Author: Kay Cabral

Vice Ganda responded to a netizen who lectured him following his viral statement about teachers who continue to call students not raising their hands for recitation. In It’s Showtime episode on February 16, Vice Ganda said he would make a law forbidding teachers to call students for recitation if they are not raising their hands. https://twitter.com/itsShowtimeNa/status/1626122112703528960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1626122112703528960%7Ctwgr%5Ec182cb4cf81732a2a7953d63fe8a98d998fd7a0d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbandera.inquirer.net%2F341013%2Fvice-ganda-sa-open-letter-ni-teacher-baka-di-nyo-alam-na-ang-yormeme-ay-running-joke-sana-poy-di-nyo-sineryoso “Ipagbabawal ko para sa mga guro, bawal tumawag ng estudyante sa recitation na hindi naman nagtataas ng kamay!” he said. The comedian said this as “YorMeme” who is a made-up character that spews nonsense. In a tweet on February 26, one netizen gave an…

Former PBB housemate Lie Reposposa is now engaged to her British partner Joshua Marsden. Netizens had mixed reactions toward the engagement of the 19-year-old PBB housemate to her 19-year-old boyfriend. In Reposposa’s Instagram post on February 24, she shared a photo with Marsden and announced their engagement. “It’s a YES. Parents approved,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lie (@liereposposaofc) On Twitter, netizens expressed their excitement about the couple’s engagement. While others didn’t approve of it and aired their thoughts that the lovers are still too young. https://twitter.com/JustEdzPH/status/1629212702647390208 https://twitter.com/itskaren19/status/1629155241370468352 https://twitter.com/JVhiembernov/status/1629146427396968448 https://twitter.com/IAmAHobbyist/status/1629589504494563328 https://twitter.com/krodriguez7388/status/1629624451267698689 https://twitter.com/ChurvaNess14/status/1629286480450568192…

“Megastar” Sharon Cuneta revealed that the younger generation of Kapamilya stars would just ignore her. In an exclusive interview with Ogie Diaz on February 22, Cuneta shared her encounter with young Kapamilya artists. She compared how she would respect her senior artists back in the days when she was still starting out to the starlets of today. “Tayong old school, kaming mga nagsimula nung araw pa, ‘pag merong senior sa aming artista kahit ‘di kami kilala, lalapitan namin— ‘Magandang hapon po. Ako po si Sharon, bago po akong singer’ kasi nasa-star struck ka rin, pero paggalang ‘yon,” said Cuneta. The…

Entertainment reporter Ogie Diaz confirmed that actor Enrique Gil is no longer with ABS-CBN’s talent agency Star Magic. In his vlog, ‘Showbiz Update’ on February 23, Diaz and his co-hosts talked about the recent career happenings for LizQuen (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil). Currently, Soberano is in the United States pursuing a career in Hollywood. As Soberano is in the US, rumors spread that Gil will also follow and pursue a career in Hollywood. Soberano and Gil are homegrown talents of the ABS-CBN network. The former has been a Kapamilya since 2012 while the latter has been with the Kapamilya…

Break-up rumors between Filipino rapper Skusta Clee and his girlfriend, Vivamax artist Ava Mendez spread online after the two unfollowed each other on social media. On February 24, eagle-eyed netizens noticed that Skusta Clee was no longer following the bombshell on Instagram. Mendez also unfollowed the rapper on the said photo and video-sharing platform. Netizens also noticed that the two had removed pictures of each other from their respective IG accounts. Break-up rumors between them already spread only months after sparking dating rumors. Mendez’s cryptic Facebook post on February 23 even fueled the breakup rumors. “Mas obvious naman sa ating…

Netizens compared the star power between Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo and Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia. In a tweet on February 21, one netizen claimed that Garcia is beating Bernardo in the rating game as her TV shows would have a higher rating than Bernardo’s. https://twitter.com/Showbiz_Polls/status/1627807611331686400 “Kathryn Bernado’s bankability has waned. Her latest TV show, 2 Good 2 Be True, averaged 4.0 in the ratings game lang. Sobrang baba. Wala na siyang appeal sa target markets niya. “Gabbi Garcia, on the other hand, is the new IT girl. Taas ng ratings ng mga latest shows nya,” said the netizen. The tweet…

The fans of David Licauco and Barbie Forteza have nothing to worry about as the two would work on a project together after Maria Clara at Ibarra (MCAI). Licauco and Forteza are known as the FiLay loveteam which is a combination of their name in MCAI, Fidel and Klay. In GMA Network’s announcement on February 22, FiLay will be reunited in the award-winning children’s fantasy show Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko. The Network even released behind-the-scene photos of the two in a pool. View this post on Instagram A post shared by gmanetwork (@gmanetwork) The hit Kapuso fantasy…

