Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Actress-turned-politician Vilma Santos addressed criticisms about political dynasties after her sons, Luis Manzano and Ryan Christian Recto, filed their certificates of candidacy for the 2025 mid-term elections. In a recent interview with showbiz journalist Gorgy Rula, the “Star for All Seasons’ who is seeking to return to her position as Batangas governor, expressed her support for her sons’ pursuit of public service, which she said is being backed by her husband, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, as well. Luis previously announced that he is also running in the province alongside his mother as her vice governor, while his younger brother, Ryan,…

Former actor and dancer John Wayne Sace was arrested by authorities for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a man in Pasig City. According to reports from Pasig police, aired by GMA news program Balitanghali on Tuesday afternoon, the victim was reportedly shot four times with a .45 caliber pistol around 7:30 PM in Barangay Sagad. Police also confirmed the recovery of the firearm allegedly used in the shooting and revealed that Sace and the victim had a prior conflict that may have led to the fatal encounter. Additionally, John Wayne’s most recent cryptic post on Facebook seemed…

TW: This article contains mentions of depression and suicide. Veteran journalist Ramon Tulfo Jr. is grieving the passing of his eldest grandson, Ramon Enrique who had taken his own life. In an emotional post shared on his social media on Friday, Ramon expressed grief and regret, revealing that his grandson, whom he referred to as Ramonito, had been struggling with depression. Tulfo revealed that Ramonito’s body was found in a hotel, accompanied by a note explaining that he was “not strong.” Tulfo shared his deep sorrow over the loss, expressing that he wished he could have provided his grandson with…

South Korean rapper-singer Jessi has officially parted ways with her agency, DOD, following her alleged involvement in a fan’s assault. The agency announced the termination of their exclusive contract with Jessi on October 18, just days after she was questioned by police regarding the event. According to The Korea Times, the controversy stemmed from a September 29 incident in Gangnam, Seoul, where an 18-year-old fan reportedly requested a photo with Jessi. Several reports stated that the fan was met with verbal abuse and physical assault by a person standing next to Jessi. While the artist attempted to intervene and stop…

Entrepreneur and vlogger Rosemarie Tan came under fire after posting a now-deleted message on social media about the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine. In her post, Tan reflected on the stark contrast between her comfortable lifestyle and the plight of those affected by the storm in Bicol. “”Ang hirap isipin na habang kami [nakahiga] sa malambot na kama, kagigising lang at [naka-aircon], ang daming bata, matanda na ‘di na alam paano ililigtas sarili sa Bicol dahil sa baha at bagyo 😮‍💨,” Tan wrote. Though the post has since been removed, it quickly went viral and sparked outrage among netizens, who…

Camarines Sur Governor Luigi Villafuerte and his girlfriend, actress Yassi Pressman, have found themselves at the center of controversy after netizens criticized the couple for vacationing in Siargao while Typhoon Kristine was ravaging the Bicol region. Photos of the couple allegedly vacationing in Siargao surfaced online, drawing backlash from netizens who questioned why the governor was prioritizing personal time with Pressman instead of focusing on his constituents during the crisis. SPOTTED: Mag-amang Governor at Congressman Luigi at LRay Villafuerte ng Camarines Sur, malungkot na stranded sa Siargao dahil sa Bagyong Kristine.Posted by Bantay Nakaw Coalition on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Typhoon…

Kris Aquino revealed her return to ABS-CBN via a TV show before the end of 2024. In her Instagram post, Kris gave her supporters an update not only on her showbiz plans but also on her ongoing health battle. Kris expressed her gratitude to her former ABS-CBN colleagues for making her return possible. “Para hindi kayo magsawang magdasal. Sabi nyo, you miss watching me. I want to thank my former ABS-CBN bosses for allowing Jasmin and Darla to work with me on a show which will launch before 2024 ends,” she wrote. While keeping the details under wraps, Kris hinted…

Actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista broke her silence on the rumored tension between her and beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach. In a recent press conference for her upcoming reality show “Heart World,” Heart took the opportunity to address rumors and controversies that have circulated over the years regarding their supposed rivalry. When asked about the ongoing comparisons and public speculations pitting her against Wurtzbach, Heart responded candidly, “Once and for all. Woman to woman, I never had a problem with Pia. “In fact, I was one of those who cheered for her in the past, and I’d like to think…

Hanni from the chart-topping K-pop girl group NewJeans has shared her experiences with alleged workplace bullying and systemic discrimination within HYBE Labels, the parent company of her agency Ador. The 20-year-old Vietnamese-Australian member, whose real name is Hanni Pham, took the stand in front of the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee held on Tuesday, to testify on the alleged incidents in the entertainment industry. The incident came to light during a YouTube livestream on Sept. 11 uploaded to a burner account where Hanni claimed that a manager of one of HYBE’s subsidiary groups instructed its artists to “ignore her.”…

Actress Beauty Gonzalez drew mixed reactions from netizens after sharing her “sweet and daring” birthday gift to her non-showbiz partner Norman Crisologo. On Wednesday morning, the former Pinoy Big Brother housemate surprised her partner by posting an alluring photo of herself in an all-black one-piece bikini outfit on her social media accounts. Along with the image, Beauty penned a sweet message to her beau, writing, “Happy Birthday Bambi 🖤 My gift for you today and every day for the rest of our lives is… Drum rolls please………. .. ..ME! 😁No Return No Exchange! Love You 🤍” Fellow celebrities and fans followed suit with their…