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Neither heavy rain nor flooding across parts of Metro Manila could stop DustBia fans from showing up in full force for Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera’s first major fan event. The Kapuso actor and Kapamilya actress packed the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on Saturday, August 8, for DustBia: Love, Actually, a sold-out celebration of the love team that began inside the ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ house and has since grown into one of showbiz’s fast-rising young tandems. Dustin and Bianca first became close during ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ in 2025. What could have remained a reality-show…

Senator Robin Padilla has called for the revival of a policy that banned television programs deemed violent or harmful to children during the martial law era, specifically citing the Japanese anime series ‘Voltes V’. Padilla made the appeal in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, following what he described as Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s confirmation of Republic Act No. 8294, which is informally referred to as the ‘Robin Padilla Law.’ The law amended Presidential Decree No. 1866, which imposed penalties for illegal possession and use of firearms. Padilla said the government should…

Award-winning actor John Arcilla expressed frustration over the worsening flooding in parts of Metro Manila, blaming voters who continue to support politicians he accused of corruption. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 18, Arcilla shared a video showing passengers inside a bus raising their feet onto their seats after floodwaters entered the vehicle amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon. The actor questioned whether voters’ loyalty to their preferred politicians was worth the lives being affected by the floods. “Marami ng mga namatay na kababayan natin sa baha. Mas importante ba talaga yung tigas ng ulo ninyo na…

Kapuso actress Thea Tolentino voiced her frustration over the continuing flooding and other problems experienced by Filipinos amid days of heavy rain, urging the public to use social media to research candidates and make more informed choices in future elections. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, Tolentino said she had seen numerous posts documenting flooded homes, severe traffic, and residents struggling to get home as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) affected Metro Manila and other areas. “Nakita ko lahat ng posts ngayong araw tungkol sa baha, mga bahay na lumubog, malalang traffic, at mga taong…

Vice Ganda once again reminded Filipinos of the importance of making responsible and informed choices when electing government officials, amid the continuing flooding and other problems brought by heavy rains and storms. During the August 18 episode of ‘It’s Showtime,’ the Unkabogable Superstar stressed that voters play a significant role in determining the country’s future through their choices during elections. “Bumoto tayo nang maayos. Bumoto tayo nang tama,” Vice said. She pointed out that the decisions made during elections can have consequences on the problems Filipinos eventually face, including disasters and flooding. “Alam ninyo, yung mga binabaha, di ba? Marami…

Kapuso actress and comedian Chariz Solomon revealed that she has finally received half of the talent fee owed to her for her stint as a host of the now-defunct noontime show ‘Tahanang Pinakamasaya.’ During her appearance on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,’ Chariz happily shared the update, calling it an exclusive announcement. “I’m happy to announce… first and exclusive here!” she quipped when asked by Boy Abunda about the long-standing issue. She then confirmed that the hosts had already received 50% of their unpaid compensation. “Tito Boy, masayang-masaya po akong i-share na naibigay na nila yung 50 percent sa aming…

Host and actor Richard Juan has raised concern over what he observed as a decline in public efforts to help communities affected by the ongoing heavy rains and flooding across the country. In a post on Tuesday, August 18, Juan questioned whether Filipinos had become less active in organizing donation drives, rescue efforts, and calls for assistance amid the worsening flood situation. “Is it just me or are there fewer donation drives, rescue hotlines, and reposting calls for help during this heavy flooding?” he wrote. Juan suggested that people may simply be exhausted from repeatedly responding to disasters and providing…

After spending much of her career with GMA Network, Althea Ablan is hoping that her move to Viva Artists Agency (VAA) will open more doors for her—much like what happened to fellow former Kapuso star Bea Binene. The 21-year-old actress officially signed with VAA in partnership with ALV Talent Circuit on Friday, August 7, at Viva Café in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. Present during the contract signing were her manager Arnold Vegafria, VAA President Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, and Viva Communications CEO Vincent del Rosario. For Althea, the move represents an opportunity to become more active in mainstream entertainment while…

