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Actor Richard Gutierrez is now a Kapamilya after he signed a movie and television contract with ABS CBN today, May 31. "I'm very happy and excited to be here finally. I'm very thankful to ABS-CBN for this opportunity and for the trust. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam na nandito ako ngayon. I consider this a new journey and a new chapter, parang nagsisimula ako ulit," said Gutierrez, 33, when he talked to the reporters after he inked the contract. Prior to that, Gutierrez was cast as one of the stars in a still untitled film with Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban under Star Cinema. It was also announced that Gutierrez will appear on the new primetime teleserye "La Luna Sangre" starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. His partner, Sarah Lahbati, has already moved to ABS CBN. Lahbati is rumored to play Valentina, the villain in the latest film version of "Darna" to be portrayed by teen actress Liza Soberano. For many years, Gutie...

Actress-television host Kris Aquino has still refused to talk about her Hollywood film but she said that the filming of the movie will start this June 2017. "We're back on the 8th for my fittings for the Hollywood movie I'm not allowed to talk about- I'm filming my scenes this June 2017," said Aquino on Instagram. The 46-year-old actress has remained quiet about the Hollywood film in which she would be part of. But her fans believe that she would star in the film version of the best-selling novel "Crazy Rich Asians." Aquino made the post as she and her children Bimby and Josh went to Japan for a vacation. She hinted that her kids would want to go amusement parks in Japan. "I can't go on the daring amusement park rides & the numerous arcades in Tokyo that are part of Kuya's (and Bimb's) wish list," she added. Aquino also said that she and her kids are ready to transfer for their new home as soon as they arrive...

The stage is ready for the memorial concert in honor of the victims of Manchester, England suicide bombing last May 22. Grande, 23, will lead the concert dubbed "One Love Manchester" which will be held at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday, June 4 (June 5 Manila time). The gig also aims to raise funds for those affected by the bombing.     Coldplay Grande's celebrity friends who will join the memorial tribute are Coldplay, Katy Perry, Pharrell, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan and Take That, according to a report by CNN International.                  Miley Cyrus All proceeds from the show will go towards the "We Love Manchester Emergency Fund," in partnership with the British Red Cross and Manchester City Council, a press release obtained by CNN said.     Justin Bieber Grande described the attack "heinous" as she praised her fans for their "kindness, love, strength and...

Bring out your umbrellas or any protective gear against the rain! Rainy season is here, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). "Southwesterly windflow has been dominant over the West Philippine Sea for several days now," said Pagasa in its statement. "This is due to the formation of semi-permanent trough over Northern Luzon-Taiwan area and the eastward migration of the North Pacific High Pressure Area which are the prominent indicators of the southwest monsoon onset in the country," it added. "Likewise, the prevailing weather condition in most parts of Luzon and Visayas particularly the western section is now warm and humid as characterized by occasional to frequent occurrences of afternoon-evening or early morning rainshowers and thunderstorms;" "These developments signify the approaching onset of rainy season under Type 1 climate covering the western parts of Luzon a...

It's confirmed! Actress Liza Soberano will play the role of "Narda" in the newest film version of "Darna" which will be directed by Erik Matti. Soberano said that she is excited to wear the iconic costume of the popular comics heroine created by Mars Ravelo. "Sobrang na-excite po ako and siyempre, I'm happy and I feel really honored to be able to don the iconic costume and to be able to embody what she represents," said Soberano in an exclusive interview on ABS CBN. But Soberano admitted that she has not seen any "Darna" movies. "I haven't. I've asked Direk Erik Matti if I can. Pero he told na huwag muna. He wants me to go through the acting workshops and stunt training first before I watch the other movies para hindi din ako ma-influence ng ibang films. And then from there, ia-adjust na lang po kung anong kailangan," the actress said. Soberano, 19, said that she will undergo different kinds of trainin...

One week after the deadly bombing in Manchester, England, the mother of US pop singer Ariana Grande mother shared an inspiring message to those affected by the attack which killed 22 people and affected more than 100 others. Joan Grande shared his message on Twitter just one week after the "diabolical" Manchester concert bombing. Ariana, 23, is expected to return to Manchester on Sunday, June 4, for the tribute gig, reports said. The "One Last Time" singer said: "I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to raise money for the victims and their families;" "I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed.From the day we started putting the Dangerous Woman Tour together, I said that this show, more than anything else, was intended to be a safe space for my fans;" "A place for them to escape, to celebrate, to heal, to feel safe and to be themselves. T...

Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing your teeth regularly are still the best practices to keep your set of pearly whites. "It's still the same old mantra in oral hygiene - brushing your teeth every after meal, then visiting your dentist regularly and even flossing would make a lot of difference," said Dr. Claudette Rangel-Gallo during an interview at City Best Dental Clinic located at the annex of SM Sta. Mesa in Manila. Our 32 adult teeth are subject to many hazards, so we have to take care of them. "That's why you have to visit your dentist regularly to prevent infection or gum disease. Then change your tooth brush every three months." Yet the problem on oral hygiene is not only confined in the mouth. Reports have shown that serious oral disease has been linked to health problems such as heart ailment, diabetes or stroke. Still it is more effective if your dentist could explain the dangers of serious oral disease. We all need a ...

