IT is sad to think that not all apples fall anywhere near the tree. This disturbing thought instantly crossed my mind after hearing out Regina Pryor's sentiments as gathered by PEP's Cabinet Files by long-time colleague-friend Jojo Gabinete.

As an introduction, Regina of Sta. Cruz, Laguna happens to be the estranged wife of former actor-now church pastor Dolphy Jr., the eldest scion of the Comedy King.

If the junior's name does ring a bell, he was among those charged in the arson resulting in multiple homicide case involving the mother of Viva Films matriarch Mina Aragon several years back. The fire that occurred in the del Rosario's residence several years back likewise claimed the innocent lives of (Tita) Mina's children.

Rodolfo Quizon Jr., now a pastor, during his life testimony at Lighthouse Sanctuary Church. SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK/LSC.OFFICIAL.PAGE

I remember having forged close ties with Tita Mina. This was when she admitted to having patronized Mariposa-published fan magazines during the '90s.

Bragging aside, she'd tell me upfront she loved reading my columns — which oftentimes carried items mostly unfavorable to their film company.

Surely, the affable lady producer (who also dabbled in discovering artists she'd prime for stardom like Vina Morales, named after her daughter who perished in the fire) believed in the truism: "If you can't lick 'em, join 'em."