Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin revealed that she didn’t win the libel case filed by Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan against her.

In her online program “Cristy Ferminute,” the so-called ‘Pambansang Marites,’ said that she already received a letter from the court on October 17 and posted bail.

She was guilty on all five counts and was required to pay P240,000 in total.

“Talo po ako sa five counts ng libel at ang sabi nga natin, inflation is real. Kasi hindi lamang po mga bilihin ang tumataas ngayon. Ilang taon na po ang nakakaraan ng matalo ako sa piskalya ay nag-bail lang po ako ng P10,000 para sa isang kaso ng libel. Ngayon po, P48,000 na po per count ang bail,” said Fermin.

However, Cristy said that she was planning to appeal the decision.

Cristy was also facing charges from celebrities like Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque.

The issue started when Cristy made claims about KC Concepcion and her relationship with Sharon and Kiko.

She also mentioned the alleged rift between KC and her half-sister, Frankie.

On May 10, 2024, Sharon and Kiko finally attempted to end Cristy’s discussion about their private family matters by filing a complaint against the columnist.

As of writing, Sharon and Kiko have yet to release any statement on the court’s decision against Cristy.

Actor Jay Manalo was happy that his half-brother, Police Officer, and Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) player Julius Manalo finally met his mother after 31 years.

The reunion between Julius and his mother, Oh Geum Nim, went viral on social media, and many people thought that the video published by Korean media TV Chosun was only part of a K-Drama show.

However, it was clarified that the reunion was real.

Many netizens were surprised that Julius was Jay’s half-brother.

“I am very happy na nagkita na rin sila ng nanay niya,” said Jay.

They were both sons of Eustaquio Manalo Jr.

Jay’s mother was Vietnamese national Kim Lan Jones.

It can be recalled that Julius and his father left South Korea in 1993.

“Mamasyal lang daw kami [sa America]. After two weeks, magba-bakasyon lang daw ako,” said Julius.

“Sinabi kasi ng tatay ko na isa raw sa dahilan kung bakit ako binigay sa kaniya is ang nanay ko raw is maga-asawa. At ayaw sa akin ng magiging asawa niya,” he added.

According to Julius, he was forced to live without his parents because his father was required to work abroad again.

He decided to sell food, scavenge for scrap metals and rags to earn extra money.

A content creator was facing multiple charges after his partner complained about his behavior towards her and her child.

According to the reports published by Parañaque City Police Station, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, also known as ‘Lakas Tama’ was put under the custody of the authorities after his girlfriend, Jasmin Supetran, told them that the content creator mistreated her and her baby.

Supetran said that it already reached the point when Kobayashi had already pointed a weapon toward her and the six-month-old baby.

Before being held under custody, Kobayashi published a live video, saying that he would reveal some information about certain personalities and also against his partner.

However, the livestream didn’t push through, as the cops already caught him.

Authorities recovered unlicensed firearms.

He was currently facing Grave Threat, Violation of Gun Ban, RA 9262 o VAWC at RA 10591 o Comprehensive of Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

As of writing, the content creator has yet to give any response on his next action after his arrest.

Kobayashi became popular on social media during his stay in Japan, where he recorded or livestreamed his involvement in several street brawls and shared them with his fans.

Despite being a Japanese citizen, he decided to travel back to the Philippines and stay for a while.

Angelica Yulo answered some of the questions asked by the comedy queen Ai-Ai delas Alas during their October 15, 2024 meeting.

During their meeting, where Ai-Ai and Angelica also collaborated on a live selling session, the comedian couldn’t stop herself from asking her new friend about two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

Angelica and Carlos haven’t talked or seen each other for several years now since the athlete accused his parents of pocketing the money he had earned from participating in international competitions.

Ai-Ai asked Angelica if Carlos already sent a greeting to his father, Mark Andrew Yulo, who just celebrated his birthday this week.

“Wala akong idea,” said Mrs. Yulo.

The comedian expressed several times that she was siding with Angelica on the issue and declared herself as part of ‘Team Nanay,’ a faction formed to criticize Carlos’ decision to abandon his family.

“Bibili talaga ako, pinapahanap ko talaga siya kasi team nanay ako. Whatever it is, kung ano man ‘yung kaguluhan nila, ang nanay is nanay, actually kung usaping pera ‘yan, sabi nga nila pera lang ‘yan pero ‘yung niluwal ka ng nanay mo, mahirap manganak ha,” said Ai-Ai.

“Kasi nga di ba adopted ako siguro nagi-guilty ‘yung nanay ko nung pinaampon niya ako, ‘yung nagsorry siya sakin para akong binuhusan ng, ‘Hindi, nay, hindi mo kailangan magsorry sakin. Kasi nung ipanganak mo ako sapat na ‘yon, nabuhay ako sa mundong ‘to dahil sa’yo,” she added.

Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas fulfilled her promise to visit the mother of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, Angelica Yulo, on October 15, 2024.

In a Karaoke bar in Malate Manila, Ai-Ai and Angelica started selling to offer several clothes to their followers.

Internet personalities like Director Darryl Yap, and Boss Toyo also participated at the live selling and also bought some items from Angelica.

