Author: Maddie Cruz

Last August 29, Shopee kicked off the biggest online shopping sale of the year at the Shang at the Fort, Manila. The brand is launching an 11-day shopping marathon featuring some of the country’s most well-loved brands : Oppo, Palmolive, Maybelline, P&G and more. Along with the celebration of the upcoming shopping festivities, Shopee also launched its newest cute and catchy jingle featuring the brand’s first Filipina Ambassador, Anne Curtis. Shopee also announced the Shopee Dance to Win contest where they will be giving away up to P100,000 in cash. Gone are the days when shopping meant long commutes, walking…

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For city dwellers like us, one of the most common ways to de-stress is hanging out at the mall. Whether it’s spending a few hours off for some alone time walking around, treating ourselves to a little bit of shopping or catching a movie or grabbing a bite with our barkada – malls have become a place of comfort. Spending time in malls has become so ingrained in our weekly routines. Chances are, you sometimes find yourself looking for a different kind of mall experience. The Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill is arguably the most romantic establishment in Metro Manila.…

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We’ve fought long and hard for acceptance, equal rights and breaking stereotypes. Yet, we still have a long way to go. Even with all the advancements and privileges we enjoy, many of our brothers and sisters are still fighting for freedom – to escape  labels, unnecessary standards and discrimination. The month of June, ‘Pride Month’ as we all know it, is the perfect time to celebrate these struggles. For award-winning visual artist and photographer Niccolo Cosme, one of the many ways to stand up to significant issues is through his brainchild, ‘Project HeadShot Clinic’, taking numerous headshots with well thought…

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Filipino rap icon Andrew E. is caught on fire after a Reddit user posted the music video of American group Cash Money Marvelous’ song, ‘Find An Ugly Woman’. In the 1990s, the Filipino rap icon released one of his hit singles, ‘Humanap Ka Ng Panget’. The uncanny similarity between the two songs is undeniable, it’s almost as if ‘Humanap Ka Ng Panget’ is nothing but a Filipino translation of Cash Money Marvelous’ song. Social media has definitely changed the way people behave, especially when it comes to human error. We’ve seen over and over how public personalities, celebrities, and online…

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Carousell launches #GirlBoss Programme at Bloggers United 15 If you missed out on the event last June 9, there’s no need to worry. You can still shop for your favorite influencers’ pre-loved stuff through the Carousell App Who would’ve thought that making money out of stuff you no longer need could be as easy as 1-2-3? Organizing a garage sale or booking a spot at a local flea market will cost you time and money. Through Carousell, the Philippines’ fastest growing classifieds marketplace – anyone can start making money by selling pre-loved items. As of date, there are more than…

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Top One Project, GMA Network’s homegrown boy band is releasing their newest single tomorrow, April 25. Last week, Top One Project gave their fans a sneak peek of what’s to come by uploading a snippet of the song on Youtube. The said 30-second preview continues to receive positive feedback from fans and fellow artists alike. The past couple of months have been pretty great for Original Pinoy Music. Our local artists have been stepping up – serving us some loop worthy tracks. Looks like this streak of good music won’t be ending soon as Top One Project, GMA Network’s homegrown…

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With his charming face and towering stance, young actor Ruru Madrid is the type that’s hard to miss. Ruru has come a long way since his early days as one of the contestants in GMA Network’s reality talent search. Since his rise to fame, the young actor easily became one of the network’s most well-loved heartthrobs. Aside from his admirable dedication to his craft and his unwavering discipline in keeping himself in shape, Ruru’s sense of style is praiseworthy too. Whether it’s a stroll in the mall or a special appearance at an event, the young actor’s outfit game is…

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Despite rumors circulating that micro-blogging website Twitter is coming to its end, thousands of users are still on Twitter. Unlike other social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram where everything is somehow curated and well-thought out, Twitter is quite the opposite. Twitter is filled with all things raw and spontaneous. Perhaps, this is the reason the micro-blogging website is here to stay. Here are the most followed celebrities on Twitter for 2017 : Vice Ganda (@vicegandako)  Vice Ganda is currently the #1 most followed celebrity on Twitter with 10.3 million followers. Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) – 10.2 Million followers  Angel…

