Author: Patricia Dela Roca

A now-viral video of a private resort in the vicinity of Chocolate Hills in Bohol, one of the Philippines’ famous tourist spots, is causing a stir on social media. The video was posted by travel vlogger Ren The Adventurer on his Facebook page, showcasing the resort’s amenities, including a swimming pool, slides, and cottages, with clips shot in an aerial view, revealing its location at the heart of the iconic hills. The content garnered over four million views and exceeded 120,000 reactions on Facebook, as of writing. As news of the resort’s construction broke, social media platforms were flooded with…

It’s Showtime host Jhong Hilario proudly shared another milestone in his daughter Sarina’s life by uploading her first music video on his YouTube channel. The adorable two-year-old, born to Jhong and his long-time partner Maia Leviste Azores, showcased her musical talents in a heartwarming cover of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon.”The video showed Hilario family’s visit to a recording studio, capturing Sarina’s joy as she performed her heart out. “I love to sing, and I have been singing this song since I was just one. Finally went on a field trip to a recording studio, and the rest…

Celebrity couple Karylle Padilla and Yael Yuzon celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by renewing their marriage vows. The renewal of vows, held on March 9, was a simple yet intimate affair, as highlighted in pictures shared by Karylle’s mother, Zsa Zsa Padilla. Zsa Zsa took to Instagram to share her pride and extend congratulations to Karylle and Yael. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zsa Zsa Padilla (@zsazsapadilla) “Congratulations, K and Yael! It was a beautiful ceremony for your renewal of vows!”, she captioned a post. The post garnered a flood of well-wishes and congratulatory messages from…

In the wake of the heartbreaking news surrounding the passing of veteran actress Jaclyn Jose, a heartfelt tribute from actress Dimples Romana drew an emotional response from Andi Eigenmann. Dimples took to her social media to pay homage to Jaclyn by sharing her fond memories and gratitude for the lessons she had learned from the multi-awarded actress. The post featured a short clip from the classic drama film, ‘Minsan May Isang Puso,’ where Dimples starred with Jaclyn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dimples Romana (@dimplesromana) “Lost another true icon ? @jaclynjose,” her post began. “Tita Jane…

The entertainment industry is in mourning as news of the sudden loss of acclaimed actress Jaclyn Jose was reported by several media outlets. The veteran actress was confirmed to have passed away at the age of 60. Her close friends, fellow celebrities, and former co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to Jaclyn, sharing personal anecdotes and highlighting the influence she had on their careers. National Artist Nora Aunor penned a lengthy statement, expressing her grief for her fellow veteran acting star. “Taus puso po akong nakikiramay sa kaniyang mga naulila at sa mga kasamahan nating lubos na…

The youngest child of the late veteran actress Jaclyn Jose, Gwen Guck, has reportedly returned to Manila to pay his final respects to his mother. According to ABS-CBN News’ report, Guck’s arrival was welcomed by Diego Cerrudo and his father, musician Bo Cerrudo, who picked him up at the airport on Saturday morning. During Bo’s heartfelt message at the PPL Entertainment tribute night for Jaclyn, he shared that Gwen, who shares a close bond with his son, will be staying with their family. Diego and Gwen were said to be high school bandmates at Ateneo. “Gwen is my best friend…

British singing sensation Ed Sheeran had a taste of local Filipino culture ahead of his “Mathematics” tour in Manila, showcasing his vocal prowess in a karaoke session. Taking to Instagram, the English hitmaker shared a video of him together with OPM band Ben&Ben and British singer Calum Scott, singing a medley of tunes, including Beyonce’s “Love On Top,” Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Sheeran’s own “Thinking Out Loud,” and Maroon 5’s “This Love.” “Karaoke is a huge thing here in the Philippines, so I found a portable machine to wheel around backstage before the show tonight in Manila,” Ed wrote in the…

Alden Richards shared his thoughts on his former co-star Kathryn Bernardo, expressing his delight at witnessing her personal and professional growth. Richards was among the guests at the Bingo Plus Anniversary event on March 2, hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taguig. In a quick interview with ABS-CBN News, the actor couldn’t contain his excitement when asked about the fans’ requests regarding a potential sequel to the blockbuster hit, “Hello Love Goodbye,” which starred him and Kapamilya actress. He went on to express his interest in a sequel, mentioning the importance of waiting for the opportunity to work on…

Following his controversial reaction to eating food from popular Pinoy fast food, Jollibee, for the first time, music producer Benny Blanco seemed to have reversed his opinions the second time. International popstar Selena Gomez’s new beau appeared to have backtracked on his initial review of the Filipino fast-food chain, after receiving backlash from Pinoy netizens, vloggers, and food enthusiasts. The 35-year-old content creator faced criticism after an “unfavorable” and “distasteful” review of Jollibee in a video posted last week. In his first video labeled “my first time trying Jollibee,” Benny showcased his meal consisted of a family pan-sized Jolli Spaghetti,…

Veteran broadcaster Ted Failon came under fire following his recent comments about SB19 member Justin de Dios. During the Monday episode of the radio program “Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo 5” on March 4, DJ Chacha reported on the trending live performance of Justin’s new solo single, “Surreal,” on ASAP Natin ‘To. In the midst of DJ Chacha’s update, Ted made remarks about Justin’s physical appearance, indicating that he was not familiar with the SB19 member. He asked DJ Chacha, “Pilipino ba yan… All original yan, ‘no?” Seemingly amused by the question, she responded, “Oo, Pinoy yan.” Ted…