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On Sunday, Sam Milby took to social media to open up for the first time on his relationship with Catriona Gray amid what he blasted as “false accusations” against his girlfriend. In a Twitter thread on Sunday, the 36-year-old actor said that they initially chose to be silent so as not to dignify “baseless claims”. However, he felt compelled to speak up as he could no longer let other people to “control” the “narrative” about their relationship. He didn’t name names. “I cannot simply stand by and allow other people to take control of a narrative that is not theirs…

Film producer Neil Arce defended his fiancée Angel Locsin on Sunday following a now-viral post of a GMA 7 head writer criticizing the actress’ statement during ABS-CBN’s protest on Saturday night. Locsin has been joining the series of noise barrage to denounce the congress’ rejection of her home network’s franchise renewal bid. In a public Facebook post on Sunday, the Encantadia screenwriter Suzette Doctolero said that while she admires Angel’s courage to speak up for ABS-CBN and its workers, she urged the actress to stick to the “truth”. Doctolero particularly took exception with Angel’s statement that it was ABS-CBN who…

“I admire your courage po pero huwag exag.” GMA 7 head writer Suzette Doctolero countered a statement that actress Angel Locsin made during the noise barrage on Saturday night to protest ABS-CBN’s franchise denial. In a now-viral public Facebook post on Sunday, the Encantadia and My Husband’s Lover screenwriter said that while she admires Angel’s courage to speak up for GMA’s rival network and its workers, she urged the actress to stick to the “truth”. Doctolero particularly took exception with Angel’s statement that it was ABS-CBN who gave her work and helped her when her family had nothing. Posted on…

Angel Locsin slammed fellow Kapamilya celebrities who have stayed silent after the House of Representatives rejected ABS-CBN’s application for a new broadcast franchise. The actress has been consistently outspoken in her support for her home network throughout its franchise fight. On Saturday, she joined the noise barrage that network employees held in front of the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City. She urged her fellow actors not to be afraid to show solidarity with network employees who are at risk of losing their jobs following the congress’ decision. “Sa mga kapwa kong artista na di nagsasalita, ano, may career pa ba…

Movies topbilled by Kapamilya stars are among the first four official entries to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday that the entries approved based on screenplay are Vice Ganda’s Praybeyt Benjamin 3, Toni and Alex Gonzaga’s The Exorcism of My Sizsums and Joshua Garcia’s Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan. Completing the list is Magikland which was co-produced by the legendary filmmaker Peque Gallaga before he passed away. Barring any issues the current health crisis could cause, the annual MMFF is expected to open, as in previous years, on Christmas…

Could you be the next Kapuso star? The network’s talent management arm GMA Artist Center has announced ongoing online auditions for actors and singers. In a Facebook post on Monday, the GMA Artist Center said, “Online auditions are still ongoing! Are you interested? Check out the next photos for the full mechanics! See you online, Kapuso!” The post said that the Artist Center is searching for actors and singers. Based on the mechanics, those who want to audition to be an actor will have to provide their basic info like name, age, height, plus acting background. They will also be…

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…