Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Lyceum of the Philippines University’s (LPU) John Mathew Bravo gave fans quite a scare after collapsing during a basketball game against Arellano University in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena on Saturday. According to The Philippine STAR’s report, the tense moment occurred during a heated scramble for a loose ball when Bravo collided heads with Arellano’s Renzo Abiera. The impact sent JM crashing to the floor, where he lay motionless, leaving the crowd in stunned silence. Teammates, game officials, and medics immediately rushed to his side. Bravo was stretchered off the court and transported to Cardinal Santos Medical…

Veteran actress and television executive Charo Santos-Concio proudly announced that she is now a reservist of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). On Saturday, the 68-year-old actress proudly shared snapshots from her graduation ceremony, where she donned her military uniform and received her certificate of completion alongside fellow reservist graduates. In an Instagram post, Santos-Concio expressed her excitement and sense of accomplishment. “Ako po si Charo, isa nang ganap na Philippine Air Force (PAF) Reservist!” she wrote in the caption. For the Batang Quiapo actress, completing the short-term military training course represented a personal achievement that allowed her to embrace new…

Vice Ganda and his It’s Showtime co-host Jackie Gonzaga shrugged off recent rumors surrounding the latter’s supposed relationship and pregnancy with Ion Perez. The rumors, which spread online, claimed that Jackie was pregnant and that Ion Perez, Vice Ganda’s husband and fellow host, was the father. However, the dancer-host was quick to set the record straight and dispel the false story before it gained further traction. In Jackie’s previous TikTok live session which showed her dining with companions, netizens began to flood the comments section with queries about her relationship with Ion. @viceionperez25 "Kung ano-anong pinag-iiissue niyo, kami raw ni…

Julius Manalo, the half-brother of Filipino actor Jay Manalo, has reunited with his mother, Oh Geum Nim, after 31 long years of separation. Julius, a Filipino-Korean police officer, shared the emotional journey of reuniting with his mother in an interview on “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.” Julius recounted how his father, Eustaquio, and his mother met in Korea before he was born. However, in 1993, his father needed to return to the Philippines, while his mother entrusted Eustaquio to raise their son in his home country. “Pinakita naman po ng tatay ko kasi sa nanay ko nu’n na inaalagaan niya ako…

The tension between Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach has been reignited following a controversy surrounding an invitation to an upcoming fashion show. Heart previously shared on her Instagram that she would be unable to attend the US lingerie brand’s event, which will finally take place again after a 6-year hiatus. “Thank you @victoriassecret for inviting me! 🙂 I must stay home, but thank YOU for the love ❤️,” Heart wrote in her IG story. The 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is scheduled to be held in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15. However, just days after Evangelista’s post, social media buzzed…

Seunghan, a member of the K-pop boy group RIIZE, has officially announced his permanent exit from the group. The announcement came on Sunday, Oct. 13, just two days after Wizard Production, the SM Entertainment division managing RIIZE, had stated that Seunghan would be returning from a nearly year-long hiatus. Seunghan debuted with RIIZE in September 2023, but he paused his activities two months later after his photos and videos during his trainee days were leaked and circulated online. Fans were eager for his return, which was announced on Oct. 11. However, the shift in plans came quickly when both the…

TV host Willie Revillame has begun to condition his mental and physical well-being ahead of his senatorial run. In his recent Facebook post, Revillame shared that he has started training with Hazel Calawod, a renowned coach who also worked with Olympic medalist Carlos Yulo. “Umpisa na para ma-kundisyon ang health ng mind and body ko for a commitment. With Coach Hazel Calawod the personal trainer of Gold Olympic Medalist Carlos Yulo,” Willie wrote, which came with a photo of the two of them. Currently based in Australia, Calawod is a Harvard-certified human factors specialist, an MIT-certified data scientist, and a…

“Hanggang sa muli, Chris Tsuper!”The iconic radio duo of Nicole Hyala and Chris Tsuper from 90.7 Love Radio has come to an end after a two-decade on-air partnership. Chris, whose real name is Adrian Policena, officially announced his departure from their popular program, “Hey! Tambalan Na!” on Friday, marking his last day on air as he prepares to run for a council seat in Lucban, Quezon in the upcoming May 2025 elections. The farewell broadcast was an emotional moment for both the hosts and their loyal audience as many fans expressed sadness at the dissolution of one of the most…

“My only intentions were to share joy.” This was Kapuso actress-singer Julie Anne San Jose’s response to a video of her performing inside a church which went viral online. Through a post on her official Facebook page, San Jose expressed her apologies to those who were offended by her performance which was revealed to be part of the “Heavenly Harmony in Concert (Harana para kay Maria)” event. @sparklegmaartistcenter Julie Anne San Jose never fails to amaze with her incredible vocals! 🌟✨ She brought the sparkle as the special guest performer at the 'Heavenly Harmony in Concert' (Harana para kay Maria)…

Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena has spoken out against the malicious rumors circulating online about him and Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo. Obiena firmly denied any involvement in the personal matters surrounding his fellow athlete and slammed speculations and false stories about their alleged rivalry. Carlos Yulo has been at the center of numerous controversies regarding his strained relationship with his family, with his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose, also being drawn into the media spotlight. Moreover, some netizens and online platforms were also reportedly attempting to pit Obiena and Yulo against each other, creating unnecessary drama between the two celebrated…