Philippines

OPM icon Hajji Alejandro dies after colon cancer battle

Filipino OPM icon Hajji Alejandro passed away at 70 after battling stage 4 colon cancer, leaving…
Janine on losing grandmoms: ‘It’s been difficult and even unbelievable’

Actress Janine Gutierrez reflected on losing her grandmothers, Pilita Corrales and Nora Aunor, during Holy Week,…
‘Unbothered queen’: Kyline Alcantara spends time in El Nido following controversy with Kobe Paras

Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara remains silent on her breakup with Kobe Paras while enjoying a vacation…
Kyline Alcantara, Kobe Paras unfollow each other on IG

Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras have unfollowed each other on Instagram, prompting speculation about their split.…
Incandescent and heavenly: The legacies of Pilita Corrales and Nora Aunor

By Chong Ardivilla at kartunistatonto@gmail.com or chonggo.bsky.social / Manila Standard
Nora, Gloria, Pilita, Gaita honoured

President Marcos honored Gloria Romero, Nora Aunor, Pilita Corales, and Margarita Fores with the Presidential Merit…
Ogie Diaz questions Willie Revillame’s demeanor on campaign trail

Ogie Diaz criticized Willie Revillame for his aggressive behavior during a campaign, urging candidates to maintain…
‘I am proud’: Klarisse de Guzman comes out as bisexual on PBB

OPM singer Klarisse De Guzman on PBB. Photos courtesy of PBBabscbn on X.
Jackie Lou Blanco says ex Ricky Davao fought well for health

Actress Jackie Lou Blanco mourns her mother and ex-husband Ricky Davao, who passed away from cancer,…
‘Masaya lang kami lagi’: Sue Ramirez opens up on relationship with Dominic Roque

Celebrity couple Sue Ramirez and Dominic Roque (Screenshot via Dominic Roque’s Instagram)