Author: Rossane Ramos

Actress Beauty Gonzalez took to social media to pen herself a special birthday message. The Kadenang Ginto star turned 29 on May 28.  “As one ages, it’s only natural to look back at one’s past, to see the paths you have taken to get to where you are. To not only learn from our mistakes but to build on even the tiniest glories, to celebrate the tender mercies,” she wrote.  “May I say to myself on my birthday, ‘I LIKE ME’ and ‘GOOD JOB MAMA’,” she said.  Beauty is married to art curator-businessman Norman Crisologo. They have a daughter named…

Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano greeted her boyfriend and onscreen partner Enrique Gil a “happy five years and seven months” with the cutest TikTok video! The 22-year-old star hopped on TikTok’s relationship challenge trend and featured some of their memorable moments in the years they’ve been together as a couple. @soberanoliza Happy 5 years and 7 months. ❤️?? ##boyfriendcheck ##foryoupage ##fyp ♬ relationship vibezzz – jojohnsonphoto She captioned her post: “Happy 5 years and 7 months #boyfriendcheck.” The reel-to-real couple celebrated their fifth anniversary last October 2019. It was only in 2014 that Liza revealed the true score between them.  In…

Actress Charlene Gonzales shared how proud she is of her twins with husband Aga Muhlach — Atasha and Andres — for graduating from high school amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Since mass gatherings such as graduation ceremonies are prohibited, the Muhlach family attended their kids’ online graduation at home.  On Instagram, proud momma Charlene penned heartfelt messages for her two graduates.  “Although, you may have not physically walked across the stage for the graduation ceremony due to the global pandemic, it does not take away the many years of sacrifice, perseverance, defeats, victories and life lessons you’ve learned & continue to…

On Wednesday, Italian Opera singer Andrea Bocelli revealed that he and his family silently fought their battle with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Though he did not specify exactly when they were sick with the virus, he assured that they had a swift and full recovery by the end of March. “The pandemic which has shaken the world has also affected — albeit mildly — me and certain members of my family,” he said in a social media post. The global music icon said they chose not to share the news out of respect for those who are dealing with a…

Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco created fashion-forward personal protective equipment (PPEs) for the United Arab Emirates’ COVID-19 frontliners.  In an Instagram post, Cinco featured a plain protection lab gown that legitimately looks runway ready! He shared that Michael Cinco Couture has joined the Arab Fashion Council and the Dubai Health Authority’s project #AThread4Cause.  The #Thread4Cause initiative aims to band together Dubai’s fashion designers in creating protective gear for their heroes in the medical field.  “This is our own small way of serving the Dubai community and giving back gratitude to the UAE government,” he wrote.  In a separate post,…

Ever wonder how weddings will be set in motion in the time of COVID-19? This couple from Samar just had their church wedding last May 21, offering a glimpse into the “new normal” in weddings. Zohn Villas of Bohol and Asila Costelo of Samar exchanged their “I dos” a month after lockdowns hampered their April nuptials. “Love in the time of COVID-19,” wrote the Cebu-based daily The Freeman, as the couple tied the knot “with masks featuring prominently in the ceremony, and their families and friends witnessing the union from far away.” Both nurses by profession, Zohn and Asila…

On Tuesday, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) postponed this year’s pageant in support of the government’s quarantine restrictions and efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  “BPCI recognizes the pressing and urgent need to protect the health and safety of the candidates, their families and friends, all the passionate pageant supporters, and the general public. Mindful of the potential and serious risks, BPCI has decided to postpone the Binibining Pilipinas 2020 pageant indefinitely,” the organization said in a social media post.  The organization, nevertheless, clarified that rescheduling the pageant and its activities will depend on the government’s…

For mental health awareness week, Maxene Magalona opened up on her mental health in hopes of ending the stigma around it.  “I’ve always wondered why it’s socially acceptable for people with physical illnesses to go to the hospital or treatment while those with mental health conditions have to hide and pretend like they don’t have it?” she asked.  The actress shared that a couple of years ago she found herself dealing with bouts of anxiety and episodes of rage.  “I was an adult having embarrassing tantrums but I couldn’t really understand where all the anger was coming from. When I…

On Tuesday, singer-actor James Reid took to Instagram to announce his new role as the Department of Agriculture’s Ambassador on Food Security.  His post read: “LETS GROOOW. Thank you to the Department of Agriculture and Secretary Dar for trusting me with the role of Ambassador of Food Security. Thanks for the gift. Can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on during quarantine!” Secretary of Agriculture William Dar said the 27-year-old artist took on the role as ambassador pro bono. On Reid’s Instagram stories, he featured a photo of him during the DA’s celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolks. “And…

Netflix is making June a month to look forward to as they picked up five beloved and critically-acclaimed Pinoy films. Cinemalaya 2016’s Best Film Pamilya Ordinaryo will be released on the platform soon. The award-winning film features the life of teenage parents who resort to desperate measures after their child was kidnapped.  The film stars Hasmine Kilip, Ronwaldo Martin, Maria Isabel Lopez, Sue Prado, Ruby Ruiz, Karl Medina, Moira Lang, Erlinda Villalobos and the late Menggie Cobarrubias.  The streaming giant will also bring Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2019 entry Sunod directed by Carlos Ledesma on June 14. Sunod was…