Angelica Yulo, the mother of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, shared what happened during her trip to Singapore.

In her Facebook post, Angelica shared that she stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Singapore for one week after receiving a sponsorship from a woman she didn’t name.

Aside from the free accommodation, Angelica also received pocket money from the said woman.

Joriel Yulo also accompanied her mother and even gave the latter a free air ticket.

“Bye SG see you manila in a bit. Thank you to the kindhearted woman who sponsored our stay in one of a luxurious hotel in SG for 1 week, with matching pocket money, thank you so much God bless you more ( she doesnt want to mention her name). Thank you also to my eldest daughter, my travel buddy and food buddy for sponsoring my air fare ticket, love you always,” she stated.

A stay at the said hotel would cost around P9,000 per night.

Angelica’s followers were happy to see their idol enjoying her life without the need to seek Carlos’s attention.

It can be recalled that Angelica had a feud with Carlos and accused her of pocketing the money of her son.

However, some netizens were skeptical about Angelica’s trip’s timing, saying that it happened after she received P1-M from businessman Chavit Singson.

The pedestrian, who went viral after she was captured after being rammed by an SUV at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig Wednesday, denied that she decided to agree to an amicable settlement with the driver.

In a statement, Nicole Mercado said that she was not aware that she was already signing a document that would free the driver from any charges.

Mercado said she would not agree to free the driver from any legal obligations after the latter disagreed to shoulder the financial burden he brought to her.

“Ibinalita na nagpa-areglo daw ako. Hindi ko naman gusto magpa-areglo talaga sadyang hindi ko na lang alam kung ano pinapasulat nila sa akin sa traffic bureau dahil wala na ako sa sarili. Hindi ko alam na kasunduang areglo na pala iyon. Sobrang unfair lang kasi ayaw mag compensate ng maayos nung driver. Ayaw bayaran ang mga araw na hindi ko maipapasok sa work,” she wrote.

According to her, there was also a chance for her not to return to BGC anymore to work because of the incident.

“Sobrang sakit pa rin sakin makita itong video. Nati-trigger ako at bumabalik sakin ‘yung traumatic na naranasan ko. Hindi ko alam kung makakaahon pa ako sa nangyaring ito,” she stated.

As of writing the Taguig City Traffic Bureau has yet to give a response to Mercado’s statement.

Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday couldn’t help but wonder why the issue of a luxury SUV with protocol plate number 7 that forcefully used the bus lane became a national issue.

In an interview with the press, Villanueva said he didn’t want the issue to become big.

“I hope that this will not be a big thing. I just find it, sorry ah, I just find it weird na it’s a national news and the LTO should just do their part,” said Villanueva.

However, he clarified that he was not trying to tolerate such behavior.

“For the record, I never or ever will allow any of my family, relatives, wife, anak whatsoever [to use it]. Mahigpit kami riyan, so much responsibility,” he said.

“I don’t believe na pwede, that’s what I believe. Kahit pa sabihin mong pwede, kahit pa sabihin ng LTO na pwede,” he added.

Meanwhile, the man who introduced himself as the owner of the said vehicle appeared to the public and apologized on behalf of his company.

The said SUV was registered to Orient Pacific Group, a company connected to the Gatchalian family.

Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque, the lawyer of independent contractors Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz, insisted that the decision made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against her clients lacked basis.

It can be recalled that the DOJ filed charges against Jojo and Richard for what they allegedly did to actor Sandro Muhlach last July after GMA Gala 2024.

In her statement, Atty. Garduque said there was no basis for her clients to face serious charges and cited the testimonies made by Sandro against the two independent contractors.

According to Garduque, Sandro insisted that Richard spread his legs and licked his hole during the incident.

“Therefore, as per the resolution, Sandro said that Richard merely licked his b-tth-le,” said Atty. Garduque.

“If what was being licked was his b-tth-le only then there is no insertion. There is insertion if the tongue goes inside the b-tth-le,” she added.

Garduque also insisted that it would be impossible for penetration to happen.

