Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi extended financial assistance to a jeepney driver who recently went viral after being involved in a road clash. On May 21, TikTok uploader Rio shared her firsthand experience as a passenger of 77-year-old jeepney driver Roberto during the incident. “I was on my way home, but suddenly banda sa Carriedo nabangga yung jeep na sinasakyan ko,” Rio recalled in her post. She admitted that the incident left her traumatized, especially since it was her first time witnessing a road accident. However, beyond the fear, what struck her most was seeing the elderly driver helpless amid the situation.…

Ashley Ortega appeared to have a slip-of-the-tongue moment after reacting to ongoing romance rumors involving her ex-boyfriend, Mark Alcala, and Kathryn Bernardo. During her guest appearance on the talk show Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the Kapuso actress was asked about her former beau’s rumored relationship with the Kapamilya star. Reacting to the issue, Ashley admitted she was happy for the rumored pair and even praised Kathryn. “Siyempre si Kathryn kasi, I idolize her as an actress. So parang, ‘Oh wow, ang suwerte naman ni Mark, nakakuha siya ng Kathryn Bernardo,’” said Ortega. The actress then seemingly referred to the…

PBA reporter Apple David has reacted to the backlash over her rumored relationship with collegiate athlete Chad Gammad. Netizens were abuzz after rumors circulated online alleging a romance between the 33-year-old courtside reporter and the 18-year-old Letran Knights guard. Speculations ignited after online users gathered supposed “proofs” that the two are romantically linked. One of the photos circulating online showed David inside an elevator with another woman and a mystery guy whose arm tattoo users quickly compared to Gammad’s tattoos seen in his social media photos. The alleged relationship immediately drew mixed reactions online, particularly over the pair’s reported 15-year…

Actor Polo Ravales and his non-showbiz partner, Paulyn Quiza, have officially tied the knot after being engaged for seven years. Attendees, including his fellow stars Mikey Bustos and Dingdong Dantes, shared glimpses of the intimate ceremony, held on Sunday, May 24, on Facebook.  “Congratulations to Polo Ravales and Paulyn Quiza on a beautiful wedding yesterday! It was a blessed evening,” Bustos greeted the couple on his post. The couple got engaged in 2018. They welcomed their first child three years later.

Beauty queen Joy Barcoma understands people who are both outspoken and mum on political issues while also considering the reason behind their chosen expression towards such matters. A video clip that recently circulated on X and TikTok showed Barcoma sharing her views on political discourse and why some people, including beauty queens, celebrities and influencers, may choose not to publicly engage in political issues. “Being political, being outspoken is a privilege,” Joy said in the clip. “‘Di lahat ng tao kayang maging political. ‘Di lahat ng tao kayang maging outspoken.” She explained that openly expressing political views can sometimes come…

Transgender actress Awra Briguela has formally reported a professor from a university in Manila to school authorities over alleged degrading and transphobic remarks made against her online. The issue stemmed from a comment posted by a Facebook user under an ABS-CBN social media post featuring Briguela’s beach photos. In a screenshot shared by the queer artist, the comment read, “Ay babaeng may b*rat”. Briguela later identified the commenter as Professor Benjo Hernandez Contreras, a college instructor at Universidad de Manila, and publicly condemned the remark in a lengthy statement posted on social media. “I am publicly calling out Professor Benjo…

MNL48 has announced that it will officially conclude its activities at the end of May 2026, marking the end of the Filipino idol group’s eight-year journey in the music scene. The announcement was made through the group’s official Facebook account, where management described the decision as a difficult but necessary step due to sustainability concerns and operational challenges. “With a grateful heart, we would like to say thank you to MNL48 members and to all MNLoves. Maraming maraming salamat for the love, support, memories, and for being part of this journey,” the group wrote in the caption accompanying the statement.…

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo is set to take a major step toward fulfilling her dream of becoming a doctor after revealing that she has been accepted into medical school. The former beauty queen and actress shared the milestone in a recent Instagram post featuring sweet moments from her trip to Hong Kong with actor and rumored boyfriend Jake Cuenca. “Few more gala before med school. Jake, thank you for this trip,” Mateo wrote in the caption. Cuenca later expressed support for Mateo’s new chapter, commenting, “The best day ever! Congratulations, I’m so proud of the incredible woman that…

Actor-turned-congressman Javi Benitez had nothing but kind words for former girlfriend Sue Ramirez during a recent interview, even expressing support for her relationship with actor Dominic Roque. The Negros Occidental 3rd District representative was recently asked by members of the press about Ramirez’s recent remarks, where the actress shared how “lucky” she feels to be with Roque and revealed that she is open to starting a family with him in the future. Benitez responded positively, saying he remains genuinely happy for his ex-girlfriend. “I’m very happy for her. Wala akong masabing masama about sa kanya,” he said. The politician also…

Actor-vlogger Erwan Heussaff is earning praise online, with many netizens calling him the ultimate “green flag” husband for his views on marriage, trust, and supporting his wife, Anne Curtis. The online buzz comes shortly after Erwan made headlines for his thought-provoking post about friendships and political differences, with social media users once again applauding his mindset, this time regarding Anne’s acting career and their relationship. Erwan recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with actor Matteo Guidicelli on “Matteo G. Primetime” on Bilyonaryo News Channel, where the two husbands shared a candid conversation about marriage and family life. During the…