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Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has cast doubt on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Catalina Cabral, calling for a deeper investigation into the incident. In a press conference held on Monday, January 5, Singson said he does not believe that Cabral’s death was a case of suicide or an accidental fall, contrary to initial findings released by authorities. “Kailangang maimbestigahan ’yan. I don’t believe na nagpakamatay ’yon,” Singson said, stressing that there are details surrounding the incident that he believes have yet to be fully examined. According to…

Vhong Navarro unintentionally put fellow host Vice Ganda on the spot after blurting out the alleged box-office earnings of the latter’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 entry ‘Call Me Mother’ during the live broadcast of ‘It’s Showtime’ on Monday, January 5. During a casual on-air exchange, Vhong congratulated Vice by saying the film had already earned ₱300 million. Caught off guard, Vice immediately asked where the information came from, to which Vhong replied that he had read it online from ABS-CBN. Realizing the possible implications of the statement, Vice jokingly warned that they might get “technical” issues or even…

Actress and former beauty queen Melanie Marquez has come forward with allegations of abuse against her husband, Randy “Adam” Lawyer, revealing that she has asked the Bureau of Immigration to cancel his visa and place him on the immigration blacklist. In an interview with Boy Abunda aired on January 5, Melanie confirmed that she formally wrote to the Bureau of Immigration on November 11, 2025 to request the cancellation of her husband’s visa, citing alleged verbal, emotional, financial, and mental abuse. “I’ve been very patient,” Melanie said. “Nu’ng kinasal kami ni Adam, nag-mindset ako na gusto kong magtagal ang marriage…

Showbiz insider and talent manager Ogie Diaz extended a heartfelt and meaningful birthday message to his former talent Liza Soberano, who turned 28 on Sunday, January 4. In a post shared via his Facebook My Story, Diaz wished Soberano success in pursuing her Hollywood ambitions, while also expressing hope that she would be surrounded by the right people to help her achieve her goals. “Happy bday, Liza Soberano! Sana ma-achieve mo ang dream mo to make it big in Hollywood! Sana ay mapaligiran ka din ng mga tamang tao para mas mabilis mo siyang ma-achieve! Love you, Hopie!” Diaz wrote.…

Actor, producer, and director Coco Martin has been drawing praise from fans after openly showing his loyalty to ABS-CBN, particularly amid the continued promotion of ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ on its new free-to-air platform, Kapamilya Channel on AllTV2. In recent days, Martin has been actively encouraging viewers to continue supporting the long-running action series following its move to AllTV2. His partner, Julia Montes, has also joined in the promotion by sharing Martin’s video reel thanking fans for their continued patronage of the show. The consistent push from the lead star and creative force behind ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ did not go unnoticed,…

Television host and actress Toni Gonzaga made headlines after candidly sharing that she is not afraid of death during the New Year episode of her online talk show Toni Talks, which featured a reunion with her former ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Bianca Gonzalez. The episode delighted longtime viewers as the trio—popularly known as the original “Kuya’s Angels”—reunited and answered personal and thought-provoking questions drawn during the show. One of the questions asked whether they were afraid of dying. Gonzaga answered without hesitation, saying she is not afraid. “No. Because I know where I’m going. And I know…

Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda addressed a recently viral airport video involving him by poking fun at the incident during the Monday, January 5, 2026 episode of ‘It’s Showtime’. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed a content creator identified as “Jessamine” following Vice Ganda inside an airport while filming him. In the clip, the woman repeatedly tried to get Vice’s attention but struggled to recall his name. “Si ano ’to… artista ito… uy… ito ’yung sikat na artista sa Pilipinas,” the content creator could be heard saying in the video as Vice continued walking with his luggage, appearing…

Speculation is swirling online after rapper Skusta Clee and Jhoanna Robles, leader of the P-pop group BINI, separately shared photos from what appeared to be trips to Vietnam. The rumors began when netizens noticed that both artists posted travel photos taken at similar locations, particularly at Tháp Rùa, also known as Turtle Tower, in Hanoi. While neither shared photos together, online users pointed out striking similarities in the angles and settings of their respective Instagram uploads. Shortly after the comparisons gained traction, Skusta Clee deleted his post and turned off the comment section, further fueling speculation. A Reddit user also…