During their meeting, Ai-Ai and Angelica quickly showed mutual admiration for each other.

The comedian also invited Angelica to become a featured guest of “The Clash, Agad-Agad,” which could be watched on Ai-Ai’s official Facebook page.

In the middle of the event, Mark Andrew Yulo also arrived and sang with Ai-Ai.

Ai-Ai also asked Angelica if Carlos had already sent his greetings for his father’s birthday, but the latter said that she had ‘no idea.’

It can be recalled that Ai-Ai described herself as part of ‘Team Nanay,’ amid the issue between Carlos and his parents.

Until now, Carlos has refused to meet his parents after he accused them of pocketing the money he had gained from international competitions.

Oyo Boy Sotto responded to a netizen who claimed that his son Kiel was not his son.

In an Instagram post, Oyo Boy posted a photo with Kiel, where some netizens raised suspicions after expressing their belief that Kiel didn’t get any facial features from his father.

“I thank the Lord for 13 years of your life here on earth. You are such a blessing to us Kiel. I may not be perfect but always remember that Dada loves you so much! I pray that as you go through your teenage years, you will seek the Lord all the days of your life. I love you, Kiel! Happy birthday! Let’s create more good memories! I’m excited for you,” said Oyo.

 

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Some netizens couldn’t stop themselves from making claims against Oyo.

“Anak yata ni Kristine 2 sa ibang lalaki happy birthday kiel,” the netizen said.

“Babati na lang po kayo, mali pa ang chismis. Walang ibang anak ang asawa ko sa ibang lalaki. Mag research po kayo ng maigi o kaya naman magbasa po kayo,” Oyo replied.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo explained why he didn’t reach the average height of Filipinos.

It can be recalled that Carlos was only 4’9″ in height based on his official records, which prompted some of his critics to call him ‘midget’ or ‘pandak.’

However, Carlos explained that his height may be the result of his hard training.

“I never stopped training,” said Carlos. “That explains bakit hindi na po ako lumaki. ‘Yung mga buto ko po sa tuhod ay hindi ma-i-stretch dahil hindi po ako tumigil sa training. Most specially when I train for floor exercise where there’s extreme impact on the feet and the knee,”

“I train for six hours a day. Three hours in the morning, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Three hours also in the afternoon, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. I train every day. No holiday. No birthday. No weekends,” he added.

Despite being a small man compared to other people, Carlos’s height became an advantage in his sports. Many believed that being smaller made it easier for him to do difficult gymnastics moves.

The most decorated gymnast of all time, Simon Biles, was only 4’8″ tall.

However, many believed that Carlos’ intense training had nothing to do with his current height, as his genes may be the most significant factor contributing to his size.

The vocalist of the International band Journey, Arnel Pineda, shared how important it is for children to love their parents.

In an interview with Ogie Diaz, Arnel believed people should love their parents as soon as possible because they were not replaceable.

It can be recalled that Arnel lost his mother when he was just 13 due to an illness, which also put their family deep in debt.

“Iisa lang ang nanay at tatay. Nakikita niyo minsan napapabayaan niyo siya or tine-take for granted niyo lang sila, mahalin niyo sila hangga’t meron kayong chance na mahalin sila,” he said.

“In a wink of an eye, baka bigla silang mawala kaya kailangan walang pagsisisi or walang panghihinayang na sana ginawa ko ‘to sa nanay ko,” he said. “Sana sinabi ko ‘to sa nanay ko. Sana niyakap ko ‘yung tatay ko ng ganon. Na sana nagpasalamat ako sa kanila kasi mahal na mahal nila ako,”

According to him, the best time to love their parents was now.

“Wag na kayo magpasubali pa or wag na kayo mag-delay. Right now mahalin niyo na agad sila kasi talagang iisa lang sila,” he stated.

Arnel’s statement received praise from the netizens, especially from parents.

Actor Rodjun Cruz expressed his support for his friend, Julie Anne San Jose after the singer received criticism on social media after she performed inside a Church last week.

Julie Anne went viral on social media after she danced and sang to the tune of Dancing Queen, Edge of Glory, and the Climb at Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.

Rodjun believed that Julie Anne only showed professionalism by performing at the event.

“Wala kang kasalanan dun. Professional ka lang talaga at iniiisip mo lang palagi na mapasaya at ma inspire ang mga audience mo!” said Rodjun.

Julie Anne already apologized for her actions and vowed not to repeat the same mistake again.

Meanwhile, the Parish Priest of the Church also asked the Catholic faithful for forgiveness.

“Buong kababaang-loob po akong humihingi ng kapatawaran sa lahat ng nasaktan mula sa mga pagkakamaling nasaksihan sa Heavenly Harmony Concert na ginanap sa Nuestra Senora del Pilar Shrine and Parish noong ika6 ng Oktubre 2024,” Fr. Carlito Meim Dimaano said.

“Inaamin ko pong may mga mali kaming desisyon ukol dito. Inaamin ko po ang lahat ng mga pagkakamaling ito,” he added.

The event was supposed to raise funds to improve the facilities of the church.