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The Yulo Brothers Are Going All-In for Asian Games Gold—But Japan Holds One Major Test

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and younger brother Karl Eldrew Yulo are set to undergo a training camp in Japan before heading directly to Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games, according to Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) president Cynthia Carrion. Carrion told The Philippine Star that the brothers will train at Tokushukai and are expected to leave for Japan roughly two weeks before the Asian Games. From there, they will proceed directly to the competition in Nagoya. The

August 22, 2026

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Jennica Garcia Says Some Actors Come to Set Unprepared—But What She Said About TikTok Made Her Message Hit Harder

MANILA, Philippines — Jennica Garcia has sparked a wider conversation about work ethic in Philippine show business after speaking candidly about one thing she finds difficult to understand on set: actors who say they are serious about their craft but appear to come to work without fully preparing for their scenes. During an appearance on “Think Talk Tea,” Garcia said actors carry a major responsibility because they are often among the more highly compensated members of a production. For her, th

August 22, 2026

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Buboy Villar and Angillyn Gorens Went From Public Conflict to Forgiveness—But What Finally Made Them Speak Again Came Out of Nowhere

MANILA, Philippines — After years of separation, complicated co-parenting and a highly publicized dispute, actor-comedian Buboy Villar says he and former partner Angillyn Gorens have finally reached a place of forgiveness — but their reconciliation is about healing and their children, not rekindling their romance. Villar opened up about the development during an appearance on GMA’s “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” recounting how communication between him and Gorens eventually resumed after a diffic

August 22, 2026

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BTS Jungkook Nearly Lost $6 Million in a Sophisticated Hacking Scheme—Then Investigators Revealed Who Was Behind It

A South Korean court has sentenced a Chinese national to 20 years in prison for leading a sophisticated hacking and identity-theft operation that targeted wealthy South Koreans—including BTS member Jungkook—in a scheme linked to more than 38 billion won (about US$27.2 million) in stolen assets. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence on August 20, finding the man, identified by the surname Chun/Jeon in different reports, guilty of fraud and violations of South Korea's informat

August 22, 2026

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James Maddison Lost Nearly a Year to an ACL Injury—But Five Children and Two Sets of Twins Gave Him the Distraction He Never Expected

Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison spent almost an entire season fighting his way back from a serious knee injury. But while football temporarily disappeared from his daily life, an extraordinary situation at home gave the England midfielder something else to focus on: raising five young children, including two sets of twins. For professional footballers, a long-term injury can turn a packed schedule of matches, training sessions and travel into months of rehabilitation and uncertainty. Jam

August 22, 2026

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Jelai Andres Stayed Silent for Years—But One Resurfaced Story Finally Made Her Tell Her Side

Jelai Andres has finally spoken out after an old controversy connected to her former marriage resurfaced online—making clear that although she chose silence for years, she does not want that silence mistaken for agreement with other versions of what happened. The actress, vlogger and social media personality issued a lengthy statement on August 22, 2026, weeks after celebrating the annulment of her marriage to rapper Jon Gutierrez, popularly known as King Badger. For Jelai, the legal ending of

August 22, 2026

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Angelu de Leon Thought Bell’s Palsy Could Change Her Career Forever—But What Happened While Her Face Was Recovering Changed How She Saw Herself

For an actress whose face had been recognizable to Filipino audiences since the height of T.G.I.S., suddenly losing control of part of it was more than a frightening health scare. For Angelu de Leon, it became a deeply personal battle that eventually pushed her into depression—and forced her to confront a question far bigger than show business: What happens when something you have long considered part of your livelihood suddenly changes? The actress and Pasig City councilor recently revisited

August 22, 2026

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Bela Padilla Finally Speaks on ‘Blood vs. Duty’ Rumors: “It Was Very Confusing for Me” — But What Really Happened Behind the Scenes?

Bela Padilla has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her stint in the ABS-CBN action-drama series “Blood vs. Duty,” saying the reports left her confused as speculation continued to circulate about what allegedly happened behind the scenes. The actress found herself at the center of controversy earlier this year after showbiz personality Ogie Diaz discussed claims that she had allegedly become difficult to work with during the production of “Blood vs. Duty.” The allegations included claims

August 22, 2026

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Dina Bonnevie Walked Away From Vic Sotto With Two Young Children—But What Happened After the Marriage Ended Changed Her Life

Veteran actress Dina Bonnevie has revisited one of the most painful chapters of her life, revealing how rejection, single motherhood, faith, and sheer determination pushed her to rebuild herself after the collapse of her marriage to Vic Sotto. Speaking in the August 21, 2026 episode of her YouTube program House of D, Bonnevie reflected on heartbreak and the difficult process of knowing when to finally walk away from a relationship. Although she did not repeatedly name the former husband she wa

August 22, 2026

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Jaycee Parker and Andrea del Rosario Reveal Why They Once Tried to Escape the Viva Hot Babes Image—What Changed?

For years, the names Jaycee Parker and Andrea del Rosario were closely associated with the Viva Hot Babes, one of the most recognizable all-female entertainment groups of the early 2000s. But when both women ventured into public service, they found themselves facing a difficult question: Could they move beyond the "sexy star" image that helped define their showbiz careers? Their answer, years later, appears to be clear. They no longer want to run from it. During a media conference for the up

August 22, 2026