Author: Rossane Ramos

Even with the quarantine period, these male celebrities are still serving their best laidback pang-bahay looks! Robi Domingo While in lockdown, Robi is definitely going natural with a “no shave” look. “Ready na siya for mature roles,” Bianca Gonzales joked on his Instagram post. Zanjoe Marudo Just like Robi, actor Zanjoe Marudo is putting comfort first with his scruffy look. Gerald Anderson Gerald is going scruffy as well! While he’s busy with his COVID-19 relief operations, the actor still manages to squeeze in a workout. Dingdong Dantes The Kapuso star is also growing himself some moustache. Dingdong is spending his…

University of Santo Tomas Singers’ alumni virtually assembled to pay tribute to the healthcare workers in the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. Almost a hundred voices were recorded to sing Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika. Their post read: “A symphony of almost 100 voices individually recorded using smartphones and tablets, each track was blended together with the help of today’s modern-day sound technology. It pays tribute to the true heroes in the frontlines who selflessly put their lives at risk as humanity battles the novel disease and aims to provide a message of hope to those who silently…

Actor Daniel Padilla celebrated his birthday in advance with the momshies of Magandang Buhay. He shared with the hosts, including his mom Karla Estrada, that the secret to his “solid” relationship with Kathryn Bernardo is respect and their choice to stay together despite difficulties. “Respect towards your partner. I think yun yung isa sa mga pinaka importante is yung respeto sa isa’t isa,” he said. He added that they are both aware that there is no such thing as a perfect relationship. This is why they strive to stay with each other despite the rough patches they have encountered in…

American singer and songwriter Halsey is just like many of us who have turned to cooking and snacking during the quarantine period. On Twitter, the self-admitted foodie shared that she has been cooking every single day. While on the subject of cooking, a Filipino fan asked if the star has tried making any Filipino food and to everyone’s surprise, Halsey shared that she makes turon all the time! In case you didn’t know, turon is a fried banana wrap usually served as an afternoon snack. Meanwhile, watch Halsey’s latest music video here:

Mo Twister mourned the death of his wife Angelika Schmeing’s brother. The US-based radio DJ said their family’s shock and grief come in two parts — the shock of losing him and the shock of not being together to comfort each other. “My wife lost her only brother yesterday to the coronavirus. I can’t even begin to put into words how devastated she is. I have never seen her this way. He was 38. I have never seen someone I care about so broken,” he said. The 42-year-old former TV host shared that his brother-in-law’s son and wife are isolated…

Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez said his city is free of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease because they have closed their borders early.  “We started closing our borders on March 13. It’s been over a month already since the time we closed it. We’re very strict in allowing people to enter Ormoc City,” he said in an ANC interview. He added that Ormoc will continue closing their borders since he believes that the infection will not stop anytime soon. “We only allow entry into Ormoc City if there are heart diseases, emergency operations, if they’ll be giving birth but for those patients…

Newly named United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines Youth Advocate Darren Espanto took to social media to teach kids how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Darren’s tips include practicing physical distancing, avoiding kissing and hugging, proper washing of hands, and staying in communication with loved ones. The celebrity singer became UNDP’s Youth Advocate last April 16. In an Instagram post, he shared how it is an honor to be of service as an advocate. His caption read: “In this time of uncertainty and difficulty, it is our obligation to to look after each one and to…

Marian Rivera and husband Dingdong Dantes reinterpreted Nora Aunor’s iconic Walang Himala monologue in an online fundraising live show by the Lockdown Cinema Club (LCC).  Gabi ng Himala: Mga Awit at Kwento was a tribute to the movie Himala, directed by the late Ishmael Bernal and penned by Ricky Lee back in 1982.  Nora Aunor’s iconic monologue proclaiming her truth has become one of Philippine cinema’s prized gems.  In the two-hour long livestream of artists rendering their own interpretations, Marian and Dingdong reimagined the scene in a modern setting.  As the director, Dingdong explained that their reinterpretation shows Elsa, played…

On Tuesday, Vice President Leni Robredo took to social media to thank actor Enchong Dee for showing up unannounced in her office with personal protective equipment (PPEs) for healthcare workers and food for volunteers.  She wrote on her Twitter post: “Biglang nag appear sa office ngayong hapon, mag isa. May dalang mga PPEs para sa frontliners at pagkain para sa volunteers. Mabuhay ka, Enchong Dee.” As of April 21, the Office of the Vice President has already raised P55.8 million for their Kaya Natin Movement donation drive. They have already delivered 88,800 PPE sets to 487 hospitals and communities in…

Celebrity couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Monday, April 20. The two took to Instagram to pen each other their sweet messages.  Billy wrote how thankful he is for having an “angel” to always guide him.  “To my love, my everything, thank you. Thank you for loving me through my everyday hardhead times, driving you nuts, and giving you different tones that piss you off,” eh wrote.  For her part, Coleen said that their simple celebration has taught her that the simplest things are what truly matter.  “You’re the best partner I could ever…