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The spotlight is once again on the bold, the proud, and the fearless as Tomboy Philippines returns for its second year, presenting 30 inspiring candidates from across the country who are ready to break boundaries and redefine representation. Launched on June 23 at Ayala Malls Feliz in Quezon City, Tomboy Philippines 2025 continues to shine as the country’s first national pageant exclusively for lesbians. This year’s candidates hail from various regions, including Cebu, Manila, Isabela, Bataan, and General Santos City—each one bringing their own powerful narrative of courage, authenticity, and pride. More than a pageant, Tomboy Philippines is a cultural…

Actor and singer Donny Pangilinan wrapped up his role as a judge on ‘Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7’ with heartfelt words and proud cheers from his parents, Anthony Pangilinan and Maricel Laxa. Following the grand finale of the talent competition, Maricel Laxa beamed with pride as she congratulated her son: “You all rock! Fantastic show and so proud of you for diving into this—loving it and sharing the joy with us!” Anthony Pangilinan echoed her sentiments, saying: “Congrats, son! Para sa akin, pang-golden buzzer ang judging skills mo. Glory is His!” Donny took to social media to reflect on his journey as…

Veteran actor and TV host Anjo Yllana surprised many after revealing in a candid interview with Snooky Serna on her YouTube channel that he once dated Queen of All Media Kris Aquino — albeit for only three weeks. In the vlog’s “Pick a Name” segment, Anjo drew Kris Aquino’s name and chuckled, saying, “Never kong pinag-usapan.” Snooky, visibly intrigued, noted the past romantic link between the two. Anjo confirmed: “Yeah, we had one or two movies (Pempe ni Sara at Pen, 1995, and a guesting sa Palibhasa Lalaki), tapos naging kami for a while. Ngayon ko lang ikukuwento ‘to, tutal matagal na…

Actor Jake Ejercito has strongly criticized the Philippine government over a now-viral video of teachers in Sarangani province crossing a raging river due to the absence of a bridge—calling it not heroism, but a sign of “neglect and betrayal.” The video, originally posted by public school teacher Jailene Tusan, showed educators from Akbual IP School in Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani, risking their lives to get home after classes were suspended due to heavy rains. “The teachers in the mountains will be swimming in floodwaters again. Welcome to Akbual IP School during the rainy season,” Jailene captioned her post (translated…

Award-winning actor John Arcilla has expressed deep concern over the sudden surge of tropical swallowtail moths, locally referred to as “mariposa,” recently spotted across various parts of Metro Manila. In a Facebook post, Arcilla described the phenomenon as a red flag for the country’s ecological health. “Yes, it’s very alarming. It signifies a threat in our ecological system,” he wrote. The ‘On the Job’ actor added that the increasing disappearance of forests and native host plants could be driving moths into urban areas, which could have long-term consequences. “Continuous disappearances of host plants and forests affect their existence and the…

Filipino fans have found even more reason to admire ‘Superman’ star Rachel Brosnahan after the actress spotlighted two local non-government organizations—Angat Buhay and Pawssion Project—on her Instagram Stories following her visit to the Philippines. Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane in the upcoming DC film, visited Manila on June 19 along with ‘Superman’ actor David Corenswet, director James Gunn, and DC Studios executive Peter Safran as part of the movie’s global promotional tour. In a heartfelt Instagram story, Rachel wrote, “We loved getting to bring #Superman to all of you and [David Corenswet] and I loved reading your message about your local…

Mad Ramos (Ahmad Ramos), a 19-year-old student from the University of Santo Tomas, emerged as the grand winner of Sparkle GMA Artist Center’s first-ever Campus Cutie Search, held on June 21, 2025, at Studio 6 of GMA Network. Beating out 19 other contestants from various campuses, Ramos stood out with his charisma, stage presence, and strong message of representation for the Muslim community. From 20 hopefuls, the finalists were narrowed down to a Top 10, who then competed in a Q&A portion after showcasing their talents in singing, dancing, and performing. In his emotional speech, Ramos admitted he didn’t expect…

Singer-songwriter Juan Karlos Labajo has expressed dismay over the growing number of Filipino children forced into becoming breadwinners at a young age—a reality he’s witnessed firsthand as one of the judges on ‘Idol Kids Philippines’. In a recent online post, JK said he finds it heartbreaking whenever young contestants cite helping their families as the reason for joining the competition. “Sobrang nakakalungkot para sa akin kapag merong isang 8-year-old [na nagsasabing], ‘Bakit ka sumali ng Idol Kids? Para po matulungan ang magulang ko.’ Why?” he said. “Let the kids be kids. The kids deserve to be children. Huwag kayong mag-anak,…

