Kapuso actress Herlene ‘Hipon Girl’ Budol talked about the possibility of filing charges against the uploader of the conversation between her and actor Rob Gomez.

In her official statement, Herlene expressed her disappointment as she was dragged over the issue of Rob and his girlfriend, Shaila Rebortera.

“Yung tahimik lang ako at kaliwa’t kanan babad ako sa taping. Yung di ako maka focus sa trabaho dahil sa issue ng mag jowa na may anak. Tapos malalaman ko nakaladkad na lang pangalan ko at binabash ako na wala naman ako ginagawa,” she said.

Herlene insisted that she was only trying to be playful with Rob’s messages to her, but it doesn’t mean that she had an affair with the actor.

“Opo, squammy man ako sa paningin nyo. Hindi ako hayop sa laman. Produkto [man] ako ng broken family. Pinalaki ako ng lolo at lola ko ng maayos,” she stated.

The actress then explained that she was only trying to remember her lines with Rob, and exchanging chats with the actor was one of her methods to memorize it quickly.

“Yung batuhan ng mga script para pang kabisado sa mga linyahan ay nahaluan ng mga joke at one liner tulad ng salitang “Kain” ganyan na agad ang tingin nyo sa akin. Sumakay lang ako sa mga joke dahil komedyante ako kahit alam ko na fini-flirt ako,” she said.

“Pero hindi ako ganung babae sa mga babatikos sa akin. FYI naka dalawang National pageant na ako amrami nag propose ng idecent proposal sa akin ng malaking halaga. Pero inisip ko nasa maayos naman karera ko at gusto ko pinaghihirapan hindi ‘yung one time, big time,” she added.

She also mulled charges against the individual who uploaded the said photos on social media.

It can be recalled that aside from her ‘kain’ jokes with Rob, she also allegedly shared her worries of her possible pregnancy.

As of writing, Rob has yet to give any statement on the issue.

Sarah Lahbati’s mother, Esther Lahbati, went viral on social media after she posted her date with her husband, Abdel Lahbati, at a posh restaurant in the Bonifacio Global City on December 15, 2023.

In the said photos, Esther flexed the food they ordered while proclaiming that she enjoyed using her own money.

“#Lunch at BGC we’re happy spending the good time and spending my pension from Switzerland our 2nd home, enjoying the rest of our life,” said Esther.

“Life is very short. Have a nice weekend everyone. Take Care Always and God Bless!” she added.

Netizens couldn’t stop themselves from reacting to the caption of Esther and speculated that she was taking a swipe against Annabelle Rama.

It can be recalled that Annabelle complained about how Sarah was allegedly spending too much money as a housewife.

 

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Esther also responded to some of her followers’ comments.

Annabelle and Esther already clashed in the past after the latter claimed that she didn’t receive good treatment during the first birthday of her grandson, Zion.

She even said that Annabelle offered her leftover food.

Meanwhile, the talent manager insisted that it was only normal in the Philippine culture to offer leftover food to visitors.

Bianca Manalo released an official statement amid her rumored affair with her ‘Magandang Dilag’ co-actor Rob Gomez.

It can be recalled that Bianca and Rob’s conversation was uploaded on social media without any permission from the two, showing the exchange of their messages.

In the said conversation, it can be seen that Bianca asked Rob to visit her.

“Kaya mo pumunta that early? 7am? He’s not here. He’s in Valenzuela,” she reportedly told Rob.

However, in her statement, Bianca called the rumors surrounding them false.

“Rob Gomez and I are friends and co-workers. He was going to bring Christmas gifts and I wanted to receive them early before I leave for the airport,” said Bianca.

“It is upsetting that our conversations were exposed without my consent, which is a breach of privacy and the cause of so much online bashing. It is obvious that parts of our conversation were deleted to create malicious insinuations,” she added.

Some netizens didn’t buy the explanation from Bianca.

“The “he’s not here, he’s in Vakenzuela”. Paano yun? Mgiisip talaga ng iba ang tao,” netizen Mrssong said.

“Why would he spend time giving you gift? Are you that special ba talaga? Driving over going to your place. Sorry and letting him know that your partner is not in your place,” netizen JN remarked.

They also challenged Bianca to reveal their full conversation.

However, several of Bianca’s celebrity friends, like Tim Yap, expressed their support to her.

Sarah Lahbati was facing another controversy after she reportedly refused to prove that she was not using any illegal substance.

In her online program, Cristy Fermin disclosed that Richard Gutierrez didn’t refuse to prove himself clean, so they wondered why Sarah refused to do the test.

