Actor Jim Pebanco revealed his romantic relationship with award-winning director Joel Lamangan.

In an interview with Pep.ph, Jim said that he met Joel in the 80s when he auditioned in one of the movies produced by the director.

According to him, the two became close after he became a theater actor.

“Nag-o-audition ako, nakita niya ako. Nagalingan siguro sa akin. Nag-o-audition ako sa mga musical plays before kasi kumakanta ako. ‘Tapos, nakakapasa naman ako. Tapos, nagkaroon ako ng scholarship sa CCP and that’s it. And there I was trained,” he said.

“Kumakanta ako sa isang piano bar sa Roxas Boulevard during the early ’80s. Ang mga kasama niya [Joel], mga direktor din—sina Soxie Topacio at Khryss Adalia,” he added.

He said that they’d been in a relationship for more than three decades, and he gladly shared the secret of their bond.

“Ano iyan, e, dapat pati yung kagandahan, kabutihan, at saka medyo yung quirks. At saka kailangan dapat tatanggapin mo yun and learn how to compromise. At saka araw-araw, learning experience iyan, e. Hindi madali,” he stated.

“Dapat intindihin mo ang pagkatao ng kasama mo. Pati yung kanyang mga topak, yung mga mood swings, and don’t be afraid na matuto ka araw-araw kasi meron kang nakikita, e. At saka meron kang nalalaman araw-araw,” he added.

Meanwhile, Joel was currently popular on social media, not because of the movie he directed, but because of the character he’d been portrayed on FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.

Miss Grand International (MGI) President Nawat Itsaragrisil had had enough with Miss Universe 2014 MJ Lastimosa.

In his live video, Nawat told MJ she was not welcome to attend the future pageants connected to MGI.

“I think we don’t have anymore relationship in between MJ and our organization and myself, don’t come to Miss Grand anymore. I don’t want to meet people like you,” he said.

Nawat even described MJ as ‘no brain’ because of her statements against MGI.

The issue started when MJ proclaimed MGI as the worst beauty pageant organization in the world.

MJ even laughed at Nawat’s organization, which possibly dismayed the businessman.

Meanwhile, Nawat was saddened that many beauty contestant didn’t appreciate the opportunities they received because of his organization.

“There are’nt enough words to describe this experience and how many door have opened because of MGI! It’s sad to see people who haven’t experience it try to bring it down. As they say if you have naothing nice to say don’t say anything at all,” he said.

Meanwhile, MJ posted a short tweet after Nawat’s statement went viral.

“Kuhang kuha mare,” she said.

Celebrity fortune teller Rudy Baldwin shared a ‘vision’ she shared last August, several months before director and comedian Joey Paras passed away.

On November 1, Rudy reposted the vision about a director who would be rushed to the hospital due to health problems.

“Isang direktor sa pelikula ang biglang inataki sa sakit nya nadala pa ito sa hospital ngunit ito ay nasawi lang po,” said Rudy. “Lagi po nating tandaan at maging maingat palagi dahil ang buhay natin ay hiram lamang at huwag makalimot na manalangin palagi,”

It can be recalled that Joey was rushed to the hospital due to his health problems.

“Dinala po agad siya sa Metro South Medical Center dahil ito ang pinakamalapit na ospital sa bahay niya. May konting heartbeat pa raw po si Tito Joey na sinubukan na i-revive at nilagyan ng tubo, pero nag-flatline na siya,” Joey’s niece, Zciara Shyne Sinchon-Fabian said.

Joey has already been facing heart problems since 2016 and has already undergone two major operations.

His family also experienced financial difficulties due to the sudden incident which cost them around P55,000 for medical expenses and P130,000 for his burial.

After her relationship with Ricci Rivero, it seems that Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes was already having suitors.

In an interview, Andre, who’s the child of Aiko Melendez and Jomari Yllana, admitted that he had a crush on Andrea and even dedicated a message to the actress.

“Papakabait ka palagi. Mag-iingat ka palagi kung hindi ako mag-iingat sa’yo,” he said.

