Author: Rossane Ramos

Angel Locsin took to social media on Tuesday to advise President Rodrigo Duterte to save his “rants” for his closest friends, not when he’s addressing the nation. The actress shared her sentiments on her Instagram stories along with a media outlet’s quote card from the president’s address to the nation. “With all due respect to your feelings for our countrymen, Sir, it’s concrete solutions that we need to hear from you right now,” she started. Angel explained that millions of Filipinos wait for his address on the government’s pandemic response. The 35-year-old then advised the president to rant and share his feelings with his closest…

Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran took a trip down memory lane, recalling the warmest homecoming welcome she received after she won the international beauty pageant. On Instagram, the 67-year-old shared the photos from when she returned home from Athens, Greece with the coveted Miss Universe crown. As seen in her pics, hundreds of Filipinos came out to greet Margie, the Philippines’ second Miss Universe titleholder at the time after Gloria Diaz. Crowds poured into the streets and swarmed her convoy that passed through areas of old Manila. “My arrival in 1973. Gosh, these photos seem ancient. The route of the motorcade…

Almost a week after Kakai Bautista received a demand letter allegedly from Mario Maurer’s camp, the actress-comedienne’s camp has finally responded, questioning the authority of the Thai star’s attorney. Earlier, the letter from Mario’s “legal counsel” warned the First Yaya actress to “cease, desist and refrain from any further use of the name of Mario Maurer, or any reference to him, directly or indirectly.” In an official statement from Kakai’s camp, they noted that the demand letter “forwarded via e-mail” did not bear the letterhead, mailing address and contact address of Mario’s management, Kwaonhar Nine Nine Co., Ltd. They added that the attorney, who went by the name Koraphot Jirachocksubsin, may have committed unauthorized practice of…

Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert introduced their first child together through a very special video that chronicled their “birth story.”  The couple showed their pregnancy journey, from Sophie finding out she was pregnant with their baby to finally having their child in their arms. In the video, Sophie shared that during her 38th week checkup, her baby already weighed 9.2 pounds which was why she had to deliver her via C-section or cesarean delivery.   On March 15, 2021 at 8:27 a.m., the actress gave birth to “the biggest baby at the height of the pandemic.”  “Baby’s out. Doc said it’s the biggest baby na pinanganak niyo in 30 years. She’s 9.13 pounds,” Vin…

Celebrity couple Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo are ready to build their family and they’re starting with their fur babies!  In an interview on Pawplife’s YouTube channel, the actor-athlete revealed that his wife of one year has made his relationships with his pets so much better.   “I think my appreciation and love for them has gone into a deeper level because of Sarah. She treats dogs literally like human beings. So parang you appreciate everything more and you see dogs in a different light now because of Sarah,” he explained.   The happy husband shared that he used to think pets were just pets but because of his…

In another conversation with her good friend Marco Gumabao on her YouTube channel, Julia Barretto spoke about why people in relationships shouldn’t kiss and tell. In the “He Said, She Said” episode, the two spoke their minds on different topics under the sun — from on-and-off relationships to handling finances.   When asked on their thoughts on people who “kiss and tell”, they both agreed that privacy is key in relationships, especially when it comes to their intimate moments.   The 24-year-old actress shared her sentiments that with age, it’s natural to become even more protective of your relationships.  “I feel like when you’re in a relationship, you…

Jake Ejercito turned to social media to ask for prayers after his father, former president Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada, was hospitalized due to COVID-19.   Former senator Jinggoy Estrada announced on Monday that their 83-year-old father has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.   In a telephone interview with The STAR, Jinggoy explained his father experienced weakness and diarrhea which prompted them to rush him to a hospital on Sunday night.   “The doctor is also looking into pneumonia. He is now in a stable condition as compared to Sunday night,” he said. He added that the older Estrada’s oxygen level was low. Prior to testing positive for the virus, Jinggoy said his father’s swab results…

As the country marked its second Palm Sunday on lockdown, Bea Alonzo encouraged her followers on social media to reflect on life once again. The actress explained on her social media post that she has had close friends who were infected by the COVID-19 virus. “Recently, I’ve had close friends and loved ones infected by COVID; I’d talk to them almost every day, as if holding their hands on this journey, only virtually,” she wrote.  The 33-year-old shared that while she already knew this virus was “scary”, she has never realized how short life is now that people close to her…

Following her controversial tell-all video, Kris Aquino shared that her eldest son Joshua, who has been residing in Tarlac, has decided to stay there “forever”. The mother of two made the revelation in an Instagram post where she updated her followers on how she’s feeling with the recent controversies she had to address last March 21. “Honestly, care bears na ko sa opinions nung hindi kami personal na kilala — but I am 100 percent sure the people who have, close regular interaction with Kuya Josh (still LOVING & 100 percent decided he’s staying in Alto in Tarlac FOREVER), Bimb, and me LOVE us because we are REAL,” she wrote. In her tell-all video, Kris said her “Kuya Josh’s”…

Kapuso star Dingdong Dantes took to social media to remind the public to do their part as responsible citizens while they wait for the vaccine rollout. The actor made the reminder since COVID-19 cases are at an “all-time high” these past days, he said. He then shared that wearing masks and face shields, when worn properly and at the same time, will give more than 90-percent protection. “Experts say that wearing a medical grade face mask gives you up to around 85 percent protection (cloth masks – around 67 percent), and a face shield definitely adds another layer of defense,” he said. …