Author: Rossane Ramos

Angel Locsin released a statement against red-tagging as she strongly denied her and her family members’ alleged links with the New People’s Army (NPA) or any other terrorist group.  The actress released the statement today, October 23, on her Instagram page. “To set the record straight, hindi po ako parte ng NPA or any terrorist group. Neither my sister nor my kuya Neri is a part of the NPA or any terrorist group,” she started. The 35-year-old said difference in beliefs is not an excuse to red-tag her or associate her with any terrorist groups. “May paniniwala ako, may paniniwala…

After Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged Liza Soberano not to engage with women’s group Gabriela Women’s Party, fellow Kapamilya Angel Locsin took to social media to react on the matter. In an Instagram story on Thursday, Locsin reposted a news outlet’s quote card stating that Parlade warned Soberano for associating with the women’s group. “A man calling out a woman on how she would advocate women’s rights. How 1920s,” she wrote. She then reposted another quote card of Senator Risa Hontiveros’ take on the matter. Soberano received…

Kris Aquino surprised fans when she spoke up about her past flame, former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. In a recent social media post, the television host wrote her thoughts on matters she has learned to leave behind. “Pero naiiba pala ang pananaw sa buhay pag pinaglaban ka na, at pinaramdam sa’yo kung gaano kahalaga ka — maraming beses ka mang mabigo ngiba, kakayanin mong maniwala that this time FOREVER CAN REALLY BEGIN,” she wrote. In the comments section of her post, a fan of Kris and Herbert expressed their excitement over her comeback. “Yung tatay nyo hindi ako pinaglaban…

Julia Barretto looked back on her childhood days in a birthday greeting for her older sister Dani. The actress wrote about how much she looked up to her ate when they were still kids.  “When we were little, I always wanted to be in the same dress as you,” she started. The 23-year-old then listed down all the moments from when they were still kids that proved her admiration for Dani. She also recounted that she even wanted the exact same dress her sister had on. “I’ve always looked up to you, and I’ve always been your #1 fan. With…

Moira Dela Torre recently revealed that she’s on a special diet that would help her get pregnant. The singer said her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) might make her journey towards being a mother difficult. The 26-year-old said that she and her husband Jason Marvin Hernandez are already planning to build their own family. She added that she would want to conceive next year.  “Gusto ko po mag-baby siguro next year or in two years. Right now, I’m on a special diet for my polycystic ovary (syndrome) para I hope I can get pregnant na and para hindi mahirap,” she said…

Heart Evangelista revealed why she used to dodge interviews about Chiz Escudero early on in their relationship.  In her latest vlog where she looked back on past videos, the Kapuso star reacted to a clip where she was asked questions by the press about her then budding relationship with the former senator and now Sorsogon governor for a birthday feature.  Heart admitted that at that time, she was pressured to talk about her love life because she wanted it to remain private. “I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t want this interview,” she revealed. She continued on to explain…

Isabel Oli recently opened up on why her 39th birthday is “melancholic” for her. The model-actress turned a year older on Tuesday, October 20.  In an Instagram post, she wrote that she’s celebrating her special day without her “dear other half” John Prats because he’s “locked-in” somewhere far away. To add to her melancholic feeling, her siblings and their families in Manila were not able to celebrate with her because of the pandemic. “Way different from my past birthdays. This one is quite melancholic for me. Celebrating 39 years of existence without my dear other half ‘cause he is currently…

Avengers stars Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo assembled for Chris Pratt after he was voted by Twitter users as the worst “Hollywood Chris.” The Guardians of the Galaxy actor was tagged as the “worst” Chris in the star-studded line-up that included Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pine in a Twitter challenge over the weekend. Netizens said their disapproval of Pratt is caused by his alleged political views. It was reported in Entertainment Weekly that there was a claim from last year that he supported a church with anti-LGBTQ views. Pratt, who is known to be a devout Christian,…

The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization recently unveiled the “Filipina” crown for this year’s pageant. On social media, the MUP announced that the Villarica family from Meycauyan, Bulacan, stepped up to the plate to offer their expertise on gems and jewelry for this year’s crown. The 2020 Miss Universe Philippines Crown symbolizes the achievement of “one’s mind over body as a Filipina.” “It will be a symbol of triumph over one’s journey of trials, hard work and perseverance in obtaining one’s dream. A dream that has become a reality that would inhabit her mind, heart and spirit,” they wrote on…

Lucy Torres shared her thoughts on how the lockdown brought her love for the “provincial life” back. The host-turned-politician said in an Instagram post that her return to Ormoc City was effortless, as if she was never away from the province for long. “I have been based in the big city for the most part (from the time I got married) but during this lockdown, I have melted back into the easy provincial life I once knew, like no time was lost, and as if I was never really away from it to begin with,” she wrote. “I am, at…