By Leonalhyn Santos For fifteen years, The Oriental Legazpi has stood as one of Bicol’s premier hospitality destinations, welcoming leisure and business travelers, government leaders, corporate partners, and families with its signature blend of gracious Filipino hospitality and world-class service. Over the years, the hotel has become synonymous with exceptional guest experiences while showcasing the warmth, culture, and natural beauty that make Albay one of the country’s most remarkable destinations. In celebration of this milestone, The Oriental Legazpi proudly presents its Grand Anniversary Concert, “15 Years of Light: Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Tree Lighting,” a signature event that pays tribute to fifteen years of hospitality excellence…
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Bea Alonzo has officially stepped into her wifey era! The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from her intimate civil wedding ceremony with Puregold Price Club Inc. president Vincent Co in Makati. “Home,” Bea simply captioned the post, along with a white heart emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by bea alonzo (@beaalonzo) The series of black-and-white portraits featured Bea in a white suit and Vincent in a barong as they shared quiet, affectionate moments—from showing off their wedding rings to holding a cake that read “just married.” One photo also appeared to capture…
South Korean celebrity couple IU and Lee Jong Suk have officially gone their separate ways after four years together. Soompi reported on Friday, July 10, that IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, and Lee Jong Suk’s agency, ACE FACTORY, confirmed the breakup, stating, “It is true that they broke up.” They added that the two have chosen to remain on good terms as colleagues. The pair publicly confirmed their relationship in 2022, though they had been together for around four years. Following the split, both stars are focusing on their respective careers. IU is preparing for the release of a new album…
Kim Chiu appeared to subtly weigh in on the buzz surrounding her reported encounter with entertainment columnist Ogie Diaz by reposting a supporter’s message on X carrying the line, “Respect Begets Respect.” The Kapamilya star did not issue a personal statement or add a caption to the repost, but fans were quick to read between the lines, with many believing it reflected her stance on the issue. The repost also questioned why Ogie would expect a warm greeting from Kim despite his alleged criticisms of the actress in the past. The online discussion stemmed from Ogie’s recent recollection of an…
Actress and beauty queen Herlene Budol revealed that she recently received an indecent proposal from a man who identified himself as a governor, allegedly offering her P150,000 for a one-night stand. In a screenshot shared on her Instagram Story, the man asked, “Can I ask if available ka for one night stand at magkano?” before later sending an offer of “P150K” and attempting to video call the actress. Herlene did not hold back in her response, writing, “Hello gov p*kyu sayo na 150K mo! Itulon[g] mo na lang yan sa nasasakupan mong lugar,” before blocking the account. The former “Hipon…
The family of actor Jericho Rosales is asking for the public’s help in locating his younger brother, Jeremiah Rosales, who has been missing for several days now. Jeremiah’s wife, Jhen Go, made the appeal through a Facebook post, where she shared a photo of her husband and asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. “Please help us find this missing person. He was last seen in Maia Alta Subd, he was on a motorcycle. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact me at 09494989581,” she wrote. According to Jhen, Jeremiah, also known as “Nuki,”…
Kim Chiu is facing criticism online after making a joke about Ryzza Mae Dizon during a recent It’s Showtime segment. In the skit, Brent Manalo warned Kim that the horror character “Lotus Feet” was behind her. When Jugs Jugueta appeared in costume, Kim quipped, “Ay! Bakit si Ryzza Mae?” Jugs then danced to Ryzza Mae’s signature “Cha-Cha Dabarkads” choreography. The remark quickly sparked discussion on social media, with several viewers defending Ryzza Mae and calling the “joke” as “tasteless.” One Reddit user wrote, “Grabe si Kim. Ryzza Mae is beautiful.” Kim Chiu ‘Lotus Feet’ joke mentioning Ryzza Mae by u/atemongkuripot…
Rovelyn Baterbonia could not hold back her tears after receiving a framed portrait capturing what would turn out to be her final embrace with her son, late basketball player Rene Baterbonia. In a viral video uploaded by layout artist and photo editor John Bryan Tadlip on his Facebook page, JBTadz NeverFades Picture Frames, Tadlip surprised the grieving mother with the portrait as a gift for Rene’s family. Upon seeing the photo, Rovelyn immediately broke down in tears. The portrait was based on a video showing the mother and son sharing a tight hug before Rene left for Manila to pursue…
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin was spotted Thursday at the candle-lighting vigil for Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia at the university’s Zen Garden, marking his first public appearance since the tragic drowning of the two Blue Eagles players in Aurora. As posted by the univeristy’s official student publication The Guidon, Baldwin joined Ateneo players, students, and members of the community in honoring Adili and Baterbonia, with a mass held at the university chapel. The veteran coach had stayed out of the public eye in the days following the tragedy, with questions mounting over his whereabouts and silence over the incident. Earlier…
Jerome Ponce is mourning the loss of his beloved younger brother, known online as “Omboy” Ponce. In an emotional Instagram post, the actor wrote, “Boy.. mahal kita sobra, maaabot ko rin rank mo.. hintay lang,” alongside photos of them together and several old pictures of his brother. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerome Ponce (@mrjeromeponce) Following the post, fans, friends, and colleagues flooded the comments section with messages of sympathy and support for the actor and his family during this difficult time. As of writing, no further details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances or cause…