Author: Izel Abanilla

It may have been years since the big controversy between actor Anjo Yllana and the Padilla brothers happened but the comedian finally spoke about it in detail only three decades later. Back then, the feud got so out of hand that rumors of Yllana’s house being shot profusely by the Padillas even came out. This time, the comedian sets the record straight as to what really happened. It can be remembered that in 1994, a controversy that started in the set of defunct hit ‘90s sitcom “Palibhasa Lalake” ensued between him and Rustom Padilla which later involved the Padilla brothers.…

Actress Andrea Brillantes may not have any sense of smell at all but that did not prevent her from venturing into a business that requires what she doesn’t have, a perfume business. In one of her recent Instagram posts, the actress informed her followers about the launch of her own perfume. “As many of you know, I was born with congenital anosmia (no sense of smell), but that doesn’t mean I don’t care about the scent I use!” she said in her post. “In fact, my disability has made me more conscious of how people perceive my smell. So, even…

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Angara officially took over the helm of the Department of Education on Thursday from its former chief, Vice President Sara Duterte who resigned the post in June. During a turnover ceremony at the DepEd complex in Pasig City, the Vice President handed over the agency’s seal of flag to Angara. “Napakalaking karangalan po ang ipinagkaloob sa atin ni Pangulong Bong Bong Marcos upang maglingkod bilang Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon,” Angara said. “Buong pagpapakumbaba kong tinatanggap ang katungkulan na ito, bilang tugon sa tiwala at hamon ng ating Pangulo na higit na pag-ibayuhin ang mga programa…

Paulina Sotto, daughter of veteran comedian Vic Sotto and former actress Angela Luz revealed that she is now facing life as a single mom. She however did not blatantly confirm her separation from her non-showbiz husband Jed Llanes leaving netizens asking for the status of their relationship. On her Instagram, Paulina posted a photo of her and her daughter Sachi Brielle born in September 2020. She said, “Navigating a new life chapter as a single mom 🫶 It’s been a crazy last few weeks with lots of ups and downs, but life goes on. Thankful for what the past 10…

Shortly after John Estrada’s admission that they have mutually agreed to take a breather in their marriage, beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles was quick to counter her husband’s remark that had her shocked and disheartened. In an Instagram story, the former Miss Earth said “there was never any mutual agreement regarding our separation. We were married when I left the Philippines, and we remain married as of this time.” She however agreed with Estrada that “there is indeed more to this story.” She thanked all the love and support she’s been getting at this difficult time. Meirelles recently flew back home…

Star Magic, the talent arm of ABS-CBN has officially released a statement debunking rumors that actress Ivana Alawi was removed from long-running primetime series “Batang Quiapo” because of her attitude problems. The Kapamilya stable of stars took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to finally stop rumors surrounding the actress’ exit from the show. “Nais ipaalam ng Star Magic na walang katotohanan and bali-balitang lumabas tungkol sa dahilan ng pag alis ni Ivana Alawi sa FPJ’s “Batang Quiapo.” Magmula nang naging parte si Ivana ng serye, mainit ang naging pagtanggap ng publiko sa karakter ni Ivana na si Bubbles at…

The suspect in the killing of an Australian couple and a Filipino woman at a hotel in Tagaytay City voluntarily surrendered to authorities last Wednesday. He did it, he said, in retaliation after the hotel fired him. In a report of Lt. Col. Charles Daven Capagcuan, chief of police at the Tagaytay Component City Police Station, the suspect, identified as “Ronel,” a 33-year-old male from Amadeo, Cavite. Victims were identified as Australian citizens David Fisk, and Lucita Cortez, Cortez’s daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Cortez. In a statement, the suspect said he barged into the victims’ room through an open window and…

TV host – comedian Willie Revillame was not able to hold his composure and reprimanded a ‘Wil to Win’ staff live on air. In the July 17 episode of the newly aired Kapatid variety show, the floor director of the program caught the ire of Revillame when he crossed over the camera view while the host was asking for understanding from people for his occasional flare-ups. Visibly frustrated, Revillame bursted out his disappointments to the imperfections of the production. “Sana naintindihan niyo ko bakit ho ako minsan, ayun, dumaan si Russel sa (camera), Russel dumaan ka sa camera,” he said. …

MANILA, Philippines – Various torture videos allegedly being conducted within premises of illegal offshore gaming centers were presented Wednesday before the hearing at the House of Represenatives had lawmakers mortified they had to stop its airing. Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez, chairman of the House Committee on Public Order supported by Leyte 1st District Representative Richard Gomez requested for the videos to be played. Without any trigger warning or blurs, lawmakers, including reporters covering the hearing were shocked to see what the victims went through. Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong requested to stop…

MANILA, Philippines – After months of being hounded by marital issues, actor John Estrada finally broke his silence and revealed that he and his wife, beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles have decided to take a breather from their marriage. Following his wife’s controversial “looking very divorced Mr. Estrada” comment on his post and name dropping of a certain Lily Hallman whom she claimed was his supposed companion in Boracay, Estrada took to Instagram to admit that they are indeed having problems. “Priscilla and I have mutually agreed to take a break for quite some time now. There’s more to the story…