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Bea Alonzo met up and spent time with the family of her late ex-boyfriend Miko Palanca. The actor passed away on December 9 at the age of 41. It’s not clear when and where the photo was taken, but the 32-year-old actress can be seen with Miko’s mom Pita Revilla and siblings Lisa Palanca and Erika Hocson, as shared in an Instagram story by Star Magic handler Monch Novales (also the former handler of Miko). Earlier, Miko’s younger sibling Erika thanked Bea for offering prayers for Miko and words of comfort to his grieving family. Bea and Miko worked together…

Just before the year 2019 comes to an end, Barbie Imperial got to fulfill her big dream of owning a house. On her social media accounts, the 21-year-old Kapamilya actress shared her latest life achievement. “Dream come true! And I still can’t believe it. Bago matapos ang 2019… I finally have my own house! ?” she wrote. She said the house is the fruit of her labor and went on to thank everyone and everything that made it possible. “Ang tagal ko pinaghirapan at pinag ipunan ko to, thank you Lord! Syempre thank you to everyone na nag tiwala sakin from PBB…

Ruffa Gutierrez said that she is “very happy” that her mom Annabelle Rama had reconciled with Gretchen Barretto. According to the actress, if all’s well now with Gretchen and her mom, it means the same for her and La Greta. “I’m very happy. Actually, nabigla ako when my mom told me what happened. Okay na rin yun kasi Pasko,” the actress said on the sidelines of a presscon launching her as the newest endorser for the Cathy Valencia Skincare Clinic. “Wala naman talagang bad blood between us, on my part. Actually lahat kami nagulat din because of what happened. What’s…

The American hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas rocked the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games closing ceremony on Wednesday in proudly Filipino-made outfits. Will.I.Am, Apl.De.Ap and Taboo swapped their usually multi-colored, funky urban wear with OOTD made of indigenous designs and textiles, and showcased the Philippine flag’s colors — blue, yellow and red plus white from Pinay singer J Rey Soul, who joined them on stage at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. In an Instagram post, Apl.De.Ap, the Fil-Am member of the group, revealed that what they wore were created by fashion designer Renee Salud. “I love how these outfits…

Bea Alonzo shared a prayer for those in mourning through an Instagram post on Wednesday. “I just want to keep still and quiet for a moment and let the universe unfold its mystery.My prayers go out to the ones grieving and going through tough times. Love and light. ??,” she captioned her photo. She also quoted a Bible verse, Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” While there was no mention of names, followers took it to mean that she was offering prayers for the grieving family of her ex-boyfriend and former co-actor Miko Palanca.…

The family of Miko Palanca has confirmed the actor’s untimely passing in a statement on Tuesday, December 10. He was 41. “We are extremely saddened and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Miko Palanca. The whole family is grateful for the incredible outpour of love and support that has been coming in today,” said the family statement posted by Miko’s younger siblings Erika and Martin Hocson on their Instagram stories early Tuesday. “As of now, we would like to respectfully request for privacy as we go through this very difficult time. Again, we appreciate all the love…

(UPDATED) Actor Miko Palanca has passed away at the age of 41. Details surrounding his untimely death are still incomplete at this time, but news of his passing emerged after the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) expressed its sympathies to the family of the actor. “The Film Academy of the Philippines extends our sincerest sympathies to the family of Mico Palanca for his untimely passing,” said FAP on its official Facebook page late Monday. His former Star Magic handler also took to social media to express her sadness over Miko’s death. Monch Novales posted an Instagram photo of her…

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced Monday, December 9, that it was leaving its longtime partnership with Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI). Headed by Stella Marquez Araneta, BPCI had been the Philippine franchise holder and local pageant organizer of Miss U for 55 years, from 1964 to 2019. MUO thanked the BPCI for its “more than 50 years of stewardship of the Miss Universe brand and franchise in the Philippines.” Myrna Panlilio was crowned as the first-ever Bb. Pilipinas Universe in 1964. The US-based organization also said that a brand-new team will be handling Miss Universe Philippines starting 2020. The…

A Filipino surfer broke the internet on Friday for his inspiring display of sportsmanship in the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Filipino netizens were filled with #PinoyPride after local surfer Roger Casugay chose to abandon the race for gold in the men’s longboard open competition for surfing in San Juan, La Union, in order to help his Indonesian rival Arip Nurhidayat. The Indonesian athlete’s surfing board leash had snapped in the heat of the competition, with the massive waves sweeping him away. Roger, the nearest surfer, was seen coming to the rescue to Arip and together, they paddled back to the…

Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman and Tony Labrusca will be working with each other for the first time in a Star Cinema film. The still untitled film project is said to be horror and planned for release during first quarter of 2020. In photos shared by Star Cinema exec Mico Del Rosario, the stars can be seen with director Derick Cabrido, who also megged the horror film Clarita produced by Black Sheep, a subsidiary of Star Cinema. Cabrido was named Best Director for his work in Clarita at the 10th Mirabile Dictu International Catholic Film Festival in the Vatican in…