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Look who’s balik-probinsya! Jinkee Pacquiao took her daughters on a carabao ride during a visit to her old hometown in Sarangani. She said the experience brought back “happy” memories of her childhood. In an Instagram post on Monday, the wife of boxing champ and Sen. Manny Pacquaio wrote that she’s grateful to God for the opportunity to return to the town of Kiamba, where she grew up and studied elementary school. She revisited her old neighborhood on a carabao-drawn carriage driven by a former classmate, she said. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon na nakabalik ulit ako sa lugar kung saan kami…

Luis Manzano is one proud son of Batangas 6th District Rep. Vilma Santos after she voted in support of the renewal of his home network ABS-CBN’s franchise. “Love you Momski. Proud of you,” the TV host tweeted on Friday. On Friday, the House committee on legislative franchises thumbed down ABS-CBN’s bid for a new 25-year franchise. Out of 85 panel members and ex-officio members present, only 11 representatives voted against the drafting group’s recommendation to deny the network a new congressional license. Rep. Santos, author of House Bill No. 4305, one of the bills seeking to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise, earlier appealed to…

Kapamilya star Piolo Pascual has finally spoken up on the controversial incidents where he, director Joyce Bernal and a small production crew were prohibited from shooting in the municipalities of Sagada and Banaue. News reports said they went there early this week to film some background views for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte on July 27. On Thursday, the movie actor took to his social media accounts to address the issue. He said he normally “just lets things pass” but this time around, he was forced to air his side for “clarity”. “With the…

Actress Iza Calzado honored the nurses who took care of her during her battle against COVID-19 in March. In an Instagram post showing her reunited with the health workers, the Kapamilya star wrote: “Allow me to shine the spotlight on my amazing team of nurses (missing a few though!) from Asian Hospital who gave me the best love and care any patient could ever ask for. Together with my brilliant doctors, I really couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me fight and beat Covid 19. I am forever grateful.❤️” Her talent manager Noel Ferrer confirmed that Iza…

Kapuso actor Wendell Ramos reported for his “first day of duty” as volunteer firefighter on Thursday less than a week after he completed his firefighting training. The Prima Donnas star was spotted among the firefighters who responded to the fire that broke out in a factory in Brgy. Lawang Bato, Valenzuela City, according to a report by Super Radyo DZBB. Wendell himself shared a glimpse into his “baptism of fire,” so to speak, through a series of Instagram stories, where he can be seen riding on top of a fire truck and putting out flames of the burning building along…

Kapamilya star Ryza Cenon took to social media to announce her pregnancy, describing it as a new journey and a prayer answered. “It’s the small moments that make life big. Happiness is on the way. ?#prayeranswered #Godsgift #newjourney,” the 32-year-old soon-to-be-mom wrote on Instagram. Her post also showed her growing baby bump. In another Instagram post, she shared before and after pregnancy pics and said that it’s a baby boy. The entertainment website Pikapika.ph said that she is five months pregnant and the father is Negrense cinematographer Miguel Antonio Cruz (Mission Unstapabol, The Girl In The Orange, T’yanak), whom Ryza also tagged…

ABS-CBN has announced that artists with currently airing shows and their talent managers have agreed to take a cut in the talent fees to help the embattled network “deal with the impact of the shutdown of its TV and radio operations.” “We are grateful to all our artists for their understanding and support for the network during these difficult times. We thank them for keeping the passion and commitment to bring joy and entertainment to our audience in the midst of the pandemic and the shutdown,” said ABS-CBN chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes in media statement on Saturday.…

Beauty doctor Vicki Belo had planned something romantic for husband Hayden Kho on Father’s Day, only to be “ruined” by an adorable third-wheeler — their daughter Scarlet Snow. In a video Vicki shared on her Instagram stories, she can be seen asking her five-year-old daughter’s permission to have a romantic dinner date with Hayden at home. “What if your daddy and I have a date, and eat dinner alone?” she said. Scarlet Snow, however, was quick to protest, “No! Father’s Day will be destroyed because I’m not with Daddy.” Vicki then tried to explain to her daughter that “we need…

On Father’s Day, actress Sofia Andres revealed that she is already a mom! In a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, Sofia honored the two most important men in her life — her dad who is her first love, and racer-boyfriend Daniel Miranda, her greatest love, “who loves me for who I am and now my little bundle of joy.” The 21-year-old, who’s on leave from showbiz but had never explained her absence, finally addressed rumors she gave birth in Australia with a “family photo” that showed the young couple kissing their baby girl named Zoey. She also described her “little…

These stars are expressing their love for the “first man” in their lives on Father’s Day! On Sunday, Kapuso and Kapamilya female celebs took to social media to post throwback snaps proving that they were, and will always be, “daddy’s little girl.” Marian Rivera shared pics of herself as an adorable toddler with Spanish father Francisco Javier Alfonso. “Happy Father’s Day Papa! I miss you everyday and hope to see you soon… Te quiero… ?,” the now mother of two wrote. Notice, too, her baby pics’ uncanny resemblance to her kids Zia and Ziggy. Actress-artist Solenn Heussaff also posted different photos…