by our
code of ethics and conduct to decide on what actions to take given specific circumstances. Our six PDA scholars will continue to work with DBP and ABS-CBN after the recommended rest and recreation that they rightfully deserve.

“To our valued friends in media, thank you for monitoring our PDA
scholars and DBP. We thank you for your sincere reminders to us and our artists.

“We remain committed to bring quality talents and performances to our beloved audiences.

Thank you. “

“(Signed) Jon Ilagan, Managing Director - Dream Big Productions”

Yeng Constantino and Ronnie Liang were spared as both have been reported as disciplined and professional throughout their US tour.