GMA Network senior vice president Annette Gozon-Valdes has defended Shuvee Etrata, who recently trended online over resurfaced remarks about former President Rodrigo Duterte. In the old clips from earlier this year, Shuvee, speaking in Cebuano, thanked Duterte for what she said was the positive effect of his anti-drug campaign in her hometown, while reacting to news of his “arrest” by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This drew flak from anti-Duterte netizens, who criticized the rising star for her comments deemed favorable to the former president now facing three counts of murder before the ICC over his controversial war on drugs.…
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Former EB Babe Lian Paz just got married to her longtime non-showbiz partner, Cebuano businessman John Cabahug. The couple took to Instgram on Thursday to share photos of them together from their civil wedding ceremony in Mandaue, Cebu. “I love you forever, Lian,” John simply wrote as caption alongside a heart and infinity emoji. Lian, meanwhile, penned words of appreciation to her sisters-in-law who served as her makeup artist and game host for her and John’s big day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lian Paz (@liankatrina) The former “EB Babe” member also wrote heartwarming messages for…
The cameras have started rolling for Shuvee Etrata and Anthony Constantino for the upcoming horror film “Huwag Kang Titingin.” In a social media post, Kapuso top executive Annette Gozon-Valdes shared a photo of her on Shuvee and Anthony’s first taping day. “This brave girl always shows up, rain or shine, on good days and bad,” the GMA Network senior vice president and GMA Pictures president said in support of Shuvee. The former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate recently made showbiz headlines after her remarks praising former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign in her hometown resurfaced online, drawing criticisms from anti-Duterte netizens. …
Veteran actor Phillip Salvador and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson joined the nationwide anti-corruption rallies, but their presence drew boos from the protesters who converged along EDSA. In a TikTok video, Salvador was seen attending the “Trillion Peso March,” while voices in the crowd chanted “Bawal epal!” and “Umuwi ka na!” The actor is known as a staunch supporter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who’s currently detained at The Hague in the Netherlands and charged with three counts of murder in connection to his administration’s crackdown on drugs. Salvador previously ran for senator under Duterte’s political party in the…
Twenty five years after her former reel and real-life partner Rico Yan’s death, Claudine Barretto has reintroduced herself as “Claudine Barretto Yan.” On Instagram, Claudine shared a compilation of clips that included sweet moments of her and Rico in the past. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudine Barretto (@claubarretto) “Pero ngayon, nakakapagmove-on na ako. Na-accept ko na wala na siya, hindi siya babalik. Sa susunod na buhay, magkikita kami. Doon, matutuloy ‘yun,” said the actress in the video. Claudine explained that her new surname reflects the bond she has formed with Rico’s mother, Sita Yan, who…
Long before the annnoucement of their official participation in Coachella 2026, P-pop powerhouse BINI has been vocal about their wish to perform in the iconic music festival in the United States. The eight-member group first spoke about their dream of performing in the annual music and arts festival during a Q and A vlog on their YouTube channel where they were asked about their goals as a group uploaded in October 2024. “Well, our goals as a group is [to] be [a] household name in the Philippines. When you ask your neighbor, ‘do you know BINI?’ [They will say,] ‘Oh,…
“Pinoy Big Celebrity Collab” Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca has apologized for her “questionable choice of friends” amid netizens questioning her ties to political “nepo babies.” Mika was among the many celebrities and thousands of Filipinos who joined the September 21 rallies in Manila calling out alleged corruption in multi-billion flood-control funds. She also took to social media to denounce graft and show support for the movement. “wala ninakaw nila”Kapuso actress and PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition Big Winner Mika Salamanca was among the thousands who joined today’s nationwide protest against government corruption and anomalies in flood control projects, September 21.…
Comedian Ate Gay, or Gil Morales in real life, has opened up about his struggle with stage 4 cancer. According to Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, the comedian has taken a pause from his career as he prays for strength and a miracle in his fight against the disease. In the interview, Ate Gay recounted how the illness began with swelling and facial asymmetry, which was first thought to be benign. A second opinion later confirmed it was cancer. “May kanser ako, stage 4 daw. Ang sabi, hindi na ako aabutin ng 2026. Hindi na rin daw ako puwedeng operahan. Wala…
Former “Incognito” co-stars Daniel Padilla and Kaila Estrada are reportedly dating. Entertainment reporter and talent manager Ogie Diaz revealed this in the September 16 episode of his showbiz-oriented Youtube channel. “May jowa na si Daniel Padilla. May nagsabi lang naman sa akin. Depende na sa kanila kung aamin nila o ide-deny nila,” said Ogie, as he revealed that the actor is dating Kaila. “Akala ko nga rin nung una eh (hindi totoo). Syempre sa atin, may nag-confirm lang. Pero importanteng marinig natin sa Daniel at si Kaila kung gaano ito katotoo,” he added. Ogie went on to share that the…
Longtime couple Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson are confirmed to have broken up. ABS-CBN’s talent management arm Star Magic revealed the Julia and Gerald’s relationship status in a statement published on social media on Thursday, September 18. “Star Magic confirms that Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto have mutually decided to end their relationship,” said the actor’s label. “We request the public to respect their decision and refrain from spreading false narratives,” it added, noting that the two are “grateful to their fans and friends for the love and support.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Magic…