Lyca Gairanod looked back on her performance at a political campaign rally in 2022, which had resurfaced online and drew criticism from netizens. The “The Voice Kids Philippines” Season 1 winner discussed the backlash she faced over her supposed association with a certain political party during an exclusive interview with Boy Abunda on Tuesday, Oct. 6. “Ako po, when it comes to social media, kahit naman po sino, puwede kong i-follow. So wala naman po sa ‘kin. Hindi siya personal. Wala naman pong kahit ano. So nu’ng sinabi ko po na — wala naman po akong ano sa politics,” Lyca…
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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.
Grammy Award-winning artist Olivia Dean is set to headline the “LALALA 2027” music festival in Manila, joined by a lineup of P-pop and OPM acts including BINI, UDD, Sunkissed Lola, and Lola Amour. Wilbros Live thrilled Dean’s Filipino fans with the announcement on Wednesday night, Oct. 7, following days of teasing the English singer-songwriter’s inclusion in the festival lineup on its social media pages. “The Art of Loving, Live at LALALA 🌼 OLIVIA DEAN is headlining #LALALA2027,” Wilbros Live wrote in its announcement. “Now, it’s LALALA’s turn to fall in love. You’ve had it on repeat. Now come hear it…
Wedding bells are ringing for Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc as the celebrity couple announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, that they are officially engaged. The couple shared the news through a proposal vlog posted on their respective social media pages, showing the emotional moment when Bondoc popped the question while they were visiting the grave of Aiko’s late father, actor Jimi Melendez. Bondoc revealed that he had sought the blessing of the important people in Aiko’s life, including her mother, siblings, and two children. “Lahat kinausap ko na simula sa mommy mo, sa kapatid mo, sa dalawa mong anak, nakausap…
The parents of late student-athlete Rene Baterbonia have donated his senior high school basketball jersey to vlogger Boss Toyo for display at his museum. Rene’s parents, Rene and Rovelyn Baterbonia, appeared in Boss Toyo’s recent vlog, where they personally handed over the jersey, which their son wore during his early days as a student-athlete in senior high school. The jersey will be displayed at Boss Toyo’s Pinoy Pawnstars Museum in Quezon City, which houses various iconic pop culture items and memorabilia. During the vlog, Boss Toyo and Rene’s parents also addressed rumors that the jersey was allegedly being sold to…
Dennis Trillo stood by his decision to publicly defend his wife, Jennylyn Mercado, and their family amid the controversies surrounding a recent interview involving Jennylyn’s former partner, Patrick Garcia. Trillo addressed the issue in an interview with members of the press, including Philippine STAR entertainment editor Nathalie Tomada, at the 2026 Golden Screen Awards (Dekada Awards) on Sunday, Oct. 4. The actor took home two acting honors at the event for his performances in the films “Felix Manalo” and “Green Bones.” During his acceptance speech, Trillo made a reference to his earlier “Ano ang bag mo?” remark, which was widely…
Actor Zanjoe Marudo has revealed that his wife, actress Ria Atayde, is pregnant with their second child. The celebrity dad made the announcement during the special screening of his Puregold CinePanalo 2026 entry, “Apol of My Ai”, over the weekend. According to Zanjoe, he considers the arrival of their second child another blessing for their family. “Buntis si Ria, buntis siya, hindi lang namin ina-announce,” the actor shared. When asked how far along Ria is in her pregnancy, Zanjoe said he would reveal the details once he is certain. “Ilang months? Bilangin ko, pag sure na ako sasabihin ko,” he…
The life story of late student-athlete Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia is set to be brought to the big screen. Sen. Robin Padilla confirmed on Saturday, Sept. 26, that a film about the young basketball player is in the works, with his sister, BB Gandanghari, set to direct the project alongside filmmakers from Mindanao. Padilla shared photos of a presentation for the upcoming film, titled “Just a Kid With a Big Dream: The Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia Story,” on Facebook. The photos also showed Padilla and Gandanghari discussing details of the project. “Kahit ginigipit na po tayo kahit sa usaping pinansyal…
Alas Pilipinas libero Josh Ybañez voiced his frustration over the lack of support for their team following their loss at the 2026 Asian Games. Ybañez took to his Instagram broadcast channel after the Philippines suffered a straight-set defeat to South Korea, 16-25, 25-27, 22-25, in their opening match on Sunday, Sept. 27. “Talo na nga, gutom pa, ano na ‘Pinas! Jusko HAHAHAHA kanya-kanya na to!!!” Ybañez wrote. “’Di ba namin deserve suportahan? Tanong lang,” he added. Nonetheless, the athlete clarified that his remarks were not meant to make excuses for their defeat or justify the team’s performance. “We’re not speaking…
Viva has announced its upcoming local adaptation of the hit South Korean drama series “Fight For My Way,” which is set to premiere this November. The streaming platform gave a sneak peek at the cast of the Philippine adaptation, featuring David Licauco, Ashtine Olviga, Aubrey Caraan, and McCoy De Leon as the iconic quartet in the series, dubbed the “Crazy Fantastic Four.” This marks Licauco and Olviga’s first-ever onscreen pairing. The local adaptation is set to premiere on Nov. 20, 2026, exclusively on Viva One. Originally released in South Korea in 2017, “Fight For My Way” starred Park Seo Joon,…
Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo and his longtime girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, are officially engaged. Yulo announced the news on Monday, Sept. 28, revealing that he proposed to San Jose nine months ago, on Dec. 18, 2025. “9 months ago… She said ‘Yes’,” Yulo wrote in a Facebook post, alongside a video capturing the proposal. “And all I can say and all I can feel, is that I am truly blessed. Blessed to love you. Blessed to be loved by you. Blessed to have you as my fiancé and, soon, as my forever,” he added. The decorated athlete also expressed his…