Vice Ganda called the attention of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to the plight of commuters returning to work amid Metro Manila’s shift to general community quarantine (GCQ). In Philstar.com report, thousands of commuters were seen stranded due to limited public transport services available despite the easing of travel restrictions. Under the GCQ, only rail lines and “bus augmentation” units, taxis, transport network vehicle services, shuttle services, point-to-point buses and bicycles with observed social-distancing measures are allowed to operate. Vice Ganda on Tuesday took to Twitter to appeal to DOTr for a solution on the lack of transportation. “Hirap na…
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DJ Loonyo has apologized following his controversial statement on mass testing, saying he meant clinical trials not COVID-19 testing in comments that have since gone viral. In a statement released on his social media accounts on Wednesday, the internet star began his post by expressing his frustration at netizens who only took notice of and focused on finding fault with what he said in five minutes of a two-hour online discussion with his friends. DJ Loonyo went on to clarify and apologize “for his wrong use of terminology” when he described mass testing as a “trial and error” process that…
Kim Chiu belied allegations that she danced to Bawal Lumabas in the middle of a traffic jam in EDSA. A video of the Kapamilya actress grooving to the beat of her controversial “classroom” song beside her car recently made rounds online. In an Instagram post on Wednesday morning, Kim strongly denied the claims and begged the public to “stop spreading fake news”. “Sa nagpapakalat ng fake news na sa edsa ako sumayaw, hello?!!! Okay ka lang??? Bakit ako sasayaw sa gitna ng edsa. Takot ko lang.? DYOS KO,” she wrote. She added, “Please stop spreading FAKE NEWS.” The Bawal Lumabas…
Magandang Buhay host Karla Estrada and non-showbiz boyfriend Jam Ignacio celebrated their first anniversary as a couple with a romantic dinner setup on Monday, June 1. Karla, 45, shared photos of her dining with her beau in a candle-lit setting with sunflower arrangements. “My heart tell me that true love really exists! This is a year worth celebrating! ❤️❤️❤️ Happy 1st anniversary, love. Looking forward to 800 more years with you. I love you ?,” wrote Karla in an Instagram post. She also shared a love letter from Jam which read: “I believe everything happens for a reason because it…
Alex Gonzaga hit back at a basher who told her to deactivate her “walang kwenta” Twitter account. The actress-vlogger previously tweeted about protecting one’s mental health, which a certain netizen retweeted with a comment lashing out at Alex for posting “nonsense” on her platform with a huge following. The netizen’s tweet read: “Alam mo, mas okay kung nagtweet ka na lang about sa mga hindi pa rin nakakatanggap ng ayuda or mga biktima ng abuse this quarantine. Ang laki ng platform mo teh pero walang kwenta. “Kung puro ka ganyan magdeactivate ka na lang. Walang character development amp*ta.” Alex was…
Former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. is now in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital on Sunday for difficulty in breathing and unresponsiveness. Sen. Bong Revilla in a Facebook post on Sunday that his father received first aid at the St. Dominic Medical Center in Bacoor, Cavite and was later transferred to the St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City in Taguig where he had undergone treatment. In a Facebook post on Monday, Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla gave an update on his grandfather’s condition and expressed thanks to those who offered prayers for his lolo’s recovery. “Maraming salamat po…
Bayanihan Musikan, a COVID-19 fundraiser campaign spearheaded by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, is having its final show tonight. Dubbed Pasasalamat sa Taumbayan, the finale will be held “in gratitude for the incredible, sustained pakikipag-kapwa-tao of Filipinos everywhere.” OPM artists such as Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda, Ebe Dancel, Noel Cabangon, Louie Ocampo, Mike Villegas, Bayang Barrios, Yumi Lacsamana and Kate Torralba will be gracing the online farewell and thanksgiving event. “Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano will also hold an encore concert with special guests Zsa Zsa Padilla and the Zamora brothers of the Manoeuvres. Launched in April,…
Baron Geisler admitted that depression is taking a toll on him during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Pilipino Star Ngayon report, the 37-year-old actor shared that he is going through a tough time over being away from his loved ones since the enhanced community quarantine has been implemented in Metro Manila. Baron currently stays alone at a condominium unit in Quezon City while his wife and child are in Cebu. “Medyo aminado ako sa ngayon na tinatamaan talaga ako ng depression dahil nami-miss ko ‘yung anak ko. Nami-miss ko ‘yung asawa ko,” he shared. He added, “Mag-isa lang ako sa…
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte just removed all her posts on Instagram on Saturday. The presidential daughter’s Instagram account @indaysaraduterte went blank a day before she celebrates her birthday. Mayor Duterte turns 42 on Sunday, May 31. Prior to the deletion, Mayor Duterte usually shares photos of her kids, stuffed toys and her motorbike trips with her account’s 486,000 followers. She also uses the platform to voice out her feelings on certain issues. In a statement last April, Mayor Duterte offered to reward the cluster or area in Davao City that registers the lowest number of COVID-19 cases with “Chickenjoy”…
Kim Chiu seemingly took a swipe at her critics after another statement of hers quickly made rounds online. A clip of the Kapamilya actress’ quote, which netizens dubbed as “360” statement, during an interview with entertainment journalist MJ Felipe went viral on social media on Friday. In the interview, an emotional Kim talked about how she was able to conquer and rise up again following her viral “Bawal Lumabas” statement. Netizens, however, poked fun at Kim, saying they got confused with what she was trying to say once more. In an Instagram story on Friday, Kim did not directly address the…