Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray took to social media to share her reflections, two weeks after being robbed during a family trip to London. On Monday, Catriona opened up on her Instagram account about the emotional aftermath of the incident and the lessons she learned from the traumatic experience. The beauty queen and advocate expressed that since returning to London after the robbery, she has developed a “newfound tension” when stepping outside, feeling heightened anxiety over her surroundings and personal belongings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) “Since coming back since the robbery incident,…

Dr. Willie Ong, who recently revealed his cancer diagnosis, took to social media to air his frustration over the state of healthcare in the Philippines. The well-known physician previously shared on his social media pages that he is undergoing treatment after he was diagnosed with abdominal cancer. Ong was admitted to the hospital in August 2024 and was diagnosed with sarcoma. The mass, located behind his heart and in front of his spine, was blocking his esophagus, inferior vena cava vein, and the right atrium of his heart. He shared that he is currently undergoing chemotherapy as he is experiencing…

Actress-singer Belle Mariano has achieved another milestone as she graduated from senior high school. On Saturday, Mariano shared the proud moment with her followers on Instagram, posting a series of photos from her graduation ceremony. In her caption, she reflected on the challenge of pursuing both her career and education. “Before entering the industry, I promised myself and my parents that I’d do my best to live the best of both worlds: pursuing my career and balancing it with school at the same time,” she wrote. Mariano completed her studies at Homeschool Global Philippines, enrolling in its home school program…

Rising pop star Chappell Roan found herself at the center of a heated moment with a member of the paparazzi during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) red carpet. Roan, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, is known for her hit songs “Good Luck, Babe,” “Hot To Go,” and “Casual.” The American songstress debuted at the VMAs in style as she arrived on the red carpet in a medieval-inspired outfit, accompanied by men in armor. As Roan was posing for photographers, one individual in the crowd could be heard shouting, “Shut the f*ck up” in her direction. Without missing…

Actor Paulo Avelino seemingly addressed speculations from eagle-eyed fans who noticed similarities between photos he and actress Kim Chiu posted online. The buzz started when fans of the Kapamilya reel couple, fondly known as “KimPau”, speculated that the pair was together in Los Angeles, California after they both shared photos and videos on their Instagram accounts with strikingly similar backgrounds. Kim posted a series of images from Los Angeles in August, which was captioned with an inspiring quote, “Life becomes more meaningful when you realize the simple fact that you’ll never get the same moment twice.” View this post on…

Kapamilya actress Maris Racal has confirmed that she will not be attending the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where her film “Sunshine”, the only Filipino entry, is set to premiere. The actress revealed in an interview with ABS-CBN News that she has prior commitments to shoot scenes for her upcoming action series “Incognito” in Italy, where she stars alongside on-screen partner Anthony Jennings, Daniel Padilla, Richard Gutierrez, Baron Geisler, Ian Veneracion, and Kaila Estrada. “I made a committment kasi and this (Incognito shoot in Italy) is booked na way early this year,” Maris explained. “I appreciate naman the production…

American content creator iShowSpeed received the warmest welcome from his fans as he made a brief visit to The Philippines as part of his Southeast Asia tour. Arriving in Manila fresh off a successful stop in Thailand, where his streams gathered over 11 million views, iShowSpeed expected to connect with his Filipino fanbase and experience the hospitality for which the country is known for. Wearing a basketball jersey with “Pilipinas” and the Philippine flag, he explored various spots in Metro Manila where he was mobbed by eager fans, gaining over 100,000 subscribers in just three hours. The first major stop…

Celebrity couple Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano have revealed a difficult chapter in their marriage during a “Truth or Dare” challenge in the actress’ latest vlog. In the challenge, Jessy was asked to describe a time when they almost ended their relationship. The couple candidly shared that they almost broke up early in their marriage due to toxic influences surrounding Luis. She revealed, “‘Yun ‘yung time na may mga tao sa paligid niya na talagang hindi okay.” Luis added, “Nasama ’ko sa issue,” recalling that the trouble started shortly after their intimate civil wedding in February 2021. “Kakakasal lang namin…

Miss Eco International Philippines 2024 Alexie Brooks is grieving the loss of her grandmother, Lola Basing, who raised her since childhood. On Monday, September 9, Alexie took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, posting a photo of them together along with a heartfelt message about the passing of the woman she loved deeply. “Today, I lost the person I loved more than anything, and the pain is unbearable. I’m at a loss for words,” Alexie wrote. “Lola, I loved you with everything I had, and now I feel completely shattered and unable to move on. I am heartbroken. God…

“Pero kasi mukha talagang ako 😭” BINI member Colet recently reacted to netizens mistaking her for another woman lying on a man’s lap as seen in a viral photo. The mix-up originated from the striking resemblance between the P-pop idol and a woman shown lying on a man’s lap inside a vehicle. Colet responded to the confusion with humor and a lighthearted post that left her fans laughing. “GUYS ANO BA HINDI AKO YAN HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAA,” Colet wrote, making it clear that she wasn’t the woman in the photo. She added, “Pero kasi mukha talagang ako 😭 kahit ako medj nalito…