Author: Lyka Nicart

Julia Barretto, who just turned 24 years old, is looking forward to settling down “with my partner” two years from now.  Julia previously revealed in vlog with her older sister Dani that the only thing missing in her life is a baby, saying that her purpose in life is to be a mother. (READ: Julia Barretto says the only thing missing in her life is a baby) In celebrity photographer BJ Pascual’s latest Musings vlog with Julia on her birthday, March 10, the actress reiterated her simple dream of having a family of her own in the near future. “Ako…

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Jodi Sta. Maria had a good laugh after seeing her son Thirdy’s reaction to her intense scene with Iza Calzado in the Kapamilya series Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin. “This is hilarious,” wrote Jodi in a retweet of her 15-year-old son’s TikTok video showing her and Iza having a heated, physical confrontation. Thirdy edited himself into the video using the platform’s green screen effect in an effort to “pacify” his mom. “Ma, kalma lang Ma. Ma… kalma lang, hands up,” Thirdy said repeatedly. The video brought laughter to netizens and has now garnered more than 300,000 views on Thirdy’s TikTok…

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As a tribute for her 70th birthday, the Miss Universe Organization released on Wednesday (March 10) a throwback video of Gloria Diaz when she became the first-ever Filipina to win the Miss Universe title in 1969. “Happy Birthday Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz! She is the first Filipina to hold the Miss Universe title,” read the organization’s caption in a Facebook post. The more than five minute video showed a compilation of all of Diaz’s special moments in the prestigious beauty pageant, such as her introduction as the Philippines’ bet and first walk as newly-crowned Miss Universe. Diaz, who was…

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Julia Barretto’s mom Marjorie and sister Dani shared their messages for the actress as she celebrated her 24th birthday. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, March 10, Marjorie said she is at peace knowing that her second daughter is now at her “happiest”. “I feel this peace in my heart as we celebrate your birthday today, I feel your happiness, Jul. The happiest I have seen you in years. And that is my answered prayer,” wrote Marjorie alongside photos of Julia from her most recent photoshoot. The mother of five also reassured her love and support for her daughter. “For…

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Here’s how netizens reacted after the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that couples, family members and friends are prohibited from engaging in a public display of affection (PDA) amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country. One News on Tuesday reported that PNP will be calling out those who will be caught kissing in public, holding hands and embracing one another for violating health and safety protocols. “If we see them embrace, stay shoulder-to-shoulder and very close to each other, it’s an automatic violation,” PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Ildebrandi Usana was quoted as saying. However, those who will be caught…

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What?! SB19’s music video for comeback single What? has already garnered a million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours, proving that the boy group is indeed raising the P-pop flag. Following its premiere on Tuesday night, What? has landed on top of the video-sharing platform as well as Twitter’s trending lists. “1M YT views in less than 24 hours! This one’s for everyone who made this possible. SAKALAM!,” wrote SB19 in a tweet as they, together with their fandom A’TIN, celebrated the milestone on Wednesday.  Earlier, the group thanked their fans for going all out after the video…

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Devon Seron shared a cryptic post on Instagram which has since sparked speculation that she has broken up with Kiko Estrada. The former Pinoy Big Brother housemate on Tuesday night posted a black and white photo of clasped hands along with a caption that read: “The tongue may hide the truth but the eyes never. “I asked God for a sign but I witnessed it for myself.” Netizens in the comments were quick to speculate that Devon is alluding to a possible split with Kiko, after the two unfollowed each other on Instagram. Followers also noticed that the 27-year-old actress…

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Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad tied the knot in the first of two wedding ceremonies they’re having this year. The actress-model had a very intimate civil wedding with the professional basketball player at a hotel on Monday, March 8, with only five guests in attendance. A bigger wedding day will happen before the year ends. (READ: Sam Pinto, Anthony Semerad to be wed twice.) The newlywed couple took to Instagram on Tuesday to share photos from their big day and exchanged sweet messages for each other as husband and wife. “Forever has a nice ring to it. Not really a…

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Nash Aguas laughed off the “fake news” that he and girlfriend Mika Dela Cruz are expecting their first child.  The former Goin’ Bulilit star on Monday, March 8, shared a video of him reacting to a YouTube video that claimed Mika is pregnant.  “So, kanina nag-post po ako, itong picture na ‘to, tapos mukhang nakapang-binyag si Mika,” Nash said, referring to the photo he shared on Instagram where Mika was wearing a white dress. “Imbitado po kayong lahat sa binyag ng aking anak na si @mikadlacruz HAHAHAHAHAHHA SORRY NA LABYU HAHAHA,” Nash jokingly captioned the photo, explaining in the video…

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“Hindi po biro yung pagiging driver.” Ronnie Liang had a first-hand experience of what it feels to be a jeepney driver, after taking on the job for a day. In a new episode of his online show Trip ni Oppa on his YouTube channel, the singer-actor got behind the wheel and drove a jeepney in Mandaluyong City.  While plying the route, Ronnie shared his thoughts about what jeepney drivers had to go through during long hours of driving. “‘Di ba, driver ka na, accountant ka, tapos naku, exposed ka, naaamoy mo, nalalanghap mo yung hangin sa labas yung hangin, mga…

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