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After relief efforts in Digos City, Davao Del Sur, Angel Locsin headed to Makilala, North Cotabato today, November 2, to continue distributing aid to earthquake victims. Earlier, it was reported that the 34-year-old TV and movie star was in Davao Del Sur for distribution of relief goods, in coordination with the local chapter of the Philippine Red Cross. Angel is a long-time supporter and volunteer for the humanitarian organization. In a series of photos posted on Facebook by local resident Flora Mae Montes Basiliote, the actress was seen mingling with the people and distributing a truckload of goods at Barangay…

“Angel indeed.” The Philippine Red Cross lauded actress Angel Locsin’s relief efforts last November 1 in quake-affected areas in Davao Del Sur. “Angel indeed: Ms. Angel Locsin, together with her fiancé, Neil Arce, personally went to our Davao del Sur Chapter to donate and volunteer in the distribution of relief goods and hygiene kits for the quake-hit families,” Philippine Red Cross chairman Sen. Dick Gordon wrote on his official Facebook page. Sen. Gordon also noted that Angel has been supporting the Philippine Red Cross since 2009. “She has been supporting PRC for a long time and has participated during our…

First, she was spotted buying a truckload of relief goods at a shopping center in Davao City early afternoon of November 1. A few hours later, Angel Locsin was next seen some 60-km. away in Digos City, Davao del Sur, distributing aid to earthquake victims. In its official Facebook page, Digos City thanked the actress for undertaking relief efforts where she was joined by her film producer-fiancé Neil Arce. The Philippine Red Cross also expressed its “heartfelt” thank-you to the actress. She is known as a long-time supporter and volunteer for the humanitarian organization. “In behalf of Philippine Red Cross…

Angel Locsin was spotted at a shopping center in Davao City today, buying a “truckload” of relief goods for victims of the deadly earthquakes that struck Mindanao this week. According to witnesses, the actress came to NCCC Main Uyanguren along Ramon Magsaysay Ave. in Davao City past 2 p.m. with fiancé Neil Arce and one unidentified lady companion. They spent around two hours purchasing relief goods, including 58 sacks of rice. Sources said she bought so much that these were enough to fill up a truck. Some Davaoeños took to Facebook to post photos, videos and personal accounts about Angel’s…

Fresh from securing spots in international music festivals such as Hong Kong’s Clockenflap and Austin’s SXSW Festival, Ben&Ben has dropped a brand-new song today, November 1, that showcases the band’s brand of folk, world music, alternative, blues and indie rock. The nine-piece group has earned nearly 500 million streams on online and digital platforms worldwide to date, making them one of the most streamed Filipino artists of all time. Their first full-length album, Limasawa Street, was released a few months ago to critical and commercial success, and spawned a country-wide tour. It also produced two hit singles: Araw-Araw became a…

Actress-on-leave Julia Montes shared a short but sweet birthday greeting for Coco Martin today. On Instagram, the rumored girlfriend of the Ang Probinsyano star posted a picture of him with the caption “HBD” or short for happy birthday, plus a birthday cake emoji topped with a kiss. It was a sweeter post compared to what she wrote same time last year and in 2017 for Coco Martin. Amid rare sightings and rumors about the real reason behind her sudden hiatus, Julia has been staying out of the limelight for exactly a year now. The 24-year-old Kapamilya star last appeared in…

By Mary Pauline Del Rosario Because tickets aren’t cheap, it’s important that you get the most out of your money and time inside the Van Gogh Alive multi-sensory exhibit.  For starters, here are some tips you might find helpful: Secure your tickets ASAP What happens when the world’s “most-visited” multi-sensory exhibit opens to public? Well, its tickets would easily get sold out!  So, if you want to secure a sure slot, book your tickets early. And by early, we mean book NOW. In fact, all weekend schedules were already sold out online.  You may purchase tickets for your selected date…

Claudine Barretto lamented how painful it is to be involved in a very public family feud. “It’s painful, grabe,” the actress said, her voice shaking, in a DZMM Teleradyo interview after Marjorie Barretto’s tell-all interview aired over TV Patrol. Claudine, the youngest of the Barretto siblings, has found herself on the side of her older sister Gretchen and consequently in conflict with her other sister Marjorie, following two incidents of violent confrontation at the wake of their father, Miguel Barretto, last October 16 and 17. No less than President Duterte witnessed the first incident. Claudine said she wanted to stay silent already…

Marjorie Barretto revealed the “real” cause of tension at her father Miguel Barretto’s wake, which started this maelstrom of controversy involving her family. In an exclusive interview with Karen Davila and aired over TV Patrol on Tuesday evening, she detailed her version of what happened on October 16. This was when she and sisters Gretchen Barretto and Claudine Barretto got into a scuffle and confrontation witnessed no less than by President Duterte, who was also at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig to pay his last respects to the family patriarch.  Previously, Marjorie released a statement on her Instagram post that…

As the Barretto family feud continues to escalate, Marjorie Barretto has finally addressed her relationship with former Caloocan City Mayor Atty. Enrico “Recom” Echiverri. “Recom Echiverri is the father of my youngest daughter. That’s all I have to say,” Marjorie said during an exclusive interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila, which was aired over TV Patrol Tuesday evening. Marjorie’s revelation — a confirmation of a long-standing rumor in showbiz circles — came as the politician’s name got dragged into her ongoing fight with sisters Gretchen and Claudine. To recall, it was last year when Marjorie shocked the public by introducing…