Miss Philippines Earth 2017 candidate Samantha Viktoria Leonardo Acosta is wasting no time to save Mother Earth. Acosta, 19, of Pulilan, Bulacan has encouraged the people, especially the youth, to make something meaningful for Mother Earth daily for five minutes through her advocacy dubbed "Green Time." "My advocacy is Green Time which is aimed at the youth to allot five minutes of their time everyday and do something meaningful for Mother Earth," Acosta said. "The time for Mother Earth is now! No matter how small it is for Mother Earth, it can be the beginning of something  big. Alone you can make a difference and together we can make an impact," she added. Acosta is a third year college student at the University of Asia and the Pacific in Pasig City where she is taking up entrepreneurial management. At a young age, she has established her own rice retailing store Asked why she took up entrepreneurial management, Acosta said:"I ...

Actress Cristine Reyes has admitted that she still get jealous of her husband mixed martial artist Ali Khatibi when he talks to other women. "Hindi po sya selos na matindi. Yung selos na 'bakit parang lagi kang tinatawag ng babaeng yun?' " said Reyes when asked if she still gets jealous during an interview on ''Tonight With Boy Abunda'' on ABS CBN. Reyes, 28, also said that she and Kahtibi have launched an online site called "Khatibi's Home." "Sa ngayon ang meron pa lang po kami ay yung clothing line. Pero eventually mag e evolve kami magkakaoron ng Amarah line and Ali line. At the same time, magkakaroon kami ng home line," she said. Reyes and Khatibi have been married for one year and four months now. They have a daughter named Amarah. Abunda also asked her about the qualities her daughter got from them. "Kay Ali muna. Yung pagiging friendly sa lahat ng tao. As in very approachable. Pagiging masayahin...

Despite the call of President Rodrigo Duterte for a clean and honest government, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) remains allegedly one of the most corrupt government agencies in the country, according to a non-government organization. In a statement, The Filipino Alliance for Transparency and Empowerment (FATE) said the LTO is still confronted with the problems of alleged corruption, manual system in car registration and fixers. Jo Perez, FATE spokesperson, cited the long daily lines of people at the LTO particularly at its main office in Quezon City, allegedly having so many fixers in and out of the LTO offices, stenciling and fake emission testing, faking of physical and medical results from those who get and renew their driver’s license, giving of “already answered sheet” to applicants of driver’s license and faking of the results of smoking belching clearance. FATE has conducted a research together with United Filipino Consumers and Commuters and BadAss Elite Pil...

US pop singer will return to Manchester, England to stage a concert for the benefit of 22 victims who died during a terror attack last Monday night. Now in the US, Grande has scheduled the benefit concert on June 4, according to entertainment website TMZ. Last Friday, Grande twitted that she would be returning to the brave city of Manchester. “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and the have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families…I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed,” the American pop star said. Grande has already pledged to shoulder the funeral expenses of the victims of the bombing incident in England. Unconfirmed reports said that some of the biggest names in the music scene today will lend their talents during the show. Among those expected to join her benefit concert include Katy Perry, The Wanted, Justin Bieber, etc. The total am...

Miss World 2013 Megan Lynne Young has admitted that she and her boyfriend Kapuso star Mikael Daez have been discussing marriage for several years now. "We've talked about it for several years already. S'yempre matagal na kami. So hindi mo maiiwasan na hindi pag usapan," said Young, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "For us, the way that we handle our relationship, we wouldn't get into a relationship if we didn't see each other being each other in the future. Of course, we always hope for that. And you work harder each day. Kasi yun ang gusto mo at the end of the day," Young said. Young and Daez have been in a relationship for almost seven years now. But she said that they are low-key when it comes to their relationship. "Yung pagiging low-key namin at first it was because of work. Dahil may ka love team sya nung nag start sya, gusto kong irespeto yun at gusto nya irespeto na magkaiba kami ng n...

Senator Cynthia A. Villar is in search of dishes that's delicious, original and most of all, made in Las Pinas. "Naghahanap po talaga tayo ng recipe na pwede nating ipagmalaki sa ibang  bayan," said Mrs. Villar at the opening of the 4th Las Pinas Food Festival held at the Villar SIPAG in Pulanglupa Uno last May 26. "Naiingit po ako sa ibang bayan - pag sinabi n'yong Malabon, may Pansit Malabon sila at sapin-sapin. Pag sinabi n'yong Iloilo, may Pancit Molo sila. Pagsinabi nyong Ilocos meron silang bagnet, empanada at empanaditas,"she added. "So siguro sa kagagawa nating nitong ating festival,  in the future, pag sinabing Las Pinas, alam na natin kung ano ang pinakamasarap na iluluto ng mga taga Las Pinas para i-promote natin sa ibang bayan," the senator said. Mrs. Villar, director of the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG), cited the holding of food expos nationwide as it highlights mic...