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Lotlot De Leon has openly expressed her approval of Jericho Rosales, the boyfriend of her daughter Janine Gutierrez. During her guest appearance on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Friday, September 4, the veteran actress was asked whether she approved of Jericho as Janine’s partner. “I love him very much,” Lotlot said. “He’s such a wonderful man. Napakabait na tao.” Lotlot recalled that she first got to know Jericho while they were working on a television series. “I worked with him kasi sa teleserye. So kami, si Janine, also in teleserye, and Echo was there for ‘Lavender Fields.’ Kami muna…

One of Philippine showbiz’s most iconic love teams is officially returning to television as Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal reunite for TV5’s upcoming series ‘Mommy Guard’. After bringing nostalgia and kilig to the big screen through their 2025 reunion movie ‘Ex Ex Lovers’, Marvin and Jolina—collectively known to generations of fans as MarJo—are taking their tandem back to the small screen. And judging from the first teaser of ‘Mommy Guard’, fans can expect the familiar “aso’t pusa” chemistry that made the pair one of the most beloved tandems of the ’90s. During the media conference for the series, Jolina admitted…

‘Saving Cherry’ gives you a little bit of everything—comedy, heartbreak, friendship, romance, and some genuinely outrageous moments. But among all the emotions the movie tries to stir, laughter easily wins. A huge reason is its ensemble. Putting Barbie Forteza together with Mika Salamanca, Mikee Quintos, AC Bonifacio, and Sassa Gurl creates the kind of chaotic chemistry that keeps the movie alive even when Cherry’s situation is anything but funny. Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal, ‘Saving Cherry’ follows Cherry (Forteza), a conservative career woman who has decided to save her virginity for her husband. But on her wedding night, she discovers…

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights basketball player Chad Gammad has denied a social media post claiming that he and courtside reporter Apple David have broken up. On Wednesday, September 2, the 18-year-old Filipino-Canadian basketball player shared an art card carrying the claim, “Apple David has confirmed her breakup with boyfriend Chad Gammad.” The graphic also featured a photo of Gammad and David edited to appear torn in half, along with the word “HIWALAY NA!” Gammad responded briefly to the claim. “Pake news po kung nagtataka kayo,” he wrote, using a play on the phrase “fake news.” His post…

Tatay Elon (Aron Israel Mallari Manalo in real life), the biological father of Tyronia Fowler, has spoken up in defense of his daughter after she tearfully appealed to him for support amid the negative comments she has been receiving online. During her September 1 livestream, Tyronia became emotional while discussing the criticism directed at her amid controversies involving her mother, social media personality Toni Fowler. At one point, Tyronia directly appealed to her father. “Tatay Elon, iparamdam mo naman na iniisip mo ako. Ipagtanggol mo naman ’yung panganay mo. Ipagtanggol mo naman ako, Tatay, kahit ngayon lang. Ako naman,” she…

Kim Molina admitted that she sometimes responds to bashers on social media, although fans should not expect her to engage in heated online confrontations. The actress-comedienne said she prefers to use humor when dealing with negative comments rather than getting into serious arguments with critics. Kim talked about how she handles bashers when media caught up with her during a press conference organized by Viva Foods, where she and her husband, Jerald Napoles, were introduced as the first celebrity ambassadors of Botejyu Teishoku. Known for her comedic personality both on and off screen, Kim said she occasionally answers negative comments…

Showbiz personality Ogie Diaz has weighed in on renewed speculation that Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli may be expecting their first child, while the celebrity couple has yet to publicly confirm the claim. During an episode of his ‘Latest Showbiz Update’ vlog, Diaz and his co-hosts discussed the rumors, which gained attention following a now-deleted social media post attributed to a friend of Guidicelli. Diaz said he had also contacted a source in an attempt to check the circulating information. “Kaya abang-abang na lang tayo kung magpapakita si Sarah habang lumalaki ang tiyan. Ating pagbati sa mag-asawang Sarah at Matteo…

Social media personality Jen Oliveros apologized to Toni Fowler, her daughter Tyronia Fowler, and other members of the Toro Family after seeing the online criticism directed at them amid an ongoing social media controversy. In a video shared on Facebook on Thursday, September 3, Oliveros said she had watched Tyronia’s emotional livestream and felt sorry that the teenager had become a target of negative comments. “Ngayon ko lang napanood ’yung live ni Tyronia and wala akong ibang gustong sabihin kundi sorry. Sorry sa mga taong nadamay, sila Mommy Oni, Toro Family, Mama Mari, especially kay Tyronia,” Oliveros said. “Hindi niya…

