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The Pinoy version of the New Testament has been made available for online purchase, but is drawing mixed reactions from netizens for being written in Taglish. A Facebook post by the Catholic online bookstore St. Paul’s (www.stpauls.ph) on Friday, announced that it was now selling the New Testament: Pinoy Version for P145 only, showing samples of Biblical verses translated into the combination of Tagalog and English languages. It also said that aside from the Taglish translation, modern-day words were used to make the Word of God more relevant and interesting to the young people. Some of the sample Bible verses…

YouTube star Emman Nimedez passed away early Sunday morning after a three-month battle with leukemia. He was only 21 years old. Emman’s girlfriend, Peachy Santos, confirmed her boyfriend’s death in a post on his official Facebook page. She said Emman died surrounded by family at 1 a.m. today (August 16) at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City. “Our family is thankful to everyone who offered prayers and support,” she wrote, requesting privacy for the family to grieve. The popular vlogger announced to his followers that he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer, last May.…

After recently bidding their DZMM listeners goodbye, Dos Por Dos anchors Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja teased their transfer to their new “home” with photos of their visit to the Star City complex, location of the “country’s oldest radio station” DZRH. Their move to Manila Broadcasting Company’s AM flagship network was first reported by The STAR’s Ricky Lo last August 8. He wrote, “As The STAR has it, the next word is not just kuryente but a fact — yes, the same unimpeachable source claimed, ‘Ka Tunying and Gerry Baja are now with dzRH and they will start their program…

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has defended Kapuso TV host Willie Revillame, saying he didn’t “hijack” the Palace press briefing held last Friday. Roque made the clarification in reaction to a report by news site Rappler, titled “Willie Revillame hijacks Roque press briefing to promote charity, GMA 7 show,” following the host’s “sudden” appearance towards the end of the virtual presser. The Wowowin TV host had then announced a cash donation of P5 million to jeepney drivers displaced by the pandemic, as well as P100,000 each to the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who perished in the Beirut blast. According…

Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. said that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement Sunday evening in a Facebook post where he admitted that he is saddened by the diagnosis. The senator, nevertheless, told his followers not to be worried over his condition as he assured that he and his wife, Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado, as well as their children are okay. “I am okay. Sila Lani at ang mga bata ay okay rin at sa awa ng Diyos, ay negative naman lahat,” he said. Sen. Revilla said that he had himself tested and went to…

Manila’s famous landmark, the City Hall Clock Tower, went dark in honor of the city’s former Mayor Alfredo Lim, who passed away on Saturday due to COVID-19. He was 90 years old. “Si dating Mayor Alfredo Lim ay sumakabilang buhay na po dala sa pagkaka-infection niya sa COVID-19. Ilang araw na po ang nakararaan, ngunit di na po kinaya ng kanyang katawan at opisyal na sumakabilang buhay alas 5 ng hapon,” Mayor Isko confirmed in a Facebook live on Saturday, as he paid tribute to the former mayor. Regarded as a symbol of the capital and illuminated at nighttime, the…

TV host-comedian Vhong Navarro took to social media to flex his “best gift ever” — his eldest son Fredriek finally earning a college degree. Fredriek finished B.S. Information Technology at the University of Sto. Tomas. “Yahoo!!! Pinakamagandang regalo na natanggap ko!!! Maraming salamat sayo Kuya. Nakaka proud ka ?? I love you somuch! ❤️❤️❤️ #ProudDad #ThankyouLord,” the It’s Showtime host said in a post where he shared his son’s graduation photos. Celebrity friends, including his co-hosts at the noontime show, congratulated the happy father in the comments section. Fredriek is Vhong’s son with his former non-showbiz partner. He has another son named…

Ruffa Gutierrez is definitely one proud mama! On Wednesday, the Love Thy Woman actress reposted an Instagram photo of her 15-year-old bunso Venice Bektas, and followers couldn’t get over how mother and daughter look so alike. The pic taken by Ruffa’s eldest Lorin showed Venice looking all-grown-up in a purple-colored tank top. Ruffa’s caption read: “My youngest is growing up so fast!!! 🙁 @venicebektas stay little.” “Stay little Venezia,” she added in the comments. Fans took to the comments section to say that the picture made them do a double take because Venice was Ruffa’s “carbon copy”. “Your twinnie,” one Instagram…

Some netizens turned to Kuya Kim Atienza for trivia on Tuesday, as the internet was losing it over the bizarre sight of an ostrich on the run in a subdivision in Quezon City.  But first, a disclaimer. Kuya Kim, who himself has a mini “animal kingdom” in his home, jokingly denied that the spotted ostrich — or rather, ostriches, as there were actually two — as his. “@kuyakim_atienza Wala ka po bang trivia dyan?” a Twitter user urged the “trivia king”. Kuya Kim readily dispensed his first trivia of the day about the ostrich, otherwise known as the world’s largest…

Actress Julia Barretto uploaded on Wednesday her “shortest and most random” vlog to her YouTube channel.  Lasting for about four minutes only, the vlog titled “Mukbang+Q&A fail” started with the Kapamilya star eating some takeout Chinese food while randomly answering questions from followers on Instagram.  What is your favorite clothing, one fan asked. “I mean, I have a lot, but you will always catch me in jeans and denim. So, I’ll probably say jeans,” Julia said. Next question was her favorite city, and she readily identified Los Angeles but didn’t explain why.  When Julia was asked how she spends her…