Author: Lyka Nicart

#Dubredo or the Duterte-Robredo tandem trended online after Vice President Leni Robredo thanked President Duterte for commending her relief efforts amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis in the country. “The Office of Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday expressed gratitude to President Duterte for his statement supporting their efforts to help those affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak,” said Robredo’s camp in a statement on Saturday. In his public address on Friday evening, Duterte acknowledged Robredo’s initiatives to help the frontliners and the needy during the national health crisis. “Si Leni was calling the private sector na magtulong. Naghingi siya…

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Toni Gonzaga responded coolly to a netizen who accused her of not offering help in this time of crisis. On Saturday, the 36-year-old actress posted an inspirational quote on Instagram with no caption in it. A particular netizen then attacked Toni for not hearing any news about her helping out during the coronavirus crisis in the country and even compared her to younger sister Alex. “T*** i** toni puro ka ganyan wala kami nababalitaan na tumulong ka na sa mga nangangailangan puro si alex lang marunong tumulong sa kapwa,” wrote the netizen. The netizen also claimed that Toni is just…

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American singer-songwriter Alecia Beth Moore, professionally known as Pink, said that she is now free of COVID-19. On Saturday, Pink took to Instagram to open up about her diagnosis and subsequent recovery. “Two weeks ago, my three-year old son, Jameson, and I were showing symptoms of COVID-19,” she started. She continued: “Fortunately, our primary care physician had access to tests and I tested positive.” The 40-year-old singer said her family stayed at home for the last two weeks as instructed by their doctor. Pink is thankful that she and her son are now negative for COVID-19 after the re-test. The…

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Netizens expressed dismay over this local music artist for allegedly taunting the presidential daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte in a tweet. Singer-songwriter Syd Hartha drew flak for tweeting “hello Kitty masarap pa rin ba tulog mo” amid online criticism against President Duterte after he delivered his national address on Wednesday evening. The President’s youngest child wasn’t tagged in the tweet but Twitter users assumed that the 18-year-old singer was referring to Kitty Duterte. The singer has been retweeting #OustDuterte posts and openly sharing her thoughts on the government’s response to the current health crisis in the country. Some netizens found it…

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Sharon Cuneta cannot help but be a proud mom to her daughter KC Concepcion for extending her helping hand amid the health crisis in the country. The Megastar took to Instagram to commend the relief efforts of her “Princess #1”. “Princess #1, my soon-to-be birthday girl, achieved something to be able to help those affected by COVID-19. So proud of you. Love you ♥️☺️,” captioned Sharon in a screenshot of an article about KC’s suggestion of turning event venues into makeshift hospitals to accommodate more COVID-19 patients. In a separate Instagram post, Sharon shared how she’s extremely happy with KC’s…

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Wrap up your theories, Netflix is dropping the fourth instalment of Money Heist or La Casa De Papel Friday. Fans can start binge-watching the all-new eight episodes of the hit Spanish crime series on the giant streaming platform at 3 pm.  Netflix said that Part 4 will begin in chaos: “The professor thinks that Lisbon has been executed, Rio and Tokyo have blown up an army tank and Nairobi is struggling between life and death.” “The gang is going through one of its toughest moments and the rise of an enemy among its ranks will put the heist in serious…

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Anne Curtis Smith-Heussaff just shared an adorable photo of her firstborn with Erwan Heussaff. Dahlia Amelie turned one month old on Thursday. “ Yesterday, we celebrated her 1st month of life. We love you our little Dahlia Amélie ??,” wrote Anne. “Hoping this brings a smile to your face today ?☀️,” she added. Anne gave birth to Dahlia Amélie last March and has since been careful in revealing her face, only showing her tiny hands and feet. But earlier today, Anne finally showed off her baby lying beside a flower arrangement to celebrate her first month.

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Netizens, particularly residents of Pateros, expressed satisfaction at how their municipality has handled the distribution of relief goods amid the COVID-19 enhanced community quarantine covering Luzon.   Some people of Pateros who have already received relief goods took to social media to thank their local government. Residents are given a box containing 14 canned goods, 12 packs of noodles, 20 sachets of coffee, biscuits and six kilograms of rice. Also placed inside is a letter with a list of the relief items.  A certain Christian Lopez made an appreciation post thanking Pateros Mayor Ike Ponce and his team for being able…

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“Tiktok is life pa rin kahit nasaktan ka na.” This frontliner who was struck by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) while performing his duty is proving that he’s stronger than the virus with some help from Tiktok.  Nico Centillas Torreon, a nurse assistant from St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City, is using the popular video-sharing app to serve as an inspiration and bring good vibes to fellow frontliners and patients battling the illness. “Naisip ko (mag-TikTok) para maka-inspire sa iba na huwag mawalan ng pag-asa, laban lang,” he told STAR. To overcome his fears, Torreon continues to make videos…

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Kathryna Yu Pimentel, wife of Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, on Thursday shared a photo of their newborn baby. In a separate Facebook post, Kathryna expressed how thankful she is for her second life after she gave birth to their firstborn daughter. “I am grateful for my second life…me and Baby Helena survived a miracle emergency C-section delivery last March 29, 2020 (8 p.m.),” she wrote. She also expressed her gratitude to the people who helped for her safe delivery. “Thank you to all of those who helped us, sacrificed and risked themselves just to save my life and baby Helena……

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