Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The family of one of the students killed in the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City is seeking justice, questioning whether the juvenile suspects behind the attack will be held accountable despite their age. 15-year-old Chriz Lorenz Fabian was among the three students who lost their lives during the shooting incident at San Jose National High School on Monday, June 22. According to reports and eyewitness accounts, Fabian died while attempting to protect his classmates by closing their classroom door as two armed students opened fire inside the campus. His grieving grandmother made an emotional appeal for justice in an…

Members of the iconic Taiwanese boy band F4 have extended financial assistance to families affected by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, donating P2.5 million each to GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Operation Bayanihan and ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya. The charitable contribution amounting to P5 million was announced by the foundations through their official Facebook pages. According to the organizations, the donation will help provide immediate relief and support recovery efforts for communities severely affected by the disaster and spark hope for Filipinos in their time of need. “Renowned F✦FOREVER members Jerry Yan, Van Ness Wu, Vic Chou and Ashin have…

After more than a decade, White Party Manila is set to make its much-awaited return this Pride Month, promising a “bigger, bolder, and brighter” celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. Long regarded as one of the Philippines’ most iconic and biggest Pride events, this year’s White Party Manila will take place on June 27 at the World Trade Center Manila, ushering in a new era of celebration by gathering some of the biggest LGBTQIA+ names in entertainment and music under one roof. The event is a collaboration between LoveYourSelf and Mentorque Productions and will center on the theme “Reignite,” symbolizing a…

Veteran basketball coach Tab Baldwin has resigned as head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team as investigations continue into the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. In a statement released on Monday, Ateneo president Fr. Roberto Yap announced that the university had accepted Baldwin’s resignation, ending his tenure as head coach of the Blue Eagles. Longtime Blue Eagles team manager Epok Quimpo has also stepped down from his position. The resignations come a week after Baterbonia and Adili died from drowning during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. The two basketball rookies were part…

Ateneo players Kieffer Alas and Sam Reyes bared their own accounts of their tragic team-building activity in Aurora that claimed the lives of teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, revealing the terrifying moments when they themselves nearly drowned. The two collegiate athletes spoke candidly about the incident during an appearance on journalist Pia Hontiveros’ podcast, where they detailed the events leading up to the tragedy that occurred during their team-building camp in Dipaculao, Aurora last June 8. The incident has drawn widespread attention and scrutiny after Baterbonia and Adili drowned during a water-based activity organized as part of the camp’s…

From classroom chaos to celebrity overload, Esnyr’s new YouTube series “First Day High” brings a fresh dose of high school nostalgia, featuring Vice Ganda, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, and Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemates in one ensemble cast. On June 14, Esnyr premiered the first episode of “First Day High,” a new installment in his popular “high school multiverse” that humorously explores the everyday experiences of Filipino students, from classroom antics and friendships to teenage romance. “FINALLY MAY NEW EPISODE NA! Eto na ang PINAKA-PASABOG na comeback para sainyo,” Esnyr wrote on Instagram while sharing a teaser of the series.…

Megastar Sharon Cuneta reacted strongly after she and her husband, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, were accused of receiving kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects In a social media post, Cuneta denied the accusations and expressed frustration over claims that she and Sen. Pangilinan had allegedly received suitcases filled with money linked to the flood control project scams, as alleged by 18 former bodyguards and alleged bagmen of expelled fugitive former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. A photo of the couple taken at an alleged gathering in Marawi was also shown as supposed proof that they were in contact with Co’s employees,…

Hollywood actor Tom Holland seemingly fueled speculations about his rumored marriage with longtime partner Zendaya by revealing that his family “were all there” during their alleged wedding. The renewed discussion began after Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, previously claimed in March that the pair have already tied the knot. However, Zendaya later appeared to shut down the rumors, denying circulating A.I.-generated images depicting a supposed wedding between her and Holland. In a recent interview with Esquire, Holland did not directly confirm the reports but appeared to make a cryptic remark that hinted at the occasion. Like Zendaya, the Spider-Man actor addressed…

K-pop supergroup BTS has added a third night to their highly anticipated “ARIRANG” concerts in Bulacan after an overwhelming surge in ticket sales. Live Nation Philippines made the announcement on Wednesday, delighting fans of the group, known worldwide as ARMY, with a confirmed additional date for one of the world’s biggest boy bands’ upcoming return to the Philippines. “One more night, one more chance to experience BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BULACAN,” Live Nation Philippines shared on its official social media pages. The newly added show is scheduled for March 16, 2027, at the Philippine Sports Stadium, extending the concert…

The official website of the Philippine Senate was temporarily defaced after a self-proclaimed hacktivist group claimed responsibility for the cyberattack, describing it as a form of protest. On Wednesday, June 10, a group identifying itself as Nullsec Philippines admitted to defacing the Senate’s website, particularly its “News Release” section, where several unauthorized and unusual posts briefly appeared. According to reports, the posts contained messages bearing the names “Angelica” and “Ashley,” including one that read, “Your system has been tralalelo tralala.” Other messages included, “Angelica X Ashley, please patch your system ;pp” and “Your System Has Been Tralalelo Tralala <3.” The…