Author: Patricia Dela Roca

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…

Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben found themselves at the center of controversy after they were accused of “cutting off” other artists during a recent musical event. The group, known for their hit songs such as “Kathang Isip,” “Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay,” “Pagtingin,” “Araw-Araw,” where among the line-up of performers during the “iTam Night 2024” held at FEU Diliman last Saturday, August 17. Following the event, netizens began to accuse Ben&Ben of being responsible for other musical performers being sidelined, more so after up-and-coming Bicolana artist Dwta, who was unable to perform due to “schedule changes”, took to social media to…

In a candid moment on It’s Showtime, OPM icon and host Ogie Alcasid shared his experience of dealing with the emotional challenges that arose when his daughter, Leila Alcasid, decided to move out and live with her boyfriend. During the show’s “Expecially For You” segment on the Kapamilya noontime program, It’s Showtime last Friday, the conversation, triggered by Rosana, the segment’s searcher for the day, touched on how parents feel when their children choose to move out from home and start their own families. Ogie revealed that he initially harbored some hurt feelings when Leila decided to move in with…

Gerald Anderson and Emilienne Vigier, the current partners of former reel-to-real couple Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia, have publicly shown their support for the pair’s latest film, Un/Happy For You. Anderson, who is dating Barretto, shared that he considers himself a “silent supporter” of his girlfriend’s new project with her former boyfriend in an interview with ABS-CBN News on Monday, August 12. “I’m here as a silent supporter. […] Alam ko pinaghirapan niya ‘yan. That’s why it’s been like this, naging okay kami for so many years is because sinusuportahan namin ang isa’t isa,” Gerald said. When asked if he…

After 10 years as a couple, Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina have taken the next major step in their relationship with an engagement at where it all started. The marriage proposal brought nostalgia to the comedian pair as it took place on August 11 at the (Philippine Educational Theater Association) PETA Theater, where they first met during the 2014 jukebox musical play “Rak of Aegis.” While proposing, Jerald recalled their first meeting on the same stage a decade ago. “So, on this stage exactly 10 years ago for the first time, we got to know each other Saudi Girl, Tondo Boy.…

Women’s rights group Gabriela has expressed alarm over recent revelations made by actress Angeli Khang about filming intimate scenes in Vivamax movies. This development came after Khang admitted in an interview with celebrity host Toni Gonzaga that there were instances where she felt “taken advantage of” by her male co-actors, raising concerns about consent and professional ethics within the industry. “We are concerned over the recent revelations made by actress Angeli Khang regarding her experiences in the film industry. Her admission of feeling ‘taken advantage of’ while filming… is a manifestation of the pervasive exploitation that women continue to face,”…

Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao, mother of eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, offered motherly advice to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo amid the ongoing issues between him and his mother, Angelica. Shortly after the celebratory heroes’ welcome parade organized for the returning Olympians in the country, Mommy D shared a piece of advice as she congratulated Yulo in a Facebook video posted by her special someone, Mike Drilon Yamson. “Dong, Carlos Yulo, mahalin mo ang nanay mo. ‘Wag ka magkimkim ng sama ng loob,” the boxer’s mom addressed Carlos. She added, “Mahal na mahal ka niya, ‘yan lang ang payo…

Cristine Reyes appeared to have dismissed rumors of a breakup between her and boyfriend Marco Gumabao after netizens speculated about her silence during the actor’s birthday. Netizens began to assume about trouble in the couple’s paradise after the actress was silent and nowhere to be seen during the celebration of Marco’s 30th birthday on Wednesday. The actor’s birthday post on Instagram was accompanied by photos of himself and a concert announcement in celebration of his special day. It also came with a sentimental message expressing his disbelief and joy about turning a year older. View this post on Instagram A…

Kapamilya reel couple Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino have confirmed that they will be pairing up once again for a new romantic-comedy film titled “My Love Will Make You Disappear.” The announcement was made during the Monday episode of “It’s Showtime,” where the two actors expressed their excitement about the upcoming project. The film will be directed by Chad Vidanes, who shared his enthusiasm for bringing back the classic rom-com genre that has been missed by many fans. “”Siyempre, na-miss natin ‘yung pelikulang rom-com, siyempre mula sa Star Cinema. Pre-pandemic pa ata nung nagkaroon tayo ng true blue rom-com from…

Carlos Yulo’s girlfriend Chloe San Jose was once again hounded by online rumors, this time about her supposed jealousy towards the Pinoy olympian’s coach-therapist Hazel Calawod. The said allegations began after some netizens questioned Yulo’s “social media silence” about Calawod, who was noted as one of the key figures behind the athlete’s impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo made a historic feat during the Olympic Games after becoming the first male athlete and the first gymnast to win Olympic gold for the Philippines. However, speculations were sparked by a post from social media personality Xian Gaza, who claimed…