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Viva Films’ Philippine adaptation of the Thai hit horror-comedy “Pee Mak” has officially surpassed P100 million in total gross, marking another milestone for the film as it enters its third blockbuster week. In a November 1 post, Viva Films thanked audiences for their overwhelming support, announcing that the movie had reached the P100-million mark and counting. The production also revealed that “Pee Mak” is now showing in more than 150 cinemas nationwide as it’s now on its fourth week. 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗬𝗢! We just reached P100 MILLION total gross and counting! Maraming salamat sa mahigpit na yakap…

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Actor McCoy de Leon has denied speculations that his past relationships with Sachzna Laparan and Elisse Joson overlapped, calling the claims “false information.” “I am always praying and hoping that we can be more responsible sharing information. Lalo na false information, kasi may family involved. Both families involved. Lalo na pinaka-important sa ‘kin, may bata involved,” McCoy said in an ABS-CBN interview during the black carpet premiere of Viva Horror Stories in Mandaluyong on Monday. His statement came after Sachzna revealed in an interview with DJ Jhaiho on Banana Krew that she and De Leon previously dated when they were…

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Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has finally revisited the longstanding “padlock” rumor involving an alleged comfort room (CR) locking incident, bringing the controversial showbiz story back into the spotlight during her guest appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice. In a teaser for the episode, host Vice Ganda asked Marian about the persistent rumor that she once locked another actress inside a CR. “Yung padlock-padlock na iyan dati, did it really happen?” Vice asked. Marian appeared surprised by the question, responding, “Yung totoo!?” before joining in on the playful exchange. In the teaser, she was also shown pretending to lock a door…

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(UPDATE Comedian Ate Gay dies after cancer battle on November 1, 2026) Comedian Ate Gay, whose real name is Gil Aducal Morales, was surrounded by family and friends as they celebrated his life during a “living funeral” in Biñan, Laguna. Held at Forest Lake Memorial Parks, the gathering gave his loved ones an opportunity to express their love, gratitude, and appreciation for the comedian while he was still alive. Fellow comedienne Boobsie Wonderland and content creator Arman Salon were among those who delivered eulogies. This was Ate Gay’s living funeral, held on October 15, 2026. She gathered her family and…

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Chef and restaurateur Myke “Tatung” Sarthou has expressed frustration over the alleged lack of police assistance following a burglary at his home in Baras, Rizal, which reportedly left him with an estimated ₱4 million in losses and damages. In an October 17 Facebook post, Sarthou shared a video showing the ransacked property and detailed his attempts to seek help from authorities. “They stripped it almost to the bone,” he wrote, describing how appliances, fixtures, and even electrical wiring were taken from the property. However, Sarthou said the alleged theft was not the only thing that left him distressed. “But what…

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Five years, countless songs, and one long-awaited dream finally came together for Press Hit Play (PHP) as the OPM boyband celebrated its fifth anniversary with “LEVEL V: The 5th Anniversary Concert” last September 18, 2026, at the Music Museum. More than an anniversary celebration, LEVEL V was a dream realized—a chance for PHP to finally headline their own major concert and share their music and journey with the people who have supported them through the years. The sold-out energy inside the Music Museum reflected the group’s growing audience, with fans, family, friends, and first-time listeners coming together to celebrate the…

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HONOR Philippines is teaming up with content creator Daddy Louie for a special TikTok livestream as part of TikTok New Arrival Day on October 4, from 6 PM to 12 midnight. Giving shoppers the chance to discover the latest HONOR devices and enjoy exclusive livestream offers. A highlight of the livestream is the HONOR 600S, which shoppers can get for a promo price starting at PHP 15,799. Customers who order the HONOR 600S on TikTok Shop can also get a chance to win PHP 1 million worth of shopping spree at SM Store, with the promo running until October 9,…

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SM is bringing gardens, natural light and greener spaces into its malls—starting with the upcoming indoor garden at SM Nuvali Your most-loved ambient and relaxing spaces at SM are getting a glow up, with a new indoor garden concept sprouting in the luxurious South. From Nuvali’s one-hectare indoor garden to the reimagined Sky Garden at SM North EDSA and SM Megamall, and the SM Mall of Asia Sky Park, SM is changing what spending a day at the mall can feel like. A new face to familiar favorites Part of SM’s exciting mall transformations is curating spaces that give mallgoers…

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Jennylyn Mercado has chosen not to respond to the recent statements of former partner Patrick Garcia about their relationship and breakup nearly two decades ago. In a statement released through Aguila Entertainment and sent to The Philippine STAR Entertainment on Wednesday, the actress said she would not comment or grant interviews regarding Patrick’s revelations in his recent interview with Ogie Diaz. “Our artist, Jennylyn Mercado, will not comment or grant any interviews regarding Patrick Garcia’s statements on Ogie Diaz’s YouTube channel,” the statement read. Patrick recently shared his version of what happened between him and Jennylyn after she became pregnant…

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A case has been filed against Batangas content creator Hart Yu, popularly known online as “Mis Hart,” following allegations of animal abuse stemming from a viral livestream involving two dogs who apparently mauled his expensive slippers. The controversy sparked public outrage after a now-deleted Facebook livestream showed Yu allegedly ordering people to catch, beat, and kill a dog he claimed had chewed his his flip-flops. The livestream showed one dog being restrained. Animal welfare advocate Jaypee Lobaton who raised the alarm said they received multiple reports about the videos where Yu could be heard ordering the dog to be severely…

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