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Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday called on protesters to remain peaceful following a demonstration at the St. Gerrard Construction Building reportedly owned by the contractor Discayas. He cautioned that such actions could result in injuries. “I understand that we are angry and frustrated, but let’s not resort to violence or acts that could potentially lead to violence or injuries,” Sotto said in a statement. He stressed that when protests turn aggressive, it is often the wrong people who end up hurt. “Hindi naman yung mga corrupt ang masasaktan pag bumigay ang gate, hindi rin sila ang matatamaan ng…

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By Fiel Gia Ramada “They really need to invest on a stylist before they invest on these (expletive) fashion stuff.” That’s how Filipino-American influencer Bretman Rock slammed those “nepo babies” in the Philippines who are under public scrutiny because of family ties to people behind allegedly anomalous government infrastructure projects. In a recent Instagram story, what began as a casual Q&A about languages turned into a takedown when Bretman called out the “questionable ugly fashion choices” of those “nepo babies.” “There is bigger fishes to fry, especially in the Philippines right now,” he started. “Like these nepo babies using up…

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By John Romme Alba For many people, a sudden health crisis can feel like the end of everything they’ve worked hard for. But for It’s Showtime “Miss Q and A” Season 1 winner Juliana Parizcova Segovia, it became the ultimate test of strength, faith and love for family. In an interview, the comedian, whose real name is Tyrone James Ortega, opened up about how life turned upside down after suffering a stroke. “Yung recovery po, first month, naka-wheelchair ako, and then the next two to three months, nagtutungkod na lang ako. Kasi kahit nung first week pa lang akong na-stroke,…

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By John Romme Alba ABS-CBN’s flagship primetime series ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ is ushering in a new season with the entry of additional characters, promising more twists and heightened drama in its political drama storyline. Fresh from their acclaimed project Incognito, Baron Geisler and Maris Racal are also set to appear in the primetime show. Maris takes on the role of Ponggay, a rookie policewoman who, as she described during a TV Patrol set visit, is “innocent but eager for change.” Director, producer and lead star Coco Martin likewise teased an upcoming highlight: a three-way confrontation between the Montenegro and Guerrero…

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By Fiel Gia Ramada Ellen Adarna has finally spoken up on rumors surrounding her marriage with Derek Ramsay. Breakup speculations recently emerged online after she allegedly unfollowed her husband on Instagram. On Friday, September 5, Ellen shared a screen recording through an Instagram story showing that she still follows Derek. She wrote, “Tigilan niyo na kami ha. Dami na fake news ekeklavooo.” She was baffled by the situation and didn’t have any idea how it happened. “So I never unfollowed my husband. Ever. And I don’t know what’s going on here on my IG,” she went on. “When I type…

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By Fiel Gia Ramada Actress Angel Aquino opened up about the shock and violation she felt after discovering her face was used in a pornographic video without her consent, calling the experience “nakakabastos” and “para akong nasusuka” during the recent Senate hearing on deepfake pornography. “Days ago, I found out that there was a deepfake video using my face and it was a friend from the industry who reached out to me and told me about it,” Aquino shared during the session held by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, led by Senator Risa Hontiveros.…

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By John Romme Alba A surprise breakup in the second season of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” has left Pinoy fans talking. This is because the unfolded not in English but in the Filipino language, paid tribute to the roots of one of its characters, Bruno Yuson. In the sixth episode, Bruno, portrayed by Filipino-American actor Noah B. Taylor, is seen secretly taking a phone call after receiving a message written in Filipino. The call, however, turned out to be more than what he claimed. “Miss na kita. Miss ko na ‘yung pagpasyal natin sa beach. Miss ko na lalo ‘yung…

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By John Romme Alba and Fiel Gia Ramada “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” Big Winner Mika Salamanca recently launched her first-ever children’s book, “Lipad,” at Citadines Hotel in Quezon City, marking a big moment in her career as an artist. The book tells the story of a young fairy named “Mahika” who struggles with insecurity because of her small wings, believing she is not good enough as a fairy who cannot fly high. Mika revealed that Mahika’s journey is a mirror of her own experiences during her childhood up until her rise to stardom. “Mahika is me. Ako po…

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by John Romme Alba Lovi Poe has officially shared her biggest role yet — motherhood. On September 1, 2025, the actress revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Monty Blencowe through a stylish maternity shoot produced with local fashion giant Bench. The announcement, released on the brand’s official channels, showed the actress in radiant form as she embraced this new chapter. The caption wrote: “This is what it means to truly Love Your Body—inside and out.” The photos drew inspiration from themes of her pre-wedding shoot, highlighting her glow and joyful anticipation. Messages of congratulations quickly poured in…

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By Fiel Gia Ramada Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador teased about a possible intimate scene in their upcoming sapphic film “Open Endings” during the press conference for the 21st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival on September 3 at EDSA Shangri-La Mall. During an interview, they were asked if they shot a kissing scene for the film. To which Klea Pineda playfully answered, “secret.” Janella, who will star alongside Klea, also quipped, “Kami? Abangan na lang,” hinting that audiences will have to watch the film to find out. Both actresses shared they were open to doing intimate scenes if the role called…

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