Filipino-British gymnast and Olympic bronze medalist Jake Jarman recently received a touching letter from his former preschool teacher in Cebu, Philippines. The letter which was posted on the Facebook page of SageCebu Sage Prep Schoolhouse, began with a nostalgic reflection. “LETTER FROM A TEACHER TO AN OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALLIST,” the letter addressed to Jake. It began with, “Dear Jake, Remember those days in Sage & Cambridge (Lahug) Cebu preschool?” The Pinay teacher, identified as Anne Gallo-Sim, reminisced about Jake’s energetic and enthusiastic nature even as a young child. “Back then, you were always full of energy packed in a petite…
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Agot Isidro appeared to have sparked a debate on X (formerly Twitter), as she posted a question about lowering the allotted budget for basketball and instead, increasing the funding for gymnastics and weightlifting, which are perceived to be “lesser-known” sports among Filipinos. On her X page, the actress wrote her controversial take late Monday morning, August 6, following the historic victory of gymnast Carlos Yulo at the ongoing Olympics in Paris. “So [pwede] na ba natin bawasan ang sponsorship at funding ng basketball at idagdag na lang sa gymnastics, boxing, weightlifting?” Agot wrote. Pinoy netizens quickly flooded Agot’s original post…
Filipino trans boxer Hergie Bacyadan took to social media to weigh in on issues of gender identity and respect in the world of sports. In an Instagram post, the 29-year-old sportsperson emphasized the nature of each athlete’s journey, underscoring the physical and emotional demands of pursuing excellence in sports. “I may look and feel different compared to others, but these differences are a testament to the hard work and determination I have put into my body and my sport,” Hergie wrote. She continued, “My physique is not just a result of natural ability, but of countless hours of training, discipline,…
Esteemed film producer and businesswoman Lily Monteverde, fondly known in showbiz as Mother Lily, has passed away. She was 85. GMA News broke the news on Sunday afternoon, August 4, that Mother Lily’s son, UP Fighting Maroons head coach Goldwin Monteverde, has confirmed his mother’s passing through a text message sent to the Kapuso news outlet. Following the news, film and TV production company Regal Entertainment Inc. released a statement on behalf of the Monteverde family. “Our mother, Lily Yu Monteverde, ended her journey at 3:18 AM this morning (August 4, 2024) to join our Creator,” the statement began. According…
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has reacted to rumors about a special relationship between his daughter, rising actress Amanda Zamora, and Kapamilya actor-singer Daniel Padilla. Speaking with the entertainment press recently, Mayor Zamora addressed rumors about Amanda allegedly dating Daniel during an event in San Juan. “Yes, ang aking anak nga po ay nali-link kay Daniel Padilla. So bilang isang ama, gusto ko pong sabihin sa inyong lahat na hindi po totoo ’yan,” the mayor stated in the interview. “Si Amanda, my daughter, and Daniel are not linked in anyway,” he added. “To set the record straight, hindi po…
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Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of abuse and mental health conditions. Following the cryptic warning posted by former child star Niño Muhlach, his wife Diane Tupaz also expressed her outrage over alleged indecent acts committed against an unnamed family member. In a Facebook post seething with anger, Diane said that she and Niño had raised their children with love and care, only for their family member to be “disrespected” by the unnamed perpetrators. She wrote in a seething post: “PINALAKI AT ININGATAN NAMING MABUTI ANG AMING MGA ANAK NA PUNO NG PAGMAMAHAL AT PAG AARUGA TAPOS WAWALANG HIYAIN LANG…
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of harassment and mental health conditions. Former child actor Niño Muhlach’s cryptic Facebook post has sparked intrigue online, with netizens speculating it is related to a widely circulated blind item about a controversial incident involving a young artist and “TV executives”. Muhlach’s post read, “INUMPISAHAN NYO, TATAPUSIN KO!” Although not confirmed, some online users believe that Niño’s son, Sandro Muhlach, is the newbie actor being alluded to in the blind item. The celebrity dad’s statement came after GMA Network addressed the rumored incident of harassment allegedly involving one of their artists and “independent contractors.”…
Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala is reportedly courting award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo. According to a report by entertainment journalist Jojo Gabinete of PEP, Mayor Alcala is the latest name to be linked with Kathryn. Following the Kapamilya star’s breakup with her long-time partner Daniel Padilla in 2023, Kathryn has been entangled in romance rumors with other actors, including Jericho Rosales, Alden Richards, Donny Pangilinan, and Dominic Roque. On the other hand, Alcala was previously in a relationship with Kapuso actress Ashley Ortega. The ex-couple, however, confirmed their split after Mark won the mayoral election for Lucena City in 2022, PEP’s…
Kapuso star Ruru Madrid has reacted to his viral interaction with an elderly man who admitted that he was a fan of another action star after being asked if he’s a fan of his GMA show, Black Rider. On his official Facebook page, Ruru shared a screenshot of his comment, addressing the man’s hilarious revelation. “Kahit naman po sino sobrang hinahangaan at iniidolo po si Sir Coco! Maging ako po at alam po ni Sir Coco yun! Hehe,” Madrid’s statement read. He also thanked the man, who despite his admission as a supporter of the Kapamilya action series, was still…