Author: Patricia Dela Roca

JakeChie no more? Celebrity couple Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno are once again at the center of breakup speculations after netizens noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out the change, fueling rumors about the status of their relationship. Chie first confirmed she was dating Jake in August 2023, saying at the time that they were “taking their time” and not rushing things. The two later admitted to their relationship, with Jake even describing Chie as his “TOTGA” or “the one that got away.” As of now, neither Jake nor Chie…

Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez sealed her remarkable full-circle journey on America’s Got Talent as she was crowned its newest grand winner, marking a victorious comeback that traces back to the show’s very first season. On Wednesday night (US time), Sanchez bested rapper Chris Turner, fellow singer Jourdan Blue, the Leo High School Choir, and dance group Light Wire after earning the highest number of public votes. Jessica not only claimed the AGT 2025 title but also took home $1 million (₱58 million), a headliner show in Las Vegas, and a trip to Universal Studios Florida. The 29-year-old singer, who is…

“I’m not in the rally because a lot of people said na huhubaran n’yo ako kung pupunta ako sa rally.” Actress and style maven Heart Evangelista explained her decision not to attend the massive anti-corruption demonstrations on September 21 was due to threatening messages she received online. Heart’s absence from the rallies, dubbed the “Trillion Peso March” and “Baha sa Luneta,” which drew massive crowds at Luneta Park in Manila and the People Power Monument along EDSA, did not go unnoticed given her stature as a global fashion icon and wife of former Senate President Chiz Escudero. Several well-known personalities,…

Alexa Miro has confirmed her split with her unnamed longtime boyfriend, revealing that a fellow actress was the alleged third party in their relationship. During a TikTok livestream on Sunday, September 22, Alexa addressed questions from her followers regarding her breakup, confirming that her on-and-off relationship with her partner lasted for about five years. Alexa explained why she never publicly acknowledged their relationship, saying her ex did not want her to confirm it. “Kakalat ’to sa aking ex-boyfriend na ayaw akong paaminin na naging kami. Bakit kaya? Isa rin ’yung palaisipan, ’di ba? Sino nagmukhang kilig na kilig sa media?…

Kapuso “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Shuvee Etrata trended after old videos of her praising the effects of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign in her hometown resurfaced online. Circulating spliced clips from Shuvee’s past livestream showed her reacting in the Cebuano language to Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the controversial war on drugs during his presidency. The session was allegedly broadcast the same month the former president was flown to The Hague. In a trending Reddit post, one user translated her statement: “Naiyak talaga ako kagabi, empath kasi ako. Kasi sa lugar namin, ang…

A wave of Filipinos, joined by celebrities and public figures, filled the streets of Manila over the weekend for massive anti-corruption rallies.Dubbed as “Baha sa Luneta” and the “Trillion Peso March,” the protests demanded accountability from government officials and stronger action against systemic corruption. Actress Maris Racal was among the first spotted at the demonstrations, with photos and videos of her leading chants circulating online. Using a megaphone, Racal led a crowd with the words: “Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo.” The “Sunshine” star also shared photos on Instagram holding placards that read “Lahat ng korap dapat managot” and “Filipinos…

JYP Entertainment founder and CEO Park Jin-young takes on a new role with a mission to promote South Korean pop culture worldwide. On Sept. 9, the presidential office announced that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has tapped Park to serve as co-chair of the newly established Presidential Commission on Pop-Culture Exchange, a ministerial-level committee tasked with promoting South Korean culture abroad while widening exposure to international pop culture domestically. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, in a briefing, described Park as one of the most “prominent” figures in K-pop, noting his role in bringing the genre to international audiences.…

Vice Ganda made a contestant’s heart swell with gratitude through this act of generosity. In the Sept. 9 episode of the noontime program’s “Laro Laro Pick” segment, one of the players was 63-year-old Jovie who works as a balut vendor to provide for his family. As Tatay Jovie shared his stories and experiences, including fun facts about his livelihood, the exchange with the comedian and co-hosts Anne Curtis and Vhong Navarro took an emotional turn when he was asked what winning the game would mean for him. For the balut vendor, the show’s half-a-million grand prize represented more than just…

Internet was left horrified over police’s discovery of a woman’s decomposing corpse inside the impounded car of American singer-songwriter D4vd. Los Angeles Police were responding to reports of a “foul-smelling odor” coming from an impounded Tesla at a tow yard in Hollywood when they uncovered human remains in the vehicle’s front trunk. The car was registered in Hempstead, Texas, to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The 20-year-old artist with over 30 million listeners on Spotify, is known for his hit songs “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide”. At the time, D4vd was performing in Minneapolis, according to…

Senator Kiko Pangilinan recently demanded a public apology from the hosts of a Net 25 program who brought up his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta, in discussions over the ongoing investigation on ghost flood control projects. The issue stemmed from a segment from the network’s program “Sa Ganang Mamamayan,” where Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Dante Marcoleta appeared as a guest. It focused on Pangilinan’s supposed proposal to establish an independent body to probe alleged corruption in flood control projects, an investigation already under the jurisdiction of Marcoleta’s Blue Ribbon Committee. This prompted one of the program’s hosts mention of…