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…
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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…
South Korean celebrity couple Jung Kyung Ho and Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung have called it quits after 14 years of dating. As reported by Soompi citing another media outlet on Tuesday, Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung have drifted apart due their busy schedules, causing them to part ways. Sooyoung’s agency SARAM Entertainment confirmed the report, saying in a statement: “It is true that they have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sooyoung Choi (@sooyoungchoi) Meanwhile, Jung Kyung Ho’s agency Management Allum echoed: “It is true that they have broken…
Bea Alonzo has fueled speculation about her relationship status after appearing without an engagement ring in her latest social media post. The actress recently shared on Instagram a photo dump from her Europe trip, captioned, “a few randoms.” The post featured photos of food, outfits, and various moments from her travels. However, one particular photo caught the attention of netizens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by bea alonzo (@beaalonzo) In the image, Bea is seen holding an art print while browsing a street-side display. Some eagle-eyed followers pointed out that she did not appear to be wearing…
Aiah Arceta of P-pop sensation BINI quickly debunked speculation linking her to actor Kyle Echarri. A clip of Aiah and Kyle walking together at Mactan-Cebu International Airport gained traction online, drawing attention from fans and netizens. The video has since amassed more than one million views on TikTok. Before the clip could fuel further speculation, Aiah commented on the video: “Kyle and I are friends and kapwa Cebuanos so no malice po.” @oohneal When the news came out she attended Baicon, I already knew there was a chance I’d see her again on departure. Fortunately, her flight back was on…
Ellen Adarna and her children recently reunited with former partner John Lloyd Cruz and his girlfriend, Isabel Santos, during a family trip to Boracay, showcasing their warm co-parenting relationship. Through a series of social media posts, Ellen shared moments from the trip with their children, including Elias and Lily, as well as a karaoke night where she playfully teased John Lloyd and Isabel after catching a sweet interaction between them. “Ang tamis ahaha,” she captioned the video. Ellen also shared a photo of Isabel with her and Elias, as she called the latter the “best stepmom.” The Boracay getaway marks…
Actor-model Marco Gumabao has expressed support and happiness for the engagement of his former girlfriend, Cristine Reyes, to businessman and former National Youth Commission chairman Gio Tingson. Speaking to The STAR during the Kaogma Festival 2026 in Camarines Sur, Marco said he was “super happy” for Cristine, noting that their bond began long before their romantic relationship. “We started off as friends. We ended the relationship as friends. So, of course, I want to congratulate her for her engagement,” he said. “I’m sure that Gio will take care of her.” Marco also shared that he had previously met Gio, describing…
Filipino ARMYs, BTS is officially returning to the Philippines! Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to bring its highly anticipated “ARIRANG” World Tour to the Philippines in 2027. The group will perform at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan for a two-night concert on March 13 and 14, 2027, marking one of the biggest K-pop events scheduled in the country. Fans hoping to secure tickets can begin with Weverse registration, which will run from May 22 at 1:00 p.m. until May 27 at 10:00 p.m. through BTS World Tour Official Website. The ARMY Membership Presale is set for June 9…
The cast of beloved K-drama “Goblin” have reunited to celebrate the drama’s 10th anniversary. In a special variety show by tvN titled “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary Trip,” Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, and Yoo In Na get together and travel to Gangneung, revisiting iconic filming spots from the hit series that became a global sensation. The teaser showed the cast sharing a warm and slightly emotional reunion as they walk through familiar locations like the Jumunjin breakwater, one of the drama’s most memorable scenes. The actors reflect on how quickly a decade has…