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Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Congresswoman Lani Mercado’s daughter, Loudette Bautista, has passed the 2024 Physician Licensure Examination, officially becoming a medical doctor. Revilla shared the news on Facebook after learning that Loudette was included in the list of passers, with supporters and followers congratulating the actor-politician’s family achievement. Loudette completed her pre-med studies at Ateneo de Manila University and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERMMMC). Revilla expressed his pride in his daughter, stating, “Congratulations to our Dra. Loudette for passing the 2024 Physician Licensure Board Exams!…

The late One Direction member Liam Payne had spoken about the British boy band’s Filipino fanbase in an old interview. The Philippine STAR talked to the singer way back in March 2012, wherein he mentioned how very much “aware” the five-member group was of their supporters from the Philippines. “A lot of people actually tweet from the Philippines and on tour. Sometimes, we see #Bring1dtophilippines, there’s loads of different things that trend and we love that. We’re very aware of our Philippine fans,” Liam said in a March 2012 interview. “Yeah, we spend a lot of time on Twitter, talking…

With the way it ended, “Outside” director Carlo Ledesma talked about the possibility of a sequel to Netflix Philippines’ zombie-themed psychological thriller. Spoiler alert: The movie is open-ended with the suggestion of a rescue for the mother and youngest son characters played by Beauty Gonzalez and Aiden Patdu. “Outside” also stars Sid Lucero and Marco Masa as the father and firstborn son, respectively. In a Philippine STAR article, the writer and director was asked if the ending was setting the stage for a Part 2. “It all depends, I guess, on how this one does worldwide. So sana magustuhan, and…

In a remarkable prelude to the much-anticipated Golden Celebration of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this year, a ceremonial contract signing took place in City of Dreams Manila, signifying an important step in the partnership between Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF). This event not only highlights a significant milestone for both organizations but also sets the tone for what is expected to be a groundbreaking year for the Philippine entertainment industry. As part of the programs, projects, and activities in celebration of its 50th year, the Metro Manila Film Festival named City…

Manila, Philippines – The much-anticipated Soundtrip Sessions Vol. 3 is set to bring back the era of 80s and 90s music with a spectacular one-night event featuring two of the Philippines’ most iconic music acts: Ella May Saison and South Border. The concert will take place on November 9, 2024, at The Theater at Solaire. Ella May Saison, widely regarded as the “Original Queen of Soul” in the Philippines, is back after so many years of not performing here in the Philippines, will grace the stage with her powerful vocals that have captivated audiences for decades. Known for her timeless…

By Lance Joseph Martinez Following gold medalist Carlos Yulo’s historic double gold victory for the Philippines in the men’s artistic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics, companies, brands, and the government have showered him with numerous rewards, deals, and promotions. Even before his win, some rewards had already been announced, likely serving as extra motivation for the athletes. CASH The gymnastics pride received P20 million from President Marcos, another P20 million as mandated by Republic Act 10699, P20 million from PAGCOR, P8 million from the House of Representatives, P5 million from ArenaPlus, P3 million cash from Megaworld, P3 million from…

By: Lance Joseph Martinez Actress and TV host Kim Chiu shared in her recent interview that the “bawal lumabas” fiasco has transformed her into the “woman of steel” she is today. In an exclusive interview with Preview, the multimedia idol revealed that following the controversy, she feared it might spell an “untimely conclusion” to her career. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸 (@chinitaprincess) “I thought, tapos na siguro ito. Ito na siguro ‘yung end,” she recalled. The ‘bawal lumabas’ issue arose during the lockdown when Kim’s home network, ABS-CBN, lost its franchise. In a…

By: Rie Realingo Social media personality Zeinab Harake in a recent interview talked about their future plans following her engagement with Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. In a recent event where the social media influencer was introduced as the newest celebrity endorser of Luxe Slim Black Coffee, Zeinab shared their plans with a beaming smile while also showcasing her ring in an interview with the press. She mentioned that after their wedding ceremony, their priorities lie in building their dream house first before furthering into having a new baby. Zeinab said that she and Ray are on the same page with…

By Lance Joseph Martinez A fan shared a hilarious encounter with actor-turned-singer Ian Veneracion during his appearance on Wish 107.5. In a TikTok video, Ian was seen signaling to a fan that he would carry him and spin him 360 degrees. This move has been popularized by the actor, who has done it several times during performances. @shaun_the_sheeep Replying to @altair tunacao POV: fan binalibag ni ian veneracion #ianveneracion #binalibag #sanaall ♬ original sound – chaaaaaaaaan After his stint on the Wish Bus, Ian immediately approached the fan and instructed him on what to do. “Taas mo lang kamay mo…

By Lance Joseph Martinez In a forwarded text by Sandro Muhlach to his network, GMA, the actor revealed that although he is not “okay” at the moment, he is determined to push through with the case involving two “independent contractors” of the said network. “Hindi po ako OK pero kakayanin ko po,” Sandro told GMA Integrated News. This follows his official complaint filed with the National Bureau of Investigation against Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz. The complaint comes after rumors spread online about the alleged violation of an actor’s son by two men, according to GMA. The Sparkle artist was…