Author: Lyka Nicart

Worried fans took to social media to express support for actress Bela Padilla after she filed a complaint against an alleged stalker-fan who attempted to go inside her home. After followers wished her safety and comfort through “Protect Bela” tweets, the Kapamilya star reassured them that she’s okay after the scary incident. In an exclusive report, TV Patrol’s MJ Felipe said a visibly scared Bela went to the Mandaluyong City police station on Monday morning to report the man who showed up uninvited at her condominium Thursday night and insisted on entering her unit.  “Merong lalaking nagpupumilit umakyat sa unit…

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Gretchen Barretto repeatedly denied having a Twitter account that mainly criticizes the Duterte administration, reiterating that she is “pro-Duterte”. On July 11, Gretchen took to her Instagram to disown a Twitter account with the handle @realgretchenb and name Gretchen Barretto which has over 3,000 followers. “This is a FAKE Twitter ACCOUNT! I DO NOT HAVE A TWITTER ACCOUNT. I AM PRO DUTERTE???,” wrote Gretchen in the caption. Gretchen shared a screenshot of the “fake” Twitter account that showed the pinned tweet: “The hashtag is the tweet. #OustDuterteNow.” The fake account earlier tweeted a statement about the “Brave 11”, referring to…

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Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has aired his views on the non-renewal of broadcast giant ABS-CBN’s franchise. Back in November 2019, Vice Ganda jokingly challenged Quiboloy to put a halt to ABS-CBN’s long-running series Ang Probinsyano and the notorious traffic in EDSA, after the latter claimed he personally “stopped” the magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Mindanao. “So ano, hinahamon kita Quiboloy ipahinto mo nga ang Probinsyano. Napahinto mo pala ang lindol, e. (N)apakayabang niyo pala eh! Sabi niya daw, stop,” Vice said in jest during his noontime show It’s Showtime. In response, Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of…

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Kapamilya star Liza Soberano has postponed the launch of her own YouTube channel following the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise to operate its free TV and radio broadcasting arm on Friday.  The 22-year-old actress on Thursday told her fans and followers to watch out for her “little surprise” which was supposedly the premiere of her YouTube channel “Life with Liza” today, at 6 p.m.  In an Instagram story on Saturday, Liza announced that she is temporarily putting off the release of her first vlog in light of what happened to her home network on Friday. “I have decided to postpone the…

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Kapamilya star Vice Ganda walked out of the It’s Showtime stage while the noontime show’s theme song was being played during the opening number on Saturday. The comedian-host was seen getting emotional and having a hard time singing his part. When he couldn’t contain it anymore, he left the stage while his co-hosts carried on the singing. Vice seemed to remain heartbroken over the Congress’ decision to junk ABS-CBN’s application for a new franchise. “Hindi kinaya ni Vice Ganda ang bigat ng pakiramdam habang inaawit ang theme song ng ‘It’s Showtime’ ngayong Sabado, isang araw matapos ibasura ng Kongreso ang…

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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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