After withdrawing from Miss International Planet 2022, Binibining Pilipinas first runner-up Herlene Budol, a.k.a Hipon Girl, continues her journey in pageantry as she sets her eye on another international competition. The beauty queen and former Wowowin co-host bared her plans of joining the international pageant Miss Grand International in the recent episode of Fast Talk With Boy Abunda. “Kung ako ang tatanungin Tito Boy, gusto ko ‘yung gusto ng manager ko naman, so, sasali po ako,” said Herlene, saying she wants to fulfill her manager Wilbert Tolentino’s dream for her to conquer the international stage. Herlene first revealed her plans…
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The young fans who spawned memes over a viral video featuring Benjamin Alves received gifts from the Kapuso star himself. On their Facebook page Clent and Pambansang Virgin, Clent and Brent posted a photo of them posing with the package that the hunk actor sent over. “Thank you so much kuya Benjamin Alves! We are so happy po kuya,” read their caption. Benjamin, meanwhile, responded, “Enjoy you two. And study hard.” In a separate photo, the duo shared a snap of them flexing the unboxed goodies including brand-new smartphones, laptops, accessories, and a big box of chocolate. Clent and Brent…
Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano-starrer An Inconvenient Love got included in Netflix’s Global Top 10 most streamed Non-English films. The Star Cinema-produced romantic comedy-drama movie ranked ninth on the streaming platform’s Non-English Films chart for the week of February 20 to February 26, viewed for 1,960,000 hours. Following its Netflix premiere last February 23, An Inconvenient Love, helmed by Petersen Vargas, quickly rose as the platform’s most watched film in the Philippines. Head of ABS-CBN Films Kriz Gazmen took to Facebook to express pride in the film which marked Star Cinema’s big screen comeback in November 2022. “So happy to…
The couple who went viral after allegedly cheating in the “Pinoy Henyo” segment of noontime show Eat Bulaga to enter the jackpot round, have aired their apologies over the incident. Contestants Lyka Alburo and Ryan Oraño have addressed the criticisms that came after the controversial Valentine’s Day episode of “Pinoy Henyo”, where the two were caught on cam supposedly mouthing the correct answers “stomach” and “Abra” while playing the guessing game. “Hindi ko po intensyon na sabihin ‘yung word na ‘stomach,” Alburo stated in an interview with GMA magazine TV show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, saying they got carried away…
Are Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles ready to take their romance to the next level? The longtime couple sparked engagement speculations on Monday, after posing a photo of them together on Instagram with a cryptic message. #NewBlessing is coming? Abang abang sa aming mga post, Lablab KimJe,” read the caption on Kim and Jerald’s joint Instagram post, alongside the hashtags #NewChapter and #NewTeam. The photo showed the two smiling with Kim doing the “shush” sign. Fans can’t also help but speculate if the two are expecting their first child together. “Congrats po, baby no. 1 na po ba yan ???.”…
These selfie pics of former Sexbomb member Sunshine Garcia with a furniture shop employee, who had no cellphone at hand to take the photos with his idol, finally reached the fan with the help of netizens. Sunshine earlier posted the photos taken from her phone on her Facebook page, asking help from her followers to tag and identify the man in the pictures. The fan was barred from using his phone during work hours. “Gusto magpa pic ni kuya pero wala siyang celfone bawal sa work. Sabi ko, sige ako na magpicture isesend ko sayo. Hindi pala kami (close),” wrote…
Amid repeated third party allegations against AJ Raval, Kylie Padilla personally cleared the former’s name from her and ex-husband Aljur Abrenica’s separation. “Tapos na po ang kwento. I’m already in a new chapter in my life,” Kylie stated during a recent Facebook live, saying that she’s had enough of the “kabit” issue from her previous relationship. AJ has been dragged into Kylie and Aljur’s split since 2021, with netizens tagging her as the one who ended the couple’s marriage. After more than a year of dating speculations, AJ and Aljur made their relationship public last Valentine’s Day, February 14. In…
After Jin, J-Hope is the next member of global group BTS who will carry out his military service. BigHit Music, the group’s music label, made the announcement in a statement released on Sunday, February 26. “We would like to inform our fans that j-hope has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement,” said BigHit Music. The label also stated it will inform fans of “further updates in due course.” “We ask you for your continued love and support for j-hope until he completes his military service and safely returns. Our company will spare…
Zeinab Harake gave a “generous gift” to her niece and godchild who recently celebrated her fourth birthday. The YouTube vlogger issued a P100,000 check to Niesha, her sister Rana Harake’s daughter, as she was not able to buy her a birthday present. “Niesha, tumatanggap ka ba ng cash? Bibigyan na lang kita ng P100,000 check,” Zeinab said in Rana’s vlog featuring her daughter’s birthday celebration. Rana responded in jest, “Ay, mapupunta lang sa ina ‘yon, sure ka ba?” “Kaya ko nga tinatanong kasi wala akong regalo, eh ninang ako nito,” replied Zeinab. “Ay ganun pala mag-ninang no? Php100K. Buti nalang…
Sharon Cuneta doesn’t mind at all being the subject of memes when it comes to Pinoy “handaan” or festivities. During her guesting on comedian and talent manager Ogie Diaz’s YouTube channel, Sharon shared her thoughts on becoming a meme that referenced her ’80s hit song Bituing Walang Ningning. Pinoys usually poke fun at guests wrapping food to take home from parties with the famous lyrics of Sharon’s song: “Balutin mo ako ng hiwaga ng iyong pagmamahal.” “Tuwang-tuwa ako. Kasi siyempre minsan nadadaanan mo sa YouTube, TikTok o kaya sa Facebook ‘yung mga may picture ko nasa buffet table tapos may…