“Tumanggi si Sarah sa test, ‘yun ‘yung tandang pananong,” said Fermin. “May koneksyon kaya [ito] sa pagpunta ni Annabelle Rama sa PDEA?”

It can be recalled that Annabelle reportedly visited PDEA to submit several names that should be included on the agency’s watchlist.

According to Cristy, the Gutierrez family was confident that if ever that Sarah ever filed charges against Richard, the actress should also prove that she was clean.

“Kaya napaka-positive ng kampo ni Richard Gutierrez kapag itinuloy ni Sarah Lahbati ang kanyang demanda,” she said.

They also talked about the possible custody battle between the two, saying that it would be hard to disprove Richard not providing enough support to his children as Sarah was allegedly unemployed during her relationship with the Kapuso Actor.

“Kung ano ang naganap at kung bakit siya payat na payat ngayon ‘yun ang kailangan niyang patunayan,” the talent manager said.

As of writing, Sarah and her camp have yet to give any comments to the rumors surrounding the actress.

Talent manager Annabelle Rama reportedly visited the PDEA office amid the separation rumors between her son, Richard Gutierrez, and his wife, Sarah Lahabati.

In her online program, veteran columnist Cristy Fermin talked about Annabelle’s visit to the agency, saying there were only a few possible reasons why the talent manager went there.

“Ano po ang dahilan kung bakit nagsadya si Ms. Annabelle Rama sa opisina po ng PDEA? Kapag sinabi po nating PDEA, wala na tayong ibang iniisip pa,” said Cristy.

Her source revealed that Annabelle passed a list of personalities that PDEA should watch.

According to her, Annabelle’s visit to PDEA’s office indicated that she was handling a very serious issue.

“Ayon po sa aking source nagpunta po dun si Tita Annabelle Rama para magsumite ng ilang pangalan para tugaygayan ng PDEA,” she stated.

“Malawak at malalim sobrang malalim po ito,” she added.

She also believed that Annabelle wanted to release the information she had to the public.

“Ayon sa aking source pinigilan si Tita Annabelle ng kanyang abogado dahil ‘yun pala ‘yung mga pasabog na dapat nyang sabihin,” she remarked.

“Sino kaya ang mga pangalang ibinigay ni Annabelle sa PDEA?” she also asked.

As of writing, Annabelle has yet to give any information about why she visited the said agency.

Miel Pangilinan said that she was already not affected by the criticisms she received from the netizens.

In her video, Miel, who just identified as a member of the LGBT community, said that she was reading the same criticism every day and she was already used to it.

According to her, it already reached the point that she was already bored by the capacity of her critics.

“After the 30th comment under one video, maybe not even the 30th, after like the 5th 10th comment under one video, they all start sounding the same to me. And then I get so desensitized because it just looks like just one person,” she said.

However, despite not being affected, Miel said that she still preferred to block her critics.

“They have no effect on me. It’s just like I’m just annoyed at how often they still come up,” she added.

It can be recalled that Miel received criticism from the netizens due to her personality and fashion sense.

Just recently, netizens made fun of her outfit when she attended a party together with her sister, Frankie Pangilinan.

“Ang weird ng mga choices nila. Decent family pero hindi naman nakikita sa mga anak. Haist. Sabagay buhay nila yan. But when you post it on public, you are prone to getting people’s different opinions and bashing,” a netizen said.

“Miel, it’s not Halloween anymore. It’s Christmas,” another netizen commented.

@ponyofilm

it’s always “anak ba to ni sharon” “ang baduy” “ang laki mo” “[unsolicited fashion/weight loss advice]” etc its so boring and predictable

♬ original sound – miel pangilinan – miel pangilinan

Herlene Budol met her former manager, Wilbert Tolentino, amid the issue being faced by the Kapuso actress.

In the said post, Wilbert shared his dinner with his former talent together with other influencers.

“Merry xmas Pareng chief Jomar lovena, Mima Herlene Hipon Budol, Nak Whamoscruz, Antonette Gail Del Rosario & Baby Meteorm,” Wilbert wrote.

It can be recalled that Herlene’s name was dragged after an unknown culprit posted her alleged private exchanges with her ‘Magandang Dilag’ co-star Rob Gomez.

Last July, Wilbert decided to resign as Herlene’s talent manager to focus on his personal health.

“May mga bagay lang po dapat mas unahin at i-priority talaga — ang kanyang health at kanyang family,” said Herlene.

She also denied that Wilbert resigned due to her unprofessionalism and she was grateful for the things she received from her former manager.

