Author: Patricia Dela Roca

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…

Veteran TV host Willie Revillame has decided to enter the world of politics as he confirmed his candidacy for senator in the upcoming national midterm elections in May 2025. The filing of Willie’s certificate of candidacy was broadcast live on Wil To Win on Tuesday afternoon. Willie expressed mixed emotions when he signed his certificate of candidacy (CoC), according to an exclusive interview with Jojo Gabinete for PEP.ph. The host revealed that his decision came as a surprise to even his closest family members, “Hindi ito alam ng mga anak ko. Hindi ito alam ng mga kamag-anak ko. Ginagawa ko…

Social media personality Jen Barangan has issued a public apology following the backlash over a self-video she posted during the recent “GUTS” Manila concert of Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The video, which went viral, showed Barangan recording herself with her phone while she was singing along loudly during the concert held over the weekend at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Using Jen’s video as an example, an X user called out the concertgoers’ action of recording themselves with their devices’ flash turned on, sparking a barrage of similar reactions from other netizens. Some concertgoers and netizens criticized the content…

Filipino-American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has donated all the proceeds from the Manila leg of her “GUTS” World Tour to Jhpiego Philippines, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving women’s and girls’ health in the country. The “vampire” and “driver’s license” hitmaker took the stage for her Manila concert on Saturday, October 5, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. During the show, Olivia declared her Pinoy pride as she expressed her joy to be back in the country. “I’m so happy to be in Manila. […] This is a dream come true. I wanted to come here for as long as…

Actress Andrea Brillantes took to Instagram to clarify a misunderstanding after sharing a video of herself lining up for Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” world tour in Manila. The Filipino-American pop star’s concert drew massive crowds at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Saturday, with Andrea among the many fans and Pinoy celebrities eagerly waiting to see the performance. In her initial Instagram story, Andrea excitedly shared, “I was the first one to line up sa [queue] number lane namin omg НАВАВАНАНАНАНАНАНА,” which led some to believe she had received “special treatment” at the event. She quickly addressed the confusion in a…

Actor Elijah Canlas took to social media to honor the memory of his late brother, JM Canlas, during the recent Olivia Rodrigo concert held at the Philippine Arena. Elijah was among other celebrities who attended the Manila Silver Star Show in Bulacan last Saturday, where fellow artists, Andrea Brillantes, Sharlene San Pedro, Niana Guerrero, and Alexa Ilacad were also spotted at the highly-anticipated concert. The actor posted a 1×1 photo of JM taken in front of the venue, where the Filipino-American singer-songwriter performed, and expressed the special connection they had through Rodrigo’s music. According to the Elijah, his brother’s love…