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Julia Montes to open business for working moms

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Kapamilya star Julia Montes has prayed that she would finally open her food business this year. "Marami pong pagbabago sa 2018 sa buhay ko, From 2017, marami pong fear, maraming baka hindi ko kaya, 'wag na lang, hindi yan eh. Ito yung parang natuto akong mag trust especially sa mga taong nagtiwala sa akin. So ibinabalik ko po," said Julia during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "So parang lagi po akong nag ye-yes kapag tama yung bagay." "Hopefully ma achieve ko na sya in 2018 kasi matagal ko na po s'yang pinagpe-pray. Connected pa rin sya sa food. Siguro sa mga working moms na hirap sa schedule nila; "Gusto ko yung one-stop shop kapag pappassok sila dun, At paglabas nila lajat ng kumpletos rekados para sa bahay nila sa pagluluto andun na," said Julia, who appeared on the show to promote her latest teleserye "Asintado." Julia also said that she's saving this year so that she and her fa...

Mariel Rodriguez defends Robin Padilla from bashers

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Actress-television host Mariel Rodriguez has defended her husband action star Robin Padilla who scolded a foreigner for not speaking in Pilipino when he auditioned on the reality show "Pilipinas Got Talent" on ABS CBN recently. Mariel also slammed netizens who dragged her daughter Isabelle into the controversy. Last January 14. netizens slammed Robin and called him rude after he scolded Korean contestant Kim Jiwan who cannot speak in Pilipino during audition. Her full post on Instagram read: "Our cable was down over the weekend and I have been so busy taking care of my baby that I only had the chance to watch the clip of PGT today. In my opinion Robin was being true to himself; "Si Robin magpapakamatay yan para sa Pilipinas... si Robin ibibigay niya buhay niya para sa mga katutubo, sa mga kapatid... sa mga Pilipino. Ganun si Robin; "It is very hard to understand his passion when it comes to his love for the country... pero pagkatapos ng pagibig n...

'Lesha x ELM' shines in Youtube's 'Best.Cover.Ever' contest

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A Filipino duo have won the grand prize in YouTube's "Best.Cover.Ever" reality singing competition held in Los Angeles, California recently. The duo of Lesha Litonjua and Leo Malli, collectively known as Lesha x ELM, emerged as the ultimate winners of the show hosted by Grammy-award winning artist Ludacris and produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Endemol Shine North America. The episode has been uploaded on Youtube last December 22. During a press conference held at the Herald Suites Polaris in Makati City, the duo recalled how they got entered into the reality show. PINOYS PRIDE --- College buddies Lesha Litonjua and Leo Malli, also known as Lesha x ELM, confer with rap superstar Ludacris and DNCE members led by Joe Jonas during the 'Best.Cover.Ever' reality singing competition held in Hollywood, California recently. "A day after submitting the audition video, we got a call early in the morning from the producers of the show that we made i...

Shaina, Piolo star in 'Ang Panahon ng Halimaw'

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Rumored sweethearts Piolo Pascual and Shaina Magdayao are starring in a new film called "Ang Panahon ng Halimaw" which is directed by Lav Diaz. "Last January we went to Malaysia. We did 'Ang Panahon ng Halimaw,' an anti-musical musical. Lahat, lahat kanta. Lahat kinanta hindi ko alam kung saan ko kinuha yung kapal ng mukha ko. Pero siguro kahit na napakamahiyaan kong tao, kapag nasa harap na ng kamera, kumakapal na yung mukha ko. For the love of Lav (Diaz)," said Magdayao during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Asked about Pascual, Magdayao said: "Isa sya sa mga beautiful souls who have decided to stay. And I know na isa sya sa mga taong kaya kong pagkatiwalaan." Pascual and Magdayao have exclusively decided for several months. Up to these days, however, both stars have refused to confirm the status of their relationship. "Tapos na po (ang shooting) last January. Hindi ko nga alam paano ka naitawid...

Will Aljur Abrenica & Kylie Padilla finally tie the knot?

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Kapamilya star Aljur Abrenica has revealed that he and partner Kylie Padilla are already talking marriage for the benefit of their son Joaquin Alas. "Hindi ko masasabi na s'ya (Kylie) 'yung may ayaw eh or nag-aalangan. Kasi kapag napapag-usapan namin, laging nauuwi sa prioridad. Ang prioridad naman ay si Alas," said Aljur, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda'' on ABS CBN. "Mahal ko si Kylie. Walang pag-aalinangan doon kaya kung ano man ang mangyari, kasal man yan or ano. Handa ako dyan." "At meron kaming nae-envision na kasal eh. So hanggang doon lang muna as much as possble. Kaya hindi ko s'ya fully masagot eh," Aljur added. The "Asintado" star made the reaction after action star Robin Padilla, father of Kylie, hinted that he wanted marriage for his daughter.    "Sa sinabi po ni Tito Robin, naiintindihan ko po yun. Kahit na sino namang tatay, ganun ang sasabihin. Even my dad, pinagsabihan ...

2018 Ishin-Denshin Int'l Music Festival to help Marawi victims

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Will Senator Manny Pacquiao perform at the 2018 Ishin-Denshin International Music Festival at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds on February 10? "That we have to find out but for sure Senator Manny Pacquiao will be there to support the Ishin-Denshin International Music Festival," said Pauline Sofia Laping, who represented  Monde Luce Productions, in the press conference held at the Hops and Brews, I'm Hotel in Makati City recently. Pacquiao ventured into the music in 2006 when he recorded his debut CD called "Laban Nating Lahat Ito" which went Platinum. In 2007, Pacquiao released his sophomore album called "Pac-Man Punch." The Filipino boxing champ has already performed at the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood and for Fox Sports. To date, his most important recording is "Lalaban Ako Para sa Pilipino" which he plays every time he goes to the right for a fight. The 2018 Ishin-Denshin International Music Festival aims to ma...

Meet the 40 candidates of 2018 Binibining Pilipinas pageant

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Just one day after they were announced as the official candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas pageant at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City last January 16, the 40 contestants finally got their official numbers. These beautiful girls will compete for six national titles - Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International and Bb. Pilipinas Globe - at the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest which will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 18. But prior to that, the 40 Binibinis will take part in various pre-pageant activities such as talent competition, press presentation, and parade of beauties. Here are the official candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas and their official numbers. Images courtesy of Bruce Casanova. --- ROBERT REQUINTINA                                      ...