“Lahat ng nakikita niyo sa akin, head to foot, bahay at lupa, crown, YouTube, cellphone, alahas, endorsements… Lahat ng yan si Sir Wilbert ang nagbigay sa akin. Kulang ang salitang salamat sa lahat ng effort, oras, at pagmamahal na binigay niyo sa akin. Walang hanggang pasasalamat at walang hanggang pagmamahal ang kaya kong ibalik. Utang na loob ko lahat ng meron ho ako. I love you. Never say goodbye,” she said.

Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin believed that Richard Gutierrez was the kindest member of his family, but not when he was drinking.

In her online program, ‘Showbiz Now Na’, last December 18, Cristy said that Richard’s kindness couldn’t be questioned as she never received any disrespectful gesture from the actor when Annabelle Rama filed a lawsuit against her.

“Nanghihinayang lang ako, kasi sa lahat ng anak nina Tito Eddie at Tita Annabelle, mababait silang lahat, e. Kahit nga kami [Annabelle] nagkaroon kami ng kasuhan noon. Libel ‘di ba? Pero never akong binastos ng magkakapatid na Gutierrez,” she said.

“At sa kanilang lahat, sorry Ruffa, sorry kay Kambal. Pero si Richard talaga ang pinakamabait na Gutierrez,” she added.

However, there were rumors that Richard was the opposite when he was drinking.

“Kapag nakainom at nalasing si Richard talagang hindi siya talaga mapipigilan. Masama siyang malasing,” she stated.

Cristy made the said statement amid the reports that Richard badly treated his wife, Sarah Lahbati, several times, which prompted the Lahbati matriarch and patriarch to reportedly oppose the continuation of the relationship between the two celebrities.

The veteran columnist also urged Richard to clear his name amid the continuous spread of the said reports about his treatment of Sarah.

Annabelle Rama took a swipe against an individual for spreading lies about her son, Richard Gutierrez.

During her visit to Manny Pacquiao’s mansion, Annabelle was thankful that many of her friends asked her to stop paying attention to the misinformation spreading around social media about the rumored separation between Richard and his partner, Sarah Lahbati.

According to her, she would just let the said individual spread false information because no one would believe it.

“Goodvibes lang tayu ngayung araw sa birthday ng Idol ng bayan na si Sen Manny. Mamaya na ang birthday greetings ko abangan… mamaya ang bday celebration ni manny kaya punong puno ang hotel. Hindi ako magka ganda ugaga sa pa picture ng mga tao ditu,” said Anabelle.

“Maraming mga good messages at greetings na sinabi sa akin ramdam ko ang pagmamahal ng tao kaya salamat sa inyung lahat. Huwag ko na raw pansinin ang mga fake news dahil hindi sila naniniwala especially sa idol nilang si Richard, alam nyu na kung saan galing ang mga fake news. Hindi ko na babanggitin ang inggetera, mamatay ka sa inggit dahil alam ng tao kung anu ang totoo, matatalino ang taong bayan,” she added.

It can be recalled that Richard is facing multiple rumors right now, as many camps are already getting involved in the issue.

Sarah’s parents were speculated to be taking a swipe against Annabelle, while veteran columnist, Cristy Fermin, talked several times about Richard and his attitude when he was drinking.

The former partner of internet celebrity Pambansang Kolokoy, Miss Grace, took a swipe against ‘Kabities’ who was reportedly facing a big controversy amid the conversation posted by Rob Gomez’s social media pages.

In her Facebook post, Miss Grace, formerly known as ‘Marites,’ was looking to someone who made fun of her in the past, who’s trending now on social media, but not in a good way.

“Nasaan na yung nanlalait sa akin diyan. Trending ka ngayon, KABITIES,” said Miss Grace.

Miss Grace was also seen holding a pearl, a hint that she was trying to take a swipe against Pearl Gonzales.

It can be recalled that Pearl was dragged into the conversation posted by Rob.

Pearl was also a close friend of Pambansang Kolokoy and his current partner, Dawn Sherrine Esguerra.

Pearl already deactivated her social media accounts.

Fans of Miss Grace couldn’t stop themselves from talking about ironies in her comment section.

“Yung friend na konsintidor gawain nya din pala kase kaya supportive,” netizen Angelica said.

“Miss Grace mas ok pala na nahiwalay ka kay PK kasi nag bloom ka tlga,” netizen Nes remarked.

“Original always the best bka nilalait ka to make herself feel good! kasi insecure sa sarili! Matutulog at magigising yan ikaw iisipin dahil kahit mag tutuwad sila in the end of the day alam nila sa sarili nila second choice lang sila at mamamatay sila sa inggit dahil sa selos!” netizen Luna commented.