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Barbie Forteza
Even though Maria Clara at Ibarra ended, fans of the show remain amused with Barbie’s antics online. Aside from her relatable responses and expressions during her interview in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, her recent comment on her boyfriend Jak Roberto’s photo drew laughs from netizens. While her love team with David Licauco became famous, she maintains that she’s faithful and content with Jak.
Dominique Cojuangco
Weddings are an intimate event, but when notable celebrities hold receptions in what usually are public spaces, people tend to notice it more. When Dominique married businessman Michael Hearn, they had an elegant reception at the National Museum. Although kept private, social media posts from their guests gave the public a glimpse of the nuptials. It was like peering inside a fairytale as the bride looked radiant in her wedding gown, surrounded by an equally elegant setup.
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‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’
The quiet of the Filipino K-pop community was disturbed after a controversial episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho aired. They hated the stigma of portraying K-pop merch collectors as toxic and irrational. But when their cherished photocards became the target of pickpockets to make a quick buck, their safety also became endangered. Now, they’re uncovering the truth behind the said episode and how it affects the perception of their community. There’s no besting K-pop stans when it comes to research.
Erik Matti
After calling out award-winning actor John Arcilla for not mentioning On The Job: The Missing 8 in his Instagram posts, the director still isn’t amused with how the actor made amends—by tagging Erik on nearly every post as possible. Erik claims the messages are for damage control and are sarcastic, insulting, and condescending. On the other hand, John continues to offer friendship to the director and move on from what he calls a misunderstanding.