Drag queen Pura Luka Veg,a who was arrested in connection to their controversial Ama Namin remix performance, was released on bail on Saturday. Police confirmed the temporary release of Pura Luka, as reported by GMA News Online. “Matapos makapag-piyansa, kaninang umaga ay may inilabas na release order ang korte para kay Pura Luka Vega kaya immediately noong dinala sa MPD Station 3, na-release natin sir,” Police Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, Director of Manila Police District (MPD), was quoted as saying on Super Radyo DZBB. Last Wednesday, the former Drag Den Philippines contestant was arrested for charges of immoral doctrines, obscene…
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It’s Showtime said it would abide by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s decision (MTRCB) to suspend the noontime show for 12 days. In a statement released on Friday, ABS-CBN said it decided not to appeal to the Office of the President on the MTRCB’s ruling against the Kapamilya noontime show and instead serve the 12-day suspension starting October 14. “We respect the authority of MTRCB, but we humbly maintain that the program did not break any pertinent law,” read ABS-CBN’s statement. The Kapamilya network then expressed heartfelt gratitude to its avid viewers for their unwavering love and…
Did Pau Fajardo just make a hard launch of her new relationship? Fans expressed excitement for Pau after she shared sweet photos of her together with her rumored boyfriend on Instagram. The Instagram post showed photos from their trip to Thailand. “Being loved by you is my favorite feeling,” Pau wrote as the caption, tagging a certain PJ Reblora in one photo. To recall, Pau figured in a controversy after her ex-fiancé, professional basketball player Scottie Thompson, who surprisingly got married to Jinky Serano in June 2021. The marriage happened months after Scottie proposed to Pau in January of the…
Viral drag queen Pura Luka Vega was arrested by the Manila Police District on Wednesday. According to the police report, the former Drag Den Philippines contestant was arrested for charges of immoral doctrines obscene publications and exhibitions and indecent shows in relation to section 6 of the Republic Act No. 10175 Pura Luka or Amadeus Fernando Pagente in real life, was arrested at their residence in Sta. Cruz Manila on Wednesday afternoon. The warrant of arrest issued by the Manila Regional Trial Court set a recommended P72,000 bail for Pura Luka’s temporary release. Pura Luka faced controversy over her impersonation…
Marco Gumabao made netizens laugh after leaving a comment under American singer-songwriter David Muzio’s social media post about the actor’s girlfriend Cristine Reyes. In a Facebook post, David shared a throwback photo, asking for the identity of the girl beside him whom Pinoy netizens quickly identified as Cristine. “Does anyone know this girl’s name? I remember she was really nice when we met years ago, and she’s an actress, but I can’t remember her name,” David wrote as caption. Netizens in the comments section then started tagging Cristine and her beau in the comments. Marco, meanwhile, was spotted leaving a…
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson Lala Sotto said they are keeping an eye on all programs and addressing complaints, particularly ones that are suggesting Strong Parental Guidance (SPG). “Lahat ng shows binabantayan. Lalo na lahat ng SPG,” Sotto said. “Higher ang tolerance talaga for SPG, precisely why they are rated SPG,” she added. Sotto made the remark during an interview with the press, hours after the board issued its decision to junk It’s Showtime’s motion for consideration to suspend the show for 12 airing days. The MTRCB chair also maintained that the same verdict will be…
Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Ton Soriano’s three-year old viral cover of Someone Like You just got noticed by the British music star herself! The said video of Ton continues to draw laughter since its upload in 2020, showed him soulfully singing a rendition of the British singer-songwriter’s song with his eyes closed. Not until his voice cracked while belting the chorus when his roommate, comedian MC Calaquian, entered the room, giving each other a fright. “So sino ba talaga ang nagulat? P.S. di po masakit yung hampas,” Ton wrote as caption, while referring to the hit he received from MC…
TikTok Philippines’ Creator of the Year awardee Arshie Larga called on fellow content creators to make good use of their platform. The 27-year-old pharmacist from Marinduque took home the top award with an important reminder to fellow TikTokers during his acceptance speech. “Lahat naman tayo nage-excel sa kanya-kanyang mga niche, so ‘yung award na ‘to ay para sa ating lahat,” Arshie addressed his fellow creators. “Let’s always use our platforms wisely and responsibly, and ‘yung clout natin gamitin sa tamang paraan—not just to entertain but to inspire,” he remarked. Arshie, who goes by his handle @arshietomycin on TikTok, also expressed…
Juyeon of K-pop boy group The Boyz got Pinoy netizens’ attention after posting snaps from his previous stay in Siargao. The K-pop idol shared on Instagram a series of his photos taken when The Boyz filmed its Lip Gloss music video in the famous local tourist destination. Included in the carousel set were photos of him posing for the camera, fronted by a photo of a wall with the writing: “Ikaw ay aking binabasbasan upang maging isang ganap na miyembro ng Palobo Gang”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (@official_theboyz) Filipino fans have since swarmed…
Andrea Brillantes was on her lucky fangirl mode after meeting K-pop idols ENHYPEN, New Jeans member Hanni, as well as Hollywood stars Hunter Schafer and Halley Bailey at the Milan Fashion Week in Italy. The Kapamilya actress shared on Twitter her encounter with Hanni, posting a pic of the latter’s back since it was the least thing she could do. In her “Get Ready With Me” TikTok video, Andrea recalled how she was late to notice that it was K-pop boy group ENHYPEN whom she rode the elevator with. “Nakasama ko pa sa elevator ang ENHYPEN which was so funny…