Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Former Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has revealed a traumatic experience during her recent trip to London. In an Instagram story posted on Saturday, August 31, the beauty queen shared a photo of a vehicle with a shattered rear window, stating that it had been robbed while she and her companion were having lunch at a restaurant. “Robbed in the middle of London, whilst stopping for lunch on the way to the airport. Our passports and belongings—gone,” Gray wrote in the caption, accompanied by a crying emoji. She also added, “Traumatized,” to express her emotional state after the incident. The…

Members of the P-pop supergroup SB19 spoke out on the fan-driven “shipping” culture, which led them to set their boundaries and limits on being “paired” with one another. During an interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda on Tuesday, August 27, the show’s host, Boy Abunda, took the opportunity to ask the P-pop idols about recent controversies including ongoing speculations about their sexuality. “Kaakibat ng pagsikat ay ang kontrobersiya. Isa na rito yung sexuality, what do you wanna say [Stell]?”, Abunda asked. Stell responded calmly, noting that he has become accustomed to the persistent questions surrounding his sexual orientation, as…

Speculations are swirling around Kapuso actress Kate Valdez and former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Fumiya Sankai, as the two were recently spotted enjoying a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland together. Kate celebrated her 24th birthday at the famous landmark on August 21, sharing a series of photos from the trip on Instagram, where she looked visibly happy in the company of Fumiya. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate Valdez 🪬 (@valdezkate_) “Thank you for making my birthday so magical 😍✨💫 and for making the kid in me feel so happy @fumi.japan 🥹🤍,” Kate thanked Fumiya in the caption…

SM Entertainment has announced that Taeil, a member of the popular K-pop group NCT, is stepping down from the group following serious accusations related to a sexual offense. In a statement released earlier today, SM Entertainment confirmed that Taeil has been accused in a criminal case involving an undisclosed sexual misconduct. In a translation provided by K-entertainment news site Soompi, the company stated that upon reviewing the situation and recognizing its gravity, they have concluded that Taeil’s continued participation in NCT is no longer viable. SM Entertainment’s statement began, “We have recently learned that Taeil has been accused in a…

Kapamilya actress Karina Bautista has officially joined the ranks of the Philippine Navy as a reservist. Bautista proudly shared her milestone on Instagram with photos from her graduation ceremony, where she was seen in a full navy uniform. Her caption read, “SN1 Karina Bautista PN (Res) from BCMC CL 09-24 🇵🇭,” signifying her new title as a Seaman First Class in the reserve force. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karina Bautista (@karebautista_) ABS-CBN talent agency, Star Magic, also congratulated the former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate with a “virtual salute” in an Instagram post accompanied by…

Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda triggered some disagreement from netizens who criticized his stance about severing family ties, which he deemed was taken out of context. The backlash stemmed from a segment “EXpecially For You” on the ABS-CBN noontime program It’s Showtime, where Vice made comments on family issues after a participant named Ky expressed her feelings of not “feeling at home” in her own family. The discussion began with Vice asked, “Alam ba ng pamilya mong ganyan ang tingin mo sa kanila?” Ky responded, “Actually, opo. Recently lang din po ako naging open. Na growing up, ganun po…

Actress Angelica Panganiban confirmed the passing of her mother, Annabelle Panganiban, on Tuesday, August 20. The actress shared the news through an Instagram post on Wednesday, expressing her sorrow over the loss of her 61-year-old mother. Her cause of death was not disclosed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angelica P Homan (@iamangelicap) The wake and memorial service for Annabelle Panganiban will be held at Aeternitas Chapels and Columbarium in Commonwealth, Quezon City, starting on August 22. Celebrity friends of Panganiban were quick to express their condolences following the news of her mother’s passing.

Angel “Conrado” Sangalang, also known as “Miss Uno” from the transgender singing trio Miss Tres, has passed away. The news was confirmed by another group member, Mariko “Joselito” Ledesma, or “Miss Dos”, through social media posts over the weekend. Miss Tres gained popularity in 2013 when they debuted on the ABS-CBN talent competition show Pilipinas Got Talent as and powerful singing group made up of three transgender members comprised of Sangalang, Ledesma, and Mia Narciso, who went by the stage name, “Miss Tres”. The group gained popularity and captivated the judges with their stunning performance of Tom Jones’ classic hit…

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of rape, sexual abuse, and mental health disorders. “Diring-diri pa rin ako sa sarili ko. Napakahirap tanggapin lahat ng ginawa sakin.” Sandro Muhlach has broken his silence regarding the sexual harassment and rape allegations he filed against suspended GMA-7 independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz. Following his virtual testimony at the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media on Monday, August 19, Sandro took to Facebook, sharing a quote card that read: “I will not be silenced. The truth will prevail.” This statement was seen as a direct response to the repeated…

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of rape and sexual harassment. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada received backlash for his approach during the Senate hearing on the sexual harassment case involving Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach. The young actor reportedly formally filed charges of “Rape Through Sexual Assault” and “Multiple Counts of Acts of Lasciviousness” against GMA independent contractors Richard Cruz and Jojo Nones. The hearing, held on Monday, August 19 by the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, was joined by the young actor appearing via Zoom with his lawyer, Atty. Czarina Raz. During the proceedings, Estrada…