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Christmas is almost here! Not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipinofamilies to celebrate this joyous season at SM. Let the wonderful, magical and truly merryChristmas at SM drive away the blues. Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM! All throughout November and December, be dazzled by these exciting Holiday surprises thatawait you at SM: Christmas Launches. Last November 6, SM Supermalls treated everyone to a virtual,magical feast. Twelve different SM malls lit up their magnificent Christmas displays — fromSM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall to SM Seaside City Cebu and SM CDO DowntownPremier. SM truly…

“This is my statement, this is my story.” In what she said would be her “first and final word” on her Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 journey, second runner-up Michele Gumabao has spoken at length on issues leveled against her, a week after Rabiya Mateo was crowned pageant winner. In a 24-minute vlog released on Monday, the volleyball star said it took her some time to speak up out of doubt and fear of consequences. But she decided to “fight for myself” against people “trying to taint my name and drag me down” with issues that she said didn’t happen.…

A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official hit back at actress Angelica Panganiban’s tweet telling unnamed government officials not to sleep on their jobs as typhoon Rolly pounded Bicol and parts of Luzon on Sunday. “Ano ng plano? Tulog na lang? Kilos kilos naman para sa sinumpaan para sa bayan at mga Pilipino…” the Kapamilya star said in a tweet on Sunday. On Sunday, DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran couldn’t help but react to Angelica’s tweet, saying in a Facebook post: “Ma’am, wala pa nga po kami halos tulog. ? “Alam n’yo po ba ang dapat ginagawa kung may nararanasang kalamidad ang bayan? BAYANIHAN po,…

Streaming entertainment service Netflix has confirmed production of Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a continuation of the story that captivated the world and introduced a mysterious new character. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a sidequel from Kingdom Season 2 and a backstory about the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected. The surprising appearance of Gianna Jun in the role of Ashin at the end of Kingdom Season 2 intrigued audiences. In this eagerly anticipated bonus story, Jun as Ashin will unveil the mystery behind her identity. Park Byung-eun,…

These celebrity families still got into the Halloween spirit while in quarantine. Belos in Wonderland Celebrity doctors Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo with their five-year-old daughter Scarlet Snow wore Alice In Wonderland costumes for Halloween. The mother and daughter had a “costume change” and transformed into Wonder Woman-inspired looks. Scarlet paid tribute to her mommy in the photo, calling the celebrity doc as her mentor and “real-life” hero. Vintage Halloween Carlo Aquino, partner Trina Candaza and their baby girl Enola went for the “classic horror” look in their first Halloween as a family. The Presley fam Richard Gutierrez, wife Sarah…

Ryza Cenon is officially a mom! The actress announced that she has given birth to her first child — a baby boy — with cinematographer partner Miguel Antonio Cruz. “Napakahirap pero lahat worth it! Welcome Baby Night!!!” she wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday that showed a photo of her holding her firstborn’s tiny fingers. Meanwhile, her partner Miguel also posted a photo with their baby, indicating the exact date of birth which is October 31, 2020. “10/31/20 ❤️❤️❤️ Our little bundle of joy is finally here,” he said. It was last July when the General’s Daughter actress made…

From one engaged woman to another, Alex Gonzaga said she was “so happy” for friend Liz Uy on her engagement to businessman Raymond Racaza. And it turned out the actress-host’s fiancé also helped choose the ring. On late Tuesday, the stylist to the stars posted a photo of her wearing an engagement ring. “In all lifetimes, always a yes,” she wrote in her caption. Alex shared an emotional message congratulating her friend via Instagram stories. “I am so happy for you ach. Your love for each other deserves to be celebrated!” she began in an Instagram story. “From all of…

Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 first runner-up Ysabella Ysmael might have been so close to claiming the crown but to her aunt, Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran, she is “my champion”. “The first runner up is my Champion. Ysabella Roxas Ysmael,” said the country’s second Miss Universe after Gloria Diaz in a post dedicated to the Parañaque City bet who placed first runner-up to Iloilo City’s Rabiya Mateo. The proud aunt continued to give her niece encouraging words, saying that Ysmael’s landing the second-highest spot has a purpose greater than she can imagine. “You were a stand out but the…

Post-pageant drama brewing? Just a few hours after Iloilo City’s Rabiya Mateo was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2020, MUP Organization national director Shamcey Supsup posted an intriguing message about the qualities that make a “true queen”. “To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility — these are the marks of a true QUEEN,” the 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up wrote in an Instagram story on Sunday. Former Miss Universe Philippines MJ Lastimosa also posted a similar message right after the pageant’s pre-taped grand finale on her Twitter, talking about accepting defeat and…

Ilongga beauty Rabiya Mateo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines during the pageant’s pre-taped grand finale held in Baguio City on Sunday. It’s been the “longest journey” yet for a pageant winner with the coronation event postponed twice due to the ongoing pandemic. While there was no live audience during pre-filmed production, fans around the world watched the two-hour finale, which was available on broadcast on GMA 7, with a replay at 10:30 p.m. and on streaming via the Ring Light series on www.empire.ph, TFC and KTX. The bevy of 40 candidates was first trimmed to the Top 16 before it…