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Parties, reunions, catch up sessions with friends left and right, these are a few of the happenings that make the holiday season more exciting. Everyone is occupied with work and obligations for the rest of the year. However, when the ber months come, we all try a little harder to squeeze in some bonding time with the people who matter to us. With all of this said, the holiday season is the perfect time to dress up and look your best. For some, Christmas festivities are the perfect time to dress up in screaming colors. For fresh-faced actress and model…

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Earlier today, a Facebook user by the name of Drew Fernandez narrated how he experienced violence from Sinon Loresca. A few hours after, Sinon Loresca responds to the Facebook post claiming that there is no truth to the allegations and that it was simply a misunderstanding. Hours after he was caught underfire for alleged physical assault allegations. Sinon Loresca shares his side of the story through a video posted on his Facebook account. In the said video, Sinon narrates his side of the story – how they were hanging out at the bar and things took an unexpected turn. According…

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“King of the Catwalk” Sinon Loresca is in hot water after abusing his personal assistant physically. A Facebook user by the name of Drew Farhad Fernandez posted a lengthy status update narrating how the ‘Eat Bulaga!’ star unapologetically assaulted his personal assistant. When you frequently see someone on TV and on social media, it can be quite amusing when you get the chance to meet them in person. This is exactly what happened to Drew Fernandez except things took an unexpected twist. In a recent Facebook update, he shared how admiration turned into loathing after seeing Sinon Loresca’s violent side.…

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As of December 2017, Marian Rivera has over 18 million likes on Facebook making her page the most liked celebrity page. Aside from her, there are 13 other celebrities who have over 7 million likes on their respective Facebook pages. Social media is one of the means through which our perceptions of people or places are shaped. It’s no surprise more and more celebrities are putting in the effort to maximize their online presence. One of these social media channels is Facebook. As of date, there are 14 celebrities with over 7 million likes on their Facebook pages. 14. MelaSon.…

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Mother-daughter tandem Lotlot De Leon and Janine Guttierez are working in the upcoming Kapuso series, “Unbroken Hearts”. “Unbroken Hearts” used to have the working title, “Let the Sunshine Inn”. Another Kapuso project is in the works. This time, featuring the mother-daughter tandem Lotlot De Leon and Janine Gutierrez. Sources revealed that most of the upcoming teleserye’s scenes will be shot in Zambales. The reason for replacing the show’s working title remains a question mark. From “Let the Sunshine Inn”, the show is now titled “Unbroken Hearts”. Other details about the show have yet to be revealed. However, sources hint that it…

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During the early 2000s, Juliana Palermo was one of the sexy stars who rose to fame. Now, Juliana is a mom to a little boy and active in the tourism scene in Davao. Many have already left the lime light to pursue other fields. Former sexy star Juliana Palermo is one of them. Juliana was one of the bombshells who rose to fame in the earlier 2000s. As of date, Juliana is a mother to a cute little boy, happily dedicating her time and effort to her family and the city of Davao. Based on her social media posts, Juliana…

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Luis Manzano’s newest game show, “I Can See Your Voice” launched its pilot episode over the past weekend. Coincidentally, his father  Edu Manzano who hosts in “Celebrity Bluff” was not present in his show. Could it be that Edu gave way for his son, Luis? Kapamilya network’s newest game show, “I Can See Your Voice” has already launched its pilot episode. Being the amazing TV host that he is, Luis Manzano was able to execute things nicely despite the show’s few lapses. Interestingly, his father Edu Manzano’s show “Celebrity Bluff” airs in the Kapuso Network on Saturday night with the exact…

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In a recent Instagram post, award-winning make up artist Nilo Cruz urges fans to stop bashing and cursing him. The make up artist received a ton of hate and ridicule for promoting Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber’s international concert. Apart from being an award-winning make up artist, Nilo Cruz also does concert promotions for some artists. Recently, Nilo received hate and ridicule messages from the #KissMarc fandom after promoting the show of Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber in Taiwan. The #KissMarc fandom was allegedly enraged that the project was given to #MayWard instead of #KissMarc. “Sa mga nagbash sa akin…

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