Author: Rossane Ramos

Even in the midst of a pandemic, love has proven its power with these two locally stranded individuals (LSI) in Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental province. Jiel Manda, 22 and Mirasol Miguel, 17 did not expect to find love when they were admitted at the Faustino K. Labiton Elementary School, a quarantine facility in Barangay Carahayan. But after their 14-day isolation, they left the facility with a sweetheart in tow.  The young couple met on June 17, a day after they arrived in the province. Under their local government’s protocol, they had to undergo quarantine. Mirasol travelled from Davao…

Early Wednesday, journalist and COVID-19 survivor Howie Severino was “briefly detained” by Quezon City law enforcers for an alleged face mask violation. In a Facebook post, the Kapuso broadcaster said he was out on a bicycle ride with his friends in Mother Ignacia, Quezon City when the city’s law enforcers apprehended him for allegedly “talking without my mask covering my mouth.” But the veteran journo said that he had just pulled down his face mask to consume the drinks that he and his companions bought at a store. “We bought drinks at the store next door, and then drank them…

Sunshine Cruz called out sexual predators in her social media post. The actress was referring to the photo she shared on her public Facebook page, showing her with her three daughters — Angelina, Sam and Chesca — in their swimming pool at home.  “Nagkalat ang sexual predators sa social media lalo na dito sa Facebook,” she said in her personal page. “Sad na ginagawang rason ng mga manyak na ito na naka swimsuit or shorts daw kami. Do not blame women for the choice of clothes they wear,” she said. She stressed that even if women wore a gown in…

Celebrity couple Max Collins and Pancho Magno are officially parents now! In an Instagram post, the newbie mom shared her baby boy’s first photo on social media. “Good morning my Skye,” the 27-year-old Kapuso actress wrote.  As for Pancho, he shared a video of his wife giving birth at home. It seems like the couple opted for a water birth, which means the delivery of the baby takes place in water. “To our Son, Skye Anakin, you are one of the reasons why I believe in God. Can’t wait to be your bestfriend,” he said. He then expressed how amazed…

Former radio jock Jinri Park took to social media to open up on how her 30s are going after her celebrity stint in the Philippines.  Jinri was a former Pinoy Big Brother housemate during its “Lucky 7” edition. After her big break, she turned to modeling, acting and hosting.  “If I had to describe my 20s in a word it would be glamour. From all the fun time I had during my college days, just drinking and clubbing with my friends to becoming a radio jock, model, actress and host, it’s definitely been exciting,” she said. Though her short stay…

Soon-to-be first-time mother Assunta de Rossi was more than happy to update her followers that she has finally “survived” her first and second trimester of pregnancy.  In an Instagram post, she shared that her baby’s heartbeat, weight and size are all good but the gender is still unidentified. “Hmm… my little miracle from heaven is being a pasaway. Alam na kung kanino nagmana,” she said. The 37-year-old actress said she was feeling sentimental because she remembered that in her last ultrasound scan, her miracle baby was just the size of a jellybean. “But seriously, I’m feeling a bit emotional because…

Starting this week, Richard Gutierrez is now part of the star-studded cast of action series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. The actor said his character, Angelito, in the long-running ABS-CBN serye is someone to watch out for. “Ang character ko dito ay si Angelito. Lumaki na maraming paghihirap na pinagdaanan. Ang taong nagpapasaya sa kanya at minahal niya ay yung character ni Alyana. Siguro ang dapat abangan ng viewers ay yung unang paghaharap namin ni Coco,” he said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon. “Ito po ang bagong yugto ng Ang Probinsyano,” he said. The 36-year-old said it is an honor…

Roxanne Baeyens of Baguio City was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2020 in the pageant’s first-ever online competition on July 5. “My dear Baguio City, I feel deeply honored and grateful to carry your name. My heart will always showcase how proud I am as an Igorota,” the Filipino-Belgian beauty wrote in her first Instagram post as a titleholder.  Roxanne or Roxie said that despite being away from her family during her journey to the crown, the situation pushed her to be grateful for what she has.  “When I feel discouraged, I just remind myself how lucky I am that I’m…

Carmina Villarroel is not just an actress-host anymore, she’s now a vlogger as well! On July 4, the Sarap, Di Ba? host announced that she finally has her very own YouTube channel.  “You know, I’ve been dreaming of having my own channel and finally it’s here and it’s happening. Thank you lord,” she said in her video. The 44-year-old mommy of two said her twins, Mavy and Cassy, influenced her to set up her own channel.  “I’ll be sharing my life, the lives of the Legaspi family,” she said. Carmina added that her content will feature life hacks, tips, challenges…

Mommy-to-be Dianne Medina is adapting well to the new normal as she pushes through with her at-home maternity shoot. On Instagram, the actress shared photos from her photoshoot done at home. “Answered prayer,” she wrote.  In another photo, Dianne sported a beige face mask matching her dress. Her caption read: “The New Normal Maternity Shoot.” She was also pictured with her husband Rodjun Cruz happily embracing her belly. “I love my 2 babies,” she said. On June 21, the soon-to-be parents announced that their first baby will be a boy. The two had an intimate gender reveal party with their…