“Likewise, it is our assertion that it is physically impossible to insert a tongue inside the an-l orifice without any injury. You need to overstretch it to create an opening, which naturally will result in laceration or injury,” she stated.

Richard and Jojo’s camp cited the medico-legal report, which could prove that there was no sign that Sandro was forced during their meeting last July.

Followers of the Yulo family celebrated the recent victory gained by Karl Eldrew Yulo on his participation at the 3rd JRC Artistic Gymnastic Stars Championships 2024 in Thailand, where he won four gold medals.

In some comments on social media, netizens couldn’t help but compare Karl Eldrew’s path to his brother, who became the most decorated Filipino Olympian of all time.

They even reminded Karl not to be consumed by fame and abandon his parents also for his own pursuits.

“Wag ka. Magaasawa or. Mag gf manlang mangyayari sau ang nangyari sa kuya mo. Nanay Molang dpat ang masaya..bawal ka sumaya lahat ng. Kinikita mo sa knya lang dapat,” netizen Dadah said.

“Dapat lang Naman, INGRATO e. Huwag mong gayahin kua mo, attitude niya.Manatiling HUMBLE at matulungin sa pamilya at kapwa,” netizen JB commented.

“No girlfriend, muna, Toto ELDREW, enjoy muna sarili mo ,family mo muna, mamahalin ka ng mga Tao, biruin mo, buong pilipinas will loves you,” netizen Nerisa commented.

It can be recalled that Carlos went viral on social media after he publicly criticized his parents and accused them of pocketing the money he earned from competitions.

Until now, Carlos reportedly refused to talk to his parents and enjoyed the rewards he received with his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose.

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson fulfilled his promise to the Yulo family for the upcoming Christmas.

On November 3, 2024, Singson personally visited the Yulo family to award them with P1-M.

Mark Andrew, Angelica, Joriel, Eldrew, and Eliza Yulo were present during the private meeting.

According to Singson, he wanted to help the Yulo family because he respected them for giving honor to the country by representing them in gymnastics.

Meanwhile, Singson said that his P5-M offer to two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo was still open.

It can be recalled that Singson asked Carlos to talk to his family, and as a reward, he gave the athlete P5-M.

“Para lang magsama-sama silang mag-pamilya, magbibigay ako ng P5 milyon. Hindi [dahil] sa panalo niyang gold sa [Olympics], more on sa pamilya,” Singson said.

“Kasi nararamdaman ko ‘yung… Masakit sa ama na aawayin ka ng anak mo at ‘di man lang sila inimbita,” he added.

Unfortunately, Carlos refused to respond to Singson’s offer.

Some netizens believed that Carlos didn’t mind losing the P5-M offer as it was only small compared to the P100-M he accumulated from receiving rewards from individuals and companies.

However, Singson still hoped that Carlos would talk to his parents someday.

Former Star Magic artist John Wayne Sace defended himself why he ended the life of his own friend during a heated argument on October 28, 2024.

During an interview, John Wayne insisted that the victim was already plotting against him and his family.

“Inikutan na po ako. ‘Yun na rin po ang last na ikot niya, nagsalita rin naman siya sa akin, ‘Isang ikot na lang. Isa pa,’ sabi sa akin,” said John Wayne. “Nararamdaman ko po talaga na mayroon siyang gagawin na hindi maganda.”

Meanwhile, the authorities said that John Wayne was already holding a grudge against the victim.

The former actor’s statement also contradicted the statements from several witnesses, saying that the victim took care of John Wayne.

“Sobrang wasted ni John noong araw na yon, as in bago nangyari ang krimen, may bumiro pa sa kanya na ‘Pautang… pautang ng pera.’ Ang sagot ni John Wayne, ‘Walang problema basta buhay ang kapalit.’ Siyempre, ang akala ng iba, nagbibiro lang siya so hindi nila sineryoso,” one of the victim’s relative said.

“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan. Ipinagtanggol pa ni Kuya si John Wayne nang masangkot ito sa isang engkuwentro nitong October lang,” they added.

They also said that John Wayne was still under the influence in the past but vowed to correct his mistakes.

