Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Online personality and actress Gela Alonte faced renewed criticisms online amid netizens’ frustration over her lavish birthday celebration amid ongoing flood crisis in Biñan, Laguna where her father is mayor, on top of a resurfaced video of her response to a political dynasty question. On Wednesday, July 28, Gela took to social media to address critics in a thread of X posts which she began by comparing those who “pull others down” from those “call out” people over their mistakes. “There’s a difference between pulling others down and calling them out. The world would be so much better if majority…

A video showing a lawmaker watching an “e-sabong” or online cockfighting match on his phone just hours before President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) has sparked public criticism and calls for disciplinary action. The controversy erupted after photos and videos circulated online showing an official, now identified as AGAP Party-list Representative Nicanor Briones, using his smartphone during the voting for the next House Speaker at the Batasang Pambansa, shortly after the President concluded his SONA on Monday, July 28. Briones has since come forward on Wendesday, July 30, admitting he was the one in the…

South Korean artist Koo Jun Yup has been reportedly visiting the grave of his late wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, every day, with witnesses describing his presence as both touching and heartbreaking. According to reports by Taiwanese and Korean media, DJ Koo has been visiting Barbie grave in Chin Pao San Cemetery where the late actress was laid back in May, even during rainy days, often seen alone or looking through memories of his deceased wife on his tablet. Witnesses also noted his physical transformation, saying he appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight since the actress’ passing.…

OPM superstar Sarah Geronimo has launched her very own recording label, G-Music, co-founded with her husband, actor Matteo Guidicelli. Guidicelli proudly made the announcement through an Instagram post on Sunday, marking their new venture as a couple and a major milestone for Geronimo who has led an illustrious career in the music industry for more than two decades. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matteo Guidicelli (@matteog) “After years of dreaming, planning, and learning, it’s finally time,” Matteo’s post read. “Sarah and I are proud to announce the launch of G-Music, Sarah’s very own recording label.” According…

Some netizens took issue with ABS-CBN reporter Katrina Domingo’s online post about the celebrity treatment of journalists, which many perceived as an alleged shade at GMA News reporter Nico Waje, who recently went viral for his typhoon coverage. Nico gained social media fame for his live reports during Typhoons Crising and Dante, with netizens praising both his professionalism and good looks. Content featuring the male reporter led to endearments such as “love,” “baby” and “honey” as well as titles like “pambansang boyfriend” and “king of updates,” to flood his comment sections. His online popularity even sparked a social media poll…

Kapuso actress Shuvee Etrata took a touching trip down memory lane as she reunited with her very first fan, Nova, during a mall event. The former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemate reconnected with her first supporter, Nova, as seen in the latter’s recent TikTok upload where they met again during a mall event. The former Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemate was seen embracing Nova in a video uploaded by the fan on TikTok. Surprised and emotional, Etrata joyfully recognized her longtime supporter in a crowd, “Nova, tingnan mo ang dami na natin.” @nonono.100 "NOVA TIGNAN MO…

Actress Yen Santos has broken her silence to address rumors that she and businessman-politician Chavit Singson allegedly have a child together. In her first ever YouTube vlog titled “Questions I Am Desperate to Answer,” the actress directly responded to persistent questions that has followed her throughout her showbiz career, including the longstanding rumor linking her to the business tycoon. “Okay. ‘Yung tsismis na meron raw po kaming anak ni Manong Chavit. Guys, hindi namin yun anak,” Yen clarified referring to circulating photos of Chavit holding a baby that netizens speculated was their child. “Kapatid ko po ‘yun. He’s my youngest…

A viral “e-ayuda” initiative in Calumpit, Bulacan was heavily criticized online for supposedly requiring flood-affected constituents to provide selfies to qualify for a raffle-like selection process and receive emergency cash assistance. Calumpit Mayor Lem Faustino announced the mechanics for “E-Ayuda ni Mayor Lem” on her official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 23. This comes after the province was officially placed under a state of calamity due to the widespread flooding brought by Typhoon Crising and persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat. “Sa diwang ito, nais nating ipakitang mga Calumpiteño na sa pagsasama-sama ng pamilya, babangon tayo nang sama-sama…

Content creator Zac Alviz issued a public apology over his viral post that appeared to promote condominium investments while many Filipinos were dealing with severe flooding in their homes. In the now-deleted post, he wrote: “In moments like this, [doon] mo masasabi na worth it ‘yung condo investments mo. Ang daming binabaha, may tulo sa kisame, lumilipad ‘yung bubong. Pero ‘pag high-quality condo, in most cases, sara mo lang bintana mo, okay ka na. Resume Netflix na ulit.” Many netizens criticized its tone as “insensitive” and “out of touch” with the realities faced by Filipinos affected by the storm, including…

Pinoy celebrities and netizens were left unamused and dismayed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) attempt at humor in announcing class and work suspensions amid inclement weather. The reactions stemmed from a Facebook post by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday, July 22, which read: “Mga Abangers, sarap ng bogchi ko. Sa kabusugan ay naka-idlip nang sandali. Oh ‘eto na inaabangan ninyo!” The caption, which appeared to make light of the delay in announcing suspensions, was met with sharp criticism online, garnering over 65,000 reactions with many of them being angry or disappointed. Actor Jake Ejercito…