Author: Patricia Dela Roca

“Siguro kung dumating sa point na ganun, siguro sisisihin ko yung sarili ko.” This was AJ Raval’s candid response when she was asked how she would react if her boyfriend Aljur Abrenica were to repeat the mistakes her father, Jeric Raval, made in his past relationships. The interview, which was part of Julius Babao’s vlog, showcased the close bond between AJ and her father, as well as her honest approach to relationships. It is worth noting that Babao previously conducted an exclusive YouTube interview with the veteran actor where Jeric discussed his past as a womanizer. This prompted a question…

Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez has addressed the backlash he received after venting his frustrations about being stuck in EDSA traffic. The actor-turned-politician clarified his stance in a statement sent to NewsWatch Plus Philippines. “It was an opinion and my reklamo at that moment,” said Gomez. He further clarified that he does not use any personal escort or a mobile backup to navigate traffic quickly, stating, “I don’t use a hagad or a mobile backup for me to go swiftly through traffic. More than that I don’t use the bus lane.” “I just find it silly that with so…

Aiah of the P-pop girl group BINI caused a stir among fans after receiving a surprise gift—a puppy—from a devoted fan. Shekinah Pulsutin, a fan of BINI since January 2024, presented Aiah with a chow chow and Japanese spitz mix puppy during the event at the MOA Music Hall on August 30, 2024. According to Pulsutin, the gift was inspired by Aiah’s love for dogs, particularly golden retrievers, which she frequently shares on her social media accounts. “She really loves dogs, all of the Blooms know that especially Aiah stans po,” she told The Philippine STAR. She went on to…

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.