ACTRESS Bea Alonzo has dismissed rumors that she is pregnant, following online speculation triggered by a recent photo of her. The rumors spread after fans noticed what appeared to be a baby bump in one of Bea’s pictures, prompting discussions about whether she and fiance Vincent Co were expecting a child. On Friday, October 17,
SORSOGON PROVINCE — A new world record has been set in Sorsogon after the province created the world’s largest nut brittle, or pili kunserba, measuring 144.16 square meters. The massive delicacy, made from 1,500 kilos of pili nuts, was prepared by around 300 cooks as part of the Kasanggayahan Festival celebration. The cooking process took
MORE Filipinos are feeling stressed more often than they did five years ago, with money problems emerging as the top cause, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The nationwide poll, released in time for World Mental Health Day on October 10, showed that 34 percent of Filipino adults now experience stress frequently,
Two strong earthquakes shook Mindanao on Friday, October 10, with a magnitude 6.8 tremor striking Davao Oriental only hours after a 7.4-magnitude quake rocked the province earlier in the day. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the 6.8-magnitude quake, tectonic in origin, struck at 7:12 pm, about 43 kilometers southeast of
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has begun clearing roads affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that shook Davao Oriental on Friday morning. In a statement, Secretary Vince Dizon reported that the DPWH’s Quick Response Teams began operations in the province’s landslide-affected areas. Dizon said he has deployed personnel and additional heavy equipment
KAPUSO actress Carla Abellana is reportedly set to tie the knot before the year ends, according to veteran entertainment reporter and talent manager Ogie Diaz. In the latest episode of Ogie’s YouTube series “Showbiz Update,” he said that a reliable source told him the actress will marry her non-showbiz boyfriend, who is said to be
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed multiple tax evasion charges against contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II and Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya over P7.18 billion in alleged unpaid taxes of St. Gerrard Construction Gen. Contractor & Development Corp. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the charges cover several investigations, including the couple’s unpaid
VLOGGER from Pagadian City was arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) for allegedly inciting to sedition under Article 142 of the Revised Penal Code. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 8, the NBI said the arrest stemmed from a viral social media post made by the suspect, identified as
SENATE President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday rejected Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal to hold snap elections to restore public trust in government, saying there is no legal or constitutional provision that allows it. “There is no legal or constitutional basis or framework to do that. It’s an opinion of a legislator,
BINI is back with a fresh hit! The Nation’s Girl Group has officially released their latest single titled “First Luv.” The song explores the different forms of love and the joy that comes with falling in love. It also marks the group’s first Tagalog release since “Salamin, Salamin.” The music video features Esnyr Ranollo, real-life
QUEZON CITY 5th District Councilor Aiko Melendez and Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun have ended their relationship just a month before their eighth anniversary. The breakup was confirmed by Aiko through an official statement read by her manager, Ogie Diaz, on his “Showbiz Update” vlog on Thursday night, October 2. “After four months of
SEVERAL Filipinos who want to help victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu said they prefer to course their donations through television host and comedian Vice Ganda instead of government agencies or private groups. A netizen identified as SZ Yummy posted on X, formerly Twitter, “Hi, Vice! Getting old in the Philippines is full
Social media personality Shuvee Etrata faced backlash after netizens resurfaced an old video where she reacted “eww” to Vice Ganda. Another meme she previously shared, involving Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, also circulated online, tied to controversies surrounding ABS-CBN’s franchise shutdown. Etrata explains commentsEtrata clarified her “eww” reaction meant they were both girls, stressing she
Isang malaking sinkhole ang natuklasan sa isang palayan sa mataas na bahagi ng San Juan sa Siquijor. Sa ulat ng GMA Regional TV News, sinabing natagpuan ang sinkhole sa isang palayan sa Sitio Pilapil, Barangay Napô. Kagad na nagtungo sa lugar ang mga tauhan ng San Juan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)
The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that devastated northern Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30, climbed to 26 as of 8am on Wednesday, October 1, as search-and-rescue operations pressed on in battered communities. Officials said the number is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from collapsed homes and buildings. Bogo City, the
Rumors of a breakup between Chie Filomeno and Jake Cuenca have grown louder after netizens noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Even before the issue surfaced online, there had already been speculation that the couple had gone their separate ways. Some are even claiming that Chie may already be dating someone
Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co has strongly denied allegations that he received billions of pesos in payoffs from flood control projects. He made this statement in a letter addressed to House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III yesterday. According to Co, he will return to the Philippines to clear his name from what he called
The red sky spotted over some parts of Bicol Region sparked fears of impending disaster amid severe tropical storm Opong. On Friday morning, September 26, 2025, residents in parts of the Bicol Region were startled when the sky turned a deep shade of red. The phenomenon was observed in areas including Legazpi City in Albay,
THE Parish of San Pascual Baylon in Obando, Bulacan has decided to return a Nissan Navara pickup truck donated by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara following reports linking him to alleged corruption in flood control projects. In a statement, the parish said it initially accepted the vehicle in