Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The co-owner of the private resort in Laguna that went viral after being “trashed” by guests has spoken up. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, 32-year-old Kathrine Llarenas detailed the incident caught on video that has been widely shared on social media. On August 13, 2023, the venue was turned over to a group of guests who rented it for a birthday party at the price of P3,000 per night. According to one of the co-owners of the resort, the venue can only accommodate a maximum capacity of 25 people. The guests, however, arrived in a group of…

Filipina entrepreneur Rosmar Tan took to social media to share her humble beginnings with a throwback photo of her barbeque business. In the undated photo posted on her Facebook page on Friday, August 18, the influencer can be seen grilling barbecued meat on her own. The post has garnered over 30,000 reactions on Facebook. “Parang dati nag titinda lang ako ng ihaw ihaw??❤️ #PINAKAMALAKAS”, Rosmar wrote in the caption. In a past interview with celebrity vlogger Alex Gonzaga, the businesswoman also shared that she used to live in a small house behind a pet store. Many netizens showered her humble…

Kapuso actor Jak Roberto seemed to be getting the hang of being a love guru and brought his buzzworthy Anti-Silos class to the students of Jose Rizal University. In case you’re unfamiliar, the “anti-silos” term and schtick started with netizens making jokes and memes about Jak being an unbothered boyfriend and supposedly “jealousy-free” towards his girlfriend Barbie Forteza’s onscreen pairing with David Licauco. Netizens have even used the actor’s initials to create a made-up institution for those who want to “master their romantic relationships and love lives”, giving birth to “Jak Roberto University. What started out as an internet joke…

Many fans and showbiz personalities were thrilled after seeing their favorite comedians in one frame. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, Vice Ganda uploaded a photo of him and Michael V. together on his verified Instagram account. The image was taken inside the studio of the noontime show It’s Showtime during Bitoy’s surprise appearance together with Pepito Manaloto co-star Manilyn Reynes, in the show to celebrate the birthday of singer and host Ogie Alcasid. Bitoy and Ogie are widely known to pair together in comedic skits in GMA’s gag show Bubble Gang before the latter moved to ABS-CBN in 2017. Vice…

The long wait is officially over, Arianators! American pop star Ariana Grande surprised her fans by revealing a week-long of celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of her 2013 debut album.  The 30-year-old hitmaker announced on an Instagram reel on Saturday, August 19, the official timeline of festivities leading up to the release date of her reissued album on August 30.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) The commemoration will kick off on Friday, August 25 with the release of her deluxe digital album and newly-recorded live performances of Honeymoon Avenue and Daydreamin’. On…

TV host Alexa Miro denied the rumors between her and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos who was allegedly courting her. Following the viral video of another TV personality Yassi Pressman where she was seen getting cozy with the presidential son at a private gathering, netizens started to bring up Alexa’s name in conversations as she was also being linked to him in the past. In an interview with entertainment journalist Nelson Canlas in his podcast titled “Updated with Nelson Canlas”, the sexy actress was asked if the presidential son was her suitor. “I would like to be direct with my…

TV personality Yassi Pressman and Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur Jon Semira have taken to social media to officially announce they have now broken up. In a post uploaded on both of their Instagram accounts on Wednesday, August 16, the couple told the public that their relationship had ended. “After an amazing run, Yass and I have decided to part ways. We look to move on to our next phase in life in peace and with the support of our family and friends,” the post read. The two revealed that they had broken for a while now and it was a decision made…

Hawaii-based Fil-Am internet sensation Bretman Rock took to social media to seek help for the victims of the devastating wildfires in the towns of Maui and Lahaina in Hawaii. The massive blaze that ravaged the Hawaii islands has reached 93 fatalities, making it the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century, according to international news agency Reuters. Reports say that the death toll is likely to rise as multiple fires are still burning in some areas and rescue operations are ongoing. On Tuesday, August 15, Bretman posted photos of the disaster on his verified Instagram account,…

Taeil of K-pop boy group NCT was reportedly involved in a minor motorcycle accident, his talent agency SM Entertainment announced on Tuesday, August 15. “Taeil was involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle back home from a schedule. He was transported to the hospital immediately and received an examination as well as treatment,” the statement read. The agency revealed that the artist suffered a “fracture in his right thigh” which will require him to undergo surgery. He is currently receiving necessary care at the hospital while preparing for the operation. According to the label, Taeil will be taking a…

More than three months have passed since the killing of 23-year-old Adriane Rovic Fornillos, and his murderers are still at large. Adriane was reportedly shot in the back of his head at close range by an unidentified gunman on the night of May 9, 2023. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead the following day. In the initial investigation of the Cagayan de Oro Police Office (COCPO), they suspected not just one but three persons of interest connected to the crime, according to a report by GMA Regional TV One Mindanao. They also stated that it…