Author: Danielle Rhea
Celebrities, like any ordinary Filipino citizens, have the right to express their dissatisfaction on the current issues in the country. Actress Tetchie Agbayani held this belief when she spoke about personalities expressing their social and political views. Agbayani rejected the idea that celebrities should stay out of politics and focus on acting, stressing that artists are also citizens of this country. She added that the artists have the right to speak up, and they have the “unique position” as being popular that would allow them to reach more people. “They say artista daw dapat stick to acting, stay apolitical, ‘wag…
On Friday, April 9, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded the media to “exercise prudence” when covering events in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), claiming to be “concerned” for everyone’s safety. The military’s statement came a day after two Chinese missile craft chased down a Filipino civilian vessel onboard ABS-CBN reporter Chiara Zambrano and her crew. “While we understand the journalists’ insatiable desire to be ahead in reporting, we appeal to them to exercise prejudice in the course of their job,” AFP Spokesperson Major General Edgard Arevalo said in a statement. While the military expressed concern over the…
Actress Alessandra de Rossi, who continues to use her platform to voice her displeasure with the government’s lack of action in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, recently called out the Government to value the lives of the Filipinos. Her message came after President Rodrigo Duterte’s two-week absence from the public eye amid the surging cases of COVID-19 in the country. On April 11, photos and videos of President Duterte jogging, playing golf, and driving a three-wheeled motorcycle during his absence were released by Sen. Bong Go to debunk claims that the country’s Commander-in-Chief is ill. De Rossi, on Monday, urged the…
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is among the many celebrities who have recently expressed their displeasure over the country’s current situation in light of the spiking COVID-19 cases and fatalities. In a tweet, Regine lamented the lack of care for everyone, citing that many people are suffering death every day due to COVID-19. Although the music icon did not mention anyone in particular, her post seemed to direct at the Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic amid the record-high cases and deaths reported in recent weeks. “Bakit parang pinabayaan na lang tayo? “Kanya kanya, matira matibay gano’n na lang ba talaga?”…
How did Dennis Padilla react now that Gerald Anderson finally confirmed his relationship with his daughter, Julia Barretto? It was March 5 when Anderson confirmed his relationship with Barretto in a one-on-one interview with Boy Abunda, admitting that he is ecstatic about more than a year of speculation on his affair with Padilla’s daughter. Two days later, Barretto, as one proud girlfriend, officially announced their relationship on social media. On her Instagram account, she shared a sweet photo of her with Anderson on a beach as she greeted her boyfriend on his 32nd birthday. On Monday, April 12, Barretto’s father…
Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson’s relationship came to a controversial end in July 2019, when Alonzo hinted at Anderson’s alleged infidelity through social media and then accused him of “ghosting” her. When asked to clarify their relationship status, Alonzo bared, “he just started not talking to me.” At the time, people speculated that Anderson had cheated on Alonzo with his ‘Between Maybes’ co-star Julia Barretto after they were spotted together at a party. Anderson and Barretto initially denied the allegations on their part. In his recent March 5 one-on-one interview with Boy Abunda, the Kapamilya actor firmly denied the accusations…
Karen Davila couldn’t help but vent out her thoughts with the reports that another curfew violator had died amid the current COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The veteran broadcast journalist on Monday, April 12, retweeted an article from INQUIRER.net with the headline, “Another curfew violator has died in Calamba, Laguna after he was allegedly beaten up by a team of barangay tanod.” In her tweet, Davila then questioned the respect and compassion for fellow Filipinos, asking why it had to end up killing a curfew violator. She claimed that the barangay tanod team should be imprisoned if found guilty of…
Pauleen Luna reacted to a Netizen’s comment, claiming that she had a miscarriage. On her Instagram page, the 32-year-old wife of Eat Bulaga mainstay’s Vic Sotto, recently posted a photograph of herself while in her workout clothes. Luna, who recently opened up about how she’s been dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), gave her followers the latest update on her fitness journey. “Having @electricstudio.cycling at home has been life-changing for me! From someone who hated working out, to eventually liking pilates but still hated cardio, I must say, I’ve had a change of heart,” she wrote in the caption. She…
