Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Filipino toy collector Yexel Sebastian and his partner, former PBB housemate Mikee Agustin, are currently in hot water after reportedly flying off to Japan while being embroiled in an alleged multi-million investment scam. According to a report by Interaksyon, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed the couple’s departure to Nagoya City in Japan last Monday, Oct. 9, based on the bureau’s records. During the Senate hearing held on the same day, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco stated that there were no orders filed against them which granted them their right to travel to another country. On Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, the…

A day after being released on bail, Pura Luka Vega is back on stage with their performance of The Prayer during a fundraising event held for them. In a video uploaded by Noelle Capili-Ruiz on X (formerly Twitter), the controversial drag queen was seen performing Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion’s classic duet song, The Prayer, together with their mother at a drag show led by Drag Den PH winner NAIA. PURA LUKA VEGA WITH THEIR MOM PERFORMING THE PRAYER. #DragIsArt #DragIsNotACrime #AcquitPuraLukaVega pic.twitter.com/UIhFkr0FYF— Noelle Capili-Ruiz (@MxNoelle) October 8, 2023 The event, titled NKKLK: A Fundraising Show for Pura Luka Vega,…

Iwa Moto took to social media to mourn the passing of Yzabel Ablan, the daughter of her ex-partner Mickey Ablan. The Japanese-Filipina former actress paid tribute to Yzabel with a compilation video of their photos together which she posted on her social media pages. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iwa Moto (@iam_iwa) Iwa referred to Yzabel as her “little butterfly” in her short caption, saying, “My little butterfly. Thank you. Still can’t find words to say other than I love you so much and I will miss you.” “See you in my dreams my little warrior..…

Pepito Manaloto actress Janna Dominguez has shared more details about the passing of her eldest daughter with Mickey Ablan. In her recent social media post, Janna addressed questions about Yzabel’s cause of death who passed away last Oct. 7 at the age of 20. Yzabel was one of the four children of Janna and her partner Mickey Ablan. She was the eldest of two sisters, Micael and Julliann, and a newborn brother named Leon, whom Janna had given birth to a day after the news of Yzabel’s death. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janna Dominguez (@jannadominguez77)…

Actress Janna Dominguez is grieving the passing of her daughter Yzabel Ablan. She was 20 years old. Yzabel was one of the four children of Janna and her partner Mickey Ablan. She was the eldest of two sisters, Micael and Julliann, and a newborn brother named Leon. On Sunday, the Pepito Manaloto star delivered the sad news about her daughter on her social media pages. In a message shared by Janna, she wrote, “Anak? It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Yzabel Ablan. She has touched so many lives and she has been…

Actor Ricardo Cepeda was nabbed by local authorities in Caloocan City for allegedly engaging in a syndicated estafa scheme. In a report by The Philippine STAR, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) took the 57-year-old actor into custody on Saturday evening at a restobar located on Mabini Street in Maypajo. The STAR further said that the actor did not resist the arrest. The warrant of arrest was issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 12 Judge Gemma Bucayu-Madrid in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan. Following his arrest, Cepeda was brought to the QCPD headquarters at Camp Karingal for official documentation. According to the…

Actress LJ Reyes is now married to her non-showbiz partner Philip Evangelista. In photos posted by PSN Showbiz Ngayon on Sunday, Oct. 8 (PH Time), the couple exchanged their vows in an intimate wedding ceremony in New York. 'CONGRATS, LJ AND PHILIP' ??LJ Reyes, ikinasal na sa kanyang non-showbiz boyfriend na si Philip Evangelista. (?: PSN Showbiz Ngayon) pic.twitter.com/p0LO5K3pvi— Pilipino Star Ngayon Digital (@psngayondigital) October 8, 2023 LJ’s makeup artist Mikka Marcaida also shared a glimpse of the stunning bride and groom in his Instagram story. The two previously announced their engagement last May. Months later, their pre-nuptial photos and…

Philippines-based Indian content creator Mr. Nobodydudy was elated to receive support from Filipino netizens after receiving hate comments and death threats online for his content. Mr. Nobodydudy, whose real name is Navjot Singh, is known for his funny reactions to viral Indian food preparation videos. Singh opened up about receiving negative comments from Indian restaurant owners due to his content featuring their cuisine. “Hindi nila maintindihan ‘yung content, they’re just taking it personally na ‘bakit yan ang sinasabi niya’ hindi nila ma-gets ‘yung we are just reacting on the Indian videos na talagang mandidiri ka sa street foods ng India,” he…

The member of the K-pop boy group Super Junior graced the birthday celebration of the child of Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao, Princess Pacquiao. In Jinkee’s Instagram story, the Super Junior sub-unit member performed an instant concert at their home with “As Long As You Love Me” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song”. One X user @invu_zero44 uploaded the now-expired IG story on the platform. #eunhyuk #은혁 ? at Pacquiao’s daughter’s party ? pic.twitter.com/XKUzM0CWR5— 뿡 (@invu_zero44) October 1, 2023 The Pacquiao family were all in the mood for singing, and even served as the Korean superstar’s backup singers. It seemed…

Supporters slammed the arrest of drag performer Pura Luka Vega over their controversial performance of worship song, Ama Namin. Pura Luka, or Amadeus Fernando Pagente in real life, was reportedly arrested by local authorities at their residence in Sta. Cruz Manila on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4. 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’s arrest was brought about by complaints and backlash against their viral performance of a remixed version…