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The country may be easing restrictions but public gatherings in venues such as theaters and cinemas are still prohibited under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) rules. And even when the time comes for entertainment-related activities to be permitted, the movie-watching experience will never be the same again. For former senator and now Sorsogon governor Chiz Escudero, he’s excited over drive-in theaters making a comeback in the country to cater to the movie-going public amid the “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Di ko man inabutan… I really look forward to the return…

Rico Blanco has finally dropped the official music video for his first solo single in four years. It’s the rock star’s song tribute to the country’s COVID-19 frontliners. Featuring various footage taken here and abroad, This Too Shall Pass takes a closer look at how the pandemic has brought the entire world to a standstill. Given the unprecedented uncertainty and challenges that COVID-19 poses, the video doubles as a tribute to the unsung heroes leading the fight against an invisible enemy, in hopes of showing the true meaning of bayanihan in times of crisis. Intercut with scenes of the “new…

Ellen Adarna treated her followers to yet another Q&A session via Instagram stories. The Cebuana actress, who mostly answered the questions in her native language, was her usual candid self as she dispensed her views on love, relationships and men. One follower asked her if she’s willing to entertain suitors who are “tambokikoy” and “putot” (Cebuano terms for fat and short). “Honestly no. You know, naa koy (I have) standards. Putot ko (I’m also short) but I work hard. Naa koy disiplina (I have the discipline) to be fit and healthy,” the 32-year-old actress said in an Instagram story on Thursday. Jokingly…

Philippine basketball prodigy Kai Sotto is one step closer to his dream of becoming the first homegrown Filipino player in the NBA as he confirmed he’s all set to begin a professional career with the NBA G League Select Team. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 7’2 center who just turned 18 wrote: “In the past two days, there has been a lot of speculation about my next step towards my dream of playing in the NBA. Many people called, texted and congratulated me and my Titas at East West Private. I am so glad and grateful because it…

Hagibis band member Sonny Parsons succumbed to a heart attack while riding a motorcycle in Lemery, Batangas past noontime Sunday, a Philippine Star report said. He was 61 years old. Parsons (whose real name was Jose Nabiula Jr.) was reportedly on his way to Quezon province, and had been riding on his own for almost five hours when the unfortunate incident happened. In a social media post, VST & Co. band member Male Rigor said, “Pagdating niya duon kinapos na ng hangin. He expired inside a clinic while being given oxygen.” Rigor also paid tribute to Parsons on Facebook: “Ride…

ANC, iWant and Star Cinema are among the ABS-CBN Corp. subsidiaries that will continue to operate despite their parent company being ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to cease broadcast operations on Tuesday. On Tuesday evening, the network went off air to comply with the directive of the agency to stop operating its free-to-air television and radio stations nationwide after its 25-year congressional franchise expired on May 4. It was also given 10 days to respond “as to why frequencies assigned to it should not be recalled,” NTC said. ABS-CBN reported on Tuesday that it will continue to deliver…

ABS-CBN signed off Tuesday night “in compliance” with the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) order to stop the media giant’s broadcast operations following the lapse of its congressional franchise. On Tuesday, the NTC ordered the network to immediately halt its TV and radio broadcast stations nationwide a day after its 25-year license to operate expired on May 4. ABS-CBN was given 10 days to respond and convince the agency to revoke the order. “In compliance with the NTC order, ABS-CBN goes off air on all TV and radio stations nationwide,” the network said in a statement on its social media accounts…

Anne Curtis celebrated the second month of her baby girl Dahlia Amélie’s life with a DIY floral pictorial. Similar to what they did when their baby girl turned one month old, Anne showed off her “little autumn baby” together with a floral arrangement of the number “2” in an Instagram post Sunday. “Yesterday, was 2 months of getting to cuddle and kiss this sweet, sweet little girl.It’s insane how she’s growing so fast,” said the 35-year-old Kapamilya actress who’s been staying in Melbourne, Australia since a few months before giving birth. “Cherishing her days of being this tiny ?. Love…

After Solenn Heussaff revealed daughter Thylane’s face to the public for the first time, it was Nico Bolzico’s turn to show off their four-month-old bundle of joy on Instagram. And he readily conceded that their firstborn got her adorable looks from her momma. “Thylane, aka #Porota, aka #Chimichurri,” the Argentinian businessman began his Instagram post on Saturday. “I am still waiting for the DNA results to make sure she is mine… #MiniSolenn,” he jokingly added. Nico also promised to post more videos with Thylane in the days to come, which will lay down the ground rules in dealing with future suitors. “Upcoming Daughter…

Billy Crawford and his wife Coleen Garcia are going to be first-time parents! The celebrity couple took to Instagram to share the good news and show off Coleen’s five-month baby bump. “It’s been over 5 months now. And just like that, we’re more than halfway through! ??❤️ We found out earlier this year, but I’ve been pregnant since December 2019, and it’s been quite a ride since then!” the 27-year-old actress wrote. “Thank you to the friends who’ve been praying for us and checking in on us! We’re beyond grateful for this huge blessing! God is always so good. ? Excited…