Author: Patricia Dela Roca

TW: This article contains mentions of cyberbullying and mental health issues. Actor and filmmaker Fifth Solomon was rushed to the emergency room after suffering a mental breakdown, which he said was triggered by intense online bullying following his decision to publicly share his cosmetic enhancements. In a now-deleted post, Solomon revealed he was taken to the ER with his sister, actress Chariz Solomon. “I’m okay now. I’m in the ER with my sister,” he wrote. “I had a mental breakdown because of the online bullying. Thanks to all the people who reached out.” The former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate…

Online personality Zeinab Harake had a “spicy” surprise in store for her husband, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., on their wedding day. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held on June 1 in Tagaytay City. A few weeks later, the newlyweds began sharing glimpses of their wedding and after-party through photos and videos on social media. In a Facebook post on June 13, Zeinab revealed a sweet and bold gift she prepared for her groom. “Yasssss daddy, sayo lahat ’yan 🤣🖤,” she captioned the post. In the video, Zeinab’s close friends, including fellow vloggers Donnalyn Bartolome and Jelai…

GMA Pictures has recently announced its upcoming psychological horror film titled, “P77”. From the creative minds behind notable entries in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival comes P77 or Penthouse 77, a “mind-bending” psychological horror film based on an original story by “Green Bones” creators Anj Atienza and Kristian Julao. The film is directed by Derick Cabrido and written by “Mallari” screenwriter Enrico Santos. Leading the cast is Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza, alongside “Firefly” breakout child star Euwenn Mikaell, and acclaimed veteran actresses Gina Pareño and Rosanna Roces. P77 is GMA Pictures’ seventh local film to be distributed by Warner…

Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega has been acquitted by the Manila Regional Trial Court, following a series of legal proceedings over a case filed by members of the religious group Hijos Del Nazareno. The news was confirmed Tuesday, June 10, by non-governmental organization (NGO) Rainbow Rights Philippines through a Facebook post. Pura Luka Vega, whose legal name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, is currently serving as Advocacy Officer of the group. “JUST IN! Pura Luka Vega’s volunteer lawyers from Burkley and Aquino Law Office inform us that Pura Luka Vega has been ACQUITTED by the Manila RTC,” the group wrote.…

Senator Bato dela Rosa faced criticisms after sharing an AI-generated video involving a “fake” interview of students about Vice President Sara Duterte’s ongoing impeachment case. Originally uploaded by the Facebook page “Ay Grabe” on June 14, the video showed supposed students expressing support for the Vice President. The clip was tagged with the hashtag “AI” and the page’s bio also notes that its content uses artificial intelligence (AI). The following day on June 15, Senator Dela Rosa reposted the video on his verified Facebook page with the caption, “Mabuti pa ang mga bata, nakakaintindi sa mga pangyayari. Makinig kayo, mga…

TV host and comedian Vice Ganda took to social media to express admiration, pride, and hope for a thriving career for singer Klarisse de Guzman following her eviction from Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. Klarisse, along with her duo partner Shuvee Etrata, became the sixth evictees during Saturday night’s eviction on June 14. Their fellow nominees — Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera (DusBi), as well as AZ Martinez and River Joseph (AZVer) — were saved by public votes. Shortly after the episode aired, Vice Ganda took to X to voice her thoughts on Klarisse’s exit, calling her a…

Actor Adrian Lindayag has tied the knot with his non-showbiz partner, Michael Dychiao, just in time for the celebration of Pride Month. Adrian happily announced the news via an Instagram post on Saturday, June 14, where he shared a sweet photo of the special moment. In the photo, the couple is seen sharing a kiss while wearing matching traditional white Barong Tagalog, with the backdrop of the famous Grand Central Terminal in New York City. “It’s official: We’re MARRIED!!! 🤍💍🌈,” Lindayag’s caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adrian Lindayag (@adrianlindayag) According to ABS-CBN News, the…

Just hours after BTS member Jungkook completed his mandatory military service, a Chinese woman was caught attempting to break into his residence in Seoul’s Yongsan district. According to multiple reports, the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was spotted on Wednesday night trying to access the K-pop idol’s home by randomly punching in numbers on a combination lock outside his front door. Officers from the Yongsan Police Precinct responded swiftly to the report of an attempted break-in and arrested the woman at the scene. The culprit later confessed that she had flown into South Korea specifically to see Jungkook,…

“Akala ko po kasi lahat nage-gets na ‘yung humor ko.” Content creator Euleen Castro, also known as “Pambansang Yobab”, has broken her silence to address her viral video where she was accused of disrespecting a local café during her recent visit to Iloilo. In a vlog released recently, Castro clarified her side of the story and issued a statement regarding the controversy, saying the video was meant to be humorous and that she never intended to offend anyone. “Itong video na ’to is my statement sa nangyaring issue nga sakin doon sa Iloilo,” she began. Euleen’s vlog comes after waves…

Award-winning South Korean actor Ju Ji Hoon is set to visit the Philippines for the first time as part of his 2025 Asia-wide fan meeting tour, “JUNIVERSE”. Presented by Wilbros Live, the highly anticipated event will take place on August 2, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City. Tickets will go on sale starting Saturday, June 21 via SM Tickets’ official website and in all SM Tickets outlets with prices ranging from P10,800 to P3,200 depending on the seating locations. Most recently, Ju Ji Hoon won Best Actor at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards for his portrayal…