Author: Larry
Kapamilya star and director Coco Martin finally shed light on the issue of Quiapo vendors complaining about losing income over the taping of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. On May 4, during a media conference, Martin expressed his sentiments. “Alam naman natin dito sa industriya natin, di ba? Yung iba nga, sa bawat pinupuntahan na lugar — kahit naman tayo, pag pumupunta tayo ng abroad, di ba — uy, dito daw nagsyuting yung ano! “Pupunta tayo sa isang restaurant. Pupunta tayo dun sa isang park or whatever kung saan man yung location, which is ganun din ang nangyayari sa Pilipinas.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYVF4vwOck Martin…
Multi-awarded Filipino actress and singer, Manilyn Reynes said she doesn’t see professionalism and punctuality in the younger generation of artists. On May 17, on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’, Reynes shared why she stayed in the industry for so long. Reynes explained, “Unang-una siguro dahil binigyan tayo ng talent na kailangan nating i-share hindi ba? Nagtagal dahil po, hindi po ako nagbubuhat ng bangko, pero napaka-professional ko po Tito Boy and you know that. Kapag may kailangan akong gawin sa trabaho ko, ginagawa ko po talaga and more, kung puwede pang gawing more. Napaka-punctual ko po, totoo po ‘yan.” Reynes…
Michael Pacquiao fell into depression, saying money doesn’t solve all problems. On May 11, during an interview with TV host Julius Babao, Pacquiao discussed his mental health. “I would just smile, but deep inside it’s like empty. I was dwelling on it. I was thinking about it too much. Akala ko super big problem na yung depression. I didn’t know where I was going in my life. Naisip ko what would my parents think? Tsaka, what would they think of me doing this? They comforted me. My dad talked to me. We prayed. I felt nice, I felt better.” Pacquiao…
Dirty Linen stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin almost had an accident while riding a banana boat. On May 13, via an Instagram post, Diaz posted a video of her and Fedelin riding a banana boat. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsLmxnRu1fz/ “Gusto niyo bang tumawa today? 🤔Ito na ang vlog na magpapatawa sa inyo. 😂 Spent some QT with @imsethfedelin at medyo daming naganaps. Panoorin niyo na lang sa latest episode ng #SimplyFrancine,” Diaz captioned. Netizens were bothered by the two almost being in an accident during their banana boat ride. At first, Diaz and Fedelin were enjoying themselves, but eventually, strong winds knocked…
Kapuso star and TV host Xian Lim earned praises, while Alden Richards got mocked for their hosting stints at the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2023! On May 13, the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, became controversial. With the technical issue in tabulating the scores of the candidates, the Top Five got selected from the Top 18 instead of the Top 10. “To everyone watching here tonight and to everyone watching at home via online streaming, we have an announcement to make. This is gonna make tonight a little interesting.…
Filipino-Australian actress, model, and television host, Anne Curtis revealed her thoughts about returning to ‘It’s Showtime!’. On May 10, via Vice Ganda’s YouTube vlog, Vice Ganda asked Curtis how she felt about the show being back at noon. Curtis shared that she was happy and excited that the noontime show was back in its original time slot. She detailed that when the show’s air time was moved, many people messaged and requested it to be back in its previous time slot. “Natuwa ako para sa ating lahat kasi it’s where we belong… at noontime,” she said. TV5 officially announced that…
Jo Berry to star in the upcoming GMA Network legal drama series titled Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law. On May 9, during the story conference of the said series, the cast was introduced to the public. Berry will portray Lilet Matias, a small attorney who has big aspirations for the marginalized. The story follows Lilet handling different cases, one of which is the rape case of her half-sister that will challenge her career. The series will tackle different social injustice issues that are timely and relevant to the country, such as discrimination, sexism, abuse, and poverty. Joining Berry in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law,…
Kapuso star Jeric Gonzales frantic over finding fruits. Netizens are speculating the beauty queen-actress Rabiya Mateo is pregnant. On May 11, via a TikTok video, Mateo shared the sweetness of her boyfriend. “Always ko na-aappreciate efforts mo baby @Jeric Gonzales . Thank you for everything ❤️,” she captioned. “Hey guys, it’s actually past 9 na in the evening and I was craving fruits kasi sabi ko, I have to be on a diet. “Tapos si Jeric, galing pa siyang Bulacan but he’s so sweet talaga guys kasi at this moment, sa oras na ‘to, sinamahan pa niya rin ako, pumunta…
