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Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola revealed that they are officially husband and wife. Luis, 39 and Jessy, 28, “secretly wed” in an intimate civil ceremony at The Farm at San Benito in Batangas last February 26, sources said. Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa officiated the wedding. On Easter Sunday, the newlyweds shared a video from their garden-themed wedding which was attended by Luis’ parents, Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano, among a few other guests. Luis told the glowing bride during their exchange of personal vows, “How How (their term of endearment for each other), as we take this…

From bestfriends to lovers? Netizens got kilig over Arci Muñoz and JM de Guzman’s social media posts that hinted the Kapamilya stars’ long-standing friendship has taken a “romantic” turn. On Easter Sunday, Arci shared on Instagram a video clip where JM was seen giving her flowers and asking her if he could court her. “Matagal na tayo mag-bestfriends pero… pwede ba manligaw?” the actor said in front of Arci’s family who in turn cheered in the background. “Just really glad that the whole family was able to witness this beautiful moment,” wrote Arci in the caption, with no other details…

Shanti Dope’s song Amatz has made it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! On Facebook, the 19-year-old rapper was proud to share that his 2019 song Amatz was used in an episode of the new Marvel TV series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, now streaming on Disney Plus. Shanti, whose real name is Sean Patrick Ramos, shared a screenshot of the closing credits that listed Amatz as part of the episode soundtrack. The song was co-written by Shanti and Lester “DJ Klumcee” Vaño, and released under Universal Records. “God is the greatest,” Shanti captioned his post. Shanti’s manager Thea Gomez-Pollisco…

Alice Dixson, 51, shared the good news on Good Friday that the “newest little family member has arrived” after 10 years of waiting and praying. The veteran actress surprised many when she posted on Instagram a beaming photo of herself holding up a piece of paper that showed a newborn baby’s footprints. “Despite the unexpected trials this year, God gave us a little miracle,” the star of GMA 7’s Legal Wives began her post. “For those of you who really know me — you’ve known that I’ve been praying for this every year on my birthday for 10 years now.…

The best in Philippine Cinema from the past year will be recognized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) at the 4th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (Eddys) virtual awards night Easter Sunday, April 4. The Eddys, which is in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), will be streamed live and for free on the FDCP Channel (fdcpchannel.ph) starting at 8 p.m. There will be simulcasts on the SPEEd Facebook page as well as on the YouTube channels and Facebook accounts or pages of several SPEEd members. Who made it to The Eddys list? In its relatively…

Heart Evangelista recently turned 36 with life lessons she shared with her YouTube followers. One of her Top 10 lessons in life was about being with someone who will give you the space to grow and pursue personal goals. The 36-year-old Kapuso star advised, “Be with someone who doesn’t hold you back or (who) allows you to grow.” Heart was speaking from her dating experiences. “I have like a track record, although I saw this video on YouTube, that is such a lie, hindi ganun ka dami ang boyfriends ko, but I did date a lot of guys, and I’m…

“Jukebox queen” Claire dela Fuente passed away Tuesday morning due to “cardiac arrest”. The veteran singer died at a hospital where she was confined after testing positive for COVID-19 last week, her son confirmed in an interview. She was 63. “She was COVID positive and diagnosed last week. I myself am also COVID positive but showing no symptoms that’s why I couldn’t be beside her. She was supposed to turn 64 this year,” Dela Fuente’s son Gregorio “Gigo” de Guzman told ABS-CBN’s MJ Felipe. De Guzman, who turned emotional during the interview, shared that he was still able to talk…

Beks Battalion, the group of comedians Lassy Marquez, MC Calaquian and Chad Kinis, has put vlogging on hold following a “COVID-19 outbreak” in their home.  On his own YouTube channel, Chad explained that the vlogging trio Beks Battalion, as well as the affiliated vlog Beks Friends, have been inactive and not posting any content after some of them tested positive for COVID-19.  The comedians and other friends have been living in one house since the pandemic to be able to sustain their channel — a source of income especially after the shutdown of comedy bars. Chad said that while they…

Bianca Gonzalez vowed to be her husband JC Intal’s “No. 1 cheerleader forever” after he announced his retirement from professional basketball. On Sunday night, March 22, the Phoenix Super LPG forward took to Instagram to share that he was officially hanging up his jersey “after two decades of playing the sport I love, 13 years of which in the PBA.” In a touching post on Instagram on Monday, March 23, Bianca expressed how proud she is to have been part of JC’s 20-year sports journey. They have been a couple for 11 years and six years married. “I may not have…

Angeli Pangilinan has revealed that she’s currently in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. She also asked for prayers that husband Gary Valenciano, given his history of health issues, will be spared from the virus. In an Instagram post, the talent manager shared that after decades of being married to the veteran singer, who has had different health challenges over their course of their relationship, Angeli has come to accept that this is another trial that they have to overcome together. “Guess why I posted this? Here I am isolated because I am Covid positive. I should be afraid right?…