Claudine Barretto expressed her gratitude toward the award-winning actress Vilma Santos. She mentioned this during the latter’s 60th showbiz anniversary special. In the ABS-CBN special Anim na Dekada Nag-iisang Vilma was aired on February 19. On that occasion, Barretto said that Santos saved her. “First of all Ate, happy anniversary. 60 years in the business we are so blessed to have you. Siguro, isa lang ako sa mga milyon-milyong tao na na-touch mo… Ito totoo ito, twice in my life Ate V saved me,” confessed Barretto. She then turned emotional as she shared how Santos touched her life and taught…

Ogie Diaz reveals that K Brosas’s emotional 2021 interview with Toni Gonzaga’s Toni Talks got deleted on YouTube. In Diaz’s YouTube show Showbiz Update on February 19, he talked about how K Brosas’s interview got deleted without the knowledge of the comedienne. “Hindi natin alam baka hinide pero baka naman hindi rin natin nadaanan nung sinerach natin. Kasi sinearch natin noon. Oo nga, wala na nga daw ‘yung interview. “Hindi ko alam. Unang-una hindi ako si Toni Gonzaga, ako si Ogie Diaz. Hindi rin natin alam kung ano ‘yung dahilan nila bakit nila hinide o in-archive ‘yung interview ni Toni…

Eat Bulaga’s “Stomach” issue reached its rival noontime show It’s Showtime. On February 20, on It’s Showtime’s Girl on Fire segment, Vice Ganda and Vhong Navarro were interviewing a contestant when the former suddenly mentioned Eat Bulaga’s “Stomach” issue. “Echosera! Pinanonood mo Pinoy Henyo eh! Nakita kita Pinoy Henyo pinanonood mo eh tapos talagang binabagalan mo pa eh, talagang tinitignan mo kung sinabi yung stomach… stomach. “Binulong ba yung stomach?” said the comedian. To recall, the “Stomach” issue occurred during Valentine’s episode of Eat Bulaga. A couple named Lyka and Ryan competed in the Pinoy Henyo segment. Lyka was spotted…

Online personality Toni Fowler cried tears of joy after she returned to the noontime show It’s Showtime as a celebrity. Before Fowler became a YouTube personality, she was a dancer for It’s Showtime for about three years. In an episode on February 13, Fowler came to the show as a celebrity as she promoted her latest Kapamilya series, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. Fowler became emotional as she remembered her journey from being a dancer to a celebrity. In her Instagram post that day, she expressed her gratitude toward Coco Martin for giving her a role in the series. View this…

Ruffa Gutierrez spilled the tea on ALLTV’s plan for their talk show M.O.M.s (Mhies On a Mission). Recently, rumors spread that the ALLTV network is suspending some of its flagship shows like Wowowin, Toni, and MOMs. In a report by Manila Bulletin on February 10, Gutierrez confirmed that MOMs is taking a break. “They spoke to us and I believe it’s not a goodbye. I think it’s a see you later,” she said. She also revealed that the Network would still pay their talent fees. “Yes, we’re still going to be compensated. O diba, napakabait ng mga boss namin? I…

Kapamilya love team Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (LizQuen) are rumored to leave their home network. Soberano and Gil are homegrown talents of the ABS-CBN network. The former is a Kapamilya since 2012 while the latter is with the Kapamilya network since 2008. Currently, Soberano is in the United States to pursue a career in Hollywood, while Gil is briefly taking a break from acting. In a report by Bulgar Online on February 15, they said that Gil will transfer to the GMA network. The report said that since Gil’s love team partner is not in the country, the actor…

Starmaker and Sparkle consultant Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan claimed that Kapuso actor Miguel Tanfelix will be the next Alden Richards of the Network. In a statement during Sparkle’s first anniversary on February 12, Mr. M advised some GMA artists including Tanfelix. He praised the actor’s skills and said that he could be the next Alden Richards. “I like him. Miguel, I think, will make a very fine actor. Experienced ‘yan so as he grows, as he works, magiging Alden Richards din ‘yan,” he said. Mr. M also mentioned the similarities between Tanfelix and Richards in when it comes to starting…

Teleserye King Coco Martin shared why he gets to wear a jacket despite the hot climate. Martin is known for his hit Kapamilya series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. His character would always wear a leather or denim jacket despite the season. In the teaser of his latest series FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, also, his character is seen wearing a jacket. In real life, Martin would still wear a leather or denim jacket as a fashion statement. In a report by Bandera on February 15, the actor explained that he [simply] embodies his character in his series. “Kasi kapag gumagawa ako ng character…

Showbiz columnist praised Coco Martin’s attitude toward helping other people and even compared the actor to Wowowin host Willie Revillame. In an episode of Fermin’s YouTube show Showbiz Now Na on February 16, she talked about Martin’s new Kapamilya series FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. “Unang tatlong gabi po ng matagumpay na pagpapalabas ng ‘Batang Quiapo’… Iba pa rin talaga ang karisma ng Coco Martin pagdating sa serye.” FPJ’s Batang Quiapo was well-received by the people as it scored 13.2% in NUTAM People Survey on February 16. It is a percent higher than GMA Network’s Maria Clara at Ibarra, which registered a…