OPM singer-songwriter and ‘It’s Showtime’ host Ogie Alcasid called on Filipinos to question whether recurring flooding should continue to be accepted following another round of heavy rains and floods in parts of the country. In a social media post on Wednesday, September 1, Alcasid noted that while the rain had stopped and floodwaters had subsided, the issue should still prompt reflection. “Humupa ang baha. Tumigil na ang ulan. Dapat siguro tanungin natin ang ating mga sarili kung papayag pa ba tayo na laging ganito?” Alcasid wrote. He then answered his own question emphatically. “Hindi maaari kabayan! Hindi na maaari!” he…

Actress Katherine Luna expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to act again through the Kapamilya action-drama series “Sigabo,” saying her children remain her biggest motivation to give her best at work. Luna plays NCIA Agent Pia Catacutan in the series. In her own words, she had not acted for several years before taking on the project. In a behind-the-scenes interview uploaded on the CCM Film Productions social media page, Luna talked about what she has learned while working on ‘Sigabo,’ including the guidance she has received from lead star and director Coco Martin and the production team. “Hindi ko rin…

Rhian Rivera and Lea Bernabe are promising a more intense outing for VMX viewers as they team up for the first time in the upcoming special ‘POV: Pasilip on VMX.’ Directed by Carby Salvador, ‘POV’ revisits selected scenes from several VMX films built around voyeurism, secrets, forbidden relationships, and temptation, with Rivera and Bernabe serving as hosts. For Rivera, working with Bernabe for the first time gave them an opportunity to push themselves further for the project. “Kailangan ninyo itong panoorin dahil sobrang intense nito. First time namin ito ni Lea na magkatrabaho. Nagkita kami sa set at napag-usapan namin…

Former actress and current Laguna Provincial Board member Angelica Jones revealed that Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian was the politician she previously referred to as someone she wished she had given a chance to when she was younger. Jones made the revelation during the September 1 episode of ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,’ after previously mentioning an unnamed politician who had courted her during her appearance on the vodcast ‘Your Honor.’ During the ‘Fast Talk’ segment, host Boy Abunda asked Jones to identify the politician she had earlier talked about. “Matagal na po ’yon. Long time ago. When I was…

Former SexBomb dancer and actress Sunshine Garcia has come to the defense of her husband, Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro, as local officials face mounting public criticism over the persistent flooding affecting several areas in the province. Residents and netizens have been questioning Bulacan officials, including Castro and Governor Daniel Fernando, as communities continue to deal with severe flooding following weeks of heavy rainfall. Reports have identified several municipalities affected by serious flooding, including Hagonoy, Calumpit, Balagtas, and Paombong. Some critics have questioned why the province continues to experience recurring floods despite its officials having served in government for years.…

An unexpectedly emotional moment unfolded on ‘It’s Showtime’ after Ryan Bang broke down in tears while wondering whether he would ever find someone who could love him despite what he may or may not have in life. The touching exchange happened during the show’s live episode on Wednesday, September 2, as Ryan thanked Vice Ganda for bringing him to Yeng Constantino’s recent anniversary concert. “Thank you, Mommy, for bringing me to Yeng’s concert. It brought back so many memories,” Ryan told Vice. “Thank you, Mommy. It was one of my best moments.” What began as a simple expression of gratitude…

Social media personality Papi Galang has come to the defense of her longtime friend Toni Fowler amid criticism accusing the influencer of allegedly tolerating or enabling people who have made controversial decisions in their personal lives. In a social media post, Galang said she does not normally issue public statements to defend other people but decided to speak about Fowler after seeing the criticism directed at her. “Sa sampung taon ko ng nakakasama si Toni, I’ve seen her went through a lot. Lahat ng pagkakamali, pagsubok at pagbangon na naranasan nya,” Galang wrote. Based on her own experience with Fowler…

The Facebook pages of vlogger Toni Fowler and her daughter Tyronia Fowler have become unavailable following Tyronia’s emotional livestream on September 1, during which she spoke about the online criticism she and other members of their family have been receiving. Tyronia went live on Facebook to address the negative comments directed at her after she became involved in renewed online discussions surrounding a past controversy involving her mother. During the livestream, Tyronia also directly addressed actress-vlogger Jelai Andres. “Every time na name-mention ka, palagi silang sorry, palaging sorry si Mommy sa ’yo. Sinasabi niyang past na ’yun. Yun lang naman…