Ivana Alawi recently shared how much money she makes from vlogging, dismissing assumptions that she earns “a million per day” with her vlogs. The sexy actress on Friday hit another milestone after accumulating six million subscribers in her YouTube channel which she launched only seven months ago. In her recently uploaded vlog, Ivana answered questions from her fans, including one that asked her “Magkano ang sweldo mo sa YouTube?” The celebrity vlogger took her time to address the speculations. “Hindi ako magbibigay ng specific na amount kasi may mga videos na lumalabas na pwede kang kumita ng 5-6 digits per…
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Vice Ganda expressed pride for having a sister who is among the frontliners in the country’s battle against COVID-19. In an Instagram post on Saturday, the comedian and host penned a heartfelt tribute to his sister Ma. Cristina B. Viceral. Vice admitted that although he takes pride in his sister’s job, he also can’t help but worry for her safety. “I have always been proud of you. Pero ngayon nakakaiyak ang pagiging proud ko sa ‘yo. Araw-araw natatakot ako para sa ’yo. Pero araw-araw mas ipinagmamalaki kita,” he said. “Mula pa sa pag-aaral ng medisina hanggang ngayon na doktor ka…
A CEO of a hospital in Iceland paid tribute to the Filipino immigrants who are serving in the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in their country. Dr. Páll Matthíasson, head of the National University Hospital of Iceland, uttered a few Tagalog words during the government’s COVID-19 briefing last Monday, April 20, to express appreciation to Pinoy health workers for their dedication at work. Úlfar Harri Elíasson shared a short clip of Matthíasson’s message of thanks on Facebook. “There is a huge number of Filipinas and Filipinos working at the hospital and he thanked them in Tagolog with…
Veteran singer and Camarines Sur Vice Governor Imelda Papin received flak for taking part in the Chinese Embassy’s COVID-19 tribute song titled Iisang Dagat, which is dedicated to “everyone who has contributed to the fight against the epidemic” from both China and the Philippines. The lyrics of the “mutual support” song were written by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Huang Xilian. It was mostly sung in Mandarin while the remaining parts were in Filipino. Alongside Papin, the song was also performed by Chinese Diplomat Xia Wenxin from the Embassy, Filipino-Chinese Singer Jhonvid Bangayan and Chinese actor Yubin. The lyrics…
A young child had to wrap himself in plastic just so he could give his frontliner father a hug on his birthday. Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management chief Nagiel Bañacia shared the heartbreaking photo of Berto Makabali, one of the supervisors at the Nerve Command Center of the city, and his six-year-old son in a Facebook post on Thursday. The post has since warmed netizens’ hearts. Bañacia shared that Makabili arrived home late at night on his birthday last Wednesday, April 22, after a long day of transporting positive COVID-19 patients. That same night, his longing son requested for…
“Chickenjoy” and soft drinks await the cluster or area in Davao City that registers the lowest number of COVID-19 cases. According to an ABS-CBN report, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will be giving 10,000 pieces of Chickenjoy and 10,000 bottles of 1-liter softdrinks to the cluster with the least coronavirus cases by May 31. “Kadtong cluster nga pinaka-least of positive cases by May 31, librehon tamo tanan og 10,000 Jollibee Chickenjoy. Of course, first come, first served ni. (‘Yung cluster na may least positive cases by May 31, 2020, librehin ko kayo lahat ng 10,000 fried chicken. Of course, first…
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil lit up to honor frontliners, including from the Philippines, who are risking their lives to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Facebook post on April 20, Dra. Joy Mercader shared photos of the world-famous statue projected with a doctor’s uniform and stethoscope, and the Philippine flag with the words “Salamat (Thank you)” and “Pag-asa (Hope)”. The iconic 98-foot-tall statue and symbol of faith earlier illuminated with the flags of the countries affected by the coronavirus. As of writing, the world has over 2.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19…
Dr. Carmina Fuentabella, the young medical frontliner who got hit by COVID-19 while in the line of duty, is celebrating her 27th birthday today with the “best gift yet — the gift of life”. Fuentabella, a resident doctor at University of Santo Tomas Hospital, went viral as family members, colleagues and some celebrities asked prayers for her healing and recovery on social media after Dr. Richard Mata reported that she was intubated and in critical condition two weeks ago. Fuentabella’s cousin RJ Palad shared the good news in a Facebook post on April 19 that she is already on her way…
Pasig City Mayor subtly poked fun at the viral Zoom video call where an image of a naked man “disrupted” his online forum with the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on Wednesday. (WATCH: Shirtless guy disrupts Vico Sotto’s interview with foreign correspondents) In a tweet on Thursday afternoon, the local executive chief shared a photo of his video conference with Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, mayors and policy experts. Sotto shared that the discussion focused on the enhanced community quarantine exit strategy. “Discussion centered on ECQ exit strategy. Kailangan maayos ang plano — mula transportasyon hanggang testing,” he said.…
Dimples Romana wrote a heartwarming note to greet her bestfriend Angel Locsin on her 35th birthday. In a lengthy Instagram post, the former Kadenang Ginto star talked about how good the actress is as a person. Dimples posted a throwback photo of her son Alonzo and Angel that best “describe you (Angel) as a person to me and to my family”. She recalled the time when Angel went to their house and took care of Alonzo so that the former could spend some private time with her husband Boyet Ahmee. “I remember this first photo very vividly dahil eto yung pumunta…