Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Comedienne-host Melai Francisco recently revealed what she considers a miraculous event in her life after recovering from a lump in her chest through prayers. The “Magandang Buhay” host stood as one of the chosen sharers in the Minor Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s “Seven Last Words” or “Siete Palabras” observance this past Good Friday. In her testimony, the celebrity mom revealed that she had developed a lump in her chest, which she considered a trial of faith that led her to turn to God for strength and courage. Bravely recounting the incident, Melai believed…

Filipinas Elisia Parmisano, Gehlee Dangca and Filipina-Korean Jin Hyeon-ju have officially made their debut under Kpop girl group UNIS. Hyeon-ju was formerly a member of the group Cignature with her stage name “Belle”. On March 27, UNIS released their mini-album “We UNIS”, alongside the music video of its lead track “Superwoman”. UNIS stands as the all-girl group launched by F&F Entertainment, the co-producer of SBS survival show “Universe Ticket” where the group was initially formed. The show saw participants from 128 countries gathered to compete for their places in eight spots in the new girl group. The eight-member group is…

TW: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. In an emotional revelation, content creator Sachzna Laparan recounted her childhood trauma when she was molested by a distant relative at the age of five. The young woman became emotional as she shared a dark chapter of her life during an interview with Toni Gonzaga, which was streamed on Gonzaga’s YouTube channel. According to the actress, she resided in her grandparents’ home while her mother worked abroad. It was during this time that the abuser, a distant relative, took advantage of her. Sachzna endured severe trauma when she fell victim…

After years of reported tension, Pinay pop icon Sarah Geronimo has confirmed that she and her Mommy Divine Geronimo are now on good terms. During an interview with ABS-CBN News, alongside her husband, Matteo Guidicelli, the actress-singer proudly shared that her mother have reestablished communication and that she had also congratulated her on her latest achievements. “Yes! Thank you, Lord! I love you, Ma!” exclaimed the Kapamilya superstar when asked if she and her mother are now on good terms. Matteo chimed in, “Love you ‘Ma. We love our moms.” In another interview with Pilipino Star Ngayon during “Green Market”,…

Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has stirred curiosity online with a recent post that some speculate may be a response to actress-socialite Heart Evangelista’s earlier message. The beauty queen garnered attention during the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024, where she and Heart emerged as two Filipina figures with the highest Media Impact Values (MIV) in the celebrity list. According to reports, Pia ranked second, amassing a staggering $5.4 million, while Heart secured the third spot with a MIV worth $3.6 million. Despite their shared success, rumors of tension surfaced when Pia posted her latest advertisement featuring a line that seemed…

O’ Wow! TWICE is coming back to Manila! K-pop sensation TWICE is set to return to the country to make their Filipino fans “feel special” once again for a fan meeting in Manila. The news was initially announced by the Filipino snack company Oishi through a video clip shared on their social media pages, featuring the 9-member girl group extending their warm greetings to their Filipino fans, fondly known as Filo Onces. Accompanying the video, Oishi captioned, “we heard you, Filo ONCEs! TWICE will be back to make us all FEEL SPECIAL!” In the video, the South Korean group expressed…

Viral Bangsamoro pop singer Shaira is once again under scrutiny as social media users have accused her of “plagiarizing” two other songs from Indonesian artists. This latest issue came after the recent removal of her parody track, “Selos”, from official music streaming platforms due to a copyright claim from its original singer. Shaira’s record label, AHS Productions had voluntarily removed the song from all music streaming services after confirming that the melody in the song was derived from a 2008 track titled “Trouble is a Friend” by Australian singer-songwriter and actress Lenka. Following the said dispute, online users circulated videos…

Did Daniel Padilla just greet his ex-girlfriend Kathryn Bernardo on her birthday? Netizens believe that Daniel celebrated Kathryn’s 28th birthday by posting a graphic art of them together on his Instagram story, at exactly midnight of March 28, accompanied by the message, “Happy birthday to you”, in Japanese characters. Netizens also took the presence of a sunflower emoji in the lower left corner of the image as a hint that the post was dedicated to Kath. The reel-to-real loveteam, fondly known as KathNiel, announced their split in November 2023, ending their 11-year relationship. Two months after their official breakup, Kathryn…

Kapuso actor-host Dingdong Dantes now holds the rank of Naval Combat Engineering Officer after completing the Philippine Navy’s Naval Combat Engineer Officer Basic Course. Dingdong himself shared the proud moment on his verified Instagram page, where he uploaded glimpses of the ceremony held at the Brigade Training and Doctrine Center in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dingdong Dantes (@dongdantes) Surrounded by family and colleagues, the “Rewind” actor received his certificate of completion with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. Dingdong also humorously recounted the reaction of his children, Zia and Sixto, upon…

Andrea Brillantes was left pleasantly surprised when Whamos Cruz and his partner, Antonette Gail, presented her with a luxurious Rolex watch as a birthday gift. The actress expressed her gratitude for the thoughtful gesture during her visit to the vloggers’ residence. In the video posted by Whamos on his official Facebook, Andrea was unable to contain her joy upon receiving the surprise gift, which caught the Senior High star off guard and left her truly touched. Despite not having a cake for the occasion, Brillantes was thrilled when she unwrapped the gift to reveal a Rolex watch carefully tucked inside…