Kim Chiu appeared to subtly weigh in on the buzz surrounding her reported encounter with entertainment columnist Ogie Diaz by reposting a supporter’s message on X carrying the line, “Respect Begets Respect.” The Kapamilya star did not issue a personal statement or add a caption to the repost, but fans were quick to read between the lines, with many believing it reflected her stance on the issue. The repost also questioned why Ogie would expect a warm greeting from Kim despite his alleged criticisms of the actress in the past. The online discussion stemmed from Ogie’s recent recollection of an…
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Actress and beauty queen Herlene Budol revealed that she recently received an indecent proposal from a man who identified himself as a governor, allegedly offering her P150,000 for a one-night stand. In a screenshot shared on her Instagram Story, the man asked, “Can I ask if available ka for one night stand at magkano?” before later sending an offer of “P150K” and attempting to video call the actress. Herlene did not hold back in her response, writing, “Hello gov p*kyu sayo na 150K mo! Itulon[g] mo na lang yan sa nasasakupan mong lugar,” before blocking the account. The former “Hipon…
The family of actor Jericho Rosales is asking for the public’s help in locating his younger brother, Jeremiah Rosales, who has been missing for several days now. Jeremiah’s wife, Jhen Go, made the appeal through a Facebook post, where she shared a photo of her husband and asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. “Please help us find this missing person. He was last seen in Maia Alta Subd, he was on a motorcycle. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact me at 09494989581,” she wrote. According to Jhen, Jeremiah, also known as “Nuki,”…
Kim Chiu is facing criticism online after making a joke about Ryzza Mae Dizon during a recent It’s Showtime segment. In the skit, Brent Manalo warned Kim that the horror character “Lotus Feet” was behind her. When Jugs Jugueta appeared in costume, Kim quipped, “Ay! Bakit si Ryzza Mae?” Jugs then danced to Ryzza Mae’s signature “Cha-Cha Dabarkads” choreography. The remark quickly sparked discussion on social media, with several viewers defending Ryzza Mae and calling the “joke” as “tasteless.” One Reddit user wrote, “Grabe si Kim. Ryzza Mae is beautiful.” Kim Chiu ‘Lotus Feet’ joke mentioning Ryzza Mae by u/atemongkuripot…
Rovelyn Baterbonia could not hold back her tears after receiving a framed portrait capturing what would turn out to be her final embrace with her son, late basketball player Rene Baterbonia. In a viral video uploaded by layout artist and photo editor John Bryan Tadlip on his Facebook page, JBTadz NeverFades Picture Frames, Tadlip surprised the grieving mother with the portrait as a gift for Rene’s family. Upon seeing the photo, Rovelyn immediately broke down in tears. The portrait was based on a video showing the mother and son sharing a tight hug before Rene left for Manila to pursue…
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin was spotted Thursday at the candle-lighting vigil for Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia at the university’s Zen Garden, marking his first public appearance since the tragic drowning of the two Blue Eagles players in Aurora. As posted by the univeristy’s official student publication The Guidon, Baldwin joined Ateneo players, students, and members of the community in honoring Adili and Baterbonia, with a mass held at the university chapel. The veteran coach had stayed out of the public eye in the days following the tragedy, with questions mounting over his whereabouts and silence over the incident. Earlier…
Jerome Ponce is mourning the loss of his beloved younger brother, known online as “Omboy” Ponce. In an emotional Instagram post, the actor wrote, “Boy.. mahal kita sobra, maaabot ko rin rank mo.. hintay lang,” alongside photos of them together and several old pictures of his brother. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerome Ponce (@mrjeromeponce) Following the post, fans, friends, and colleagues flooded the comments section with messages of sympathy and support for the actor and his family during this difficult time. As of writing, no further details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances or cause…
Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin has broken his silence following the tragic deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, expressing sorrow and “immense remorse” to their families. Speaking publicly for the first time since the incident, Baldwin addressed the families of the two young basketball players, acknowledging the immense loss they continue to endure. “But they are gone, and we are left behind,” said Baldwin in an official video released by the university on social media. “We are carrying immense sorrow. We are carrying immense grief. We are carrying immense remorse,” he added. The veteran coach emphasized…
More than eight years after losing her son, former Hashtags member Franco Hernandez, his mother found herself reliving the pain of his tragic death following the recent drowning incident involving two Ateneo basketball players in Aurora. In a heartfelt social media post marking the 103rd month since Franco’s passing, Marissa Hernandez Lumanlan admitted that news of the deaths of incoming Ateneo rookie Rene Clert Baterbonia, 19, and Nigerian student-athlete Divine Adili, 21, brought back painful memories of her own loss. “I can’t help but think of you,” she wrote, recalling the questions, grief, and heartache that followed Franco’s drowning in…
Francis Ford Coppola, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “The Godfather,” has expressed solidarity with Filipinos affected by a devastating earthquake, recalling his time in the country while filming another cinema classic, “Apocalypse Now.” In an Instagram post, Coppola wrote: “My heart goes out to those in the Philippines who experienced a tragic earthquake yesterday.” The legendary director reflected on the kindness of the Filipino people and paid special tribute to the indigenous Ifugao people, known for building and cultivating the world-famous rice terraces in the mountainous Cordillera region. “The indigenous Ifugao people of the Philippines’ mountainous Cordillera region built and cultivated…