Author: Lyka Nicart

Angelica Panganiban did not mince her words when a netizen labeled her as dumb in a comment on Instagram. The Kapamilya actress on Monday commented on the online news site Rappler’s Instagram post, asking for a Tagalog translation for its report on DILG’s directive to LGUs to lift window hours in markets, groceries and pharmacies.  “Sa Tagalog po? Ano po sinasabi?” commented Angelica. A netizen then mocked the actress saying, “Bobo ka?” Angelica was quick to respond “@_itsmeehjoe_ yes. Matalino ka kasi eh. Bawal magtanong? Other netizens came to the defense of the actress. Meanwhile, Angelica recently prepared and distributed…

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Ping Medina has chosen, for now, not to address the accusation Baron Geisler made against him on social media, saying that the country currently has much more important issues to deal with. “Our country has bigger problems atm. I will give a statement after conferring with my lawyers. Thank you,” said the actor in a brief statement to ABS-CBN reporter MJ Felipe in a TV Patrol report on Thursday, April 16. Ping Medina got into hot water after netizens exposed the alleged sexual offenses of the actor, which began with a “revelation” of a certain Twitter user. (READ: Baron drops bombshell:…

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Various international artists will be virtually coming together on April 18 in One World: Together At Home, an international broadcast with Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO), to show support for frontliners and join the fight against COVID-19.  The live event is a curated collaboration with Lady Gaga, which will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.  “One World: Together At Home will bring together some of the world’s biggest artists, global health experts, frontline workers, and world leaders for a historic multi-hour, cross-platform digital livestream and broadcast event,” Global Citizen said in a statement.…

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Nadine Lustre said she didn’t get why photos of her going out for a grocery run landed in the news, noting that it was a normal thing that people do. Last week, the Kapamilya actress became the talk of the town after photos of her lining up at a supermarket surfaced online. In a Facebook live interview with TV-radio host Tim Yap on April 16, Nadine shared her thoughts on the grocery news about her. “I honestly thought that was unnecessary kasi there’s so much stuff happening. Like, why? I didn’t understand why I was on the news for going…

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Singer-songwriter Jason Marvin Hernandez took his wife Moira Dela Torre out on a quarantine date. Moira shared a clip and a photo of the sweet surprise on her Instagram on Saturday. The couple spent their time watching a movie together in a romantic setup on a truck parked in front of their driveway. “Last night, Jason took me out on a date on my lolo’s truck right on our driveway, with drive thru chicken joy and snacks from our parent’s kitchen. It started with flowers and a letter for me (and my stepmom) and ended with a romcom at sunset.…

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Filipino filmmaker Erik Matti pointed at K-dramas as the reason why the local entertainment industry will be doomed in the future. Matti made the statement on Tuesday, upon noticing that Korean content is dominating the streaming giant service Netflix’s daily Top 10 most-watched list in the country. “The daily Top Ten most viewed on #Netflix shows us how our movies and tv are doomed in the future. K-drama galore,” he tweeted. He further took a swipe at K-dramas, calling them “faux cinderella stories with belofied actors whiter than white.” “And it’s all about love in the midst of this pandemic,” he…

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After going outside for the first time in almost a month since the lockdown, Kim Chiu said that the whole COVID-19 quarantine situation feels like a scene from a movie. The Kapamilya actress shared her quarantine experience in an Instagram post on Friday after going out “to do an important errand.” “It feels different. It’s like we are in a movie and we don’t know what’s the ending. ??,” she wrote. She also wishes to fast-forward the current health situation to its end. “Sana may fast forward button para matapos nato kaagad just like when you’re watching it. Keep safe…

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Angello Perez paid tribute to his older brother, the late actor AJ Perez, who passed away in a tragic vehicular accident nine years ago. On Friday, Angello, 21, penned a heartfelt message for his kuya’s death anniversary.  “Nine years since you left, but I’ve always made it a point to dedicate all my accomplishments to you. This year, I’d like to believe that we are graduating together and I will be thinking of you when I receive that diploma. Thank you for always being my inspiration,” he Angelo. He also shared a photo of his graduation picture embracing a photo…

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Iza Calzado, for the second time, cleared her name in the JaDine breakup controversy. This time, she directly “apologized” to Nadine Lustre. TV-radio personality Tim Yap on Thursday hosted a Facebook live interview where he invited Iza Calzado, Nadine Lustre and Divine Lee to talk about “love, life, and lockdown”. In a portion of the Facebook live, Iza requested Tim to allow her to address something before they proceed to talk about her COVID-19 journey and go on a serious mode. “Bago tayo magseryoso ha. May gusto lang akong i-address dito. I-klaro ko lang ha”. “Sandali lang, let’s just get…

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Lovi Poe just got a sweet message from her boyfriend Montgomery “Monty” Blencowe through her “much-loved” Money Heist character Arturito.  The Kapuso star, who’s in a long-distance relationship with the British film producer, shared on her social media accounts on Friday a 33-second video clip of the Spanish actor Enrique Arce delivering the message. “How are you Lovi? This is Enrique Arce. Arturito in Money Heist, La Casa De Papel. Yeah that character that you love so much. You know why I know that? Monty told me,” said Enrique. He went on to tell Lovi how her boyfriend misses…

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