OPM icon Ogie Alcasid has just made a song out of the controversy stirred over the famous Filipino rice porridge or lugaw. A video of a Grab Food rider recently went viral online after he was barred from delivering lugaw to a customer in a barangay in Bulacan during curfew hours, with a local official telling him that this dish is “not essential”. After the incident sparked controversy online, Malacañang later released a statement saying that “lugaw, or any food item for that matter, is considered an essential good.” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. also reminded authorities not to hamper…
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Alexa Ilacad has hit back at bashers accusing her of having a nose job. The 21-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to address netizens who alleged that she had her nose done. In an Instagram story, Alexa revealed that she received harsh direct messages from netizens who quickly assumed that the scar on her nose was a result of cosmetic surgery. “Some of you are soooo funny! Sending me rude dms ‘coz you think I had a nose job ‘coz of this ‘scar’ on my nose (as seen in my previous story),” wrote Alexa in an Instagram story. “You…
Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao’s eldest daughter Mary Divine Grace, who’s fondly called Princess, is growing up to be a fine young lady! The young Pacquiao recently shared a series of photos of herself on Instagram and netizens couldn’t help but gush over the dalagita’s look. Princess, who’s turning 15 years old on October 2, is the third born among the five Pacquiao kids including Jimuel, Michael, Queenie and Israel. In a recent vlog uploaded on her own YouTube channel, Princess gave a tour of the huge room she shares with younger sister Queenie. She currently has 1.15 million subscribers on…
This woman will not be able to walk down the aisle after her groom-to-be was tragically killed in a road accident. A report by Bombo Radyo Davao on Wednesday, March 31, stated that Alberto “Jonex” Balano Jr. and Melejie Hermoso were onboard a motorcycle when a dump truck hit them. The couple, who reportedly came from handing out wedding invitation cards, were supposed to marry on April 10. In an ABS-CBN News report, investigation showed that they stopped at an intersection along the Davao-Bukidnon National Highway, Calinan District in Davao City, after a vehicle passed in front of them. However,…
A few days after his engagement to Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay shared online an emotional moment he had with his son Austin. On Thursday, the 44-year-old Kapuso star posted an Instagram video that showed him and his 17-year-old son seemingly having a heart-to-heart conversation. Not too long after, Derek stood up and asked Austin to stand up as well. He then gave his son a hug. The father and son were caught on video sharing a tight embrace before Derek returned to his seat and broke down in tears. “He called me Dad!! Thank you Lord for showering me with…
Alex Gonzaga brought good vibes to netizens after she got her parents — Mommy Pinty and Daddy Bonoy — to join her and husband Mikee Morada in this TikTok trend. On Thursday, the actress-vlogger shared a short clip of her and Mikee in a dance-off with Mommy Pinty and Daddy Bonoy as they took on the Domino challenge on the video-sharing platform. The viral challenge is being done by couples and made more fun with the arm movements and spins. “My (ECQ) season 2 buddies! May nag-struggle na couple,” Alex captioned the video. “May nagsarili,” she added, referring to her…
Showbiz newbie Arabella del Rosario has admitted being in a relationship with Jimuel Pacquiao, the eldest son of boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao. The 20-year-old made the reveal in an interview with ABS-CBN’s Push by simply stating, “Opo, girlfriend niya po ako.” This came months after she and Jimuel first stirred dating speculations after posting photos of each other on their respective Twitter accounts in December 2020. “Okay naman po kasi si Jimuel is very, very humble,” Arabella shared when asked how it feels to be dating a high-profile personality. “He doesn’t think of that way talaga po, na…
Vice Ganda marked social media milestones just in time for his birthday on Wednesday, March 31. The comedian-host had another reason to celebrate his special day after reaching 14 million followers on Twitter and five million subscribers on YouTube. “Grabe naman ang pasabog nyo!!!! Watta way to welcome my Nyertdey chumorow!!! Zenkyooooowwww!!!,” wrote Vice in an Instagram post thanking his fans on Tuesday. Vice is the second Filipino celebrity to reach the Twitter milestone following It’s Showtime co-host and actress Anne Curtis. In a tweet, Vice Ganda hoped that his YouTube vlogs would help keep viewers entertained amidst these trying…
Ate Gay, or Gil Morales in real life, has asked for prayers following his hospitalization due to pneumonia. The actor-comedian was admitted to a hospital last March 25 after being diagnosed with pneumonia, a report by GMA News Online said. His younger sister Mary Ann Morales said that his sibling has been responding somehow to the treatment for his lung infection. “Medyo nagre-react naman ang mga gamot sa katawan niya as of now. May development naman. Sana po tuloy-tuloy,” Mary Ann was quoted the report as saying. She added, “Kahit papaano nakakausap na siya, medyo lumalakas na po (ta’s)…
McNeal Briguela, more popularly known as Awra, had a fun photo session to mark his special day. The former child star, who turned 17 last Friday (March 26), shared on Instagram a series of snaps from a themed birthday photoshoot by lensman Stephen Capuchino. An all-dolled-up Awra slid into custom outfits by fashion designers Park Newman and Emanuel Rinoza as he struck poses for the camera. Awra became an internet sensation after his signature “awra’ pose went viral back in 2016. He later landed a role in the hit Kapamilya action-drama series Ang Probinsyano and appeared in the Vice Ganda…