Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Viral It’s Showtime contestant Heart Aquino, who recently admitted on national television that she was unfamiliar with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), visited the agency’s office to receive voting education. Heart, a contestant in the Kapamilya noontime show’s “Sexy Babe” pageant segment, became a hot topic on social media after admitting that she had “limited” knowledge about the poll body and was an unregistered voter during a Q&A portion. Coming from Pampanga, the candidate paid a visit in COMELEC’s main office in Intramuros on Tuesday, after receiving an invitation from the commission. COMELEC Chairman George Garcia said the initiative aims…

Former ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio offered some advice to P-pop girl group BINI during a podcast interview, addressing concerns about the group’s schedule and possible burnout. In the latest episode of Meet the Press, 4 The Best in Entertainment on Spotify, titled “DEAR CHARO, Ano’ng Bago?” uploaded on March 1, Charo praised BINI’s rise in the industry. “Nakakatuwa sila and they’re really a phenomenon. I admire their tenacity to have stayed for two years despite the pandemic, training hard,” Santos-Concio said as she recalled attending one of their concerts. Praising their resilience and dedication, she added, “They deserve…

TW: This article contains graphic depictions of sexual abuse. Excerpts from trans man singer Jake Zyrus’ 2018 autobiography “I Am Jake” revealing the traumatic experiences he endured as a child, particularly the abuse he suffered from a relative, have resurfaced online seven years after it was released. The excerpts, which have since gone viral, detailed his harrowing past of the abuse he suffered when he was just six years old at the hands of his uncle whom he treated as a father figure. In the book, Zyrus recounted how his uncle took advantage of him repeatedly at his grandmother’s house,…

Filipino-American basketball player Caelan Tiongson has responded to rumors linking him to P-pop girl group BINI member Aiah. In an interview with News5, Caelan remained mum about their real score, addressing speculations online after the P-pop idol was reportedly spotted attending one of his games. “Like I said before, I met Aiah through a mutual friend at church and all I’m going to say is that she’s a really great person,” the athlete described how their friendship began. Caelan continued, “But I’m not gonna speak on her personal life anymore than that.” When asked if he was a “bloom”, fondly…

“It’s Showtime” hosts Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario and Kim Chiu were visibly taken aback when a contestant admitted about having little knowledge about the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The viral moment occurred during the noontime program’s “Sexy Babe” segment, when Vice Ganda asked a 20-year-old contestant identified as Heart Aquino, about her message to the COMELEC. “Ano ang mensahe mo sa COMELEC?” the comedienne relayed to the young candidate. After “struggling” to answer the question, Heart eventually claimed that she was unfamiliar with the government agency, responding, “Sorry po, hindi po ako masyadong knowledgeable about sa COMELEC.” Vice…

South Korean police are summoning a Japanese woman for investigation over “kissing” BTS member Jin without his consent during a fan event. According to multiple media reports, Songpa Police Station in Seoul has summoned the woman, who was caught in viral videos kissing Jin’s neck during the BTS FESTA meet-and-greet event on June 13, 2024. The event was held at Jamsil Arena in Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex which marked the group’s 11th debut anniversary and Jin’s first official fan gathering since completing his mandatory military service the day before. Upon his return as the first BTS member to be discharged,…

Kapamilya actress-singer Belle Mariano is reportedly set to collaborate with blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Sampana on a full-length feature film. In a report by ABS-CBN News, the two recently met on Tuesday alongside ABS-CBN Films executives to discuss the project. Belle expressed both excitement and nerves about the film, which she revealed will feature a stellar cast which will include those she has never worked before. “Ako po kinakabahan ako. All I can say is this is gonna be a star-studded film, I’m gonna be with artists who I really look up to in the industry and working with Direk again…

Comedienne-host Pokwang has sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after scammers used her Antipolo home’s location for a fraudulent staycation resort listing. On GMA News’ “24 Oras” Monday episode, Pokwang revealed that multiple individuals have knocked on her door, believing they had booked a legitimate staycation at what was advertised as “Sunnyside Resort” on Facebook. The victims, who paid the scammers in advance, later discovered that the resort did not exist. “Magaganda yung mga pino-post doon sa account niya… Ikaw naman ma-e-enganyo ka talaga. Pero wala talagang ganoong resort,” Pokwang stated, expressing her frustration over the…

Kapamilya TV host Robi Domingo has sought the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division after receiving an alleged threat from a netizen. On Thursday, Feb. 27, Robi took to Instagram to share photos of his visit to the NBI office. In his caption, he detailed his learnings from the experience, including the steps in filing a complaint and the importance of documenting online threats. “ACCOUNTABILITY,” Robi began his post. “I visited the NBI today and met with Chief Bomediano and Atty. Tucay. Thank you for answering all my questions!” He also reminded the public to be…

Veteran journalist Ces Drilon is set to join One News as an anchor of its primetime newscast, “The Big Story,” beginning March 3. On Wednesday afternoon, Drilon formalized her new position by signing a contract with News5, Cignal TV, and MediaQuest executives in Mandaluyong City. In her interview with One News, Ces looked forward to sharing her “experience” and “institutional knowledge” to her audience. “Kasi nagsimula ako hindi pa nagpi-People Power Revolution, so imagine yung mga napagdaanan, nacover-an, nagawan ng istorya,” Drilon emphasized on her decades-long exposure in the field of journalism. “Importante [‘yung] context. Ngayon parang kulang na ‘yan…