Author: Rossane Ramos

OPM band Ben&Ben is set to hold another concert to raise funds for balik-eskwela initiatives. The hour-long online concert featuring the nine-piece group’s hit songs aims to help students and teachers adapt to the new normal. The funds will be used to acquire school supplies needed for e-learning and care packages with personal protective equipment (PPEs) and vitamins for teachers and staff who will be distributing the supplies. In the event’s website, the group encouraged the public to donate to their heart’s content. With only P300, they will be able to provide a basic learning kit with printed modules, an…

Billy Crawford announced that he will be hosting TV5’s Philippine adaptation of the South Korean talent show, The Masked Singer.  “Get ready, ’cause here we go! October 24 7:00 p.m. See you all soon,” he wrote as the caption of his Instagram post. Despite many congratulatory messages for his switch to the Kapatid network, one comment caught Billy’s attention. “Congrats!! But I’m a #kapamilyaforever,” the comment read.  Billy immediately responded and affirmed that despite this career development, he will remain a Kapamilya forever as well.  “Same here 🙂 It’s for my family :),” he wrote.  Billy also said the Pinoy…

Marjorie Barretto took to social media today to mark the birthday of her late father, Miguel Barretto. On Instagram, the celebrity mom wrote what she missed most about her father, who died in 2019 at the age of 82. “You know what I miss most about you? I miss how much you loved my children. We miss you, your presence in every single event in our lives. Keep watching over us, Dad, most especially the kids, watch over them from above,” she wrote along with past photos of her father and kids. “We will always need you. I MISS YOU…

On social media, Angel Locsin was quick to dispel fake news that said the actress will be running for senator in the 2022 elections. The Iba ‘Yan host shared a screenshot of a Twitter post with a link to a YouTube video which seemed to announce her intentions to run for a Senate seat. “Karapat dapat daw ang PEKENG ANGEL na maging senador at itama ang nabubuang nyang pagiisip,” the Twitter user in Angel’s post said. Angel then asked her followers on the platform to be wary of false propaganda. “Mag-ingat sa mga maling propaganda. Sino ang gumagawa at bakit…

Veteran actress Carmi Martin recently revealed that she contracted the coronavirus and is now free of the disease.  In a Facebook post, she shared that she took a swab test last September 13. The test was required since she was going to shoot for a digital series under ABS-CBN’s film production company Star Cinema. The following day, she received her result that showed she was positive for COVID-19. “I really felt bad because I have no symptoms except for my BP that shoot up, and also for not (being) able to do the project since I was so prepared and really…

President Rodrigo Duterte and actress Angel Locsin topped global public opinion and data company YouGov’s 2020 list of most admired men and women in the Philippines. According to the London-based group’s annual survey, Duterte was given a score of 19.67 percent while Locsin scored a 15.03 percent. The Filipinos included in the Top 10 of the list are former Miss Universe Catriona Gray, pop star Sarah Geronimo, actress Liza Soberano, boxing champ-turned-senator Manny Pacquaio and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. Vice President Leni Robredo landed the 15th spot in the women’s list. Meanwhile, former US President Barack Obama and First Lady…

ABS-CBN’s longest-running teleserye FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano marked its fifth year since its premiere on Philippine television today, September 28.  Production company Dreamscape Entertainment commemorated the action series’ milestone on social media. “Sama sama pa rin nating haharapin kahit ano pang pagsubok ang dumating. Happy Anniversary, mga Ka Probinsyano #FPJAP5TuloyAngLaban,” they wrote as the caption of their post. Dreamscape Entertainment’s Television head Roldeo Endrinal thanked those who supported their show for 5 years. “Salamat sa inyo, Kapamilya, sa pagtangkilik at pagmamahal,” he wrote in an Instagram post.  Rowell Santiago, who plays as President Oscar Hidalgo, thanked Coco Martin and the rest…

The mystery woman from Cesar Montano’s viral video back in 2018 finally revealed herself in yet another birthday greeting video from the actor. Two years ago, Cesar filmed a video greeting to a certain barangay kagawad in Sta. Ana, Manila for his birthday. The video caught the eyes of netizens when a naked woman was seen in the background. This weekend, he sent another birthday greeting video, which seemed to reenact his past viral clip, for entertainment columnist Dolly Anne Carvajal. “BFF! Happy happy birthday to you. ‘Wag na ‘wag mong kakalimutan na mayroong ‘Buboy,’ Cesar Montano nagmamahal at nagdadarasal…

Sorsogon City’s Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) candidate Maria Isabela Galeria announced on social media that she tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).  “With so much sadness in my heart, I regret to inform you that I tested positive for COVID-19 rtPCR. This news breaks my heart deeply and I apologize if ever I put you at risk,” she said in an Instagram post on Sunday. The 21-year-old model and registered nurse said despite following safety precautions, she still ended up contracting the disease. She added that her MUP team, sisters and those she had contact with in Manila all tested…

A documentary based on the life of singer-songwriter Jake Zyrus was nominated for the Best Arts Programming category in this year’s International Emmy Awards. “Jake and Charice” will go up against three other entries from Brazil, France and the United Kingdom. The documentary follows the life of Jake Zyrus as he comes out as a transgender man after living under the limelight as Charice Pempengco. Jake announced the feat on his Instagram yesterday, September 24. “Surreal. Thank you @iemmys — it’s an honor,” he wrote. The winners for the 2020 International Emmys will be announced at a ceremony in New…