Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto are now parents of five! The celebrity couple has welcomed their newest bundle of joy named Vittorio Isaac late Tuesday evening. Oyo, in an Instagram post, thanked those who offered prayers for them, sharing photos of them with their baby boy at the hospital. “Aug. 3, 2021 11:47 p.m. Lord Jesus maraming salamat! You are faithful!❤️ Thank you for another answered prayer! Perfect timing ka talaga Lord, nakapag trabaho pa ako kaninang umaga??. “To my family and friends, thank you for all your prayers? i love you ❤️ Welcome to the world Vittorio Isaac? i…
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UPDATE as of Saturday, August 7, 2021: Carlo Paaam clinched the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics men’s flyweight boxing event. Carlo Paalam’s foe didn’t escape the eyes of netizens after he walked out of the ring when the Pinoy boxer was announced as the winner in the Tokyo Olympics event. Paalam secured a bronze medal for the Philippines after defeating reigning Olympic champion and gold medalist Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan in the men’s flyweight boxing quarterfinals via split decision on Tuesday, August 3. The Cagayan de Oro native is set to compete with Japan’s Ryomei Tanaka in the semifinals round…
Vlogger Junnie Boy has reacted to online comments saying he looks like Pinoy pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. After securing a spot in the men’s pole vault finals at the Tokyo Olympics, a screenshot photo of EJ went viral and generated memes on social media after netizens took notice of his likeness to Junnie Boy. Junnie Boy whose real name is Marlon Velasquez, is known online for his “Boy, meron akong kwento” content, and is a member of the YouTubers group Team Payaman along with his brother Cong TV. Joining the online banter, the vlogger on his Facebook page…
These celebrities lauded boxer Nesthy Petecio after bagging the second medal for the Philippines at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Nesthy clinched the silver medal after a unanimous decision win for Sena Irie of Japan in the women’s featherweight boxing finals on Tuesday, August 3. The 29-year-old Davaoeño made history as the first Filipina boxer to win a medal in the Olympics. Following her silver medal finish, Nesthy in a press conference became emotional and apologized after falling short of getting the second gold medal after weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz. She said she had wanted to dedicate it to her coaches.…
Alexa Ilacad is finishing her marketing degree in college with flying colors! The actress-recording artist shared the “proud moment” on social media, showing a graduation photo of herself which indicated that she has a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.0 and is part of the dean’s list. “Last hoorah for my last term in college ??? I am over the moon as I type this right now but finally… I AM GRADUATING! ??,” she wrote in the caption. “Despite all the obstacles thrown my way, I was determined to finish strong. ? I came, I studied, I conquered! ?,” added…
Jake Cuenca is mourning the death of his grand-uncle Manuel “Manoling” Morato, former head of the Movie and TV Review and Classifications Board (MTRCB) and board director of the Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). In an Instagram post, Jake expressed shock over the demise of his grand-uncle who passed away at the age of 87 on Friday. “It’s been a rough couple of days for our family cause it came as such a shock we really thought he would pull through like he always does,” wrote Jake. “I just want to say thank you to my tio manoling for helping so…
UPDATE as of August 3, 2021: Pinay boxer Nesthy Petecio bags silver medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s featherweight division. Finally, the moment the Internet has been waiting for! Nestle’s beverage brand Nestea has officially sent its message of support to “katukayo” Nesthy Petecio as she advances to the gold medal match of the women’s boxing featherweight division in the Tokyo Olympics. Nesthy outdid Irma Testa of Italy via split decision in the women’s boxing featherweight semi-finals on Saturday, securing at least a silver medal for the Philippines. To celebrate Nesthy’s feat, Nestea on its Facebook page posted an…
Aside from Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines has another “living weightlifting legend”. His name is Artemio E. Rocamora, who watched the Pinay gold medalist’s historic win at the Tokyo Olympics — 57 years after he competed in the Tokyo Olympics 1964. A Facebook post of Shana Rocamora Ramirez gained traction online after she introduced and took pride in her 87-year-old “Papa” or “Lolo” Artemio, a Philippine Air Force veteran and a former athlete who also brought honor to the country in the weightlifting field. “Nagbigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa bilang 3rd Placer/Bronze winner sa Asian Weightlifting Championship kasabay ng light…
Arlene de Castro, wife of former Vice President and broadcast journalist Noli De Castro, has passed away. She was 66. The former ABS-CBN executive’s death was confirmed by her daughter, People’s Television Network general manager Kat De Castro, in a Facebook post on Saturday. “I love you Mommy very much. Rest now Mommy,” Kat wrote as caption alongside a photo of her with her mom. In a separate Facebook post, Kat expressed her grief over the death of her mother who died on Saturday morning. “My mom passed away this morning. Thank you for your prayers,” she said. She added, “I feel…
John Lloyd Cruz disclosed that he and Bea Alonzo never got into a relationship but they “probably” dated before. The 38-year-old actor made the revelation after being asked in a podcast interview by ABS-CBN broadcast journalist Karen Davila if he ever got together with his love team partner. “Hala. I don’t know. Parang mahirap yatang sagutin ‘yun,” said John Lloyd who admitted that the question is difficult to answer with just a yes or no. “I respect her and she’s been good to me and to my family also. Mahirap eh. Sometimes, parang may mga tanong talagang I wish kayang…