Actor John Feir, best known for playing Patrick in the long-running sitcom ‘Pepito Manaloto’, went viral after accidentally attending the wrong wedding at Don Bosco Church in Makati on January 3. The incident was shared by his co-star Mikoy Morales, who recounted that Feir misread the RSVP details on his invitation. According to Morales, Feir saw the line “Please RSVP on or before Jan 3” and mistakenly assumed that the wedding ceremony itself was scheduled for that date. In reality, the wedding he was invited to was set to take place in March. “Jan 3 lang ’yung nabasa,” Morales wrote,…

Actress Maris Racal closed 2025 on a high note, marking a strong career resurgence a year after being embroiled in controversy involving her co-star Anthony Jennings. Taking to Instagram, Racal reflected on her productive year and expressed gratitude for the projects she released in 2025. “We launched 4 roles this year. What a year. Always grateful, universe!” she wrote, alongside photos highlighting her work throughout the year. One of the biggest milestones in Racal’s career was the film ‘Sunshine’, where she portrayed a competitive gymnast. The film earned international recognition after winning the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the…

Actress Andrea Brillantes opened up about the darkest period of her life and how she slowly found healing during a candid conversation on Edward Barber’s newly launched podcast, The Painfully Human. In the episode, Edward described Andrea—also known as Blythe—as one of the most misunderstood celebrities in the local entertainment industry, prompting him to give her space to address long-standing misconceptions about her. Andrea recalled a moment when she felt completely broken, describing it as the point where she believed it was already the “end of the world” for her. “Du’n ako sa balcony ko tapos bumagsak na ’ko sa…

Actress and social media personality Awra Briguela has started 2026 by speaking out against online bullying, saying she will no longer stay silent amid years of transphobic and homophobic attacks. In a series of posts on X, Awra directly addressed her bashers, revealing the emotional toll of persistent online harassment. “You’ve all been bullying me online, picking on me every single day,” she wrote. “I chose to ignore everything, even though I was getting hurt every single day, despite not doing anything to any of you.” Awra said people had grown comfortable disrespecting her because she chose not to defend…

HONOR Philippines has kicked off 2026 with an extreme durability showcase for its latest midrange smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G, staging a high-altitude plane drop test designed to demonstrate the device’s structural toughness and real-world resilience. Dubbed the “Ultimate Plane Drop Challenge,” the test involved dropping the HONOR X9d 5G from an ultralight aircraft flying at approximately 60 km/h—without any protective case. The activation was conducted in partnership with Gadget Pilipinas, with its Editor-in-Chief Gian Viterbo overseeing and documenting the challenge. According to HONOR Philippines, the stunt was created to reinforce the X Series’ reputation for durability by pushing the…

Kapuso Sparkle artist Dustin Yu has finally opened up about his true feelings for his former Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemate and on-screen partner Bianca De Vera, confirming that he did fall in love with her. In the latest episode of veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila’s vlog, Dustin was asked which among his fellow housemates he grew closest to during their time inside the PBB house. This led to a candid admission about Bianca. “Ang daming napagsamahan inside, e. Siya rin ang nag-open sa akin ng different perspective. Lagi kong sinasabi, first time ko maka-meet ng tulad ni…

Talent manager and content creator Ogie Diaz offered advice to veteran TV host Willie Revillame regarding his on-air demeanor, following another viral incident involving Revillame scolding staff during his game show ‘Wilyonaryo’. The discussion took place during the latest episode of Diaz’s online show ‘Showbiz Updates’, where he addressed netizens’ reactions to Revillame’s recent on-air reprimand of his staff. According to Diaz, some viewers felt uncomfortable seeing employees being scolded and seemingly humiliated on national television. “‘Yung iba iniisip na ‘yan, e. Na parang feeling ni Willie, ‘Dito ako naba-viral, a. Kaya maggagalit-galitan ako oncam,’” Diaz said. He clarified, however,…

Actor Janus del Prado found himself at the center of online backlash after a post he made about the wedding cake at the recent wedding of actress Carla Abellana and her husband went viral. Janus earlier shared a joking remark about the couple’s wedding cake, implying that it looked like it was only missing a chick. However, many netizens did not take the comment lightly, calling the joke insensitive and done in poor taste. Some even pointed out that Janus was not particularly close to Carla, making the remark inappropriate. The criticism intensified after netizens interpreted the joke as likening…