Author: Patricia Dela Roca

“Hindi ko nilalahat, sa akin lang ‘yun.” Actress Loisa Andalio clarified her previous statement about solo traveling which elicited several criticisms on social media. This came after her exclusive interview with PEP, accompanied by her boyfriend Ronnie Alonte, where she shared her perspective on solo traveling, explaining why it doesn’t appeal to her as much as it might to others. In the interview, Loisa expressed her sympathy for those who travel alone, describing their experience as “sad” for not having someone to share scenic views with. Following her remark, the actress earned several criticisms online, which prompted an apology and…

Eva Darren’s family has responded to the apology issued by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) over its “unprofessional” treatment of the veteran actress. Initially slated as an award presenter at the 72nd FAMAS awards night, she was reportedly replaced at the last minute without any explanation. The apology came after Darren’s son, Fernando De La Pena, shared a post on his Facebook account detailing his mother’s excitement and meticulous preparation for the event. “My mother, Eva Darren, a veteran actress of the Philippine movie industry, having performed on the big screen and television for more than…

Andi Eigenmann criticized a TikTok video showing her partner, Philmar Alipayo, allegedly being overly “friendly” with another woman. The video, posted by user Crissa Liaging, showed Philmar leaning his head towards Crissa while looking at her face. Additionally, the video captured Philmar playfully kicking Crissa’s leg while holding her waist. Crissa’s post included the caption, “For how many weeks staying here in Siargao finally [I] saw you!!!” @crishabibi For how many weeks staying here in siargao finally i saw you!!! 😭 ♬ ur soo kewt if u use this sound . – monnie. This quickly caught Andi’s attention, prompting a…

“Queen of Tears” star Kim Ji-Won is coming to Manila to meet her Filipino fans for the first time! Her agency, HighZium Studio, announced on Tuesday, May 28, that the South Korean actress will be taking her fan meeting, “2024 Kim Jiwon Asia Fan Meeting Tour: Be My One”, across Asia, including the Philippines on August 3, 2024. The actress will hold her first fanmeeting in Seoul on June 22, 2024, followed by Osaka, Tokyo, Taipei, Macau, Bangkok, and Jakarta in July and August. Kim Ji-Won previously starred in the record-breaking K-drama Queen of Tears, which has shattered all previous…

“Napakalaking katarantaduhan.” Some celebrities did not hold back in criticizing the “disrespectful” action shown by the organizers of the 2024 FAMAS Awards Night towards her veteran actress Eva Darren. These came following the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences’ (FAMAS) official statement addressing the fiasco during the 72nd FAMAS awards night where Darren, who was initially scheduled as an award presenter, was reportedly replaced at the last minute without any explanation. Fellow veteran actress Divine Valencia witnessed the events firsthand as she was one of the recipients of the Iconic Movie Actress of Philippine Cinema award. She and Darren…

Content creator Benedict Cua just announced a new chapter in his life — fatherhood. On Monday night, May 27, Benedict revealed on his social media pages that he is now a father to a baby boy, Aleck. The social media personality shared photos of him and his son on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message expressing his happiness as a new parent. “Aleck, my son. The love of my life. No words can explain this overwhelming love that I feel as I cradle you in my arms,” Cua wrote. “My beautiful warrior, you fill me with awe and excitement. I…

Is Bretman Rock hinting at a new romance? Fans of the social media star were abuzz after a viral TikTok video surfaced, featuring Bretman alongside fellow Hawaii-based content creator, Justice Fester. Speculations sparked after Fester posted a video on his TikTok page taken in Bretman’s garden in his home in Hawaii. In the video, Bretman can be seen playing with his pug with Justice beside him, surrounded by the rest of the former’s dogs. @justicefester Lost but now i am found ☀️🩵 ♬ original sound – Justice Justice captioned the video with, “Lost but now I am found,” prompting netizens…

Acclaimed director and producer Carlo J. Caparas passed away on Saturday evening, May 25, at the age of 80. His grieving family confirmed the sad news through social media, but no details were given regarding the cause of his death. Caparas, a renowned figure in Philippine cinema, was also celebrated for his work in comics, having created classic local characters and superheroes such as Panday, Bakekang, Joaquin Bordado, and Totoy Bato, among others. His daughter, Peachy, bid an emotional farewell to her father on Facebook through a poem titled “SA BAWAT TIPA NG MAKINILYA… an ode to Direk Carlo J.”…

Did Michelle Madrigal just announce her engagement? The former actress sparked speculations among netizens with an online post that featured her date night and a surprising revelation. Michelle’s latest Instagram reel has caught the attention of many netizens due to her use of the word “fiancé” in addressing her date in the voice-over. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Madrigal 🇵🇭 (@mitch_madrigal) “Hey y’all. So I took my fiancé to dinner to Hillside Farmacy last night,” Michelle can be heard saying at the beginning of the video, showing clips of various dishes they ordered. Although she…

Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial were recently seen together in the bustling Myeong-dong area, a popular shopping destination in South Korea. A netizen posted photos of Richard and Barbie on Facebook with a caption that read, “Kayo na maglagay ng captions.” The post containing their photos, however, has now been deleted by the uploader. The netizen shared the story in the comments section of how they managed to take a selfie with the celebrities, as reported by PEP. According to the uploader, they were unable to get a photo with Richard as Barbie informed them that the two were not…