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Sharon Cuneta wrote on Wednesday a lengthy and moving open letter addressed to her daughter KC Concepcion, whom she described as “the first to ever make me a Mommy and the first to allow me to feel all of its joys and rewards.” Sharon explained that her three-part open letter was in response to KC’s Instagram post that explained her absence at her birthday celebration on ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To on Sunday. The actress-singer’s eldest child cited “personal reasons” for not showing up on the variety show’s special fete for her mom, which gathered the Megastar’s immediate family and closest…

Maine Mendoza just won’t take the negative tweets against boyfriend Arjo Atayde sitting down. She came to the actor’s rescue after “some fans” made the hashtag #NoToArjoTheUser trend on Twitter today. “Wow, some ‘fans’ made #NoToArjoTheUser trend today. Congrats! But I say #YesToArjo,” the TV host-actress said in a tweet to her over five million-strong followers and punctuated it with a heart emoji. It is believed that #NoToArjoTheUser emanated from the hardcore fans of her erstwhile “phenomenal love team” with Alden Richards. The hashtag comes on the heels of Maine and Arjo’s dance cover of Sarah Geronimo’s hit song Tala…

Starting on Monday, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will be seen as a co-host on ABS-CBN’s noontime show It’s Showtime. Earlier, the show posted a teaser video on its Facebook hinting that viewers can expect the Fil-Aussie beauty queen on the variety program. On Sunday, it released a video officially confirming Catriona joining It’s Showtime, along with the announcement of new segments including Mini Miss U: The Search for the Next ABS-CBN Child Superstar. According to ABS-CBN showbiz reporter MJ Felipe, Catriona’s co-hosting stint will be for a limited engagement. Nevertheless, Catriona’s presence will be a welcome addition to the…

Yassi Pressman expressed her appreciation for FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano main star Coco Martin, saying there’s a lot to thank him for. “Hihi, nakapasyal din ang on screen partners na sina Cardo at Alyana! ☺️,” she began her appreciation post for her leading man on Instagram. Yassi went on to praise and thank her “partner” for being one of her “bestest friends ever”. “Pero sa totoong buhay din naman, napakarami kong ipagpapasalamat sa partner kong ito. “Thank you for being one of my bestest friends ever. ??❤️ “You’re truly a blessing to everyone, at mahal ka naming lahat ?✨@mr.cocomartin,” she ended.…

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…