Bugoy Cariño is now engaged to his longtime partner EJ Laure! Bugoy popped the big question to EJ during his 21st birthday celebration last Sunday, Sept. 3. His former Hashtags co-member Zeus Collins, who was among the attendees of the event, captured the intimate moment on his Instagram story showing Bugoy giving his message to EJ before getting on his knee to ask her hand in marriage. “Gusto ko lang sabihin at ipagsagiwan sa lahat ng kaibigan na nandito kaya napakaimportante niyo sa’kin, na itong babaeng ‘to papakasalin ko,” Bugoy said, eliciting cheers from his guests. He continued, “Itong babaeng…
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Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca is a content producer with nerdy tendencies. She tends to lose herself in writing, films, fictional novels, video games, and in her Kpop bias' eyes.
Cebuana singer Jessica Villarubin has spoken up on criticisms of her Lead Me Lord performance at the late veteran anchor Mike Enriquez’s wake. Jessica gave her statement to Cebu-based news outlet The Freeman addressing comments saying her performance was “over the top” and “out of solemnity” for the occasion. “Bago po kami kumanta sa funeral ni Sir Mike ay pinaghandaan po namin yun. Buong puso ko lang kinanta ang parte na binigay sa’kin,” The Clash Season 3 winner told The Freeman. “Andun po kami para magbigay pugay kay Sir Mike. ‘Wag po sana natin bigyan ng ibang kahulugan pa,” she…
Veteran news anchor Mel Tiangco recalled good memories in her sentimental eulogy for her late co-anchor Mike Enriquez, including the backstory behind the latter’s iconic “Excuse me po!” Mel was the one who broke the news of her former colleague’s death during the Tuesday airing of GMA’s newscast program 24 Oras last August 29. Mike was 71 years old. She was among the media personalities who attended the veteran newscaster’s wake at Christ The King Chapel in Greenmeadows, Quezon City. A video posted by PEP on YouTube last Saturday, Sept. 2, captured Mel’s eulogy for Mike where she shared stories…
P-pop supergroup SB19 shone as the opening act for JVKE’s What Tour Feels Like concert in Boston, even giving a Pinoy flavor to the American singer-songwriter’s hit song Golden Hour. JVKE held his final concert at the House of Blues Boston, U.S. on Saturday, Sept. 2 (US Time). The Mahalima teased fans with photos posted on X (formerly Twitter) a few hours before they hopped on the stage to perform as the opening act. The group gave powerful performances of their songs Gento, I Want You, and Crimzone. SB19 also joined JVKE onstage for a live performance of the latter’s…
Kapuso singer Jessica Villarubin drew mixed reactions after belting the high note while singing Gary Valenciano’s Lead Me Lord to honor late veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez at his wake. The death of the GMA News pillar was announced last Tuesday, Aug. 29. He was 71 years old. GMA Public Affairs posted a video of the performance on Saturday, Sept. 2 on X (formerly Twitter) showing Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel, Hannah Precillas, and Jessica Villarubin performing as a group to the evangelical song as a special tribute to Mike. In the clip, the singers stood…
Amidst a sea of participants from around the world, 20-year-old Sophia Laforteza stood out not only for her promising skills but also for representing her country with grace and flair. Korean entertainment agency HYBE has teamed up with American record label Geffen Records to launch a global audition program titled “The Debut: Dream Academy”, which aims to form a girl group comprised of members from different countries. Candidates were hailed from the United States, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Sweden, Japan, Belarus, Switzerland, Slovakia, Thailand, The Philippines, and South Korea. The selection process began in November 2021, screening 120,000 submissions from aspiring…
Actress KC Concepcion addressed issues concerning her recent social media activity involving her stepfather Atty. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and half-sister Frankie Pangilinan. In an exclusive interview with veteran columnist Cristy Fermin, KC was asked about the speculation of cutting ties with her relatives on the social media platform. The actress emphasized that the time will come when people choose to follow or unfollow a person on social media. “Hindi naman po masama na magkaroon ng time na meron kayong ina-unfollow or meron kayong ipa-follow. Mahirap lang po talaga kapag showbiz po ‘yung family, talagang lahat pinupuna po,” KC told Cristy.…
OPM hitmaker Yeng Constantino has finally acquired her catalog of songs from ABS-CBN’s record label Star Music after being in the music industry for 17 years. In a report by entertainment news outlet Push, the 34-year-old singer expressed her gratitude to Star Music who understood her gesture to establish her ownership of her songs. Yeng officially parted ways with Kapamilya record label after two decades and signed with Republic Records Philippines. She clarified that there were no ill feelings with Star Music, and pointed out that her connection between them will remain. “I’m so lucky kasi hindi siya naging war,…
The local broadcast and news industry is mourning the loss of veteran news anchor Mike Enriquez who passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday, August 29. His 24 Oras colleagues Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil wore dark colors as his passing was emotionally announced on GMA network’s flagship newscast program. Mike’s fellow journalists took to social media to extend their condolences and honor the late GMA News pillar. News reporter JP Soriano expressed his grief on his Instagram stories with photos of him and Mike during their reporting duties at GMA News. “He was such a…
It’s Showtime host Ryan Bang is proud to reveal that he now has a girlfriend! During the Tuesday episode of the noontime program, It’s Showtime on Aug. 29, the hosts were briefly chatting about OPM hitmaker Yeng Constantino’s hit songs after she performed an opening song number. “Hawak Kamay…’di ba Ryan”, Kim Chiu started to gesture at Ryan Bang beside her which then prompted their co-hosts to start teasing him, while others seemed clueless at the context. It can be recalled that Ryan had once courted Yeng in the past. “Syempre gusto ko sabihin sa aking ‘It’s Showtime’ family, sa…