Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The owners of the Pinoy Takoyaki store appeared to have handed over the P100,000 worth of cash prize to a father who fell victim to their tattoo challenge that turned out to be an April Fools’ prank. The local food business named, “Taragis”, received online backlash after a man, identified as Ramil Albano, took its tattoo challenge to heart, which involved tattooing its brand on the forehead in exchange for the prize money. The following day, the food store broke its silence, after removing its initial statement about the viral issue, by posting a five-minute video that showed them visiting…

In a heartwarming turn of events, several netizens and local brands have stepped forward to support the man who fell victim to a tattoo prank led by a Pinoy takoyaki store on April Fools’ Day. The challenge in question originated from a local food business named “Taragis,” which had promised prize money of P100,000 to anyone bold enough to tattoo their logo on their forehead. However, what seemed like a lighthearted prank quickly took a serious turn when a man, identified as Ramil Albano, took the challenge seriously and got the logo tattooed on his forehead. In response to the…

Alchemy of Souls star Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina have officially parted ways. The news of their breakup broke out on Tuesday, April 2, after both of the artists’ agencies confirmed the end of their five-week-long relationship since going public. According to a report by Soompi, the decision to end their relationship was mutual, with both parties choosing to focus on their respective careers. A representative from Jae Wook’s agency, C-JeS, affirmed the breakup, stating, ““Lee Jae Wook decided on the breakup in order to focus on the project he is currently filming. The two decided to remain as…

A local Takoyaki store has faced backlash after a man allegedly took its April Fools’ Day challenge to heart by tattooing himself with the company logo on his forehead. The challenge, presented by the local food business named “Taragis” on its Facebook page, promised an amount of P100,000 as prize money to anyone willing to tattoo their logo on their body. The now-deleted post boldly captioned, “KAYA MO BANG GAWIN PARA SA 100k?!”, which immediately garnered attention for its enticing monetary reward. However, one man supposedly took the challenge to heart and inked the store’s name on his forehead, sparking…

Heart Evangelista recently reposted an old Instagram post of a picture of a book titled “Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table,” pointing out its relevance to the recent observance of the Holy Week. The post resurfaced as the Pinay fashion icon labeled it as one of her favorite reads, saying, “Still my favorite book. For those who don’t know it’s actually for Christians ?.” The luxury brand influencer also shared excerpts from the book including the quote, “Don’t give the Enemy a seat. Don’t entertain his ideas. These thoughts are not from a good and trustworthy Shepherd.…

Alden Richards recently made an exception for former leading lady Kathryn Bernardo by showing off his musical talent during her star-studded birthday celebration. Kathryn marked her 28th birthday last Tuesday, March 26, together with her close friends and fellow celebrities aboard a yacht and at a resort in Palawan. The actor graced the celebration along with their former co-stars in the 2019 blockbuster film “Hello, Love Goodbye”, including Kakai Bautista, Lovely Abella, and Maymay Entrata. The duet performance, captured in a viral video, showcased Alden and Kakai singing the emotional ballad “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang.” In the midst of their…

Yasmien Kurdi has achieved an impressive milestone during her second pregnancy. The Kapuso actress successfully completed her Pastry and Bakery Arts course at the Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA). In her Instagram post, the 35-year-old celebrity mom expressed her gratitude to God and shared her disbelief at accomplishing her academic goals despite being pregnant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasmien Kurdi (@yasmien_kurdi) She captioned her post, “Assessment + Graduation Day ?‍??? 03-24-2024 TGBTG☝?Can’t believe it! I thought I couldn’t do it because of my pregnancy ? but I did it! I’m so happy! ❤️”…

“When I forgive you, it doesn’t mean that I have to keep you in my life.” This was Kathryn Bernardo’s perspective on healing and forgiveness during a recent interview with a fashion magazine. This came after the Kapamilya star celebrated her 28th birthday last Tuesday, March 26, with a star-studded party aboard a yacht in Palawan. In an interview with fashion magazine, Mega, Kathryn opened up about her experience in letting people go and finding inner peace. The actress reflected on her portrayal of Philo, her character from one of her films, A Very Good Girl, where she co-starred with…

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…