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By Charmie Joy Pagulong ABS-CBN’s veteran entertainment journalist Mario Dumaual has passed on Wednesday morning due to septic shock. He was 64. He was survived by his wife Cherie, children Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William, and Thessa and grandchildren Sky, Alonzoe, and Tali. According to the statement released by his family, Mario, who would have turned 65 on July 31, had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack. He was confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center. He died on Wednesday at 8:01 a.m. due to septic shock. “Papa was strong,…

Prepare to be blown away by the newest sensation in Quezon City’s nightlife scene! Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Katipunan, Unknown13 Pub is not your ordinary pub—it’s a one-of-a-kind sanctuary that pays homage to the incredible talents of OPM artists. Since its doors swung open on June 2, 2023, this hidden gem has been making waves and captivating the hearts of music enthusiasts. Unknown13 Pub offers an electrifying fusion of musical genres, ranging from soulful bands to mesmerizing solo artists and charismatic rappers. Some of the OPM performers that graced their stage were Orange and Lemons, Dionela, Madeline, Shumi,…

Zoe Gabriel, the Singapore-based Filipino teen who got bashed over a Charles & Keith “luxury” bag, has been tapped as model for the brand’s ad campaign. The 17-year-old joins a group of women for the fashion label’s campaign to mark the International Women’s Day this March 8, according to Singapore’s Strait Times. “Women are like flowers: Our time and needs to grow may not always align, but that is okay,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “We are like fields of poppy and lakes of lotus – diverse and bold in our differences, beautiful in our own ways.” She posed…

Liza Soberano clarified why she’s not posting about boyfriend Enrique Gil and if she ever had a thing with her now manager, James Reid. It was a firm no about James who signed up Liza for his Careless company last year. “Me and James we never had a thing,” she said during a “lie detector test” in Bea Alonzo’s latest YouTube vlog. She nevertheless admitted that she got nervous by the questions. “I get so nervous about questions like that because people already assumed the worst about me because I haven’t been posting anything about Quen, we haven’t been seen…

Liza Soberano has directly addressed an old rumor that she had an abortion. “I was accused of that during the time I got operated on in the States for my finger,” the actress said of the issue while doing a “lie detector test” in Bea Alonzo’s latest YouTube vlog. “I was so frustrated about that.” Liza recalled that there were blind items by one person about it and that it was “super obvious” that these were referring to her. But the ironic thing was, the blind item came out on the day she was being wheeled into the operating room…

Liza Soberano has revealed that Hello, Love, Goodbye, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, was first offered to her and Enrique Gil. The Cathy Garcia Molina-directed romance-drama went on to become the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time. “I wanted to do that movie so bad but then they said, they were like there’s another project that’s lined up for the both of you,” she cited what the ABS-CBN management told her, in the latest YouTube video of Bea Alonzo, where she talked about being in a love team for the longest time with Enrique. They became known to fans…

With Christmas just days away, our favorite social media stars are hyping us up for the festivities as they revealed what they look forward to the most during this time of the year. Of course, the common answer was none other than the Filipino Noche Buena! Drag Race Philippines stars Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas Deluxe, and Brigiding revealed in their own special ways on social media what makes their celebrations an event they couldn’t help but anticipate.  Even TikTok stars such as iconic “trophy wife” Rain Matienzo, Modern Nanay Mommy Connh, comedian Ychan Laurenz, Mommy Julie Fortes, funny gal Charuth,…

Now that we can finally celebrate a safe holiday with our loved ones, make sure the feast is complete with only the finest Christmas staples.   When we talk about our Noche Buena essentials, isn’t ham the first thing that pops in your mind? Take a trip back in time with us and remember those moments when you were snacking on ham while waiting for the clock to strike 12 on the 24th of December or when you first got a whiff of its sweet and savory aroma while it’s still in the kitchen. As far back as we can remember,…

Iza Calzado announced that she is expecting her first child with non-showbiz husband Ben Wintle, calling her pregnancy the “most beautiful birthday gift.” The actress just turned 40 years old on Friday. In a lengthy Instagram post that showed her baby bump, the actress who is vacationing abroad, said that her pregnancy was unexpected but that she was ready to “usher in this new chapter in my life.” “They say life begins at 40. “So I had all these big plans for my for 40th year on Earth as it also coincides with my 20th year in the industry. I…

BY VHEY TAPIA Brace yourselves, Filipino fans! Your favorite artists are finally coming here. After two long years, concert venues are ready to be filled once again with the loudest screams and fan meetings as the Philippines has reopened its doors to concerts from foreign artists all over the world. From Hollywood to K-pop artists, name it. They are now ready to conquer the stage. So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars because these are the upcoming concerts to watch out for! Red Velvet Now’s the time to get ~psycho~ because Red Velvet is coming here to the…