Author: Rossane Ramos

On the ABS-CBN morning talk show Magandang Buhay, Piolo Pascual was moved to tears after his mother Amelia sent her regards as he goes back to work now that Metro Manila is under general community quarantine.  The self-admitted mama’s boy said he could not help his emotions. “Parang ganon tayo. We have that instinct na pag nakita mo nanay mo o tatay mo, you’ll always be a baby,” he said. “My mom, she wants the best for everyone. Si mommy yung pag-care niya sa akin even if she lets me do stuff on my own, I know how much she…

After Frankie Pangilinan called out broadcaster Ben Tulfo for discrediting her stand on rape, women rallied behind the 19-year-old to prove that victims of sexual assault are not to blame for the actions of others. On Sunday, #HijaAko trended on Twitter as women came forward with their own experiences of sexual assault. Tulfo repeatedly called Pangilinan “hija” while explaining that women should be careful of how they dress up. The latter, however, stressed that being called “hija” will not belittle her points. Former celebrity Kat Alano came forward with her own experience and spoke out against victim-blaming. On Twitter, she…

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) launched a new campaign to support local cinemas in getting back on their feet even as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Cinematheque Centre Manila said the online campaign by the FDCP encourages Filipino moviegoers to watch films at their local cinemas as the country continues to adapt to the new normal.  “We aim to encourage the Filipino audience to watch films at their local cinemas even if the new normal integrates a shift in our movie-watching habits. Through this, we hope to help in easing our moviegoers to this new but still familiar…

Manuel and Gale are just one of the couples whose wedding plans were pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lucky for them, love always finds its way. The happy couple was supposed to wed in Roxas City last May 20. However, because of the pandemic and the many restrictions it posed, they were forced to push their date back and settle for a civil wedding. To make the milestone as special as possible, they sought out restaurants that would accommodate them after their ceremony. While brainstorming in one of their favorite date places, Manuel asked himself, “Why not here?” On…

Actor Pepe Herrera took to social media that he and his wife, Sarah Mallari, have finally welcomed their first child.  “Nakakakilig, nakakaiyak, nakakagana, nakakagaan,” he wrote as he shared his baby girl’s first photo. “Today, in my eyes, the World is a better place. Salute to all Mothers who gave birth, who are giving birth, and who are about to give birth to little angels. Salute to all Fathers. We have a very important job. I can see that now. Let us help each other,” he added.  The 33-year-old artist first revealed that they are expecting a child last March…

As they prepare to meet another bundle of joy in their family, celebrity couple Isabel Oli and John Prats relied on their creativity to be able to push through with an at-home maternity shoot.  The soon-to-be mommy of three shared that despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, they still chose to be creative and productive.  “Consider this a part of the new norm, but I’m really praying and hoping for change and miracle. Instead of idly waiting for the medicine and vaccine of COVID-19, we have a choice to be creative and productive, right? And this is us, the…

Filipino-British football player Phil Younghusband welcomed his first child with wife Margaret Hall on June 12.  The newbie dad took to Instagram to happily announce the arrival of their healthy baby boy, Philip James.  “Very proud to introduce Team Younghusband’s new signing Philip James Younghusband, named after his Grandad and Dad. Born in the early hours of June 12th. Mummy and baby Philip are both very well and healthy,” he wrote.  The 32-year-old athlete seems excited for his soon-to-be football player as he posed with baby Philip who wore a tiny football jersey.  Meanwhile, his Filipina-Spanish model wife shared how…

On June 15, the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago would have been celebrating her 75th birthday. Kapuso star Heart Evangelista took to social media to remember her “second mother.” On Instagram, she shared photos of her with the Iron Lady of Asia. “My mentor, my angel, and my second mother. Happy Birthday!” For her Instagram stories, she shared more of their throwback photos together. Last year, the actress penned a heartfelt message for her “queen.” “It seems like just yesterday we were going on our adventures together, chatting, lunching, and just enjoying each other’s company. “You owe me adulting 101,…

Kapuso star Derrick Monasterio launched an at home haircut service as his way of helping barbers who were displaced during the COVID-19 pandemic. QUARANCLEANPH, the actor said, is his own way of doing his part in helping “highly skilled barbers from top salons in the country.” The 24-year-old made the announcement on his Instagram page on June 1. “Nothing compares to being safe and indoors, that’s why I wanted to do my part and help in my own little way by launching QUARANCLEANPH,” he said. This is also my way of helping highly skilled barbers from top salons in the…

“It’s your right as Filipino to speak up, question and be involved.” Janine Gutierrez responded to comments asking her to stay out of political issues. On June 15, the Kapuso star urged her fellow Filipinos to stay informed and to speak up. “@comments na ‘sana hindi ka nalang makisali sa political issues’ to anyone who gets this too, pls don’t be swayed. It’s your right as a Filipino to speak up, question and be involved. I will keep repeating THAT YOUR VOICE MATTERS,” she wrote. In another tweet, she stressed that an individual’s career or different beliefs should not hinder…