As of writing, Andrea has yet to respond to Andre’s message to her.

Meanwhile, some netizens questioned the Andre’s intention.

“Naku gusto din sumikat nyan lalo hahaha,” netizen Jennifer said.

“Daming gstong dumikit kay blythe pra sumikat gaya ni ricci mas sumikat sya nung nadikit sya kay andrea,” netizen Pia commented.

“Jusko ingat blythe jan .. matinik sa chicks tatay nyan hahaha pananalita palng nyan magling n mambola,” netizen Lee remarked.

It can be recalled that Andrea’s breakup with Ricci became one of the most talked about topics this year, and until now, the two kept taking swipes against each other.

Even Ricci’s family has already joined the issue, saying that the truth will come.

Jinky Cubillen-Anderson, popularly known as ‘Madam Kilay,’ couldn’t hide her disappointment at her sister Joy Cubillen’s response to her.

It can be recalled that Jinky accused Joy of withdrawing the P2.5-M she entrusted to her sister.

“Baka gusto mo ilabas ang pera ko Joy Cubillen, kasi may mga pinapasahod akong tao! Gusto mo pa ata luluhod ako sayo! Di ka madala sa maayos na usap naka block pa ko pwes ipapabasa naten to sa mga chismosa para makarating sayo!” she said.

“KAPATID KONG MUKHANG PERA JOY CUBILLEN INSTANT MILLIONARIO KA!! LORD PLEASE TULUNGAN MO PO AKO!!” she added.

Aside from her account in the Philippines, Jinky also said that Joy withdrew the money of her child, amounting to P40,000.

However, according to Joy, the accusation against her was impossible as she didn’t keep the ATM card of Jinky’s child.

“Ul*l wala sa akin ATM ng anak mo pwede ba tigilan mo ko sa mga kasinungalingan mo,” said Joy.

Jinky didn’t buy an alibi for Joy and challenged her sister to show the records of her bank account.

Jinky also showed evidence that Joy transferred the money to her account.

It’s unknown whether Jinky will take legal action against her sister.

However, some experts said Jinky might be challenged to prove her accusations as she allowed the account to be named under her sister.

Raquel Pempengco talked about her issues with Jake Zyrus since the latter decided to transition from Charice Pempengco.

In an interview with Morly Alinio, Raquel narrated that when she was carrying Jake in her womb, she really wished that her baby was a female, and she was happy when God granted her wish.

“Nung pinagbubuntis ko siya, namata ako ng siyam na buwan para maging [ang anak ko],” said Raquel.

However, she lost all her hope when Jake became a man.

“Mula nung nag-jake siya nawala lahat ‘yun. Mas masakit kasi nag-expect ako na for life kami magkasama eh. Naisip ko kung nagkamali man ako sa isang bagay pero hindi naman ganon kabigat para kalimutan na ina ako,” she said.

“Mas masakit ‘yung nagpalit siya ng pangalan dahil ako ‘yung nagbigay ng pangalan niya, tapos ‘yung nagpatangal siya ng breast, tapos nagpalagay siya ng tattoo dahil iniingatan ko ‘yung balat niya. Dahil siya ‘yung talagang ipinanata ko na ibigay ni Lord sakin,” she added.

However, despite their differences, Raquel said that she still considers Jake as part of her family.

“Kahit gaano siya kalayo, kahit gaano katagal pa siyang hindi mag-reach out samin… family parin namin siya, hindi parin namin siya nakakalimutan,” she said.

Former senator Kiko Pangilinan flexed his wife, Sharon Cuneta, after the ‘Dear Heart’ reunion concert between the megastar and her former husband, Gabby Concepcion.

The said concert went viral on social media after Sharon and Gabby showed their sweetness to each other in front of hundreds of fans who attended the event.

Sharon and Gabby’s daughter, KC Concepcion, even attended the concert to witness the most-awaited reunion between her parents, who separated in 1993.

Some netizens, during the concert, forgot that Sharon was already married, but Pangilinan helped them to remember it.

