Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Tributes poured in from across the entertainment industry as Filipino celebrities expressed their grief and paid homage to the late iconic and beloved actress Nora Aunor, who passed away at the age of 71. Among the first to express their sorrow was actress and fellow screen legend Vilma Santos, who shared a heartfelt message on social media. “Our sincerest condolences and prayers.. Rest In Peace, Mare. Ms. Nora Aunor! Our Superstar and National Artist… Maraming Salamat!” Santos wrote on Facebook. Veteran actress Charo Santos-Concio also paid tribute to Aunor’s long and decorated career in a lengthy and emotional post on…

Kapamilya actress Xyriel Manabat bravely opened up about the harsh reality of being sexualized and objectified as a woman on Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition. On the 38th episode of the hit reality show, housemates were given a task to reflect on the most hurtful comments they’ve received from bashers and share the impact it had on them. For Xyriel, the comment she chose to highlight was: “Kaya ka nababastos”. The former child star opened up about how such remarks—often aimed at her physical appearance and clothing choices—have deeply affected her. “Hindi naman ako nababash nang bash talaga. More…

Kathryn Bernardo’s rumored childhood crush, Kenneth Hizon, couldn’t help but feel kilig over being remembered by the actress from their early school memories together. Following Kathryn’s confession on an episode of Pilipinas Got Talent about her “first-ever” crush, a mysterious and mestizo boy whom she named “Kenneth”, fans quickly took to the internet to track down the identity of the “lucky” guy mentioned. It didn’t take long before netizens found a certain Kenneth Hizon, a name that began trending online, and was indeed the boy in question. An old photo of a young Kathryn with Kenneth also resurfaced which quickly…

Celebrity couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia are about to welcome another bundle of joy. Coleen made the announcement on Instagram on Sunday by sharing a video that revealed her growing baby bump. In the clip, the actress can be seen enjoying her time in the pool as she proudly showed off her tummy with her husband Billy and their son Amari who approached her before sweetly placing kisses on her baby bump. “Round 2, let’s go! We’re so excited to meet you, baby! More than halfway there! Thank you, Lord, for another blessing. Amari can’t wait to be a…

Marjorie Barretto has broken her silence to address allegations made by her ex-partner Dennis Padilla, regarding his supposed “mistreatment” during their daughter, Claudia Barretto’s recent wedding. In a candid interview on Ogie Diaz’s YouTube vlog uploaded over the weekend, Marjorie debunked Dennis’s publicized claims on social media that he was disrespected and snubbed during the church wedding ceremony of their daughter Claudia with her longtime boyfriend Basti Lorenzo. The celebrity mom revealed that Claudia initially rejected to invite her father to her wedding due to their estranged relationship. Marjorie said she had to persuade their daughter to extend the invitation…

Veteran actress Charo Santos Concio and Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes are “redefining love” in their upcoming movie, “Only We Know”. The film’s first teaser was released on various social media platforms last Monday, March 31. “Relationship status: Only We Know #OnlyWeKnow starring Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes, directed by Irene Villamor. Redefine LOVE in cinemas this JUNE 11,” read the caption accompanying the teaser. The film, a collaboration between Cornerstone Studios and Star Cinema, will be directed by Irene Villamor, best known for her works such as “Five Breakups and a Romance”, “Camp Sawi”, “Sid & Aya: Not a Love…

Content creator Esnyr made emotional revelations about dealing with his family’s financial hardships and having a rift with his father during an episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. Esnyr opened up to his fellow housemates about the real-life struggles he has faced since achieving success online. He shared how his early earnings from his videos quickly turned into a responsibility to support his household. “Nung nag-start kasi ako sa pandemic, nagkakaroon ako sa videos ko tig P5,000, tig P10,000 tapos napapansin ko wala na talagang ulam sa ref namin and walang laman talaga ang ref namin always. [Sabi…

OPM singer Klarisse de Guzman officially came out as a bisexual as she opened up about her four-year relationship with her girlfriend to her fellow housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. The heartfelt confession happened during the reality show’s Wednesday episode, following a task led by celebrity houseguest Michelle Dee that encouraged housemates to open up about common “misconceptions” about themselves. Klarisse began by reflecting on her homesickness over the past few days, admitting that she had been thinking a lot about her parents. She shared that cooking for her fellow housemates became her coping mechanism, as she…

A Russian vlogger who was arrested for “harassing” and “insulting” Filipinos during a livestream is now facing deportation. The 33-year-old Russian-American content creator, identified as Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, was taken into custody after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a Mission Order for Undesirability against him, according to multiple reports by news outlets. His arrest, which took place at a hotel in Pasay City, was carried out due to his alleged violation of the BI operations order on acts that constitute the undesirability of foreign nationals under the Philippine Immigration Act. Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)…

Kapuso couple Mikee Quintos and Paul Salas have officially parted ways after four years together. The actress confirmed their breakup during her exclusive interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Tuesday, April 1. Mikee assured that no third party was involved and suggested that Paul would be the best person to explain the reason behind their split. “‘Yung ‘Bakit?’ I think it’s better if you hear from him. Pero honestly, before today, pinag-iisipan kong mabuti kung magsasabi na ako sa public. Mahirap ‘to for me,” she shared. Mikee revealed that both of them began discussing ending their relationship a…