Content creator and toy collector Yexel Sebastian was facing serious charges for allegedly luring his followers to invest in a bogus company.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) already filed syndicated estafa, a non-bailable offense against Sebastian.

According to NBI official Atty. Palmer Mallari, Sebastian was allegedly involved in a P50-B scam.

The official also said that one of the complainants invested P700,000 in Sebastian’s business after being promised a monthly profit of P35,000.

It can be recalled that Yexel already denied the accusations against him despite openly promoting the said business to millions of his followers.

This was Sebastian’s statement to his followers:

“Siguro panahon na para ipagtanggol ko ang sarili ko at buo kong pamilya. Ayaw ko sana magsalita dahil kahit magmukha kaming masama at basura sa buong Pilipinas ay tatanggapin ko maiyos lang nang malumanay at tahimik pero kabaligtaran ang nangyari naging sobrang ingay na. Pati kaligtasan namin ay nalagay na sa alanganin. Masakit makita ang buong pamilya mo na umiiyak para sa kaligtasan namin ni Mikee and Zyph kaya palagay ko ito na ang tamang panahon,” [It’s time to defend myself and my whole family. I don’t want to speak up because even if we appeared bad and looked like trash in the Philippines, I’d accept all the negative comments just to fix everything peacefully, but what happened was the opposite. Even our safety has been put at stake. It’s painful to see my family pleading for me, Mikee, and Zyph’s safety, so I think this is the right time.] 

A teacher may face suspension after she criticizes her students while doing livestreaming.

In the said video, the teacher, who’s using an alias SerendipityLover was seen shouting at her students and reminding them about boundaries.

She even said that she was not being paid to be commanded by her students.

“Hindi ako nandito para gawin ninyong tau-tauhan ang gawin niyong robot at gawin niyong katatawanan sa harapan,” said the teacher while recording herself on camera.

“Hindi ako nag board exam para hindi lang i-respeto ng mga wala pa namang nararating sa buhay,” she added.

Several netizens criticized the teacher for dispiriting her students.

“Instead of lifting their spirits and inspiring them, you are demotivating them by instilling to them na wala silang kwenta,” netizen Bam said.

“Inggrato; ugaling squatter” yeah we really have students like such, but that is why they are in the classroom, that is why their parents entrusted their children to you, for you to be a good example and to enlighten their children to be more and be the best that they can be,” he added.

The Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the Child Protection Policy or DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 to prevent any teachers from treating their students badly.

Because the said order was still in effect the teacher may be subjected to administrative proceedings for doing the said act to her students.

The Department of Interior and Local Government would launch an investigation against the officials of Bohol Province after discovering resorts built around the iconic Chocolate Hills.

According to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, the officials may become responsible for allowing illegal structures to be built around the vicinity of the UNESCO Heritage Site.

“Under our Local Government Code, they have the mandate to enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology. If illegal construction was allowed within a protected area, this would fall gravely short of this responsibility. We commit to working with the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) toward any resolution they deem just on this matter,” said Abalos.

Meanwhile, Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado said they’re already trying to resolve the issue.

It can be recalled that Bohol’s tourism went viral again on social media due to the criticism after several resorts were spotted in Chocolate Hills.

Captain’s Peak, Sagbayan Peak, and Bud Acta were the identified resorts built around the area, which were supposed to be protected by the law.

In 2022, Bohol also went viral on social media after one of its popular tourist spots, the Virgin Island in Panglao became populated by stalls selling expensive food.

Former actress and Manila City Councilor Cita Astals clarified the rumors that she became a street dweller after her showbiz and political career.

In an interview with Julius Babao, Cita admitted that she was the woman in the photo circulating on social media, but she denied that she became homeless.

She said the photo was taken while she went to Manila City Hall in 2009.

Unfortunately, the photo went viral on social media and some people made false stories about her.

Cita said that she couldn’t hide her disappointment as media outlets didn’t even correct the people who spread the rumors against her.

The former actress also denied that she was already struggling, saying she could live normally.

Cita became popular after becoming part of Home Along Da Riles, portraying the boss of the show’s leading actor, Dolphy.

Her popularity became instrumental in winning a set in the council of Manila.

Meanwhile, several netizens asked FPJ’s Batang Quiapo leading actor and director Coco Martin to revive Cita’s acting career.