In his post, Pangilinan hugged Sharon, and he included a meaningful caption, calling the concert as part of his wife’s job.

“Kapag natapos na ang oras sa trabaho,” said Pangilinan.

Netizens praised Pangilinan for being an understanding husband to his wife.

“Salamat VP Kiko Pangilinan At napaka understanding nyo po.. Lalo na at hinayaan nyo mag concert sila ni gabby para kay kc.. saludo sa lawak ng pang unawa nyo.. at sa unconditional love para kay mam sharon,” netizen Zurc said.

“Proud to you sen. kiko very understang husband at open minded sya mga bagay na may nangangailangan ng kaligayan mabuo ang pamilya (kay KC) para sa pagmamahal,” said netizen Sarah.

In a radio interview, Panilinan said that he was supportive of Sharon’s concert.

“She has my 110% support and I am very proud of her commitment and dedication sa kanyang trabaho. Nandiyan ang aking support walang problema ru’n dahil ang mag-asawa naman ay dapat nagtutululungan sa kanilang mga career at proyekto,” he said.

“Well kung meron naman dapat pagselosan pero wala naman e kaya okay tayo diyan,” he added.

Content creator Rendon Labador revealed the reason why he started to be ‘motivated’ in life, as most people knew him.

In an interview with Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna, Rendon said that he started pursuing success when own his father, retired PNP General Lito Labador, told him that he was a worthless individual.

Rendon said that his father believed that he only had friends because his parent was influential.

“Ang sabi sa akin ni Erpat, ‘kaya ka lang kinakaibigan ng mga kaibigan mo ngayon dahil general ako. Ikaw wala kang kwenta. Who you ka! Kapag ako nag-retire or nawala na ako, wala nang papansin sa’yo. Pinapansin ka lang ng tao dahil may makukuha sila sa’yo.’” he said.

“So, nu’ng sinabi sa akin ng Erpats ko yun napaisip ako. Bata pa lang ako nagising ako sa katotohanan. Doon ako nagsimulang mangarap,” he added.

In another post, Rendon said that instead of being discouraged by his father’s statement, he used it as a motivation to become successful on his own.

Rendon didn’t follow to the footsteps of his father, instead he decided to build a business empire and also decided to become a motivational speaker.

Actress Andrea Brillantes captured the attention of her fans after she made a statement about ‘snakes’ after she posed with a slither during the Opulence Ball.

Her companion quickly became one of the highlights of the show, and some members of the press asked Andrea if she didn’t feel any fear while handling such an animal.

According to Andrea, she was already used to interacting with ‘snakes,’ joking that she knew people like her ball partner.

“Ba’t ako matatakot? May mga kilala nga akong ganito! Char!” she said.

Several netizens reacted to the said statement of Andrea, and some even believed that she was taking a swipe again at her ex-boyfriend Ricci Rivero and his family.

“May sasalo nman jan kahit walang pangalan. bato bato sa langit, ang sumalo at matamaan my bukol,” netizen Bruce said.

However, some social media users were already fed up with the issue.

“Yung mga reporter kasi Panay interview sa dalawa tas pag Yung Isa honest tas Yung Isa Panay sagot at parinig. Ganyan talaga mangyayari. Panay tanong tas pag Ang Isa sarap na sarap mag parinig.. syempre papalag nanaman Yung kabilang kampo Kasi ka nadawit nanaman sya sa comment section. Tas maya2 pag gumanti sya pa Yung masama,” netizen Ayahh remarked.

“Yan Ung Taong Di Maka Move On panay Parinig Sa Mga Tao…Napaka immature Talaga Ndi Nalang Manahimik Sabagay Jan Sya Pinaguusapan Sa Mga Gawi Nya Na GanYan pag Ndi Yan Nagpapansin iwan san Yan Pulotin…Kong Naka Move on Kana Sana Dikana Nandadamay Ng ibang Tao Gumawa Ka Ng Sarili Mo Asan Ang Pagiging Mabait jan??? Masyado Ma Epal,” netizen Francesca commented.