Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra has expressed his wish for people to stop comparing him to fellow artist Jake Zyrus. In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph during the media conference for the “Love, Sessionistas” concert, Ice candidly shared his thoughts on the matter. “Ako, I honestly wish that people would stop comparing us. Kasi, okay, we’re both trans, but, hindi porke pareho kaming trans, pareho kami ng journey,” the former child star said. “Iba-iba ang tao. Iba-iba ang journey natin. Iba-iba ang pinagdadaanan ng tao. Iba-iba ang pupuntahan natin,” he added. Ice emphasized the importance of respecting their individual journeys, saying, “I…

OPM hitmaker Kitchie Nadal is parting ways with her iconic Parker Fly Deluxe guitar, which has been her companion in her musical journey for over two decades. In an Instagram post, Nadal shared the bittersweet news, describing the electric guitar as a “true gem” that has played a vital role in her career and offering to a new home. “I’m parting ways with my beloved Parker Fly Deluxe guitar, which has been with me for over 20 years! This guitar is a true gem — incredibly versatile, lightweight (it’s traveled with me all over the world), and built to last,”…

Fans are abuzz with speculation about a possible romance between Kapuso stars Mavy Legaspi and Ashley Ortega after the two were spotted together at the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. In a Facebook post by GMA Network, the pair was spotted in one image with both of their faces covered with their white shirts, while another group photo showed Ashley wrapping her arm around Mavy’s shoulder. Adding fuel to the rumors, videos and photos of the pair holding hands while entering a building in Cebu City went viral online. It can be recalled that Mavy previously dated actress-singer Kyline…

From mobile phones, guitars, and frying pans to basins, laundry baskets, and even a bicycle wheel, these were just some of the items Kapuso star Julie Anne San Jose personally autographed during a city parade event in Navotas. Julie Anne, alongside fellow actress Kim Domingo, were among the guest celebrities during the Grand Parade event held in Navotas, famously known as the “Fishing Capital of The Philippines”, in celebration of the city’s 119th founding anniversary. While the event featured colorful street dances and a chance to meet their favorite Kapuso stars, one of the highlights of the event involved Julie…

Former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and former city administrator Aldrin Cuña are facing a prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office after being convicted of graft by the Sandiganbayan in connection with a P32.1 million IT project during Bautista’s administration. A report by Philstar.com quoted the 146-page decision dated January 20, stating the anti-graft court’s Seventh Division has found Bautista and Cuña guilty of violating Republic Act 3019, also known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. “They are each sentenced to suffer an indeterminate penalty of imprisonment of six years and one month as minimum to 10…

TBA Studios has officially launched production on its highly anticipated biographical historical film, “Quezon”. The film, set for release later this year, will delve into the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer, soldier, and statesman who served as the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. It will also focus on his political rise, including his presidential campaign against then-President Emilio Aguinaldo, as well as his significant contributions to Philippine independence. Quezon marks the continuation of TBA Studios’ “Bayaniverse,” a cinematic universe that began with the box-office successes Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang…

SB19 member Stell will no longer be participating in Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s highly anticipated “RESET” concert due to a “scheduling conflict”. The P-pop idol was initially announced as one of the guest performers for the Asia’s Songbird’s show on February 21 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. The concert series will also run on February 12, 14, and 22. In a statement released by the production company behind the concert, iMusic Entertainment, it cited “miscommunication by our production manager” as the reason. “Unfortunately, we were unaware of this situation at the time of the press conference and announcement.…

Sparkle artist Sofia Pablo finally addressed her long-rumored conflict with fellow Kapuso star Jillian Ward. Speaking GMA Integrated News’ Nelson Canlas, the 18-year-old actress spoke up on speculations surrounding her relationship with Jillian. “Actually, lagi siyang natatanong sa ‘kin, and I’ve always said na hindi kami magkaaway, hindi rin kami magkasundo or something,” Sofia, who was interviewed alongside her on-screen partner Allen Ansay, admitted. “Pero the truth is, I say that para iwas na issue sa amin both. Kumbaga, it’s a feud na sobrang tagal na. I think one of the things kaya ‘di namin siya naayos is because we…

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of actress Angel Locsin recently got compromised with cryptocurrency content. Despite her ongoing social media hiatus, Angel took the time to inform her followers on Facebook about the unauthorized online activity in her verified X page where videos about cryptocurrency giveaways and posts pretending to be the actress were made. “ATTENTION: Please note that @143redangel, Angel Locsin’s account on X (formerly Twitter), has been hacked. Any replies or tweets from this account are not from Angel. Please be cautious,” the notice read. Her husband, film producer Neil Arce, also posted about his wife’s account…

Actor Sam Milby expressed his gratitude and relief over his sister, Ada, escaping a near-fatal road accident while riding her motorcycle. Sam shared photos of him and Ada at the hospital where the latter was confined along with actual videos of the incident captured by other vehicles near the area where the accident happened, which PEP.ph reported took place at the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) over the holidays. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Milby (@samuelmilby) In his Instagram post, the actor reflected over the incident, thankful for Ada’s safety and recovery but expressed his grief…