Actor and content creator Aljon Mendoza admitted that he was frustrated after receiving no response from the local government regarding his recent documentary about the flooding in his hometown of Macabebe, Pampanga. Asked by the media if it was frustrating that his documentary did not receive any reaction from local officials, Mendoza did not hesitate to agree. “Sobra po,” he said. Despite the lack of response, Mendoza said he would continue using his platform to call attention to the situation, particularly for residents who have grown accustomed to dealing with floods. “Pero hindi naman tayo titigil manawagan kasi may mga tao…

Former ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemate and actor Edward Barber has revealed that he is engaged to his non-showbiz girlfriend, Rikki, while sharing a personal update during a church gathering. A video uploaded by TikTok user @olivetreeshoppp showed Barber speaking onstage about the changes in his life since his previous visit. “From the last time I was here, I am now in an awe-some relationship,” Barber said, prompting cheers from the audience. “Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal-lelujah. Don’t tell me that God is not real. This is not just my girl-friend, this is my fiancée.” Barber then introduced his partner to the audience,…

Actress Katherine Luna admitted that she initially felt embarrassed about accepting the assistance extended to her by Kapamilya Primetime King Coco Martin, despite needing help with her health. Martin reportedly shouldered the cost of Luna’s eye surgery and dental treatment. He has also continued to support the actress by giving her work, with Luna currently appearing in the ABS-CBN action-drama series ‘Sigabo’, which stars Martin and Julia Montes. In the latest episode of ‘Ogie Diaz Inspires’ that aired on Sunday, August 16, showbiz insider Ogie Diaz recalled how he reached out to Martin after learning about Luna’s situation. “Alam ko…

Anne Curtis has reassured fans that she is doing well after online discussions raised concerns about her health, particularly over what some netizens described as an apparent lump on her neck. The Kapamilya actress and ‘It’s Showtime’ host addressed the matter during an interview following her contract signing as the newest ambassador of ZION Group on Saturday, August 15. While Curtis acknowledged the concern, she politely declined to discuss details about what she described as a private matter. “It’s not something I’d like to talk about. I’d like to keep everything that I’m going through privately. But for anyone who…

Comedian Diego Llorico opened up about dealing with jokes about his appearance and explained why he has never seriously ventured into content creation despite the growing number of comedians building careers online. During his guest appearance on Susan Enriquez’s ‘Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,’ Diego was asked to rank Vice Ganda, Michael V., Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Rufa Mae Quinto based on who he finds funniest. Rather than choose among his fellow comedians, Diego opted to take the consequence and drink vinegar instead. The comedian, who has been dubbed the “Pambansang Bading,” also recalled the teasing he experienced during…

Vice Ganda drew laughs on ‘It’s Showtime’ after making a pointed joke about Sen. Robin Padilla and the recently resurfaced remarks of his wife, Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, about his supposed involvement in lawmaking while he was still incarcerated. During the noontime show’s Saturday episode on August 15, Vice noticed co-host Vhong Navarro’s outfit and jokingly compared his look to Robin’s character in the 1991 movie ‘Maging Sino Ka Man,’ which also starred Sharon Cuneta. “Hiniram mo pa ’yung costume ni Robin Padilla sa ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ with Sharon Cuneta!” Vice quipped. Vhong immediately played along and impersonated Robin, saying, “Aba…

Comedian Divine Tetay described herself as “apolitical” as she explained why she now prefers to stay away from political discussions and news. During a recent guest appearance on GMA Network’s vodcast ‘Your Honor,’ Tetay was asked which senator she would “turn off the microphone” on if she were handling the audio during an impeachment trial in the Senate. Tetay immediately admitted that the question was difficult for her to answer because politics is one of the subjects she deliberately avoids. “Naku po. ‘Yan pa naman ang ina-avoid ko. Alam mo, that’s really hard to answer,” she said. She explained that…

Filipino MONSTIEZ, get ready to ‘CHOOM’ as BABYMONSTER heads to Manila for a stop on its 2026-27 world tour. The South Korean girl group will stage the Manila leg of the ‘2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM]’ on September 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. “MONSTIEZ, we gon’ get this party started. ‘CHOOM’ hits different LIVE. Don’t miss the 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] IN MANILA!” concert promoter Live Nation Philippines announced. The concert marks BABYMONSTER’s first-ever performance in Manila, giving Filipino fans their first opportunity to see the YG Entertainment girl group perform a full…