Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Chris Lorenz Fabian was posthumously awarded the Gold Gallantry and Heroism Award, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines’ (BSP) highest honor for exceptional courage. In a social media post on June 26, the BSP announced that Fabian would receive its “highest, most sacred tribute” in recognition of his extraordinary bravery in the face of grave danger. Fabian was one of the three students killed in the June 22 Tacloban school shooting. According to reports, he died while trying to protect his classmates by closing their classroom door as two armed students opened fire inside the school. “Some heroes wear medals;…

Prime crime drama “The Silent Noise” made history after winning “Best Asian Content” at the 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival OTT Awards, marking the Philippines’ first-ever victory at the international event. Lead actress Angelica Panganiban and director Onat Diaz attended the awards ceremony held in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, June 20, where they accepted the historic honor on behalf of the production. The series triumphed over several acclaimed productions from across Asia, including Chinese dramas “Pursuit of Jade” and “Shine on Me,” Thailand’s “The Believers,” Taiwan’s “City Founding Pioneer,” and Japan’s “Hirayasumi.” In his acceptance speech, Diaz emphasized the…

Content creators Ser Geybin and Mam Elma have confirmed that they have mutually decided to end their relationship after seven years together, weeks after previously denying online speculations about their status. The vlogger couple, whose real names are Gavin Capinpin and Elma Asagra, made the announcement through separate statements posted on their respective Facebook pages. In a lengthy post, Ser Geybin acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and reflected on their years together. “Hindi biro ang pitong taon na saya at pagmamahal, kaya hayaan niyo ko ipaliwanag sa huling pagkakataon ang lahat. Elma and I had a beautiful 7 years,…

Ateneo student-athlete Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia was laid to rest in his hometown of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, on Wednesday, June 24. The 18-year-old member of the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team was honored during a funeral Mass and final wake held at the Municipal Gymnasium in Talacogon before being brought to his final resting place. Photos shared by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur on Facebook captured emotional moments from the service, where hundreds of mourners filled the venue to pay their respects to the promising athlete whose life was tragically cut short after a drowning incident during…

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.…