3 new MTRCB members are appointed by Marcos

MANILA — Three current members of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) were replaced by three new members chosen by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The following appointments are based on a document dated December 2, 2025: The letter said that the terms of the new Board members would expire on September 30, … Read more

Pia Wurtzbach collaborates with a beauty supplement to relaunch

New Moon PH is the most recent local company to capitalize on the trend that beauty supplements are no longer a niche industry. In keeping with its “Beauty Is More” slogan, the cosmetics company introduced Soft Glow+, a reformulated version of its original Soft Glow capsules. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey was named as the … Read more

Tin Patrimonio, a former PBB housemate, gives birth to her second child

Last December 2, Tin Patrimonio, a former housemate on Pinoy Big Brother, had her second kid, Rafa. To the surprise of her friends and followers, the famous mother posted a picture of her baby on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tin Patrimonio (@acpatrimonio) This is the second kid that Tin … Read more

Piolo Pascual opens a Quezon City bakeshop

Heartthrob Piolo Pascual has opened a bakery in Quezon City, venturing into the bread industry. Recently, Pascual became a franchisee of Panadero Bakeshop, which designated the “Meet, Greet & Bye” star as its official brand ambassador and dubbed him “Pambansang Panadero.” The branch of the 48-year-old actor may be located at Interpid Plaza Eastwood. Panadero … Read more

Zia Quizon discusses her reasons for taking a hiatus from showbiz

After the release of her second album in 2013, Zia Quizon revealed the reasons behind her hiatus from the entertainment industry. The singer revealed in an interview with Boy Abunda that significant life events following the death of her father, Dolphy, had an impact on her decision to step back from the spotlight. “I guess … Read more

Arizona Brandy perfects the art of leaving everyone guessing her next move

Arizona Brandy learned about drag from a YouTube recommendation that included Jiggly Caliente. Her casual curiosity quickly developed into a desire to leave her mark on the drag world after she streamed “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 4 thanks to just one click. She began her quest by participating in competitions anywhere she could, on little … Read more

Human Rights Day protest marches are held by activists to draw attention to corruption

MANILA — In honor of International Human Rights Day, activist groups held a number of demonstrations in Manila on Wednesday, emphasizing demands for accountability in light of the government’s ongoing corruption scandals. Following cultural performances and speeches at Liwasang Bonifacio, the protesters proceeded through the streets toward Mendiola, where they set fire to and destroyed … Read more

Gretchen Barretto camp says that the DOJ ruling demonstrates that she did not take part in the “missing sabungeros” case

After the Department of Justice dismissed allegations against actress Gretchen Barretto, she claimed she had nothing to do with the missing sabungeros case. Whistleblower Julie Patidongan first linked Barretto, businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, and other individuals to the disappearance of numerous cockfighting enthusiasts. Barretto’s camp insisted that the charges made against her are unfounded in … Read more

PH government is considering turning a few condos into retirement homes

MANILA — The Commission on Overseas Filipinos (COF) announced on Monday that a number of government agencies are investigating the prospect of turning some vertical residential structures into specialized retirement residences. “Noong naguusap po kami ng Philippine Retirement Authority, napuna nila na marami tayong mga sobrang condominium dito sa atin and I think they are … Read more

TWICE donates ₱7.5 million for emergency fire relief in Hong Kong

After the deadly residential fire in Hong Kong, K-pop girl group TWICE generously donated one million Hong Kong dollars, or around ₱7.5 million, to support recovery operations. On December 4, their agency, JYP Entertainment, announced that the donation was made via Hong Kong World Vision. JYPE conveyed the group’s sorrow at the event, stating that … Read more