Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo has concluded her Miss Universe 2025 journey as third runner-up during the international pageant’s coronation night held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 26-year-old beauty queen delivered strong performances in the preliminary, swimsuit, evening gown rounds, earning her a spot among this year’s finalists. Ahtisa stunned in a white two-piece swimsuit during the swimsuit segment and a white gown by Filipino fashion designer Val Taguba during the evening gown portion. This marks another solid placement for the Philippines at Miss Universe, bringing the country back in the Top 5 since Beatrice Gomez in 2021. During the initial Q and…
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Jimuel Pacquiao has welcomed his first child, a baby girl, with his girlfriend Carolina Pimentel in the United States. His mother, Jinkee Pacquiao, now officially a “lola,” proudly shared the happy news on Instagram. “Lord, thank You!” Jinkee wrote in the caption, alongside photos of her with Jimuel, Carolina, and Carolina’s parents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jinkeepacquiao (@jinkeepacquiao) Earlier this November, Jinkee also shared a glimpse of the couple’s intimate baby shower with their family. She has been posting on social media about her excitement to take on her new role as a grandmother. Jimuel…
Longtime South Korean celebrity couple Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin are officially getting married! On November 20, the pair’s agency AM Entertainment confirmed the news through an official statement. “Based on the deep trust they have built over their long relationship, Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin promised to become each other’s lifelong partners,” the agency announced as translated by media outlet Soompi on Thursday, November 20. The announcement also revealed that the wedding will take place privately on December 20 in Seoul, with only family members, relatives, and close friends attending. Both actors, known for maintaining…
Ellen Adarna revealed she is still living in her estranged husband Derek Ramsay’s house with her kids, even as the couple remain embroiled in a public rift following her allegations of the actor’s infidelity. In her latest Instagram stories, Ellen responded to a follower who asked if she was still staying at Derek’s home. “Yeah, I’m still here because my house is still being renovated. Alangan namang palayasin niya ako dito, andito ang anak niya sa akin,” she said, referring to their daughter Liana. She added, “It will be done soon, and I can’t wait to move out.” Ellen also…
Former Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile has passed away at the age of 101. The bereaved family announced Enrile’s passing on November 13, 2025 in a social media post which read as follows: “It is with profound love and gratitude that my father, Juan Ponce Enrile, peacefully returned to his Creator on November 13, 2025, at 4:21 p.m., surrounded by our family in the comfort of our home. It was his heartfelt wish to take his final rest at home, with his family by his side. We were blessed to honor that wish and to be…
Hani, Danielle, Minji, Haerin and Hyein of the girl group NewJeans will continue their activities under the management label ADOR. On November 12, ADOR released a statement saying that Haerin and Hyein decided to respect the court’s ruling upholding their exclusive contracts after careful discussions with their families. “NewJeans’ members Haerin and Hyein have expressed their intent to continue their activities with ADOR,” read the label’s statement as translated to English by South Korean media outlet Soompi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NewJeans (@newjeans_official) The agency went on to assure fans that it will fully support…
AJ Raval finally confirmed longstanding rumors that she and partner Aljur Abrenica have children together. The actress opened up about her family life in an interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” where she emotionally confirmed having five children — three of whom are with actor Aljur Abrenica. When asked by host Boy Abunda, “Totoo ba na kayo ni Aljur ay may dalawang mga anak na?,” AJ clarified: “Actually, Tito Boy, five already.” “I have 5 kids. First one is Ariana, panganay ko po siya. 7 [years old]. And then, second one is Aaron. He’s an angel now, wala na…
Former Senate President and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, 101, is currently confined in the intensive care unit (ICU) of an undisclosed hospital due to pneumonia, with “slim chances of surviving.” Senator Jinggoy Estrada shared the news about Enrile’s condition during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday afternoon. “I have just received a very, very sad information that our former colleague, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, is currently in the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital, suffering from pneumonia,” Estrada said. He added, “I heard from a very reliable source that he has slim chances of…
Singer‑couple KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde have donated ₱1 million to Angat Buhay to support victims of the recent typhoon devastation in the Visayas and Mindanao. Their donation was made possible by the generosity of “kababayans” who contributed during TJ’s “Sarili Nating Mundo” events in Perth, Sydney, and New Zealand, combined with contributions from the Monterdes and their tour team, their label, Cornerstone Entertainment, shared in a Facebook post. Although the funds were meant for both Visayas and Mindanao, the couple are focusing first on the Visayas, which was hit hardest by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). They plan to raise more funds for Mindanao…
Renowned American storm chaser Josh Morgerman has once again traveled to the Philippines, this time to document the impact of super typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong). Morgerman, best known for his daring close encounters with some of the world’s most powerful storms, arrived in Manila on Friday night and made his way to Aurora province, where the super typhoon was expected to make landfall. “Gonna crash for a few hours, then head N, into Aurora Province, at the crack of dawn to hunt Typhoon FUNG-WONG (a.k.a. UWAN). This one could be a real beast,” he wrote in a social media…