Author: Rossane Ramos

A bill seeking protection for entertainment industry workers especially as they face the “new normal” has been approved in the subcommittee level in the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 191 or the Actors Occupational Safety and Health Standard Bill — also known as the “Eddie Garcia Law” — was authored by veteran actor Eddie Garcia’s stepson, Deputy Speaker and 1 PACMAN Partylist Rep. Michael Romero. Romero said the bill prioritizes the safety and welfare of those working in the entertainment industry. “Workers and employers throughout the creative industries can gain much from implementing this measure when it is finally enacted…

Kapuso star LJ Reyes opened up on her realizations about herself amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The actress shared how her partner Paolo Contis constantly reminds her to keep a healthy mindset.  On Instagram, she wrote how she has only started to take care of herself recently. “Nakakainis kasi I know I should make time to do it, but what I didn’t realize is that it is also important to forgive yourself,” she said. LJ continued to share that she forgives herself for not being able to work out and for stress eating the past months.  She then revealed that with…

Sharon Cuneta took to social media to share a first glimpse of her family’s future home. The veteran singer-actress said the design of their soon-to-be house prioritizes their family’s fur babies.  Sharing a computer-generated video of an area of her home, Sharon promised her Instagram followers that she will be giving them a proper tour once it is built.  She then said that their new home will house her chow chow, KC’s chow chow and shih tzu, and Frankie’s two beagles. Sharon said their fur babies will have a grooming area and a playground. “I think one of my callings…

JM de Guzman showed what it’s like to have panic disorder and how he deals with it. The actor managed to capture the moment of his panic attack on video in hopes of making others who can relate to him not feel alone.  The Pamilya Ko star shared with his two million followers on Instagram how he coped with a panic attack that interrupted his sleep.  “This is what my panic disorder looks like 4:00 am middle of a good sleep. Intense waves of emotion. Rapid heart beat that’ll make you feel you are about to pass out or die,”…

John Regala’s showbiz colleagues Nadia Montenegro, Aster Amoyo and Chuckie Dreyfus recently announced that they will be discontinuing their support for the veteran actor’s healthcare situation.  The actor, best-known for his kontrabida roles, received an outpour of support after photos of him asking for help from a food delivery rider went viral. At the time, he was unable to eat for two weeks due to his liver cirrhosis. Actors Nadia and Chuckie, and showbiz columnist Aster initiated and led efforts to help the ailing John. A crowdfunding page was also set up for people willing to send any amount for…

“This is a good problem.” Since ABS-CBN’s franchise denial, broadcast networks GMA and TV5 have already expressed their interest in Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano’s tandem, the latter’s manager Ogie Diaz revealed. In his YouTube video, Ogie said the network’s chief operating officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes has already assured them that they are finding ways for the couple to work together again.  “Ang LizQuen ay isa sa mga hindi binibitawan ng ABS-CBN. As per Tita Cory Vidanes, gumagawa naman daw sila ng paraan kung paano maitatawid yung mga loveteams na pino-protektahan nila at yung sine-secure talaga nila,” he said. …

OPM rock band The Itchyworms is taking their music to the international stage as they headline UK-based online music festival, Gotobeat Online Summer Festival. The foursome was chosen as the only Filipino act among dozens of applicants from around the world. They will be performing alongside Demsky from Japan, Reality Club from Indonesia, May Zic from Israel and Zkeletonz, Lulalong, Dimaggio Jones, and Kaprica all from the UK. The music festival on August 20 aims to fulfill the lack of live music in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. August is indeed a jam-packed month for the group. On Monday,…

Coleen Garcia is set to meet her first child soon! The mom-to-be is nearing the end of her pregnancy journey as she reaches her ninth month.  The actress flaunted her baby bump on Instagram. Her caption read: “9 months.” Her friends from the industry gushed over her pregnancy glow as they expressed their excitement for the arrival of Coleen and her husband Billy Crawford’s little bundle of joy.  In another post, the 27-year-old shared how she’s enjoying preparing for the arrival of their baby boy. “Currently enjoying my nesting period at home and making all the changes, adjustments and improvements…

Just recently, Jericho Rosales’ son Santino signed an exclusive contract with talent management company Viva Artists Agency. The 19-year-old immediately expressed that he is taking a different path from his father.  Santino shared that he does not share the same passion his father has with acting. “I don’t have the passion for it and I was always taught growing up that for everything I do, I have to have a passion for it. I think I cannot give the best of my ability on that path,” he said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon. He added that his lack…

Gretchen Ho has announced to her followers that she will be giving away 50 bicycles to those who are in need of a bike to support their livelihoods.  “Because a BIKE can spell the difference between keeping a livelihood or not,” she wrote on her social media accounts on Thursday. “Giving away 50 BIKES. If you are in need of 1, you may APPLY via link below. You need to JUSTIFY why you’re DESERVING, and show PROOF when my team contacts you,” Gretchen added. The television host said the bicycles she will be giving away were sourced from abroad and…