Author: Lyka Nicart

After four months of being inactive on Instagram, Clint Bondad has broken his social media hiatus with a photo of the result of his quarantine — a full-grown beard and an even more toned physique. “Cracked the home quarantine workout code ??. COVID-19 ain’t stopping this Spartan King,” the Fil-German actor and model wrote in the caption for his mirror selfie on Instagram. He also teased fans and followers that he will be sharing his workout regimen in the future. “Soon I will come out with the easiest fitness plan that the fitness industry has EVER seen! I’ll teach you…

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OPM rap star Gloc-9 defended himself and others who have resorted to selling products online to earn money amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying there’s nothing to be ashamed about it. Aside from updating his fans on his music, Gloc-9 has been posting goods like fried chicken, dinuguan and jerseys that are up for sale on his social media accounts. Gloc-9 on Thursday took to his Facebook account to politely lecture a fan who criticized and asked him: “Idol bakit ka nag bebenta ng kung ano ano? Hindi bagay sayo.” He then answered that he sees nothing wrong with it, sharing that…

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Anne Curtis proved that she is “always a fangirl” of K-drama superstar Gong Yoo or Gong Ji-cheol in real life, as she made sure to greet him on his special day. The K-drama actor, who is best known for his roles in Train to Busan, Goblin and Coffee Prince, turned 41 years old on Friday, July 10.  In an Instagram story, Anne sent her birthday greetings to her ultimate crush. “Happy Birthday Gong Ji-cheol. I’ll always be your fan girl,” wrote Anne on a throwback photo when she met the Korean superstar.  Anne had the chance to meet Gong Yoo…

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Kapamilya stars and personalities took to social media to express their grief and frustration over the House of Representatives decision to reject ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal application. A majority of 70 regular members of the committee on legislative franchises and House leaders who stood as ex-officio members voted “yes” to deny the broadcast giant of their franchise renewal application, 11 voted “no”, two inhibited and one abstained from voting. Kapamilya stars were quick to react to the decision. Here are some of them. ‘Grabe’ ‘Lost for words’ ‘Thank you Brave 11’

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Angel Locsin showed support for her home network as members of the House of Representatives are expected to decide on whether to grant a fresh 25-year franchise to ABS-CBN today.  The Kapamilya actress on Friday shared a photo of her holding a placard with the words “give us a chance to be better” inside her car in time for the motorcade or solidarity caravan to appeal for the embattled network’s franchise renewal. “Please say yes,” she wrote in the caption. She also shared via an Instagram story a snap of the ongoing activity. The House of Representatives on Thursday held…

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Sharon Cuneta posted a selfie of herself wearing a luxury watch brand to disprove netizens’ “unbelievable” claims that she just grabbed her previous but now deleted pics of the watch on her Instagram. The megastar earlier posted photos of several high-end watches to hit at her bashers. She wrote in the caption: “You. They might never have you. Because they are bad people. But I love you! And >>> Am wearing you now.”  The post drew flak from the netizens and has since been taken down by Sharon.   On Thursday, Sharon shared a photo of her wearing a Rolex to…

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Comedian-host Vice Ganda recently revealed the reason why he does not want to have his own child.  The topic was brought up during an episode of It’s Showtime Tawag ng Tanghalan segment last Monday, when a gay contestant shared that he already has two kids — one with his ex-girlfriend and the other one with his current same-sex partner.  Vice praised the contestant and other LGBTQ+members with children of their own for having the guts to raise a family. “Saludo ako sa’yo ha at sa lahat ng mga miyembro LGBTQ+ na may mga pamilya, nagtataguyod ng pamilya, at matagumpay sa…

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Palawan has once again been voted as the “world’s best island” by Travel+Leisure magazine. The New York-based travel website on Wednesday released its annual list of the world’s top island destinations, and the country claimed the top rank which scored 94.84 from its readers. Travel+Leisure writer Sara Clemence said, “Though it’s difficult to reach from many parts of the world, once travelers get there they can dive in World War II wrecks, explore old-growth rain forests, and paddle one of the world’s longest subterranean rivers at Puerto Princesa.” The travel magazine also quoted a fan: “The landscape and scenery are…

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Comedian Kim Idol or Michael Argente in real life is reportedly in a critical condition after being found unconscious in the Philippine Arena early Thursday morning.  Kim serves as a marshal for the Bureau of Quarantine assigned at the multipurpose indoor arena in Bulacan, which has been converted into a COVID-19 quarantine facility. According to fellow comedian Phillip Lazaro, a vein ruptured in Kim’s brain and he is now on life support. “Let us all pray for Kim Idol. Naputukan ng ugat sa ulo. Critical condition. In life support now. KUYA JESUS, MAMA MARY PLS,” wrote Phillip in Facebook post seeking…

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Following the 12th House hearing on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal bid, Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil — popularly known as the LizQuen loveteam — have appealed to lawmakers to give their home network another chance. The Kapamilya reel and real couple on Wednesday sent a video greeting to Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta after learning that his wife is an avid fan of their loveteam and their now-defunct teleserye Make It With You. The 44-second video was shared by talent manager Ogie Diaz on Facebook. “Yung Make it With You, alam ko po ‘yan eh. Kasi ang asawa ko po ay…

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