Fifteen-year-old Jayboy Magdadaro from Cebu is being hailed as a “teenage hero” after rescuing more than 50 people from a flash flood during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. According to reports, Jayboy braved rising floodwaters and heavy rains to save stranded residents in Barangays Cotcot and Jubay in Liloan, Cebu last week. The teenager reportedly spent nearly an entire day helping residents, including children, pregnant women, and elderly, transport to safety using a lifebuoy and a small boat. “Kahit malakas ang tubig, pinilit kong tumulong kasi naririnig ko ang sigaw ng tao,” Jayboy shared in an interview with GMA News.…
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Kapuso actor-host Dingdong Dantes takes on a “man on a mission” role in the upcoming GMA Public Affairs documentary that will delve into ghost projects and unfinished infrastructure developments across the country. The special documentary, titled “Broken Roads, Broken Promises”, is scheduled to air on November 15. As part of its production, Dantes recently traveled to a municipality in Northern Samar to speak with residents affected by the stalled projects. “Ang purpose ng pagpunta namin [sa isang bayan sa Northern Samar] ay para kausapin ang isang case study for this documentary na ginagawa natin under GMA Public Affairs,” Dantes explained…
Several entertainment figures have taken to social media to voice frustration over corruption in government and the impacts of environmentally harmful projects as millions of Filipinos grapple with the devastation caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. The two typhoons struck the country just days apart. Typhoon Tino primarily impacted parts of Cebu before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), while Uwan intensified into a super typhoon as it made landfall in various regions. PAGASA had begun monitoring Uwan while the country was still reeling from the effects of Tino. The earlier storm ravaged areas across Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern…
A photo of local men smiling while running from powerful waves during Super Typhoon Uwan has gone viral on social media. The moment was captured by The Philippine STAR photographer Walter Bollozos in Barangay Aplaya in Dingalan, Aurora, which was among the provinces that were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 and Signal No. 4, as Uwan made its landfall on the region on Sunday. The image, which went viral after being posted on the same day, showed residents fleeing a storm surge along the shoreline, while one man, notably wearing a striped shirt, appeared calm and unfazed…
Broadcast journalist Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia “Feli” Atienza honored their daughter Emman with heartfelt eulogies, remembering the joy she brought to their family. Emman, a 19-year-old Sparkle artist, TikTok content creator and mental health advocate, passed away in October, leaving family, friends, and followers in deep grief. Speaking before loved ones and supporters during the final night of her wake on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Heritage Park in Taguig City, Kuya Kim expressed gratitude for the outpouring of comfort during what he described as “a very tough few days.” “Tonight is a night of thanksgiving,” he began. “I…
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has filed the Anti-Online Hate and Harassment Bill, also known as the “Emman Atienza Bill,” which aims to address cyberbullying, fake news, and online defamation, and foster safer digital spaces. The proposed measure will be named after the late daughter of TV personality Kim Atienza, Emman, and seeks to expand protections under existing laws such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the Anti-Bullying Act. The bill penalizes acts such as cyberlibel, online hate speech, and harassment, including expressions inciting hatred or discrimination based on one’s gender or sexuality, cyberstalking, and the non-consensual sharing of…
South Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon has confirmed that he is set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend in the spring of 2026. Taecyeon’s agency, 51K, officially announced the news on Saturday, Nov. 1, following online buzz after photos of the K-pop star’s proposal in Paris circulated online. “Actor Ok Taecyeon has promised to spend the rest of his life with the partner whom he has been dating for a long time,” 51K stated. According to the agency, the wedding will be held privately in Seoul next spring, with only close friends, family, and relatives in attendance. “As [Taecyeon’s]…
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has summoned Viva Communications, Inc. over a viral video showing one of its content creators making “profane” remarks against the agency. In a letter dated October 23 addressed to Viva President Vincent G. Del Rosario, the MTRCB stated that the meeting aims to “promote mutual understanding” and “responsible conduct” in public events. The agency further described the content creator’s comments as “disrespectful” to the institution and to the people behind its work. “In line with our Responsableng Panonood campaign and our vision for healthy collaborative practices with our stakeholders, we would…
Papa P as in Piolo Pacquiao? Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s son, Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, has become a hot topic online not only for his recent boxing victory but also for his striking resemblace to Kapamilya heartthrob Piolo Pascual. Eman recently made headlines after winning his match against Nico Salado in their lightweight division bout during the Thrilla in Manila II event at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, October 29. The event, graced by Manny and his wife Jinkee Pacquiao, served as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Thrilla in Manila and the legendary 1975 bout between Muhammad Ali and…
Hollywood couple Chris Evans and Alba Baptista have reportedly welcomed their first child together. According to multiple U.S. media outlets, Baptista gave birth to a baby girl named Alma Grace on Saturday, October 25 (U.S. time), in Massachusetts. The couple’s daughter will reportedly carry both of her parents’ surnames, Baptista Evans. Evans and Baptista tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in September 2023. Chris is best known for portraying the iconic Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Alba rose to fame as the lead in Netflix’s fantasy action series “Warrior Nun.”