Author: Rossane Ramos

Andre Paras penned a sweet birthday message for his stepmother Lyxen Paras on her special day. “I’m thankful that we were able to live a private and simple life. I hate how people think they know you and say hurtful and mean things,” the 24-year-old Kapuso actor said. “It makes you wonder how in the world people come up with these negative things yet we live a private life,” the actor added. Andre continued on to say that if his stepmother was a “bad person”, he wouldn’t turn out how he is right now. “No, that’s because you and dad…

Is it a boy or a girl? Late April, celebrity couple Lara Quigaman and Marco Alcaraz happily announced that they will be welcoming a third baby in September.  They made the announcement on their family YouTube channel last April 30. “Alam po namin na ang daming di magandang pangyayari sa paligid natin pero this is something talaga na we’re truly grateful for and alam mo yung kahit anong mangyari, we can always find something to thank God for,” she said in the video.  In their most recent video uploaded today, the happy couple highlighted their mini gender reveal party at…

We just found our new fitspiration! Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo took to Instagram to show off her hard-earned abs from the quarantine period. In her post, the actress explained that she swore to herself to exercise at least three times a week to keep herself fit and healthy.  “Thanks to online and Zoom workout classes, I actually ended up working out almost every day! You just need to find out the right fitness routine for you, and I swear you’ll enjoy the process along the way,” she said.  “Tip: Start with 15mins per day first and adjust it from there…

“Yung kahit buntis ka may abs ka.” Actress Coleen Garcia is a glowing mom-to-be! The 27-year-old took to social media to show off her glorious baby bump! Coleen is now on her 25th week of pregnancy and she’s loving her journey to becoming a mom.  “I am in looove with my bump,” she said in an Instagram post.  “Though the little one kicks so much it makes me kinda queasy lol I still find it so amusing and nakakakilig. Enjoying every step of this journey,” she said.  Her post was filled with adoring comments from her celebrity friends. Some of…

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took to Instagram to raise awareness on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. To her 133M followers, the Grammy-winning singer shared via Instagram stories a link to the page https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ that provides information such as resources and how to donate to the BLM movement. “When You’re Done: Educate Yourself. This Doesn’t Go Away Once The Topic Isn’t, ‘Trending’,” the page said. Once swiped up, the page would show that it also backed protest movements in other countries, including “Junk Terror Bill” which refers to the House Bill (HB) No. 6785 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020…

Netizens are gushing over this throwback photo of Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli, and we are just as kilig! “7 years ago. My wife. I love you,” Matteo wrote along with past photo of him and Sarah posing with their hands linked to make a heart. The actor-athlete’s Instagram post on June 2 was brimming with the couple’s fans feeling sentimental over the throwback photo.  A fan pointed out that the couple’s love story began exactly 7 years ago on June 2, 2013 during the popstar royalty’s United States concert tour dubbed 24/SG, where Matteo was a special guest performer. …

Kapamilya star Liza Soberano aired out her disagreement over House Bill (HB) No. 6875 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The bill, which amends the country’s existing anti-terrorism law or the Human Security Act of 2007, seeks to impose a harsher punishment on terrorism which is defined as “acts inciting fear and seriously destabilizing structures in the country.” Under the proposed measure, those who propose, incite, conspire and participate in the planning, training and facilitation of a terrorist attack could face a sentence equivalent to life imprisonment. Individuals giving support to terrorists and recruiting anyone to be a member of…

“Palagi namin tinatanong sa simula ng show ang ‘okay ba kayo jaaaan’… Ngayon naman, kami ang hindi ‘okay.’” Angelica Panganiban penned an emotional goodbye to her co-stars on the ABS-CBN gag show Banana Sundae.  “Halos labing dalawang taon tayo nagpapatawa at nagpapasaya ng mga tao. Sa pinakaunang pagkakataon kanina umiiyak tayong lahat… Masyadong masakit na makitang durog na durog tayong lahat. Sa ganitong panahon, ito ang pinaka huli nating pwedeng maramdaman… Ang mawalan tayo ng tahanan,” she said.  Angelica’s social media post came weeks after her home network ABS-CBN went off air after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a…

Early May, Kim Chiu was hit with criticism for the delivery of her sentiments, where she cited a classroom situation, during an online protest event. Thankfully, the Kapamilya star’s boyfriend and onscreen partner Xian Lim was just one call away. “Parang yun na yata ang pinakamarami kong tawag sa kanya. Para siyang sponge, kapag may problema ako, nalilipat ko sa kanya,” she said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  The 30-year-old actress said Xian experienced anxious feelings during her whole “Bawal Lumabas’ ordeal. “Tapos siya yung nagkaka-anxiety. Buti na lang lagi ko siyang kausap, lagi kami nagkukuwentuhan. Ina-advise niya…

Just recently, Bea Alonzo channeled her inner Basha, her artistically-inclined character in the hit film One More Chance, when she tried her hand at a new hobby — painting.  In an Instagram post, the actress revealed she has turned to the visual arts as her creative outlet, especially now that she has not been acting.  “Trying different things in this unprecedented time. Never even thought of painting before, (don’t judge! I just started and not claiming to be good at it),” she said. For Bea, she said, painting has been her escape. “Since I haven’t been acting for quite some…