“Siya sana ang pwedeng extra sa Batang Quiapo, malaking tulong para sa kanya,” netizen Tito said.

“Sana tulungan nila makabangon c Cita Astal witty yan at matalino, a versatile actress,” netizen Annalisa remarked.

Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin admitted that Sarah Lahbati’s mother, Esther Lahbati, filed charges against her and her co-hosts, Rommel Chika, and Wendell Alvarez.

In her program, Showbiz Now Na, Cristy revealed that they’re the reason why Mrs. Lahbati visited the office of the Department of Justice.

“Kami na po ang kukumpirma. Kami pong tatlo ang kinasuhan ng cyber libel at hindi na po kami magdedetalye kasi ang mga abogado po namin ang nakakaalam ng mga detalyeng ito,” she said.

However, instead of criticizing Mrs. Lahbati, Cristy couldn’t stop but praise the actress’ mother for being considerate during their meeting.

“Nagkaharap na po kami ng minsan ni Aling Esther at naging maayos po ang aming pagkikita sa piskalya ng Quezon City,” she narrated.

“Marespeto at nakakatunaw at ang ganda-ganda kasi ng ating pagduduop,” she added.

While Cristy didn’t disclose the exact reason for the charges against her, people speculated that it was related to her statements regarding the rumored separation between Richard Gutierrez and Sarah.

“Sa pinakamahabang panahon po, mula nung lumabas yung balita ng paghiwalay nina Richard Gutierrez at Sarah Lahbati, walang sinuman sa kanilang dalawa na kumukumpirma sa kuwento,” she said.

“Ang tagal! Hanggang sa isang araw ay nagsalita si Sarah na, ‘I am single,” she added.

Cristy believed that no one between the two camps could declare that they were single.

“Hindi pa po kasi sinasampa ng sino man sa kanilang dalawa ang pagpapawalang bisa sa kanilang kasal. Yung annulment. Wala pa po yun. Kaya kumbaga, sa kanilang dalawa, walang may karapatan na magsabing ‘I am single,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Lahbati has yet to give any statement on the charges she filed against Cristy.

The management of the controversial Captain’s Peak in Bohol demanded fairness on the possible investigation they might face for building an infrastructure around the iconic Chocolate Hills.

In an interview, Captain’s Peak manager, Julieta Sablas said that other resorts built around Chocolate Hills could be considered worse than their resort.

“Meron pa pong maglala dito,” Sablas said. “Hindi ko na i-mention ang resort, pero kayo na ang mag imbestiga,” she said.

“Ang gusto ko ‘yung mag-iinvestigate hindi lang sa video… Sana andito po sila para makita nila [ng personal],” she added.

Sablas might be referring to Sagbayan Peak in Sagbayan Town and Bud Agta in Carmen Town, who, according to her, were older than Captain’s Peak.

“When you are ordinary people in this business parang pinapahirapan po nila kami na mag-comply ng certificates po,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Senator Nancy Binay called for an inquiry on the current issue, saying that she would also call the representatives of Sagbayan Peak and Bud Agta and not just Captain’s Peak.

“It was reported that during the inspection conducted by the provincial board, it was found that Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort built cottages and water slides for a swimming pool at the foot or sides of at least three hills and that PAMB failed to full explain why it allowed the resort to use at least 20 percent portion of the Chocolate Hills,” she said.

Supporters of Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Incorporated had launched a signature drive to plead with GMA Network to bring back Tahanang Pinakamasaya in their noontime slot.

In the petition launched by PROKNOY TV Channel, he wanted to save 200 people who would lose their jobs due to the closure of the noontime show.

“Ngayong nagtapos na ang Tahanang Pinakamasaya ang noontime show na produksyon ng TAPE, INC. sa GMA NETWORK, INC. Nais ba nating mawalan ng trabaho ang mahigit 200 empleyado nito? Hindi. Kaya nais po namin kunin ang inyong suporta para manatili sa poder ng GMA NETWORK, INC. ang TAPE Incorporated,” the petitioner said.

As of writing, the petition already gained 190 signatures.

It can be recalled that Tahanang Pinakamasaya bid farewell last March 2, several weeks after they lost the trademark of Eat Bulaga’s title.

According to the reports, TAPE Inc. decided to stop producing new episodes of the said noontime show due to the company’s ballooning debt.

They also reportedly blamed the decision of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and other previous hosts of Eat Bulaga to leave them.