Parents of participants in a swimming event in Butuan City couldn’t hide their disappointment after they were welcomed by tarpaulins and T-shirts from several senatorial candidates.

In a Facebook post, the concerned netizen said that they paid a registration fee to participate in a swimming event intended for children.

They questioned why even the participants’ T-shirts were required to feature a candidate’s face.

Aside from former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos, tarpaulins of Senators Bong Go, and Bong Revilla were also spotted on the event.

According to one of the parents of the event, they couldn’t get the logic of the organizers for allowing the candidates to promote themselves for a children’s event.

“We travelled 6-7 hours from Malaybalay to Butuan City to join the Pai Caraga Speedo Swim Series Leg 1. Its just so disappointing that a simple kids swimming competition turns political,” the netizen said.

“And we paid for the registration fee which includes the shirt bearing the name and face of a politician. Dili paman intawon ni makabotar among mga anak mga sirs and mams,” they added.

As of writing, the said candidates have yet to give their response to the complaint made by parents.

Carlos Yulo’s issue became a discussion again on social media after television host Toni Gonzaga expressed her opinion about strict parents.

In an interview with Bea Binene, Toni talked about how parents were strict but also concerned about the welfare of their children.

“Syempre dati, feeling mo, lagi kang pinagbabawalan… parang lagi kang kino-kontra. Na pagod ka na nga, hindi binibigay what you want. But when you grow up, especially now I have a sister, that’s when you realize na, ’Oo nga, may point siya,” said Bea.

“Yung the way na pinalaki niya ko, na diniscipline niya ko, I’m proud na ganito ako, sobrang laking factor because of her,” she added.

Toni said that while children could interpret their parents’ strictness badly, they would eventually realize that they were just being protected.

“Talagang minsan darating sa point akala mo, pinakamalaking kontrabida sa buhay mo yung magulang mo. Pero wala pa akong narinig na nanay na ang gusto ay mapahamak ang kanilang mga anak,” said Toni.

“Iba-iba ang ways nila pero ang bottomline no’n, kaya sila nagiging mahigpit, o kaya parang minsan hindi niyo naiintindihan ang ways nila kasi pino-protektahan lang nila kayo para hindi kayo masaktan in the future,” she added.

It can be recalled that Carlos went viral on social media due to his feud with his parents.

Carlos’ mother, Angelica Yulo, argued that she was only trying to protect the future of her son, which prompted her to invest some of the athlete’s money in properties and insurance.

The authorities caught former actor John Wayne Sace after being accused of being the one who ended the life of his friend, Lynell Eugenio, on October 29, 2024.

According to the initial investigation, Sace argued with Eugenio on the evening of October 28 in Pasig City.

The confrontation ended when Sace allegedly used his pistol against Eugenio.

On Tuesday midnight, several hours after the incident, Sace made a bizarre post on his social media page.

“Nagtutulak kayo ng dr*ga ng palihim Diba? Yun mga Buhay na sinira nyo? May kalaban-laban ba? Yung mga ninakawan nyo? Meron? Wag kayo pavictim.. ilang beses nyo na ko pinagplanuhan katulad kagabi??? Ha Diba? Pag umalis ako pap*t*yin nyo pamilya ko.. hayop kayo,” said Sace.

It’s not yet known if Sace was referring to the victim.

According to Eugenio’s relatives, they didn’t expect that Sace was already planning something vile for the victim as they were spotted having a good time together before the incident.

“Masaya pa sila noong magkasama, tumambay pa sila sa kanto ng eskinita sa Barangay Sagad. Niyaya pa siya ni Kuya na mag-yosi. Bumili pa sila ng yosi. Pagkatapos nilang bumili ng yosi, saka binakbakan ni John Wayne si Kuya,” one of the relatives of the victim said.

“Si John Wayne po, hindi itinuring na iba ng mga Eugenio. Itinuring po siyang pamilya namin, lalo na sa lugar ng Barangay Sagad. Inaruga po siya ng daddy ni Kuya Lynell nung mga panahong walang-wala na siyang malapitan,” they added.