Lolit Solis pities Kapuso star Alden Richards, and said the latter’s actions are closely monitored. On May 10, via an Instagram post, Solis said people are trying to drag Richards down. “Kawawa naman si Alden Richards, Salve. Para bang lahat ng kilos niya ngayon binabantayan. Talagang ganuon pag nasa itaas ka, pilit kang hinihilang pababa. Kasi nga marami ang maiinggit sa iyo, marami ang hihingi ng pabor na pag di mo pinagbigyan, ayun na, titirahin ka. “Pero dahil likas na mabait at walang ere si Alden, hindi lang siya kumikibo. Kahit si mama Tenten na laging nakabantay kay Alden mabait…
Netizens urged Alex Gonzaga to stay in the mountains after she climbed one. On May 7, via Instagram, Gonzaga posted photos of her climbing Mt. Ulap in Itogon, Benguet. Her parents, Bonoy and Pinty Gonzaga accompanied her. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr7sRbLOirC/ “Beautiful peak of Mt Ulap. Pero talagang lulang lula na ako bakit ko ba to naisip gawin,” she captioned. Melai Cantiveros, who [also ]climbed a different mountain, Mt. 360 in Tanay, Rizal, commented on Gonzaga’s post. “Hahhahahahahahhah congrats als uulit ka pa n’yan at maaadik ka n’yan,” Cantiveros said. Netizens have also commented on Gonzaga’s photo. They said, she should stay in…
Miss Universe Organization (MUO) owner Anne Jakrajutatip confessed that she apologized to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray during their first meeting in Thailand in 2022. On May 9, during an interview with Boy Abunda on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, Jakrajutatip reenacted what happened during her first meeting with Gray. The fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines was the former girlfriend of the Fil-German hunk model Clint Bondad, who got romantically linked with the rich Thai transwoman. “I do apologize for whatever happened in the past, but I’m so glad that you are here in Thailand. Welcome to the family…
Rumors are saying Start-Up PH star Alden Richards has an attitude problem on the set, making her co-stars wait for him. On May 8, Cristy Fermin detailed how Richards made his co-workers wait for him. “Kalat na kalat ang balitang nagpapahintay si Alden sa kanyang mga kasama sa set ng Start Up. Merong kumokontra, may nagtatanggol pero mas marami yung nagsasabi na nagpapahintay siya. “On the set na raw po yung mga kasamahan niya pero siya ay nasa waiting area pa rin o dressing room, hindi pa lumalabas.” Fermin asked her co-hosts Romel Chika and Wendell Alvarez regarding Richards’ manager,…
Matteo Guidicelli’s upcoming projects with the GMA Network are already set after being spotted at a meeting with Kapuso executives. On May 11, Guidicelli will sign a contract with the Kapuso Network. Guidicelli is rumored to be Unang Hirit’s host. He is also speculated to do environmental, military, and other documentaries for GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs. It will not be a surprise for televiewers for Guidicelli to do a military documentary. This is after he completed the 30-day Scout Ranger Orientation and Leadership Development Course of the Philippine Army in 2019. He is a 2nd lieutenant in the…
Social media personality Toni Fowler has beaten TV host Willie Revillame’s jacket-giving after the former gave expensive phones on social media platforms. On May 1, via a Facebook post, Fowler asked Netizens why they deserve to win an expensive phone. The ones with the best answers will receive an iPhone 14. “Sino gusto sumali sa listahan ko?” she captioned. Fowler’s post immediately went viral, and Netizens had different strategies to get the former’s attention. “Goal: magkaron ng iphone14 ang bawat mamamayang Pilipino,” she posted. Netizens cannot help to compare Fowler with Revillame, saying the former has beaten the latter’s iconic…
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez apologized to Janella Salvador after accidentally surprising her during their performance. On May 7, a video on Twitter surfaced featuring Salvador singing. During her performance, Velasquez said some words which surprised Salvador. A Netizen guessed that Velasquez guided Salvador in singing. https://twitter.com/_iamnatenate/status/1655071958449655808 Another commented that Velasquez motivated Salvador. https://twitter.com/imnotEl21/status/1655091649347989514 “Regine felt that Janella was so hesitant to hit her high note that why she called her and tell her that she’s doing great and she could to it,” the caption read. https://twitter.com/reginevalcasid/status/1655365338337542144 “Actually, no, I didn’t have to do that coz she was singing really well.…
Former T.G.I.S. star Antoinette Taus clarified she and Kapuso star Dingdong Dantes did not have a child. On May 3, during an interview with Camille Prats, Taus shed light on the issues surrounding her leaving showbiz. Taus revealed, “Ang dami talagang hindi makaintindi kung bakit ako umalis. Nung time na ‘yun, ang dami nilang iba’t ibang theories and tsismis. Hanggang ngayon may mga tao pa ring nag-iisip na nagkaroon ako ng kids before, which there’s nothing wrong naman with that.” She shared that she still receives questions about leaving showbiz, including whether she has had a child. Taus clarified, “My…