The authorities and news media are addressing a wave of misinformation as fake news has spread like a virus on social media in light of the COVID-19 threat in the country. Rampant disinformation and coronavirus-related false news have been making rounds online, causing confusion, fear or panic among the public. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III previously urged the public to focus on taking personal safety precautions against the virus instead of spreading fake news on social media. Last Monday, March 9, The Philippine STAR released a clarification that “Quezon City only suspended classes in Bagong Lipunan Crame elementary school and high…
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“Previously, Mocha moved Mayon Volcano to Naga. Now, she’s moving La Trinidad to Baguio(s) City!” Mocha Uson is once again trending in the Twitter world after committing another geography gaffe. A clip of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Deputy Administrator “relocating” La Trinidad in Benguet to Baguio City has been making rounds on the internet on Wednesday. In the video, Mocha can be heard stating where she was at. “Andito po tayo sa La Trinidad Baguio(s). Baguio City,” she introduced her location. She also sought confirmation from the lady next to her if La Trinidad is still part of…
Moira Dela Torre has been selected to sing Reflection, the iconic theme song of Disney’s Mulan. Walt Disney Studios announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, that the Kapamilya singer-songwriter will give “her unique take on the beloved song Reflection” in time for the local release of the live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated film on March 25. Reflection was originally sung by multi-awarded theater actress Lea Salonga (as the singing voice of Mulan) in 1998. A single version of the song was also released by American singer Christina Aguilera in the same year. Asked about how she felt about…
Squadmates, you ready for this? Andrea Brillantes, Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri and Seth Fedelin — also known as the Gold Squad — are set to star in a horror film titled All-nighter. The former Kadenang Ginto stars will not only reunite but also hit the silver screen for the first time. Production studio Black Sheep announced on Monday that the movie will be helmed by Gino M. Santos, the director of Sin Island and Ex with Benefits. According to an ABS-CBN report, the movie will be based on the cases of sleep paralysis or “bangungot”. “Very excited po, pero mejo…
ABS-CBN’s talent management arm Star Magic launched on Monday a music video showing its artists and employees coming together to support ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Yeng Constantino sang to the revised edition of her 2007 hit single Hawak Kamay, along with other Star Magic artists Sam Milby, Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual, AC Bonifacio, Elmo Magalona, Sue Ramirez, Vivoree Esclito, Inigo Pascual, Eric Santos, Nyoy Volante, Klarisse de Guzman, KZ Tandingan and Jona. The video uploaded on YouTube was accompanied with the hashtags #StarMagicStandswithABSCBN, #InTheServiceoftheFilipino and #HawakKamay. “Sama-sama sa iisang hangarin ng pagmamahal at paglilingkod. Hawak Kamay mga Kapamilya!” wrote Star Magic…
Mike Tan is seeking a favor from those who will happen to find his wedding band that got lost while filming for his new GMA teleserye The Seed of Love. The Kapuso actor shared via an Instagram post and story that he unfortunately misplaced his wedding band at one of their taping locations in Banaue. Along with the photo of the wedding band, the 33-year-old actor asked his followers to contact him through his social media accounts if they happen to find it. “If you are in any of the following areas — Hiwang Road, Hiwang Native Inn, Banaue Museum…
Kathryn Bernardo has unlocked a new achievement – the construction of her family’s dream house. On Tuesday, the Kapamilya star shared photos of the groundbreaking ceremony of their new home. “The construction of our dream home has officially begun. I still can’t believe it’s finally happening after 3 years of planning! ??,” wrote Kathryn in an Instagram post. She was joined by her boyfriend Daniel Padilla, her parents Min and Teodore Bernardo, her niece Lhexine and other family members. In a Magandang Buhay interview in 2019, Kathryn revealed that she already bought the property three years ago, and surprised her…
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has finally spoken up about her newfound love. Last December 2019, Pia confirmed that she has ended her three-year relationship with model and race car driver Marlon Stockinger. The beauty-queen-turned actress, for the first time, talked about her new romance in a recent Mega magazine interview. Pia appears to be having the time of her life as she shared how happy she is around that special someone. “I’m happy, I’m inspired, I feel very empowered. I feel like I can be myself and I don’t have to water myself down. I can be my full…
A teaser trailer of Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo created by young students from Bulacan recently earned praises online for its seemingly professionally-edited quality. Grade 10 students of Bulacan State University Laboratory High School originally submitted the trailer as a school project for their Filipino subject in 2019. The video, uploaded on YouTube last March 2019, has more than 600,000 views up to date. Netizens were wowed with the editor’s editing skills, videography and the impressive visual and special effects of the trailer that can be likened or compared to locally-produced films. Among the softwares used in the video presentation were Blender…
Franki Rusell has dismissed rumors that she is dating Marlon Stockinger. The former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate revealed in a Tonight With Boy Abunda interview that she is just friends with the model and race car driver. “(We’re) getting to know each other po, as in friends kami. We’re hanging out in groups, and just enjoying getting to know each other,” she said. She also shared that she and Marlon go out alone together sometimes. “We’re both single po. He’s single, I’m single, so I see nothing wrong with that naman,” she added. Speculations about the two being together…