Category: Philippines

Entertainment

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

Philippines

25 Affidavits Challenge Romualdez Cash-Delivery Claims — But 28 Other Witnesses Could Still Change the Case

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has intensified his defense against allegations linking him to alleged cash deliveries from anomalous flood-control projects, submitting a supplemental counter-affidavit supported by sworn statements from 25 former drivers, security personnel and aides associated with former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co. The new filings dispute claims previously made by members of the group of form

August 22, 2026

Philippines

51-Year-Old Passenger Falls From Moving Tricycle in Hinoba-an—What Happened Next Was Fatal

BACOLOD CITY — A 51-year-old man died after falling from a moving tricycle in Purok 1, Barangay Asia, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, in an incident that has prompted authorities to look into the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall. The incident happened on August 17, 2026, while the man, identified in local reports by the alias “Richard,” was traveling with another passenger. Panay News reported that he fell from the tricycle while the vehicle was traveling along the area. Reports from oth

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Korina Sanchez Says People Want Her to Run in 2028—But One Thing Is Still Stopping Her From Entering Politics

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas has revealed that calls for her to enter politics have been coming for years, and this time, she is not completely shutting the door on the possibility. But despite renewed speculation over a possible Senate run in the 2028 Philippine elections, Sanchez has stopped well short of declaring herself a candidate. Speaking to reporters during TV5's Tara, Kapatid! 2026 Midyear Media and Trade Celebration, Sanchez acknowledged that enteri

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Cardiño’s First 100 Days: Crime Drops, ₱211.5M in Contraband Seized—But One Troubling Trend Remains

NEGROS ISLAND REGION — Stronger police visibility, intensified anti-crime operations and faster emergency response marked Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño’s first 100 days as director of the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), with police reporting an overall decline in crime—but also warning that some serious offenses continue to rise. From May 8 to August 16, 2026, PRO-NIR recorded 2,206 total crime incidents, down from 2,502 during the previous comparable 100-day period. That rep

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

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

Entertainment

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

Philippines

Two Senior Citizens Arrested in Cadiz Drug Bust: Police Seize 3 Grams of Suspected Shabu

CADIZ CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Two senior citizens were arrested in a police buy-bust operation in Cadiz City after allegedly selling suspected shabu to an undercover police officer, authorities reported. The operation was conducted on August 18, 2026, at around 2:10 p.m. in East Proper, Barangay Zone 1, Cadiz City, by personnel of the Cadiz City Police Station’s Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET). Police identified the suspects only by their aliases “Boyet,” 62, married, and “Berting,” 65,

August 22, 2026

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