Megan Young and husband Mikael Daez have welcomed their firstborn — a baby boy. The Kapuso actress took to Instagram on Wednesday, to announce that she gave birth to their new bundle of joy on May 20, 2025. “Welcome to the outside world, our little one!!! 😍🥹 it’s been a week with him and we’re filled with so much love 🩵,” Megan wrote as caption. The reveal came with a collection of Megan’s polaroid photos of her pregnancy journey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Young (@meganbata) Mikael, meanwhile, shared a reel video showing precious showing…
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Freddie Aguilar’s 28-year-old wife Jovie Gatdula Albao penned a short message as she bid goodbye to the legendary OPM singer-songwriter. On Facebook, Jovie wrote: “I will live a good life so I can meet you in Jannah. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” (To Allah we belong, and to Allah we shall return). “This is not goodbye, just farewell for now. Mahal na mahal kita, hanggang sa muli bhabe. It was a good fight, because we are fighting together,” she added. Aguilar faced controversy in 2013 after converting to Islam to marry Jovie. The singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed by George…
“Anak” hitmaker Freddie Aguilar has passed away. He was 72 years old. Media outlet News5 reported the passing of the iconic Filipino folk singer-songwriter on Tuesday, May 27. Aguilar is best known for his global hit “Anak”, which has sold over 33 million copies and been translated into 51 languages. He is also recognized for his rendition of “Bayan Ko” which became a symbol of resistance during the 1986 People Power Revolution. Aguilar also gained international recognition, recently receiving the “Most Outstanding International Singer, Composer, Performer” at the 10TH Southeast Asian Achievement Award last May 17. In 2019, he tried…
“What haffen, Vella?” Comeback ryt! The internet’s current favorite meme has found its way back to where it all started. Christopher Diwata, the man behind the now-iconic and widely shared phrase “What haffen, Vella?”, made a celebrated return to the ABS-CBN noontime show It’s Showtime — the very stage where he first uttered the viral words over a decade ago. In Tuesday’s episode of the Kapamilya program, Diwata was warmly welcomed back 11 years afte he first appeared as Taylor Lautner’s “Twilight” character Jacob’s lookalike on the show’s “Kalokalike” segment. The clip, originally uploaded on ABS-CBN’s Youtube page in 2013…
Award-winning Filipina actress Dolly de Leon and Filipino actor Jon Jon Briones are starring in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of hit American series “The Last Airbender.” According to Variety, De Leon will join the show’s second season to portray the roles of twins Lo and Li, while Briones will star as swordsman Piandao in its third season. Dichen Lachman, Terry Chen, Lily Gao, and Madison Hu will also be joining as new cast members. The new cast announcement comes as Avatar: The Last Airbender wrapped up filming for Season 2 and is set to kick off production on Season 3. The…
Sarina Hilario, daughter of actor and TV host Jhong Hilario and wife Maia Azores, hilariously stole hearts online after dozing off mid-performance during her recent moving-up ceremony. On social media, the proud parents shared a lighthearted video of their little girl lying on the seats during a class presentation—a candid moment that captured the internet’s attention. Jhong poked fun at the scene with the caption: “Tulog man sa inyong paningin, present pa rin!.” “POV: Naka-move up na, pero hindi pa naka-wake up,” he added. Despite the nap, the four-year-old still shone during the ceremony, earning awards for Most Active and…
Ellen Adarna delighted fans on Saturday after sharing a heartwarming carousel of photos on Instagram, revealing the face of her and Derek Ramsay’s baby girl, Liana, for the very first time. The photos featured snapshots of baby Liana from being a newborn to six months old, showcasing her growth and charm. The proud mom kept the caption short and sweet: “Our Littol lili,” giving fans a glimpse of their family’s bundle of joy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellen Adarna Ramsay (@maria.elena.adarna) Ellen and Derek tied the knot in November 2021 and welcomed Liana in October…
Broadcast journalist Emil Sumangil’s cousin, Filipino mountaineer and engineer Philipp “PJ” Santiago II, tragically passed away while attempting to reach the peak of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. A report by the Himalayan Times said Santiago breathed his last at Camp IV while preparing for the summit push on the night of May 14. The 45-year-old climber was part of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar–Snowy Everest Expedition 2025. “Efforts are underway to bring his body down to base camp,” Managing Director at Snowy Horizon Treks, Bodhraj Bhandari, was quoted as saying. The exact cause of his death has yet…
Singer Darren Espanto did not hold back after a netizen criticized his vocal abilities following a recent performance of BTS J-Hope’s “Mona Lisa” on ASAP Natin ‘To. The performance, which also featured fellow artists Kyle Echarri and Iñigo Pascual, was met with mixed reactions online. One post in particular caught Darren’s attention: “Dare I say… people who can’t sing need to stop covering his songs. Seriously,” the X user wrote, comparing the Filipino trio’s rendition to the BTS member’s original. Hi, @sieeoun. Please consider watching my other vocal performances cuz one thing I won’t take is someone telling me I…
Rhaila Tomakin finally set the record straight after being pulled into the breakup drama between Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras. After weeks of speculation and online hate, Rhaila clarified her real score with Kobe: “We’re friends.” “Kobe is such a great guy and a very good friend. But that’s about it,” said the O/C Records artist in an interview with the press. She also addressed the assumptions that she intentionally inserted herself into the former couple’s relationship. It can be recalled that Rhaila was spotted together with Kobe in Bali, Indonesia amid news of his split with Kyline. “I don’t…