Author: Rossane Ramos

As she marked her 15th year since planting her roots in showbiz, Kim Chiu looked back on her life before her big dreams were finally a reality.   In a sentimental Instagram post, she shared her humble beginnings when she was still a teenager from Cebu with “two impossible goals in my pocket,” which were to be seen on TV and to help her family financially.   “I remember I always save 12 pesos in my baon for the week para may pamasahe going to church pag Sunday, I always pray at the Sto. Niño church and part of my prayer is these two pero dulo na dahil alam ko impossible and parang malabo lalo na yung una,” she shared. …

To mark Daniel Padilla’s special day, Karla Estrada made sure that they are celebrating it right as they shared their blessings to those who need them the most. On Monday, Daniel turned 26 years old. His happy mom took to social media to share that they started out the day giving out meals to people on the streets. “Pag may birthday sa pamilya, matic na sa mga kasamahan ko sa bahay na dapat maraming imbitado! Pero dahil sa sitwasyon natin ay kami nalang maghahatid ng kaunting salo-salo sa inyo,” she shared. In the photos, her “volunteers” Mac and Jines were seen giving out packed meals and drinks. The Magandang Buhay host also shared that…

Are Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez ready for baby No. 3? In the cutest social media post the actor penned for his wife, Sarah dropped a joke that made netizens super kilig. Richard’s Instagram post was a throwback photo of him and Sarah when they were still in Siargao for their wedding anniversary getaway. “Still crushing on you, even though we’re together, married, and have two kids,” the actor said. Sarah replied, hinting on another baby for their family. “Baby #3 just kiddinggggggg I love you,” she said. Of course, Sarah’s reply was packed with netizens’ comments suggesting that they try for a baby girl soon. The…

Kris Aquino recently had a heart-to-heart conversation with her son Bimby about his father, James Yap, and what made him “special”. When the 14-year-old asked his mom about her thoughts when she married his dad back in 2005, Kris opened up that at the time she was in a place where she wanted to tie the knot already. What impressed her with the basketball star was how he confronted an issue from his past. Before waiting for Kris to hear from it from other people or the media, she said James had already told her about it. “What made your dad…

Raymond Bagatsing recently revealed that he has recovered from COVID-19 after testing positive early this month. In an Instagram post, the actor shared a photo of his negative test result along with a quick anecdote from when he first found out he was ill. “After getting a Positive, I called the Doctor, that it might be a mistake, because I feel strong. Maybe weak sometimes from caloric deficit and daily IF (fasting), but I don’t feel sick at all. Or I thought so, anyway,” he wrote. The 53-year-old wrote that he even wanted a second tested to make sure his result was…

Toni Gonzaga revealed the reason why she chose Paul Soriano to be her partner in life. In the vlog of her longtime friend Rica Peralejo, the actress-host said that her film director husband awakens her mind with his principles and values in life. “Minsan nga pag nagsasalita yun, feeling ko, alam mo hindi siya yung nagsasalita, feeling ko si God yun dumaan lang sa katawan niya,” she opened up. This is why it’s not cliché for Toni when people say that one’s partner should bring out the best in them. “When he brings out the best in you, when he taps that inner core of you that makes you the best version of yourself, you’re with the right…

It’s been a year since Camille Prats and her husband VJ Yambao developed the habit of staying fit.  In a YouTube video, the actress finally revealed how they went through their journey — from what started it to their daily workouts.   The couple both agreed that making the habit to work out would definitely help with anybody’s fitness goals.   The mom of three said it took a long time for them to lost weight. What really kickstarted their journey was the pandemic and their desire to be strong and healthy against the virus.   VJ’s workouts consist of body-building and circuit, while Camille does barre and pilates.…

As she turned a year older, Regine Velasquez received the most heartwarming birthday message from her husband Ogie Alcasid. On social media, the singer wrote about how he has always prayed for his wife’s peace even with life’s mysteries and hardships. “Ngayong araw ay kaarawan ng Mundo (earth day) at kaarawan ng aking Mundo. Ang mga pagkakataong ito na tayong dalawa ang magkasama lagi ay di ko maipagpalit sapagka’t kahit minsan na tayo ay may munting tampuhan, lalo pag nag uumapaw ang pag-ibig ko sa yo,” he wrote. Ogie then wished his wife more strength so she can continue her contribution to the country’s music scene.   “Mahal na mahal kita Regine. Sunod kay Hesus, ikaw ang buhay ko. Happy bday my love,” he ended. As seen on Ogie’s Instagram, the two are spending Regine’s birthday at home under the sun. The Asia’s Songbird turned 51 on Thursday, April 22.  

Singer Sitti Navarro and her husband Joey Ramirez recently revealed that they are expecting their second child soon. In a social media post, the bossa nova singer celebrated this milestone, taking into account that conceiving a baby with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APAS) is difficult. “A reminder that even if I had these chronic diseases (PCOS and APAS) that make it hard to conceive and keep a baby, God CAN work around it and give us His miracle. And if he can do it for us, He can certainly do it for you! You who have been waiting for…

Philmar Alipayo is living the life, riding stunning ice blue waves. On Instagram, the champion surfer shared a jaw-dropping photo of him surfing on “fast and hollow waves” in one of Siargao’s popular surf spots, Tuason Point. “One wave from Tuason this morning,” he wrote. Philmar was photographed by a Siargao-based photographer, Oli Bayer. In another post, he shared a video of him in action as captured by fellow surfer Christian Araquil. Philmar currently resides in the island with his “happy island family” with actress-fiancée Andi Eigenmann. He and Andi have two kids together — one-year-old Lilo and three-month-old Koa. Their family finally welcomed an island boy on January 17.