Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Get ready to get soaked and immerse yourself in a day of music, water, and fun as South Korea’s Waterbomb Festival is making its way to the Philippines. The much-anticipated event, known for its high-energy performances and exhilarating water fights, is set to bring its splashing fun to Manila. The announcement came on Tuesday with an Instagram post that read, “Hello Manila! Finally, darating na ang Waterbomb sa inyo. Ito na ang pinaka inaabangang music festival na magbibigay sa inyo ng unlimited energy!” The Waterbomb Festival is famous for its star-studded lineup of performances from various K-Pop artists and groups,…

In a recent episode of “It’s Showtime”, host Vice Ganda shared his deep admiration for women as he lauded their resilience amid the challenges they face with their bodies. The noontime program’s segment, “EXpecially For You”, on Monday, July 8, featured a discussion about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects many women, including the episode’s guest, Julieane. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age, and usually starts during adolescence. It is associated with various health issues such as irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalances, and decreased fertility.…

“Let him rest.” This was Pinoy netizens’ and fans’ plea to people who were allegedly using the late actor Rico Yan’s grave for online content. Videos capturing online users’ “experiences” from visiting the grave of the popular 90s heartthrob seemed to have noticeably become a trend among Pinoy netizens after more users followed suit in uploading online content taken at his gravesite in Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City. @sweetly.cel After 23yrs, i finally visited Rico Yan for the first in my life🥹❤️ #ricoyan #rycb #rycbforever #fyp ♬ I've Fallen for You – Jamie Rivera In one video an individual took…

K-pop star Jennie of BLACKPINK has found herself at the center of a controversy after a video showing her vaping indoors went viral online. The footage, reportedly originally part of a vlog uploaded to Jennie’s YouTube channel on July 2, captured her allegedly vaping and exhaling smoke while a team of hair and makeup artists worked closely around her. The clip has since been removed from the video. Despite its removal, copies of the footage continued to circulate online, leading to extensive media coverage. Smoking cigarettes or vaping indoors is illegal in South Korea, adding to the public’s concern and…

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed that Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitzhak Cohen, both sustained two gunshot wounds each, leading to their deaths before being buried in Capas, Tarlac. According to Pilipino Star Ngayon’s report, the NBI’s autopsy report found that Lopez, 27, suffered a gunshot wound to her chest, which exited through her back, and another wound on her thigh. On the other hand, Cohen, 37, was shot in the chest, with the bullet exiting through his back, and had another wound under his armpit. Lopez’s remains were cremated yesterday. In photos…

The 7th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards, also known as The EDDYS, celebrated a star-studded night at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, honoring outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema. The event, organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), was directed by the award-winning actor and filmmaker Eric Quizon. Janine Gutierrez, Gabbi Garcia, and Jake Ejercito served as hosts, while veteran radio-online personality Mr. Fu was the Red Carpet host. Julia Montes and Charlie Dizon shared the Best Actress award for their performances in “Five Breakups and a Romance” and “Third World Romance,”…

“The least we can ask for is for others to respect our personal time and our humanity.” P-pop girl group BINI’s Aiah took to social media to address controversial incidents and request to respect her and her members’ privacy and personal time. Aiah broke her silence via a statement posted on her Instagram story which began, “I haven’t been active lately on social media, and I haven’t been very responsive to messages, even from some of my family and friends.” She explained that she needed time and space to process recent events and expressed gratitude to those who have been…

The decomposing bodies of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli partner Yitshak Cohen were discovered in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac, according to police reports. According to The Philippine STAR, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) unearthed the remains early Saturday morning on a property where the couple had reportedly been buried. ABS-CBN News shared photos showing the suspected burial site, a remote quarry, where the two cadavers were found and exhumed by the police. The operation was carried out under a search warrant issued by Judge Edwin Bonifacio of Tarlac City Regional Trial Court Branch 111…

Has the “Pambansang Ginoo” found his off-screen “binibini” already? Kapuso heartthrob David Licauco sent netizens abuzz after a video of him allegedly spending time together with his non-showbiz girlfriend in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) circulated online. A user on TikTok uploaded a video capturing the actor talking to a man beside an unnamed woman outside an establishment in BGC which PEP identified as the Yes Please bar last Tuesday, July 2. @itsmealdee David Licauco spotted at Yes Please #davidlicauco #yesplease #bgc @David Licauco ♬ Weekend – Ashley Mehta  The video’s caption read, “David Licauco spotted at Yes Please #davidlicauco #yesplease…

Actress-singer Janella Salvador admitted to having a crush on a girl in the past, which ultimately inspired her latest song, “Hey You.” The song features a love story between two women in its music video. In an episode of local radio station Yes FM Manila uploaded on YouTube last Wednesday, July 3, radio host Lyka Barista was joined by Janella where they discussed the latter’s latest song. The song was released in time for Pride month and featured a girls’ love (GL) story portrayed by Salvador and her former “Darna” co-star, Jane de Leon. During the interview, Barista asked about…