Award-winning actor Jericho Rosales is calling out irresponsible tourists for disrespecting nature, after encountering piles of trash at a beach in Tandag, Surigao del Sur, where he was recently invited for a gig. On Instagram, Jericho—known for his outdoor lifestyle and advocacy—shared photos and videos of the garbage he found scattered along the shore: deodorant bottles, plastic wrappers, slippers, fast food cups, and even a used condom. Using his trademark wit, he posted the photos with pointed captions that quickly gained traction among netizens. On one bottle of deodorant, he wrote: “Mabango nga kilikili mo, ang baho naman ng trato mo…

The beloved BT21 characters are taking fans on a magical adventure in the Philippines through a one-of-a-kind interactive pop-up experience now open at SM Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall from June 18 to July 3, 2025. Titled ‘BT21: The Journey to the Philippines,’ this is the first-ever immersive pop-up event in the country dedicated to BT21—the globally loved characters created by K-pop supergroup BTS in collaboration with LINE FRIENDS. The pop-up brings Koya, RJ, Shooky, Mang, Chimmy, Tata, Cooky, and Van to life in a vibrant and interactive setting designed to celebrate friendship, creativity, and Filipino culture. The experience features themed…

RLC Residences, the residential arm of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), officially opened the ‘Hello, Home, Forever’ Expo 2025 at Park Avenue, Bridgetowne, last June 20, offering a fully immersive, developer-curated experience for home seekers and investors looking to raise, live, and connect in RLC communities. The three-day event, which runs until June 22, marks a significant milestone for Robinsons Land as it celebrates its 45th year of building communities across the country. The expo reflects the company’s evolving vision for modern living, showcasing not just its property portfolio, but the lifestyle and support that come with every RLC Residences development.…

Actress Kylie Padilla has candidly expressed her lingering heartbreak and regret over her early exit from GMA Network’s hit fantasy series ‘Encantadia’ in 2017, saying it still hurts to see her character, Amihan, missing in the latest installment ‘Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre’. In an interview with ’24 Oras’ aired on June 19, Kylie admitted that seeing her original co-stars—Glaiza de Castro, Gabbi Garcia, and Sanya Lopez—reunite onscreen without Amihan brings her both joy and sadness. “Bittersweet, because I knew about my role in the whole series. Amihan had such a beautiful storyline, especially when it comes to the birth of the…

Award-winning actor Dennis Trillo has revealed that he wasn’t the original choice to play the lead role of Domingo Zamora in the critically acclaimed film ‘Green Bones’ — a performance that later earned him the Best Actor trophy at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dennis shared that he was initially offered a different role in the film — that of Xavier Gonzaga, the security officer portrayed by Ruru Madrid. “Papasok ng 2024, noong unang inalok sa akin ang pelikulang Green Bones, ako daw ay gaganap bilang Xavier Gonzaga, isang security officer na magkakaroon ng…

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera turned sentimental as she looked back on one of the most pivotal moments of her career—being cast as ‘Marimar’ 18 years ago. On her official Facebook page, the actress shared a throwback clip from GMA News’ ‘Chika Minute,’ showing the emotional moment she learned she had been chosen for the iconic role. In the video, a staff member handed her a letter from then-Kapuso executive Wilma Galvante, confirming her as the lead star in the highly anticipated Filipino adaptation of the hit Mexican telenovela. Moved to tears upon reading the letter, Marian recalled how she…

Kapuso star Mikee Quintos has reached a major personal milestone, officially graduating with a degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) after ten years of balancing academics and showbiz. In a celebratory Instagram post, the ‘Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre’ actress shared a video of herself wearing a sleek black dress under her academic gown, proudly declaring, “Guess who just got one degree hotter!! #USTArchitectureBatch2025.” Mikee attended the graduation ceremony at UST’s Quadricentennial Pavilion, joining fellow Thomasians as part of the 2025 graduating batch. The achievement marks the culmination of a decade-long journey that began in 2014, when she…

Award-winning actor Dennis Trillo stood his ground on social media after several netizens made disparaging remarks about Jazz, the son of his wife Jennylyn Mercado with actor Patrick Garcia. The issue began when Jennylyn shared a wholesome video on her Facebook page showing a fun day out with her sons, Jazz and Dennis’ son Calix, at a National Geographic store. “Spending the day with my boys, discovering wonders and picking up some cool stuff at the National Geographic store,” she captioned. However, what was meant to be a lighthearted family moment quickly turned sour when a netizen commented, “Parang may…