Author: Rossane Ramos

Boxing champ and senator Manny Pacquiao’s daughter Mary gave a tour of their house on her latest vlog last October 13. While showing us their home, she even got us a quick Q&A with her siblings Jimuel, Michael and Queenie. Much to our surprise, their mansion-like home was not as grandiose as their home in General Santos. The 13-year-old vlogger showed their kitchen, rooms, rooftop garden and the pool area. The Pacquiao’s pets were present in her video as well. Her viewers were amused when they realized the family named one of their dogs after Manny’s former opponent, Keith Thurman. “Did…

Just last year, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim made their relationship public. It turns out their first date was seven years ago! Even though the two have been together for quite some time now, Kim clarified that settling down is not on their radar yet. She explained that they are both focusing on their careers. “Hindi din namin pinag-uusapan kasi siya din hindi pa ready. Mayroon kaming priorities, marami pa kaming gusto gawin sa buhay,” she added. Early October, Xian posted a throwback photo on Instagram of his first date with Kim Chiu. It seems like the two spent their…

Iza Calzado admitted it was liberating to finally disclose the true reason as to how her mother died. In her interview with Sarah Meiers for She Talks Asia, an organization that aims to sustain community conversations to better appreciate the role of women and female-identifying individuals, the actress disclosed her mother took her own life 18 years ago. According to Iza, she has been wanting to admit it to the public for a long time now, but she was looking for the right time and place. “Liberating siya na parang… yung freedom na now I can be a true and…

Our favorite Kapamilya couples were really #RelationshipGoals last Sunday at Star Magic’s first-ever halloween party, Black Magic. More than a hundred Star Magic artists gathered and unleashed their creativity and darkness as they donned unique, funny and detailed costumes. Celebrity couple Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio channeled their dark sides as the devils from Hell, Lucifer and Maze. Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, winners of the Most Creative Award, came as One Punch Man’s Saitama and Genos. Call it One Punch Man with a twist! Maymay’s version of Saitama sported an impressive eye shadow look. Meanwhile, LizQuen went as Enrique…

If you’re still unsure of what or who to dress up as for Halloween, worry not! These Kapamilya stars have you covered.  Star Magic’s official Halloween Party last Sunday gave these ABS-CBN stars a chance to strut their stuff in the most whimsical and spookiest costumes. Here’s what they went for: Our boy-next-door Joshua Garcia went as Elton John in his iconic Dodgers baseball costume. Chinita Princess Kim Chiu’s costume was a Walking Dead-inspired zombie. Her date, actor boyfriend Xian Lim, went as the centuries-old Count Dracula. Heaven Peralejo was truly heavenly when she dressed up as the powerful Wonder…

For some Filipinos, the Archie comic series was a beloved part of their childhood. Now, we can finally see Archie and the gang in Manila! Filipino artist Miguel Mercado unveiled the Philippine-exclusive cover Archie and Friends during the last day of the first SuperManila Pop Culture Convention. Main characters Reggie Mantle, Jughead Jones, Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge are seen enjoying their isaw and halo-halo in front of the Jose Rizal monument at Luneta Park. Archie was even sporting a Manila jeepney shirt! “Travel round the globe with Archie and the gang! See the world from The Archies…

Did Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla just start a new dating trend? Another love team got cuddled up under the Northern Lights in Norway. Both Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, a.k.a. MayWard, posted photos of them taking in the sight of the aurora borealis.  In an interview with Boy Abunda for Pilipino Star Ngayon’s Showbiz News Now Na column, Maymay narrated their experience. “Parang usok lang siya noong una. Sabi ko, ‘Usok lang naman ‘yan.’ Tapos biglang nagkakulay, tapos lumakas nang lumakas, sobrang lakas. Sabi ko, ‘Hala! Dong,’ para kaming baliw punta ka dito. Pasan ako sa kanya tapos ‘yung…

After the country’s bet to the Miss Grand International 2019 pageant Samantha Lo broke her silence regarding her passport issue, fellow beauty queens showered her with support. “I chose to break my silence until I arrived in Valenzuela because I wanted to make sure I got here safely,” she said in an Instagram post last October 19 where she went on to disclose what had happened to her. She added that her local organizer failed to equip her with the proper transit visa. “Moreso, it wasn’t them who got me out of detention and put me safely on that plane…

Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the Kardashian family, has made a name for herself in the make-up industry. The socialite has been known for her “lip kits” and skincare line. But this time, Kylie took over the internet as a meme. On her YouTube channel, Kylie gave a tour of her massive office. The video posted a week ago has already gathered over 9 million views. Netizens were quick to pick out a whimsical moment where the young mom sang to her daughter, Stormi.   “Rise and shine,” she sang to her daughter who has just woken up from a nap. …

Filipino films Ulan and John Denver Trending are off to the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF). The SDAFF is the premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema in San Diego, California. The event hosted by the Pacific Arts Movement, a non-profit media arts organization, is considered the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the United States. From November 7 to 16, the filmfest will showcase over 170 films from 29 countries, in 40 languages. Irene Villamor’s Ulan, starring Nadine Lustre and Carlo Aquino, will be having its international premiere on November 15. The Viva-produced drama film makes…