Alex Gonzaga was forced to defend sister Toni Gonzaga after a netizen accused the latter of not extending any help amid the coronavirus situation in the country. A netizen on Monday said “SI TEDDIE SALAZAR LANG TALAGA WALANG KWENTA,” retweeting a photo of Bea Alonzo preparing meals for frontliners. Toni and Bea played as Teddie and Bobbie Salazar, respectively, in the now-iconic Four Sisters and a Wedding movie, with Angel Locsin and Shaina Magdayao as the other Salazar siblings. While the tweet seemed to be indirect shade at Toni, Alex couldn’t help but come to the defense of her sister. She…
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The local government of Quezon City created a tribute video to honor the frontliners who are our heroes in this time of crisis. The three-minute video shows healthcare workers, soldiers, janitors and local government workers on the line of duty while Para sa Bayan, written and produced by veteran composer Vehnee Saturno, plays in the background. The video also featured garbage collectors who also play an important part in contracting the coronavirus disease. “Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng frontliners na walang sawang naglilingkod para protektahan at alagaan ang ating tahanan. Naghahatid ng pag-asa at inspirasyon ang inyong kabutihan. Kayo po…
Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado has apologized for erroneously saying COVID-14 instead of COVID-19 in one of her Facebook live sessions last week. The local chief executive took the chance to say sorry for the mistake on her husband Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla’s Facebook live video on her birthday on Monday. “Sa mga natuwa sa aking pagkakamali, ‘Labanan ang COVID-14’. Sorry po, madami po talagang iniisip. Pero sorry po sa mga nagalit, ‘wag na ho kayong magalit, tapos na ang Mahal na Araw,” said Lani. She added, “Bawal magkamali pala ang alkalde. Tao lang po, pasensya na.” The city mayor…
Ping Medina became a hot topic on Twitter after Baron Geisler disclosed the reason why he peed on him back in 2016. A netizen in a tweet on Tuesday warned of Ping being a sexual predator, to which Baron agreed and replied “True. My ex was raped by him and his friend”. Several Twitter users also took to the platform to expose and share their malicious allegations with Ping. In a TV Patrol interview in November 2016, Ping Medina got emotional after recalling how Baron urinated on him while they were filming on the set of “Bubog.” “Talagang binaboy niya…
This heartbreaking photo of a daughter greeting her frontliner father on his birthday has left netizens teary-eyed. A six-year-old girl from Bacolod City had to wear garbage bag and water bottle as her improvised personal protective equipment (PPE) suit so she could greet and give her frontliner father a hug on his birthday. Uploader Joly Marie Masa said she never thought that there would come a day that she would witness before her very eyes this heart-wrenching moment between her daughter and husband. Masa shared that her daughter Ali endured the heat wearing the improvised PPE just to greet his…
Bianca Manalo advised boyfriend Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian to take things easy as the lawmaker goes back to work after undergoing self-quarantine. The Kapamilya actress on Monday posted a photo of the senator working from his home and video chatting with a government official. She commended Gatchalian and his siblings saying, “To my very hardworking senator, relax; you and your brothers did a great job”. Last March 11, Senator Gatchalian announced that he will put himself under self-isolation after being exposed to a resource person for who tested positive for COVID-19. Bianca also decided to go on home quarantine after…
Christopher de Leon has now tested negative for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The veteran actor’s wife Sandy Andolong shared the good news via an Instagram story on Monday night. “At last the long wait is over! All praise and glory to God,” wrote Sandy along with a photo showing her husband’s latest laboratory test result. Last March 17, De Leon announced in an Instagram post that he tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first Filipino celebrity to be diagnosed with the disease. The 63-year-old actor said he had no recent travel history and no known contact with a COVID-19…
Black Eyed Peas’ newly-released single MAMACITA with Latin trap superstar Ozuna features Pinay singer J. Rey Soul. Released on April 10, MAMACITA marks the official reveal of 22-year-old Pinay-Black singer J. Rey Soul as part of the iconic hip-hop group. J. Rey Soul became an official member of the Black Eyed Peas late 2018, taking over the female vocal parts of BEP songs after the original and only female bandmate Fergie left the group. Born and raised in the Philippines, J. Rey Soul shares a similar story with bandmate Apl.de.Ap. Formerly known as Jessica Reynoso, J. Rey Soul was a…
Senator Grace Poe has donated sacks of rice, PPE, alcohol and masks to the municipalities of Angono and Taytay in Rizal. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the senator shared photos of the Ang Panday Bayanihan’s relief operations. Poe added that they will also reach out to other areas affected by the coronavirus crisis in the country. “Bukod dito, magpapadala rin tayo ng tulong sa Quezon City, Maynila, Pasay, Caloocan, San Juan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Pangasinan, La Union, Tuguegarao City, Cavite Province, Laguna Province, Batangas, Quezon Province, Occidental Mindoro, Iloilo, Dumaguete City, Bacolod City, Ozamis City, Cagayan de Oro…
Rhemuel Lunio, more popularly known as DJ Loonyo, has emerged as today’s hottest dancing sensation. The 28-year-old dancer-choreographer is the founder of the dance group Rockwell. He is also the newly appointed CEO of a fitness studio in Hangzhou, China. Apart from his good looks, his dance moves that are perfect for the Tiktok craze have entertained many netizens, especially during this time of quarantine. His dance cover videos on his Facebook page would reach millions of views within a few hours after the upload. He specifically gained momentum with his Fight Song challenge which is dedicated to the…