Author: Patricia Dela Roca

A viral video featuring a teacher contestant on “It’s Showtime” has sparked negative reactions online after he mistakenly answered a trivia question about the first Filipina president. During It’s Showtime’s September 19 episode, the contestant, identified as Tony Dizon, answered Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to a question about the Philippines’ first female president, who is actually the second Filipina to hold the presidency. The correct answer was Corazon “Cory” Aquino who served as the 11th president of the country from 1986 to 1992. The controversy intensified as many netizens pointed out that Tony had previously shared his academic achievements, including attending…

Singer-host Billy Crawford has confirmed the death of his father, Jack Crawford, on Sunday. In an emotional Instagram post, Billy paid tribute to his late father as he mourned the loss, expressing his deep regret at not being able to say a final goodbye. “I’m sorry, Dad. I wasn’t there to say goodbye, give you a last hug, or tell you how much I love you. You’ll always be in my heart,” Billy wrote. The OPM singer went on to express his gratitude for his father’s love and support throughout his life, “Thank you for being the greatest dad I…

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and her agency, OA Entertainment, have cleared up recent confusion surrounding the artist’s fandom name. According to Soompi’s report, the issue began after Jennie released a short voice message through her agency’s official website, where she greeted her fans by saying, “Hi, Rubies! It’s Jennie. Stay tuned, and see you soon. Love you. Bye!” Fans quickly latched onto the term Rubies, speculating that it might be Jennie’s official fandom name. However, this sparked confusion and further discussions about its similarity with the fandom name “RUBI,” which belongs to another K-pop singer, Kwon Eun Bi, raising concerns about potential…

Kapamilya actor Joshua Garcia is set to lend his voice in the Filipino dubbed version of the hit Pixar film Inside Out 2. This marks the first time a Pixar film on the streaming platform will feature a Filipino dub, when the highly anticipated animated movie premieres on September 25, 2024, on Disney+. Joshua will voice the minor character, Lance Slashblade, a dramatic anime hero whom some of the core emotions encounter in the memory vault of Riley’s mind. The character was originally voiced by YouTuber and voice actor Yong Yea in the English version. View this post on Instagram…

TV personality Melai Cantiveros recently shared a funny and unforgettable experience from her younger years, revealing how she once thought she was pregnant after a simple kiss. In an episode of her YouTube talk show Kuan on One, Melai recounted a story about a former suitor during her college days. “Actually, may nanligaw sa akin dati, yung classmate ko… Ang barkada niya at ang barkada ko, nag-kuan kami. Nagjowaan,” she began. The comedienne recalled how one day, her suitor invited their groups to the beach, where they paired up with their respective crushes. “Dinala niya kami sa dagat tapos tig-isa…

Celebrity couple Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto were recently spotted together celebrating the actor’s mother Evangeline Anderson’s 66th birthday, which took place in General Santos City. The Kapamilya actor shared moments from the celebration at his hometown on his Instagram last Saturday, which captured Julia by his side during the special occasion. “Happy birthday Ma,” Gerald captioned the post that came along with pictures of the couple and his mother. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerald Anderson (@andersongeraldjr) In addition to the photos, a video from the celebration circulated on TikTok, capturing a heartwarming exchange between…

“It’s been great working with her.” Actor-singer James Reid has confirmed that Liza Soberano’s has left his record label, Careless Music, ending ongoing speculations about bad blood between them. On September 14, Careless Music officially announced that the actress had left their management roster, effective July 29, 2024. Following the announcement, the talent agency expressed its well-wishes for Liza, stating, “It has been a pleasure to have represented her, and we wish her the best in all of her endeavors.” Speculations soon surfaced, with rumors suggesting that it was James who terminated Liza’s contract, while others claimed that the actress…

After almost a year of waiting, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee will finally be awarded her prize for the Voice for Change (VFC) award, which she won as part of the competition. The accolade, which highlights beauty queens’ advocacy work in their home countries, will be presented to Michelle with funds benefiting the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), where she is currently serving as an ambassador. The Voice for Change award, a Miss Universe initiative, encourages candidates to share their causes and support various sectors in their respective societies. She is one of three winners of the award, alongside Miss…

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…