Author: Rossane Ramos

“You are the last of the mavericks, Peqs. You are a genius. Thank you for everything.” Multi-awarded director Erik Matti penned a heartfelt message for his mentor, the late Peque Gallaga. The veteran director Peque Gallaga passed away on Thursday “due to complications arising from past health conditions.” On his message posted on Facebook, Matti said the Oro, Plata, Mata director was the father he didn’t want to disappoint but also the father he resented. He shared that Gallaga taught him everything he knew about films. “I know we’ve fought in and out over the years. The last time I…

After news of veteran filmmaker Peque Gallaga’s death broke out on Thursday, Kapamilya star Anne Curtis took to Instagram to express her condolences to the family of the director responsible for her first big movie break. The actress’ post read: “I will forever be grateful to him and Direk Lore (Reyes) for choosing me to be their Princess Dahlia in Magic Kingdom. It breaks my heart knowing that he won’t get to meet my own little Dahlia. Direk Peque, thank you for giving me a role that would change my life forever. I will miss you and will treasure the…

Queen of Pop Madonna said she had the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) when she was on tour in Paris seven weeks ago.  She, however, clarified to her 15 million followers on Instagram that she is no longer sick.  “When you test positive for anti-bodies it means you HAD the virus which I clearly did as I was sick at the end of my tour in Paris over seven weeks ago,” she said.  The iconic pop star played a show at the Grand Rex last February 22. She then called off the following shows due to “ongoing injuries.” “We all thought we…

Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé granted his grandfather’s dying wish by gifting the latter’s Pinay caretaker a home. In the most recent episode of US show Celebrity IOU, the crooner himself renovated and gave the home to Minette, his grandfather Demetrio’s caretaker for over eight years. The Home singer credited his success in the music industry to his grandfather. He took it upon himself to honor his grandfather’s legacy by granting his dying wish of a home for Minette.  “Minette never does anything for herself, and I think my grandpa would be thrilled knowing he could maybe lessen her burden a…

For her 38th birthday, Vanessa Bryant found a love letter her husband, Kobe Bryant left for her special day.  On Wednesday, she took to Instagram to share how much she looked forward to finally opening the letter. Her post read: “Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi. I waited to open one more letter on my birthday. It gave me something to look forward to today. The irony is that Kobe had a photo of me drawn with an Angel holding me up by an artist on the cover. Missing the Love…

Award-winning filmmaker Peque Gallaga passed away due to health complications on Thursday, according to multiple reports. He was 76. The Negrense director died “at the Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City this morning,” the Bacolod-based newspaper Visayan Daily Star said, quoting Gallaga’s brother Dr. Ricky Gallaga. Messages from friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry mourning the death of the Oro, Plata Mata director poured on social media. “I am devastated. I lost one of my greatest mentors. A lot of us are in great pain for this loss,” wrote director Joey Reyes on his Facebook account. “Paalam, Direk Peque…

English singer-songwriter Adele interrupted her social media hiatus to wow the internet with her fit physique on her 32nd birthday. Clad in a black slim fit dress, the Hello and Rolling In The Deep singer posed in front of a wreath outside of what seemed to be her home. Her post read: “Thank you for the birthday love. I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time. I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels. 2020 okay bye thanks…

Filipina Rosemarie Vega, a “rising star” in American reality television, has been blowing up the internet with her quick wit and funny reactions on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.  90 Day Fiancé follows the stories of international couples who only have 90 days to tie the knot on a fiancé visa. The Internet fell in love with Rose not just for her sass but for her ability to stand up for herself, especially in the midst of a man who seemed to underestimate her. As short clips from the TLC show dominated the internet, netizens from all…

In compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) order to cease and desist, broadcasting network ABS-CBN officially signed off on Tuesday night. The NTC ordered the network to stop its TV and radio broadcast operations a day after their 25-year license to operate expired last May 4. In a statement released the same night ABS-CBN went off air, the media giant said they trust the government will decide with the best interest of the Filipino people in mind. (READ: ABS-CBN issues statement on NTC’s cease and desist order) Kapamilya celebrities were not the only ones who grieved as the network…

Just two days after the World Press Freedom Day, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order against broadcast company ABS-CBN as its legislative franchise lapsed.  The NTC ordered the media giant to halt its TV and radio broadcast operations a day after their 25-year license to operate expired last May 4. The NTC is the sole agency responsible for regulating and supervising radio and television broadcast stations. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the order “is immediately executory” but can be raised for judicial review to the regional trial court or the Court of Appeals. In a…