Author: Lyka Nicart

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that Kapamilya star Kim Chiu did not commit any traffic violation with her viral Bawal Lumabas dance video, which the online community alleged was shot in the middle of a traffic jam in EDSA. Star Magic, Kim’s talent management, released on Thursday a statement on MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia’s brief online meeting with the Kapamilya actress to discuss the issue.  “Kim initiated the meeting where she explained that the controversial video was not taken along EDSA but in a parking lot adjacent to a road. Kim also clarified that the car is…

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A fur parent expressed his thanks to Kapuso actress Carla Abellana after she quietly helped him pay for his sick dog’s medical bills. Janzen Molino, in a Facebook post, shared screenshots of his conversation with Carla, when he took the chance to ask financial assistance for his doggo who has blood parasite and kidney stones. “Minessage ko po siya kagabi. Nasa vet po kasi ako kagabi kasi naemergency po si Arbie (pet ko) tapos nag aalala na po ako di ko po alam paano siya mapapagamot kasi ubos na po funds ni Arbie,” Janzen told Latestchika.com Janzen shared that he…

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“Sana all ganyan kaganda pag naglalaba.” Fans and netizens can’t stop themselves from admiring Kristine Hermosa-Sotto’s timeless beauty in her “naglalaba” photos. Kristine on Wednesday shared photos of her doing the laundry with her son. Photos showed the mother and son hand-washing some pillows and cushions. “My quarantine life..?? thank you Lord for the strength, grace and determination.. ?and thank you to this mighty helper of mine ??❤️,” wrote Kristine in the caption. Aside from getting compliments for doing their own laundry, Kristine’s beauty in her plain white shirt also caught the attention of most netizens. The comments section were…

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Many netizens were touched by the heartwarming gesture of a bicycle shop owner who gifted an elderly street vendor a new bicycle. CARBS CARBS Motor/Bicycle Parts, a bike shop located in Pasay City, posted the touching video in its Facebook page on Wednesday which quickly went viral. The Facebook page narrated that Tatay Carlos, 87, has been dropping by the shop daily for more than two weeks already to ask if they have an available bike for sale. “Ito po si Tatay araw-araw po siya dumadaan sa shop para magtanong kung meron ba bike na available mula pa May 15…

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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III took a jab at critics of the controversial anti-terrorism bill, saying they are misinformed about the proposed measure. “Daming nakiki-Epal. Mali naman ang alam,” Sotto chided those who have vocally opposed the bill in a tweet on Wednesday. Despite the online backlash, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the proposed “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020” or House Bill 6875 on its third and final reading. It now only needs the signature of President Duterte to become a law. President Duterte on Monday certified the bill as “urgent” as the passage is seen to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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