Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Following Vice Ganda’s remarks about the poor conditions of a school in Bulusan, Sorsogon, the town’s mayor, Wennie Rafallo-Romano, spoke out against the statement, saying it had “brought shame” to the institution and its stakeholders. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Mayor Rafallo-Romano issued an official statement addressing the TV host’s comments on “It’s Showtime” regarding his assistance to the school, which he described as a “bulok,” in the province of actress and socialite Heart Evangelista. The remarks stemmed from the October 24 episode of the noontime show wherein Vice Ganda recounted his visit to an elementary school in Sorsogon, known as…

TV personality Kim Atienza has spoken out against a netizen he described as an “evangelical bully” for a faith-based comment that appeared to blame his late daughter Emman’s death on her own choice. The comment came from Atienza’s post on TikTok, showing a video of Emman singing, as a heartfelt tribute for his youngest daughter. He captioned it with a Bible verse and a thankful message that read: “‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Thank you for the 19 years of my dearest little Emmansky, Lord.” @kuya_kimatienza The Lord  gave…

Controversial erotic film “Dreamboi” emerged as the biggest winner at the inaugural CineSilip Film Festival, taking home major awards including Best Film, Best Director for Rodina Singh and Best Supporting Actor for Migs Almendras. The film also swept several technical categories such as Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Production Design, and the Audience Choice Award during the awards night held at Viva Café, Araneta City, Cubao, on Monday, Oct. 27. The Audience Choice Award was the first honor received by Singh, a trans filmmaker, who delivered an acceptance speech that quickly went viral online. “Gusto ko munang pasalamatan…

K-pop boy group EXO is officially reuniting with fans through a year-end fan meeting ahead of their much-anticipated comeback in 2026. On Monday, October 27, SM Entertainment announced that the group will hold a two-day fan meeting titled “EXO‘verse” on December 13 and 14 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. According to reports, fans who will attend the event in South Korea can look forward to live performances of EXO’s greatest hits, including their beloved winter classic “The First Snow” and the exclusive premiere of a new track from their upcoming album. Following the fan meeting, EXO is slated to…

Veteran choreographer Anna Feliciano passed away on October 23, her family confirmed. She was 65. Anna’s daughter-in-law April, wife of her son Rupert, announced her passing in a Facebook post, along with details of her memorial in Quezon City. “With heavy hearts, we are announcing the passing of our beloved Mama Annabelle Feliciano. Let’s celebrate Mama Anna’s life together as we share stories of how she touched lives on a deeper level,” April’s post read. “See you at the Loyola Memorial Chapel Commonwealth. Viewing starts at 1 p.m. today, Diligence Chapel 2nd floor. Necrological service at 7 p.m. More details…

Sparkle artist Sofia Pablo made a candid revelation shortly after entering the Pinoy Big Brother house as one of its teen housemates in the show’s newest season. Clips from a livestream inside the PBB house have gone viral, showing the young Kapuso star in conversation with fellow housemates Joaquin Arce and Lella Ford as she opened up about her experience with workplace bullying. According to Sofia, she was bullied “for almost four years straight” while working on the same project. “Work. Kaya mas mahirap. Almost four years straight. Ang haba nung project eh!” she shared. The actress, however, did not…

A Filipino production house was selected as the official videographer for the wedding of former EXO member Huang Zitao (Z.Tao) and singer-actress Xu Yiyang in Beijing, China. Huang Zitao, now known internationally as Z.Tao, is a former member of the K-pop powerhouse EXO and its Chinese sub-unit EXO-M where he used the stage name Tao. It was the homegrown Mayad Studios that captured the star-studded ceremony, which became a major buzz across Asia as fans and netizens celebrated the celebrity couple’s union. The artistry of the Filipino team responsible for filming the grand event was likewise praised. In a Facebook…

Kathryn Bernardo is the newest Filipina actress to be immortalized in wax at the world-renowned Madame Tussauds museum in Hong Kong. Kathryn’s wax figure will be permanently displayed at the iconic museum’s branch in Hong Kong, where the actress had filmed “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” one of the highest-grossing Filipino movies of all time. The 28-year-old star is also the youngest Filipino celebrity to receive a wax figure, joining the growing roster of Filipino icons immortalized in the museum, alongside Anne Curtis, Lea Salonga, Manny Pacquiao, Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach. Following the announcement, Kathryn shared her excitement and behind-the-scenes footage…

Actress Chie Filomeno sparked controversy online after accusing fellow actress and celebrity mom Sofia Andres of allegedly spreading false rumors about her and paying influencers to attack her on social media. In a series of Instagram Stories posted on Sunday, Oct. 19, the Kapamilya star claimed that Andres had been orchestrating a demolition job against her by circulating malicious stories and hiring people to amplify the hate. According to Chie, the revelation came from one of the influencers whom Sofia allegedly tried to hire who then reached out to the former with alleged proof of Andres’ actions. “Chie, message me…

Actress Maymay Entrata has gone public with her new relationship with Filipino-American model Joaquin Enriquez. The couple confirmed their romance through an Instagram reel shared by Joaquin, capturing sweet moments of him and Maymay at the beach. “I finally found my Iris,” Enriquez wrote in the caption, referencing the hit love song by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Maymay then sealed the moment with a sweet reply: “My lover.” To which Enriquez responded, “Mahal kita.” The intimate exchange sent fans into a frenzy, with many expressing their joy and support for the couple in the comments section. “Oh- I’ve…