Entertainment

Marco Gumabao Crushes His HYROX Personal Record in Bangkok—But His Next Goal Is Even More Ambitious

Marco Gumabao gave himself quite a birthday present. The actor and fitness enthusiast has achieved a major milestone at HYROX Bangkok 2026, clocking a new personal best of 1 hour and 13 minutes—seven minutes faster than his previous 1:20 mark. And despite the breakthrough performance, Gumabao says he still has unfinished business. His next target? Breaking the 70-minute barrier. According to PEP.ph, Gumabao competed at HYROX Bangkok at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok,

August 22, 2026

Business

Chanda Atienza Reportedly Arrested in Kuala Lumpur—But What Happens Next Could Reopen the Entire Dermacare Investment Scam

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Businesswoman Chanda Atienza, whose name has been at the center of the long-running Dermacare investment controversy that previously dragged celebrities Neri Naig and Rufa Mae Quinto into court, has reportedly been arrested in Kuala Lumpur, potentially opening a major new chapter in the case. Beauty queen and social media personality Lars Pacheco told PEP.ph that Atienza and her sister, Vilma, were arrested on August 21 at Pavilion Mall in Kuala Lumpur following what Pa

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Herlene Budol Thought It Was Just a Love Gift—Then She Learned How Much It Was Really Worth

Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol has discovered that a sentimental gift from her earlier days in showbiz was worth far more than she initially realized. The actress and beauty queen reportedly brought the long-kept piece to Maddox Jewelry for appraisal, where its value was placed at nearly ₱1 million. The revelation adds an unexpected twist to what Budol apparently regarded as a simple keepsake from her Wowowin years. A gift that became a fortune According to Manila Standard, Budol had been holdi

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

1 Year Married: Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman Celebrate Their Love Abroad, With One Sweet Surprise

Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman marked their first wedding anniversary with a romantic celebration abroad—and Shaira made sure the milestone came with a sweet surprise for her husband. The longtime couple celebrated their first year as husband and wife on August 14, 2026, nearly a year after they exchanged vows following 12 years together as a couple. For the special occasion, Shaira prepared a surprise inside their hotel room in Finland, decorating the space with balloons and fairy lights. When EA

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

5 Leptospirosis Patients Have Died at NKTI—But Doctors Say the Most Dangerous Part of the Surge May Still Be Ahead

MANILA, Philippines — Five leptospirosis patients have died at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) since June, as doctors warn that the Philippines could still see more infections following weeks of heavy rain and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat. NKTI has recorded 19 leptospirosis cases since June 1, with five deaths, according to hospital figures reported on August 22. The latest fatality was recorded on Friday, August 21, after the patient's condition det

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Prince Harry Hit With £9.54 Million Court Bill After Daily Mail Defeat — But That’s Not the Final Amount

LONDON — Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures have been ordered by a UK High Court judge to make an initial £9.54 million payment toward the legal costs of Associated Newspapers Ltd., publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, following their defeat in a major privacy lawsuit. The payment is due by August 28, 2026, but the £9.54 million figure is only an interim amount. The court has not yet determined the final sum the seven claimants will have to pay. The ruling marks another

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Derek Ramsay Says He Didn’t Smuggle His Porsche 918 Spyder—But Who Sold Him the Hypercar Could Become the Bigger Part of the Story

MANILA, Philippines — Actor and businessman Derek Ramsay is pushing back against questions surrounding his ultra-rare Porsche 918 Spyder, insisting he did not smuggle the multimillion-peso hypercar into the Philippines and saying he purchased it locally with money he earned himself. Ramsay's clarification adds a new layer to the controversy surrounding the Porsche, which has already drawn scrutiny from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) after authorities found that a plate displayed on the ve

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

SB19’s A’TIN Makes Billboard History With 4th Straight Fan Army Face-Off Win

MANILA, Philippines — SB19’s powerhouse fandom A’TIN has done it again—and this time, they are officially standing alone at the top of Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off history. A’TIN captured its fourth consecutive Billboard Fan Army Face-Off championship, defeating Harry Styles’ fandom, the Harries, in the 2026 final round. The victory, announced on August 21, gives the Filipino P-pop group’s supporters the most Fan Army Face-Off titles in the competition’s history. The latest triumph is particu

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Philippine MLBB Teams Just Got a New Road to M8 — But There’s a Catch

Manila — A new door to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang world stage is opening for Philippine teams that have traditionally struggled to break into the franchise-dominated professional scene. The newly launched MLBB Championship Tour Southeast Asia (MCT SEA) is giving development-league and non-franchised teams a potential route toward the M8 World Championship, creating a new competitive bridge between Southeast Asia's grassroots scene and MLBB's biggest global tournament. But there is a catch:

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Prince Harry Is Coming Back to Britain — But What Happens When He Finally Faces Prince William?

LONDON — The long-running rift between Prince William and Prince Harry is facing a new and potentially decisive test as Harry prepares to return to Britain with Meghan Markle and their two children. The Sussexes are expected to move from California to a private, non-royal residence outside London later this month, with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, set to attend school in the United Kingdom in September. The family will remain non-working royals and is not expected to move into a r

August 22, 2026