Author: Rossane Ramos

Just five years ago, TV host Bianca Gonzales and basketball player JC Intal tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Palawan. Bianca revealed yesterday, December 5, that she and JC renewed their vows as husband and wife. Only this time, it’s in the presence of their two daughters Lucia and Carmen. In a separate Instagram post, Bianca’s cager husband thanked the TV host for the “beautiful surprise”. Bianca penned a sweet explanation as to why they decided to renew their vows, admitting it may seem a bit “soon” but for them, it felt like the right time.  “We felt…

Forbes Asia released a list of “Heroes of Philanthropy” yesterday, December 3. The list highlights outstanding altruists who are committed to solving some of the pressing issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Among billionaires, entrepreneurs, and celebrities on the list, our very own Angel Locsin was honored for her philanthropic efforts. (READ: Angel Locsin visits more quake-hit areas as victims beg for help.) A day after the list was released, the actress thanked Forbes Asia for including her in the list. She admitted she has “never thought” her she would be mentioned. “I never thought @ForbesAsia would ever mention my name,…

Indonesian athlete Edgar Xavier Marvelo was met with a bittersweet victory after finding out his father died while he was competing in the event. Edgar won 2 gold medals for men’s Gunshu and Daoshu events of Wushu. His team were in tears after the competition. Sadly, it wasn’t tears of joy, as they had to inform the athlete of his father’s death right after the momentous feat. “People in his team were in tears after his victory and those were not just tears of joy. Edgar’s father died while we has competing in the event and he was only informed…

Angel Locsin’s fiancé film producer Neil Arce congratulated her for being a part of Forbes Asia’s list of Heroes of Philanthropy. Among the list are the likes of Jack Ma, Azim Premji, Suh Kyung-bae, and of course, our very own Angel Locsin.  The actress’ philanthropic efforts were highlighted in the list.  Her fiancé Neil has revealed why Angel has not reacted to the good news yet. Apparently, she is shy to post about this achievement.  “Dahil nahihiya ka ipost ako na lang mag post. My strong independent woman! IM proud of you my Love!” he wrote in an Instagram post,…

The people of Twitter have spoken. Netizens are shipping Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and TV host Gretchen Ho after they were seen sitting beside each other at a Southeast Asian Games volleyball match yesterday. The two were watching the Philippines’ women’s volleyball team go up against the Vietnam team at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. A netizen asked Gretchen to explain why she was with Vico but neither have reacted to the photos of them going viral online. “We are not going to sit here and ignore these images. Paki explain mayora, @gretcheno. Give this duo a nickname,” a UAAP…

Listen up KathNiel and JaDine fans, Daniel Padilla finally spoke up on his viral video with James Reid! Last month, a video of James Reid carrying Daniel Padilla to the dance floor went viral. Fans were amused with the never-before-seen interaction between the Kapamilyas favorite leading men. The rare moment proved that there is no bad blood between the two despite their perceived rivalry. “Hindi pa kami magkakilala ng husto pero nakikita ko kay James mabuting tao naman yun eh,” Daniel said in his interview for Tonight With Boy Abunda. When asked if he could be friends with competition, the…

Wilbros Live has just announced American singer-songwriter Khalid is coming back to Manila for his Free Spirit tour.  Last November 2, 2018, the 21-year-old performed at the Araneta Coliseum where he sang his Grammy-nominated hit Location. The local events promoter revealed that the man from El Paso is will be performing at the Mall of Asia Arena on April 2.  Free Spirit is Khalid’s second album released last April. The album includes hit songs: Talk, My Bad and Better.  Tickets go on sale on December 14.

True to her name, Angel Locsin really is an angel. Forbes Asia released a list of “Heroes of Philanthropy” which outstanding altruists across Asia who are passionate and committed to solving some of the pressing issues in the region.  In selecting the honorees, the monetary contributions and philanthropic efforts of the candidates were reviewed. They aim to highlight those who have used their own money for their endeavors. Among the list are the likes of Jack Ma, Azim Premji, Suh Kyung-bae, and our very own Angel Locsin. The list highlighted Angel’s donation of P1 million to Mindanao after an earthquake…

Just because we couldn’t get over it, here are the 11 Filipina beauty queens who were the muses of the participating countries in the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019:  Karen Gallman  Filipina-Australian beauty Karen Gallman is the Philippines’ first-ever holder of the Miss Intercontinental crown. She rose above more than 80 contestants in the competition held in January.  She represented Brunei at the opening ceremony of the SEA Games.  “What an honor to be part of the #seagames2019 opening. Isa lang talaga masasabi ko.. Sobrang nakaka proud maging PINOY,” she said in an Instagram post.  Sophia…

Sharon Cuneta addressed President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that she and her husband Senator Kiko Pangilinan are not in good terms. The president reportedly claimed that the singer wants her husband, the opposition leader, out of their home. The news travelled all the way to New York City, where the couple’s daughter Frankie Pangilinan is currently studying. In a series of tweets, the 19-year-old slammed the president for “ruining a perfectly happy family instead of being a good leader.” Sharon denied the president’s claims. “I dunno if it’s true that the President, my ‘Tatay,’ really said this, and I haven’t been…