Julia Barretto is welcoming the new year with positive vibes. After reflecting on the year that was, the 22-year-old Kapamilya actress shared how much she’s looking forward to what’s to come this 2020. “Thankful for the year it has been,” started Julia in her Instagram post with along with a sunset photo on New Year’s Day. “It was a year of courage, strength and most of all bravery. Life has proven, yet again, that the sun always rises. Feeling really optimistic about 2020. Love and light ?,” she further said. Julia became one of the most talked-about celebrities in 2019…
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JaDine became the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter after reports about James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s breakup broke out Wednesday evening. A Pep.ph report said that the 26-year-old actress had already left James’ home. The couple were known to be living together. While they have yet to confirm or deny whether they have split up, some fans are suspecting Nadine’s recent captions on her Instagram might be hinting at the alleged breakup. In a photo uploaded a week ago, Nadine wrote: “I can’t be who you want.” While another Instagram post read: “no questions. just go with it.” Though…
“What does one get Manny Pacquiao for his birthday”? Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s son Jimuel pulled a prank on his father who celebrated his 41st birthday last December 17. In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, the eldest Pacquiao child tried to return the luxury sports car he received from his father on his 18th birthday. Manny gifted Jimuel a Chevrolet Corvette which is worth more than P8 million when he turned 18 last September. As his dad had to entertain a couple of visitors, Jimuel waited for the right time to give his dad’s “present”. When he finally…
Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico welcomed the New Year with the arrival of their firstborn named Thylane Katana. “Best way to welcome 2020. So in love with you Thylane Katana,” the new mom captioned her Instagram post that showed her inside the delivery room with husband Nico. In a separate Instagram story, the actress likened her journey to motherhood to a rollercoaster ride. “Lots of ups and downs. Amazing how much you are willing to go through for someone you haven’t even met,” she said. Earlier, Nico shared a photo with his wife spending the night in a hospital while…
Good news has come to Gretchen Ho before the year ends. The athlete-turned-TV personality is set to participate in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Ho was selected as a torchbearer in the big sports event next year. She made the announcement on her social media accounts on Saturday. “GREAT NEWS TO END 2019,” started Ho in her tweet. “Guess who’s going to be a torchbearer at the @Tokyo2020 Olympics???” she said. She added: “This is every athlete’s dream!!! I. Just. Can’t. Wait. For the new year to begiiiin! #tokyo2020.” Along with the tweet, she also shared the e-mail she received…
Netizens showered a grab driver with praises for showing compassion to his passenger. In a post by Philippine Star on Facebook, passenger Laine Quirolgico narrated how Grab driver Sherwin Calton Roques Dela Cruz heartwarmingly responded to an emergency situation. She was supposed to bring her two-year-old son who had difficulty in breathing to the hospital. According to Quirolgico, she booked a Grab at 12 midnight on Friday. Dela Cruz initially asked her if it was an emergency, citing that the drop off point was at Ospital ng Makati. “Nung time na sinabi ko ‘yun, agad-agad na siyang nagmadali magmaneho, binusinahan…
Here comes another title for the fighting senator. Boxer-politician Manny Pacquiao joined Forbes’ Top 10 list of Highest-Paid Athletes of the Decade. Pacman was listed as the eighth wealthiest athlete in the world for the last 10 years. The reigning World Boxing Association super welterweight champion’s worth was estimated at $435 million. According to Forbes, “Pacquiao’s 25 pay-per-view fights have generated 20 million buys and an estimated $1.3 billion in revenue.” Fellow boxing great Floyd Mayweather topped the list with $915 million earnings. The list of most marketable athletes includes racecar champ Lewis Hamilton ($400 million); basketball icons Kevin Durant…
TC Candler has spoken: BTS’ Jungkook and TWICE’s Tzuyu topped the lists of the most handsome and beautiful faces of 2019. The annual ranking for the “100 Most Beautiful Faces” and “100 Most Handsome Faces” by TC Chandler and the Independent Critics was released on YouTube on Saturday. Nominees are based on submissions by the public. Nevertheless, according to its website, “The list is not popularity contest and is most definitely not country specific. It is not about the sexiest body or the most famous celebrity. Rather, the list attempts to inform and broaden public opinion instead of reflecting it.” Jeon Jeong-guk, more popularly known…
This four-year-old cutie is becoming a sought-after endorser. Zia Dantes, daughter of celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, is the latest to join the roster of endorsers of local retail brand Bench. The homegrown clothing brand’s founder Ben Chan introduced Zia as the newest face for its Baby Bench perfume line called Babylicious. “Say hello to the newest and most Babylicious #BabyBench, Zia Dantes ? #BENCHEveryday,” announced Chan in an Instagram post on Friday. “Nothing but heart reacts for our princess ‘coz she’s oh-so-excited for her newest Babylicious collab ?,” read another post by the retail giant. Joining her mom…
Real-life best friends Pia Wurtzbach, Pauleen Luna Sotto and Niña Almoro are now co-owners of a milk tea business. The besties recently had the soft opening of their newest business venture called Bestea Milk Tea at the Festival Mall in Alabang. Months ahead of its opening Pia, Pauleen and Niña teased the public with a photoshoot for their milk tea business. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach couldn’t help but share her excitement during the soft opening of the project she and her besties have been working on for about a year now. “This is it guys! My besties and I…