“I like girls.” This was the candid confession made by actress Angel Aquino that sent netizens buzzing and the sapphic community cheering. In her recent guesting on Bilyonaryo news channel’s “The Daily Dish,” Aquino was asked by the hosts if there was something about her that people still didn’t know. “Oh, I don’t know, my life’s an open book,” she replied, before casually admitting: “I like girls? There.” One of the hosts then remarked that some people might not be aware of that about her. To this, Angel responded, “Well, a lot of people are in denial. Sila talaga ‘yung…
Author: Patricia Dela Roca
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.
K-pop girl group TWICE has performed at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan this weekend without one of its members, Jeongyeon. On October 2, JYP Entertainment announced that Jeongyeon would not be participating in TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” world tour stop in Bulacan on Saturday, Oct. 4 due to health reasons. In its official statement, the agency expressed regret over the news and apologized to fans eagerly anticipating the concert. “We sincerely apologize to all the fans who have been waiting for this concert and are truly sorry to deliver such disappointing news,” the announcement read. JYP also thanked fans for…
After the 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu on the night of September 30, several Cebuano showbiz figures and other celebrities expressed solidarity with their kababayans, extending sympathy and prayers to those affected by the natural disaster. Former Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemates and Kapuso actresses Shuvee Etrata and AZ Martinez, who both grew up in Cebu, were among the first to voice their concern on social media. On her Instagram broadcast channel, Etrata reassured her fellow Cebuanos, writing, “Sa mga taga Cebu diha, padung na among tabang para sa inyo. Naa pa daw aftershocks hangtud run. Pag amping…
Cebuana actress-host Kim Chiu prioritized sending aid to the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in her home province of Cebu despite having a busy schedule. Kim was reportedly taping for her upcoming series, “The Alibi”, when she and her team experienced the tremor firsthand. Amid the taping, photos and testimonies circulating on social media showed Chiu personally buying construction materials to help rebuild homes for her fellow kababayans affected by the disaster. On her official Facebook page, the It’s Showtime host shared images of herself inside what appeared to be a warehouse where the donations were being prepared. TV…
Alvin Karingal, the man dubbed “Fishball Warrior,” has been released from police custody after he was arrested during the Sept. 21. anti-corruption rallies in Manila. Alvin was among over 200 individuals who were nabbed by the police after violence reportedly broke out during the protest against corruption in relation to the alleged corruption in government infrastructure projects. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, his legal counsel, human rights lawyer Atty. Maria Sol Taule, confirmed his release in a Facebook post. “Malaya na si Alvin matapos ang isang linggong ilegal na pagkakakulong,” Saule posted. She also echoed Alvin’s call to lower commodity prices…
Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda sparked excitement among fans with a hint at his possible appearance in the Kapuso gag show “Bubble Gang”. On his Instagram Story, the It’s Showtime host shared a photo of a flower bouquet with a handwritten note that read, “Dear Vice, thank you for guesting! Batang Bubble ka na!”, followed by Vice captioning it with smiley and heart emojis. The image sparked curiosity and buzz among netizens whether the Unkabogable Superstar will finally make an appearance in the country’s longest-running gag show, particularly as it nears its 30th anniversary this year. In response to the speculations,…
Chie Filomeno has asked the public to refrain from making speculations about her personal life, particularly her reported breakup with longtime boyfriend Jake Cuenca and rumored romance with Cebuano businessman Matthew Lhuillier. On Monday, Sept. 29, Filomeno took to her Instagram Stories to release a statement, saying: “I’ve been reading and hearing a lot these past few days and I ask that my past relationship, my present life, and the Lhuillier family be left out of this issue.” “They don’t deserve to be dragged into something that has nothing to do with them,” she further wrote. Matthew is said to…
American pop star Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco have officially tied the knot in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. The 33-year-old singer-actress confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing a carousell of photos and clips from the wedding with the caption, “🤍 9.27.25 🤍”, where Blanco affectionately commented, “my wife in real life.” He later posted his own images from their special day, writing, “I married a real life Disney princess.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by benny blanco (@itsbennyblanco) The couple exchanged vows before about 170 guests, which included close family and friends,…
“Idol Kids Philippines” has crowned its first-ever grand champion, with nine-year-old Alexa Mendoza earning the title during the show’s Final Showdown on Sunday, September 28. The nine-year-old “kiddie hopeful” from Laguna impressed both the judges and the voting public with her strong performances of the original song “Maaabot Ko” and her rendition of the OPM band Eraserheads’ classic “Ang Huling El Bimbo.” Mendoza garnered an overwhelming 98.88% of the combined public votes and judges’ scores, securing her victory. The finale also featured original songs from the other Top 3 contenders: Klied with “Pakinggan Mo” and Quinn with “Dalangin.” All three…
Viva love team Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji are set to star in their first movie together through the local adaptation of the South Korean blockbuster film “A Werewolf Boy.” On Monday, Sept. 29, Viva Films has confirmed that it will produce the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean fantasy-romance flick “A Werewolf Boy,” with the “Seducing Drake Palma” lead couple, Rabin and Angela, fondly known as “RabGel”, set to take its lead roles. The original film, which was released back in 2012, previously starred K-drama stars Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young. It tells the story of a a city…