Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Thai rapper BamBam, a member of the K-pop boy group GOT7, recently stirred concern among fans after posting alarming messages on social media. Concerns began after BamBam hinted at his departure in the following year on his now-expired Instagram story, writing, “[I’ll] be gone for good 2025” This was followed by a cryptic “good night” message on X (formerly Twitter) which he posted on September 29. When a concerned fan urged him to surround himself with supportive people, BamBam replied that the very people around him were the reason for his struggles, saying, “[P]eople around me is the reason [I’m]…

Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carlos Yulo has officially joined the Philippine Navy (PN) Reserve Force, receiving the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. Yulo took his oath in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the PN headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The event was led by Naval Reserve Command head Maj. Gen. Joseph Ferrous Cuison, representing Navy Chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., according to a PN’s news release on its official website. Yulo expressed his gratitude for the honor, saying, “I am proud to have the privilege of being enlisted in the Philippine Navy Reserve…

BINI member Aiah has officially begun her heartfelt advocacy project, “Aiahdvocacy,” timed perfectly for the “Ber” months. The initiative marks a personal tradition where she visits various communities and facilities from September to December, offering support and resources to those in need. On her Instagram page, Aiah shared a touching video along with a few snapshots from her recent visit to a community in Tondo, Manila, where she donated essential goods to local residents. “Aiahdvocacy 🤍✨ A special love club project of mine, where I make it a tradition to visit different communities and facilities from September to December (the…

The Ramona Diaz documentary And So It Begins has been officially chosen as the Philippines’ entry for the 97th Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, in the Best International Feature Film category. This nomination marks the first time in the country’s Oscar history that a documentary will represent the Philippines. The announcement was made by Raymond Diamzon, a special projects officer at the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), who shared photos on social media of Diaz receiving a certificate confirming the selection. The submission of And So It Begins is a historic moment, breaking a 35-submission streak of…

Celebrity entrepreneur Sam Verzosa has auctioned off 10 of his prized luxury vehicles to raise funds for the construction of a Dialysis and Diagnostic Center in Sampaloc, Manila. The auction, held over the weekend, raised P200 million, which will go directly to the facility’s development. Among the vehicles sold was Verzosa’s cherished Bentley, sharing his internal struggle over whether to sell the car, especially considering its emotional importance as it was his late father’s dream car. “Yun [Bentley] pinaka-sentimental car diyan. Inisip ko kung gusto ko keep or benta kasi wala na father ko,” Verzosa said in an interview with…

Kapamilya host Robi Domingo grew emotional as he reflected on his birthday, sharing his wishes for his wife’s healing and hopes of becoming a parent. In a heartfelt video shared on his Instagram account celebrating his 35th birthday, Robi shared feeling blue during his special occasion. “Hey, guys! It’s my birthday, and I’m 35! Can you believe it?,” he began. “I’m having some birthday blues. Some people say, it’s time na nararamdaman mo na, ‘Okay, tumatanda ka na.’ But also, it’s a time na pwede kang mag-reflect sa buhay mo, and that’s what I’m gonna do right now,” Robi expressed…

A local eatery in Quezon City is facing backlash after allegedly firing a crew member for feeding stray animals with leftover food from the establishment. Content creator Baldawgs, whose real name is Ian Vhal Sardia, shared the alleged incident on his Facebook account after he was recently dismissed from his job at the local food store for feeding stray cats and dogs. His post came with a video of him feeding an aspin with a meal from the local eatery. Sardia expressed his gratitude to the store where he worked as a food server for five years, despite losing his…

Actress-host Kim Chiu has been named the Outstanding Asian Star at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024, an awards event held annually in South Korea. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 25, at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, where photos captured the actress walking the purple carpet in an elegant blush-pink gown by Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran. Four Outstanding Asian Star awardees were recognized at the event with Chiu representing the Philippines, Desmond Tan from Singapore, Win Metawin from Thailand, Siti Saleha from Malaysia. Kim’s recognition was driven by fan support, with the actress garnering the highest…

Kapamilya love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are back to make fans’ hearts flutter with their new light romantic drama series, “How to Spot a Red Flag.” The on-screen pair, fondly known as “DonBelle,” unveiled the official title card of the series with photos of them during the story conference and script reading event on Wednesday, September 25. Donny and Belle are set to star in the rom-com series alongside Jameson Blake, Angel Aquino, Christian Vasquez, Benjie Paras, Mylene Dizon, Esnyr, and Kira Balinger. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viu Philippines (@viuphilippines) How to Spot…

Emmanuelle Atienza, daughter of TV personality Kim Atienza, recently addressed netizens’ reactions to her viral TikTok video of her and her friends “guessing” their bill at a fine dining restaurant. The now-deleted video, which showed her dining with friends including Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez, reportedly racked up a bill of over P100,000, quickly went viral on social media and drew mixed reactions from netizens. There were netizens who criticized the extravagant spending, especially in the context of the financial struggles faced by many Filipinos. “They’re TOO casual about spending basically two semesters worth of tuition fee in a private…