Author: Patricia Dela Roca

MNL48 has announced that it will officially conclude its activities at the end of May 2026, marking the end of the Filipino idol group’s eight-year journey in the music scene. The announcement was made through the group’s official Facebook account, where management described the decision as a difficult but necessary step due to sustainability concerns and operational challenges. “With a grateful heart, we would like to say thank you to MNL48 members and to all MNLoves. Maraming maraming salamat for the love, support, memories, and for being part of this journey,” the group wrote in the caption accompanying the statement.…

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo is set to take a major step toward fulfilling her dream of becoming a doctor after revealing that she has been accepted into medical school. The former beauty queen and actress shared the milestone in a recent Instagram post featuring sweet moments from her trip to Hong Kong with actor and rumored boyfriend Jake Cuenca. “Few more gala before med school. Jake, thank you for this trip,” Mateo wrote in the caption. Cuenca later expressed support for Mateo’s new chapter, commenting, “The best day ever! Congratulations, I’m so proud of the incredible woman that…

Actor-turned-congressman Javi Benitez had nothing but kind words for former girlfriend Sue Ramirez during a recent interview, even expressing support for her relationship with actor Dominic Roque. The Negros Occidental 3rd District representative was recently asked by members of the press about Ramirez’s recent remarks, where the actress shared how “lucky” she feels to be with Roque and revealed that she is open to starting a family with him in the future. Benitez responded positively, saying he remains genuinely happy for his ex-girlfriend. “I’m very happy for her. Wala akong masabing masama about sa kanya,” he said. The politician also…

Actor-vlogger Erwan Heussaff is earning praise online, with many netizens calling him the ultimate “green flag” husband for his views on marriage, trust, and supporting his wife, Anne Curtis. The online buzz comes shortly after Erwan made headlines for his thought-provoking post about friendships and political differences, with social media users once again applauding his mindset, this time regarding Anne’s acting career and their relationship. Erwan recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with actor Matteo Guidicelli on “Matteo G. Primetime” on Bilyonaryo News Channel, where the two husbands shared a candid conversation about marriage and family life. During the…

Rising P-pop girl group KAIA is gaining momentum globally after their powerful live rendition of HUNTR/X’s “Take Down” went viral online, earning praise from fans and international netizens alike. The five-member group, composed of Charice, Sophia, Angela, Alexa and Charlotte, recently performed at Backyard Live, a live performance platform known for showcasing intimate sets from established and emerging Filipino artists. During their appearance, KAIA performed their tracks “YOU DID IT” and “TANGA,” alongside a cover of “Take Down,” a song by fictional girl group HUNTR/X from the award-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” A clip of the KAIA’s performance quickly…

IU and Byeon Woo Seok, lead actors of the hit K-drama “Perfect Crown,” have separately issued public apologies following backlash over the historical and cultural depictions in a recent episode of the series. The controversy stemmed from the show’s 11th episode, which aired on May 15, that drew criticism from viewers for portraying South Korea’s fictional constitutional monarchy in a way some interpreted as diminishing the nation, where it reportedly appeared as if it were a vassal state of China. The episode centered on the coronation of Grand Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo Seok), the second son of the…

OPM band Cup of Joe announced that their upcoming “Stardust” tour stops in Davao and Cagayan de Oro will no longer push through on their original dates. The announcement was made on Sunday, May 17, through concert promoter CNCA Media’s official social media pages. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CNCA (@cnca_media) “Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, the Davao and Cagayan de Oro legs of the STARDUST Tour will be postponed. We know many of you have already made plans, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause,” the statement read. The band said the…

TV personality Mariel Rodriguez has clarified her past remarks in which she expressed frustration over critics of her husband, Sen. Robin Padilla, saying they “don’t deserve him.” Rodriguez addressed the issue during a recent appearance on Sen. Imee Marcos’ podcast Imee and You, which aired on Saturday, May 16. The episode touched on Mariel’s showbiz career, online selling ventures, and how she deals with public backlash. During the conversation, Marcos revisited Rodriguez’s earlier statements about her husband, where she had said that critics “don’t deserve him.” Back in February, the TV host made headlines after defending the actor-politician from public…

Content creator Erwan Heussaff shared his thoughts on whether friendships can survive political disagreements, weighing in on a viral online discussion about relationships amid political differences. The conversation began on Threads, where content creator Zac Alviz posed a question to netizens amid ongoing political tension in the country: “Is it really worth throwing away years of friendship because you have different political opinions?” Among the responses that gained attention was Heussaff’s, who drew a line between political disagreements and moral boundaries. “Political opinions, no. But if it crosses into moral territory, yes,” Heussaff wrote in the comments. He cited an…

Mika Salamanca addressed online critics who described her as “performative” for speaking up about the country’s political situation, expressing dismay at how some people use such situations to throw hate at celebrities instead of focusing on real issues. Her reaction stemmed from her X post, where she shared her two cents about those who “avoid politics” and encouraged them to “wake up”, amid political tension in the country. While many fans and followers echoed her sentiments and praised her for speaking up, others criticized Salamanca, with some accusing her of being “performative” and resurfacing her past association with Kitty Duterte,…