Although the filming of the highly anticipated Philippines-Ireland film co-venture “Nocebo” has yet to finish, Cebuana actress Chai Fonacier has already received praise from her co-star and French actress Eva Green. Green admired Fonacier’s acting skills, describing her as a ‘great actress’ and an ‘incredible partner’ in their upcoming thriller directed by Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan. “My fabulous co-star, @chaifonacier and I from the film we are shooting, ‘NOCEBO’ directed by the amazing @lorcanfinnegan,” Green wrote on Instagram on April 1, sharing a photo of her with the Filipina actress. “Chai is a truly a great actress with extraordinary depth…
Actress Bea Alonzo pulled no punches when she opened up about her previous relationship with actor Gerald Anderson. Speaking for the first time, Alonzo let her true feelings be heard two years after her highly publicized breakup with ex Anderson. Alonzo and Anderson had their first chance at romance back when they were younger. It was, however, short-lived, lasting for just three months. The 33-year-old actress recalled how her perennial loveteam partner John Lloyd Cruz reacted following their split. “Merong ‘I told you so’ moment of course because he never really wanted that guy for me. Well, he never wanted…
Behind his viral ‘brief’ scene in a recently released teaser of ABS-CBN’s newest series Init Sa Magdamag, Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson admitted to being shy facing his leading lady Yam Concepcion wearing his underwear only. According to Anderson, the scene where he only wears underwear in front of Concepcion was awkward. Prior to the said scene, he thought that they would continue their scene until the last part. But a wardrobe staff suddenly approached him and handed him a brief. “Nakaka-ilang, na nakakatawa ang eksena na nag-brief ako. Ang set up kasi, ang eksena tuloy-tuloy kami. Lumapit sakin ang wardrobe,…
Markus Paterson and Janella Salvador called out several Netizens who poked fun of their five-month-old son, Jude Trevor on social media. The young celebrity couple, like any other parents who are always on the lookout for ways to protect their children, took to social media to publicly denounce the acts and share screenshots of the post. On Wednesday morning, April 7, Paterson posted on his twitter page some screenshots of Netizens making fun of their newborn son’s appearance. It turned out that the bashing stemmed from a Netizen after actress Erich Gonzales uploaded photos with Jude on her facebook on…
After Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola tied the knot, expect another celebrity wedding from Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay, who recently revealed they plan to get married within the year. “We talked about it and wala pang final plans. But it’s this year,” Adarna revealed in an interview with writer and entertainment columnist G3 San Diego on her YouTube show Live With G3 on Monday, April 5. After surprising everyone with their engagement on March 30, Adarna and Ramsay are finally making their marriage happen. When asked whether they intend to tie the knot while in quarantine or wait until after…
Optimum Star Claudine Barretto seems to enjoy food so much as she becomes people’s go-to recipient of food offers. Lately, Claudine has been sharing more food posts on her Instagram, which has over 1.4 million followers. In the captions of each of her posts, she thanked everyone who sent her food. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudine Barretto (@claubarretto) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudine Barretto (@claubarretto) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudine Barretto (@claubarretto) View this post on Instagram …
Social media darling Sachzna Laparan reveals that she has been suffering anxiety and depression for the past three years. “Anxiety and depression are not a joke. Kailangan nating maging aware. Mahalin natin lahat ng mga taong nasa paligid natin. Kamustahin natin.” These were Laparan’s words on her April 4 vlog as she shared her story of how these conditions have plagued her life since 2019. “Tatlong taon ko ‘tong pinagdaan. Nandun pa rin siya e. Hindi naman siya nawawala. Pero alam ko sa sarili ko na nagiging mas better ako everyday,” she said. She revealed that every December and special…
Star Cinema has finally revealed that Donny Pangilinan-Belle Mariano’s highly-anticipated iWant series He’s Into Her will be released next month. The ABS-CBN film outfit posted a teaser for the series on Instagram, announcing that it would premiere on May 2021. “A new gen will rise. Will they be brave enough to face the world? #IntoSummer2021 #HesIntoHer,” Star Cinema wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ABS-CBN Films, Star Cinema (@starcinema) However, there has been no specific date yet. The series will have its digital premiere via iWantTFC and television premiere on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel. An adaptation…