Filipino-American beauty queen Chelsea Manalo has been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024, standing out among 53 candidates from various towns and cities across the country. The grand coronation night of the pageant took place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday night, May 22, 2024, hosted by Kapuso stars Alden Richards and Gabbi Garcia, American TV personality Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel. Following the announcement of the newly-crowned delegate from Bulacan, her fellow beauty queens took to social media to express their joy and support for Manalo. MUPH 2023 Michelle Dee, who was…
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Alden Richards became a trending topic among netizens due to his “energetic” announcement of the Miss Universe 2024 Top 20 and Top 5 candidates. Bulacan bet Chelsea Manalo has been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024, standing out among 53 candidates from various towns and cities across the country. The recently-held Miss Universe 2024 was highlighted not only by the beauty and intelligence of the contestants but also by the high energy of the hosts, most specifically by Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards. His intense energy when he announced the places of the candidates who successfully made it to the Top 20…
Eliana Atienza, daughter of TV personality Kim Atienza, was reportedly “kicked out” of her campus and was left “homeless” for participating in an anti-Israel encampment, according to American news outlets. The 19-year-old student of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) claimed administrators banned her from campus and kicked her off her student dorm along with six other students on May 9 for “participating in an encampment that had taken up a campus green to protest Israel and its war against Hamas”, NY Post wrote in its article. Police reportedly began breaking up the encampment the following day. PEP quoted Eliana’s statements from…
Kapamilya actor-singer Daniel Padilla is set to perform in the upcoming “Pagkakaisa” concert in Davao del Norte. The announcement was quickly shared by Daniel’s fans which was then uploaded by her celebrity mom Karla Estrada on her Instagram stories last Tuesday, May 21. The concert will be held on June 7, 2024, 5 PM at the Davao del Norte Sports & Tourism complex. The Pagkakaisa concert was brought by Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), a flagship program, implemented under the administration of incumbent President Bongbong Marcos Jr., that provides financial aid, livelihood assistance, and government services to Filipino citizens. According…
Melai Cantiveros is truly the first honor!The celebrity mom was named as the new honorary ambassador for Korea Family Tourism in the Philippines by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). Melai joyfully shared the news on her Instagram page with a video and photos of her ceremonial appointment as the country’s tourism ambassador of Korea, where she received the award, together with her family. “Kamsahamnidaaa mga Kamsamiii kung ‘di dahil sa inyu ‘di kami mapipili. This oppurtunity ay para sa inyo mga Kamsamiiii, ipapakita namin sa into ang mga happiness namin dito sa Korea,” Cantiveros expressed her gratitude to their supporters.…
Viral paresan owner Diwata has sold the first pot he used in cooking pares to YouTuber Boss Toyo. The street food sensation recently graced an episode of Pinoy Pawnstars hosted by collector Boss Toyo, known as Jayson Luzadas in real life, where the latter personally offered his cooking pot to the collector. Diwata got sentimental as he shared the backstory of the well-used pot which had been used since 2020, back in the early years of his pares business that began with a pushcart. “Nasimula kasi ako sa pagpapares, cart lang siya. May nagbenta sa ‘kin ng second hand na…
Netizens were abuzz with speculation after noticing that model-actor Clint Bondad is following only one person on Instagram: fellow actor Tom Rodriguez. An X user made mention of the intriguing detail on the platform which has led to a flurry of questions and theories among fans and followers. Interestingly, Tom appears to reciprocate the following, as he also follows Clint. Clint was previously in a relationship with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray Clint for more than six years before calling it quits in 2019. Meanwhile, Tom recently made his return to showbiz after living in the U.S. following his controversial…
ABS-CBN is opening its doors for the new cast of its beloved children’s show Goin’ Bulilit. In a video announcement, ABS-CBN revealed that Goin’ Bulilit will soon return to television, inviting young aspirants to audition on May 25. The announcement enthusiastically stated, “Lakas maka-GV kasi going back na sa TV ang ‘Goin’ Bulilit’ very soon.” The auditions will take place at the ABS-CBN Audience entrance on May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., open to children aged 5 to 10 years old. Aspiring cast members are required to bring a profile portfolio, close-up and whole-body printed photos, and be…
“2024 na Kara Mia pa rin!” Former child star Angelika dela Cruz playfully responded to memes from netizens about her sister Mika’s recent wedding. The actress-turned-politician took to social media to react to netizens’ lighthearted reactions about her sister marrying former Goin’ Bulilit co-star and longtime boyfriend, Nash Aguas. Social media users and fans of the couple were quick to congratulate the pair, while some humorously brought up Mika’s past drama fantasy TV series, “Kara Mia”. In the series, Mika starred alongside fellow Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza who played the role of two-faced conjoined twin sisters, Kara and Mia, sharing…
Xian Lim has officially addressed the so-called “steak rumor” that circulated following news of his split with ex-girlfriend Kim Chiu. The rumor was ignited by an account from entertainment reporter Ogie Diaz where he alleged that Xian had asked Kim to cook steak for him, and after enjoying the meal, he supposedly broke up with her. In an interview with the Philippine STAR, Xian firmly denied the story, stating “There’s no truth to it, okay, it’s very absurd… I did not.” The actor further revealed that he was not the one who initiated their split. “It’s not possible, ‘di ako…