Author: Lyka Nicart

It appears that Robin Padilla is not yet done with his tirades amid ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal issue, after seemingly throwing shade at Ang Probinsyano lead actor and director Coco Martin in his reaction to an online comment.   The 50-year-old actor responded to a netizen who told him to follow Coco’s example of extending help to other actors and giving them jobs instead of criticizing the Kapamilya network. The commenter wrote: “Sir robinhood ba’t ‘di mo nalang gayahin si Coco gumagawa ng teleserye o movies? Tumulong ka sa mga walang trabaho, nalulong sa bisyo na gusto magbago o mga api…

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South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook has called off his supposed fan meet in Manila this 2020 as a precaution amid the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) scare. His agency, Glorious Entertainment, made the announcement on Tuesday. The statement said: “In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and related damage, we decided to postpone the ‘Ji Chang Wook 2020 Asia Tour Fan Meeting’ in Manila (Philippines).” “We would like to ask you for a lot of understanding. Thank you,” it added. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the official name of the novel coronavirus as…

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The JoshNella loveteam is back sooner than we expected! Joshua Garcia and Janella Salvador are once again teaming up — and this time, for the Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode this coming Saturday (February 22). In an ABS-CBN report, the two stars shared that they have undergone workshops and training for their roles as cheerleaders in the drama anthology show. The JoshNella’s MMK episode tells about the story of two young people who will meet through cheerleading. “We are actually super excited kasi nga this is our first time to work together sa MMK naman,” Janella told ABS-CBN News. JoshNella…

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The youngsters who set fire to a balloon vendor last week got a scolding from Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.  The vendor, identified as Oliver Rosales, only went to take a rest from his work and slept near the barangay hall in Pandacan, Manila when a group of teenagers played a prank on him and lit the balloons he was selling. The actual incident caught in a viral CCTV footage showed the pranksters immediately running away after the balloons burst into flames, which then revealed a struggling Rosales, who eventually sustained first and second-degree burns in his body. He is currently confined…

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It is indeed the season of love for Bianca Manalo and Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian. The Ang Probinsyano actress on Monday uploaded a romantic photo of her and the politician with the beautiful Eiffel Tower in Paris, France as their backdrop.  “Save the last dance for me. ♥,” Bianca wrote on her Instagram. The beauty queen-turned-actress first confirmed her relationship with the politician in November 2019 via an Instagram photo of them holding hands. “Imagine being loved the way you love. ♥️,” Bianca wrote as caption to celebrate their first anniversary as boyfriend and girlfriend. She has since then started…

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As a Valentine’s gift for his wife Mariel Rodriguez, Robin Padilla apologized for letting emotions get the best of him in his previous statements about ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal issue. Robin had earlier dared network superstars to reveal their contract details to the public and compare them with ordinary employees’ pay grade in their respective TV stations.  “Para sa mga superstar ng abscbn at gma hinahamon ko kayo humarap ng live at ipagtanggol nyo ang mga network niyo, ilabas natin ang mga contract natin at ikumpara natin sa mga kasama natin sa trabaho sa taping at shooting ipakita natin sa taongbayan…

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Engaged couple Angel Locsin and Neil Arce celebrated their last Valentine’s Day as girlfriend and boyfriend on Friday. The two penned sweet messages for each other alongside photos of them having a good time at a spa. “Celebrating our last Valentine’s day as boyfriend and girlfriend☺️ ??‍♀️???‍♂️ @neil_arce,” wrote Angel.  Neil then replied: “Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful”. On his part, the film producer posted: “Last year I was here with my GF… this year (I’m) here with my fiancé next year and all (the) years after that i’ll be here with my wife 🙂 happy Valentine’s day my Love!”  To…

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Kim Chiu had the biggest surprise from her boyfriend Xian Lim on Valentine’s Day. Xian on Friday gifted Kim a larger-than-life bouquet of flowers to express his love for his sweetheart on Heart’s Day. Kim, at that time, was taping Love Thy Woman when Xian came in with the huge flower arrangement. Their Love Thy Woman co-stars Yam Concepcion and Eula Valdes shared photos and videos of the lovely moment where everyone on set also felt kilig for KimXi. Kim then wrote Xian a thank you letter in an Instagram post. “Each year you never fail to surprise me!” she…

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Julia Barreto had a laugh after she caught her mom Marjie preparing for a sweet surprise for her on Valentine’s Day. In an Instagram story, Julia shared how her mom always surprises her and her siblings with their favorite treats and paper cutouts of hearts every year on Valentine’s Day.  Julia continued: “During dinner earlier I asked if I was still getting my yearly Valentine surprise from her since I’ve already moved out, she said No.” “A few moments ago, I went down and caught her fixing her ‘surprise’ for me at my dining table! HA HA!” she added.  Julia…

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The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCRHD) on Friday had a fun and witty post about “jowable” researchers.  The health research arm on Valentine’s Day released a “just for fun” infographics that explained why researchers are “jowa” material. Along the post that enumerates reasons why you should date a researcher was DOST’s punch line: “Research nga, idedefend niya, ikaw pa kaya.” Netizens also chimed in and gave their entries. “A researcher is always curious.” – Lagi kang paghihinalaan. ?,” a netizen commented. DOST replied: “Pero iveverify pa rin nya kung tama ang…

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