JaDine wanted sa mga Boholano; concert di raw sinipot

TAGBILARAN CITY— Ilang daang fans ang galit na galit at humihingi na ibalik ang kanilang pera matapos na hindi siputin ng ABS-CBN love team na JaDine — James Reid at Nadine Lustre — ang concert nito noong Oktubre 23 sa Bohol Wisdom Gymnasium.

Ayon sa promoter ng concert na Vantage International-Bohol (VIB), hindi nakasipot ang dalawa dahil hindi kaagad nakasakay ng eroplano.

Dahil dito, dinala ng concert goers ang kanilang reklamo sa social media, at sinabi na sila ay naloko dahil ayaw i-refund ang kanilang ibinayad sa ticket na nagkakahalaga ng P150 para general admission, P300 at P1,500 para sa VIP section ng concer na “The Big Event featuring James Reid and Nadine Lustre.”

Matapos umanong makapagtanghal ang ibang guest performer, ilang oras na naghintay ang mga tao sa dalawa hanggang sabihan na hindi na nga raw darating ang mga ito.

Isang representative ng promoter ang nagpaliwanag na hindi nakalipad ang dalawa dahil nasa shooting ito ng kanilang teleseryeng “On the wings of love.”

Nitong Lunes, sinabi ng agency na humahawak sa JaDine, Viva Artists Agency, Inc. (VAA), ang nag-isyu ng statement sa Twitter na wala umanong negosasyon na nangyari sa pagitan nila at ng Vantage International Bohol.

Narito ang kabuuang kalatas:

“A concert billed as ‘The Big Event featuring James Reid and Nadine Lustre’ was held in Bohol Wisdom Gym last Oct. 23, 2015 (the ‘Event’). The promoter, Vantage International Bohol (‘Vantage’), offered excuses to the concert goers about James and Nadine’s absence at the event.

“In lieu of the concert, Vantage committed that all ticket holders will be allowed to attend a three (3) hours fans’ day with James and Nadine, wherein fans will be allowed to take pictures and secure autographs of the artists.

“For the record, Viva Artists Agency, Inc. (VAA), as the exclusive agent and manager of James and Nadine, has not heard of and has never dealt with Vantage International Bohol.

“VAA has not entered into any contract or agreement with Vantage for any appearance or performance of our artists for any event.

“Any claims made by Vantage pertaining to any association with VAA, James or Nadine have no factual basis.

“There is no truth to Vantage’s representation to the public—no booking was ever made for James Reid and Nadine Lustre to appear in the Event, neither is there any booking made by Vantage for a supposed three (3)-hour fans’ day with James and Nadine.

“James and Nadine deeply appreciate the love and support shown by their fans in all their endeavors, including concerts. It is disappointing that their names and popularity were taken advantage of at the expense of their Boholano fans.

“VAA has taken legal steps to address the misrepresentation committed against the public.”

A staff of VIB, who asked for anonymity, told the Inquirer that “we still give refunds for those who come to our office. We are not hiding.”

The same staff said “our camp is making all efforts to talk and settle the issue with Viva.”

Nitong Miyerkules, Vantage International, isang kompanya based in Pasig City, ay nag-post sa kanilang official website: “All official events of Vantage International will be posted on our official website and our official Facebook page. All other events using our logo and company name without the written approval and consent of Vantage International is unofficial. Vantage International is not liable for any dealings, activities, and statements made prior, during, and after said events.”