Singer Manuel Padillo Tan, also known as Jojo Mendrez, filed charges against actor and dancer Mark Herras on March 31, 2025.

According to the reports, Jojo expressed utter concern when Mark made a joke that he would burn his house if he ever start ignoring the actor.

“Susunugin ko ang bahay mo kung eechepwera mo ako,” Jojo said.

Jojo revealed that Mark asked him for money several times, which gave him a hint that the threat he received was a hint that the latter would do another such request again.

“Dahil sa matinding pagbabanta na ito, naisip ko agad na manghihingi na naman sa akin ito ng pera tulad ng kanyang nakagawian na gawin sa akin para manahimik siya at hindi niya ako takutin at gambalain. Ang perang nabigay ko na sa kanya ay walang anumang kapalit,” said Jojo in a statement.

Jojo’s lawyer reminded the public that Mark’s action was wrong.

“Hindi tama ang magbabanta ka or anything to anybody or threaten anybody sa kanyang person o sa kanyang property at hindi po iyon tama at mayroon tayong laws na covered by revised penal code on this,” Atty. Pauline Advicula said.

It can be recalled that Mark and Jojo became close this year, and the latter was even seen together entering a hotel room.

The singer even vowed that he would take care of Mark.

There were also reports that Jojo asked Mark to stop performing in a popular gay bar.

Jojo and Mark’s sweetness to each other sparked discussion about the real relationship between the two.

Gerald Sibayan, the former partner of actress-comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas, seems to be saying goodbye to his American dream.

This comes after Ai-Ai withdrew her petition for Gerald to become a permanent resident in the United States.

According to the decision released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): “After a thorough review of your petition and the record of evidence, we must inform you that the approval of your petition has been automatically revoked.”

The government agency also stated that Gerald can no longer file an appeal.

Along with the petition withdrawal, Gerald’s travel and work permits in the U.S. have also been canceled, and he is expected to return to the Philippines soon.

It can be recalled that in 2021, Ai-Ai began applying for a green card for Gerald. However, she later canceled it after their breakup, which a third party reportedly caused.

Reports indicated that Gerald was the one who decided to end his relationship with Ai-Ai, saying that he wanted a family.

However, Ai-Ai made a discovery about the alleged other woman of Gerald.

“Hahaha ang Balita nga naman kahit akoy nana himik bongga!! Take note si mistress ay PILIPINA,” said Ai-Ai.

“MARCH 2024 …. Gerrys Grill si mistress naka hilig pa yung ulo sa balikat ni Cheater ( wow sweet [clapping emoji]).

“JUNE 2024 … malapit sa jollibee ( malapit sa fremont yesss iba din malapit pa bahay namin ahhhh) holding hands si cheater and si mistress ( wow sweet ulit [clapping emoji])

“Lalakas ng loob ahhh puro filipino establishments at california [Clapping Enojji] IDOL!!! GOAT!( greatest of all time ) [Laughing Emoji]” she added.

Angillyn Gorens spoke against her former partner, Buboy Villar, accusing the latter of not doing his obligation as the father of their two children.

In an interview, Angilyn said that she had no problem with the new partner of Buboy at first, but she couldn’t stop herself from speaking now due to the lack of financial support they were receiving from the actor.

“Okay naman kami nu’ng una, pinakilala niya nga buntis na. Nag-usap-usap kami nang personal nu’ng last year nu’ng buntis pa si [Sampiano], sinabihan pa nga namin alagaan niya, e,” Gorens said.

“Kaya nga lang, nu’ng lumabas na ang bata, binawasan ang sustento. Hindi na siya nakakadalaw sa mga bata, wala na siyang oras sa kanila. Ginagamit lang nila sa interview o content nilang dalawa.” she added.

Angilyn said that the current financial support being sent by Buboy was not enough to sustain the lifestyle of their children.

“Hindi talaga kasya ang sustentong binibigay niya ngayon gawa ng parehas ‘yung mga anak namin nag-aaral na, at private school. And they both have yayas gawa ng sobrang tanda na ng magulang ko, nasa 70s na sila,” she stated.

As of writing, Buboy has yet to give his response to Angilyn.

Television host Vic Sotto admitted that they already have guesses about the possible people who funded the creation of director Darryl Yap’s movie about the life of Pepsi Paloma.

In an interview, Sotto refused to name such personalities, saying they wanted to provide enough evidence before naming them.

It can be recalled that Sotto blocked the premier of Yap’s movie, which he claimed to tarnish his reputation.

Sotto and other individuals were accused several decades ago of taking advantage of Paloma.

There were reports that the movie was politically motivated, as it was supposed to be shown during the campaign period.

As a result of the lawsuit, the court ordered Yap to stop posting any materials about the movie and also hold its premier.

Vlogger and Police Officer Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas was still being monitored by Quezon City Police District (QCPD) to determine if he was facing mental health problems.

According to QCPD Police Capt. Febie Madrid, Fontillas, has a history of mental health problems in 2023.

“Mayroon na rin naging issue sa mga mood swing niya way back in 2023. May mga naging issue na dito sa previous unit niya two years ago,” Madrid said.

She stated that Fontillas was reassigned to administrative duties as he was still being monitored by the PNP’s health unit.

“Kaya po siya dinetail sa admin at nakafurther detail sa health unit para mamonitor ang kanyang health issue kung mayroon mayroon siyang mental health issue na tinatawag,” she said.

“We have to help our personnel pag ganyan, tinulungan siya,” she added.

Madrid revealed that Fontillas filed for a two-week emergency leave, so his break from March 6 to March 19 was considered an absence.

However, as of writing, Fontillas never stopped posting about his opinion, saying that many men in uniform have the same sentiments as him.

“PILIPINAS, WAG KAYONG MAWALAN NG PAG-ASA. NAPAKARAMI NAMING MGA MEN IN UNIFORM NA LUMALABAN PARA IKAKAAYOS NG BANSA NATIN. NINE OUT OF TEN ANG MGA PABOR SA ATIN. AKO LANG YUNG VOCAL. TAHIMIK LANG ANG MGA IBA PERO SILA MISMO ANG NAGCHA-CHAT SA AKIN PARA IPARATING ANG KANILANG SUPORTA,” he said.

Pro-Duterte blogger Krizette Laureta Chu went viral on social media after she made a public apology on her post for calling the government ‘t*nga’ in one of her posts.

During the Congressional hearing conducted by Tri-Comm on the proliferation of disinformation, Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante grilled Chu on some of the posts she published online.

Chu argued that she was only trying to exercise her freedom of expression on social media.

“Respectfully, Mr. Chair, those are my feelings,” Chu said.

However, Abante insisted that Chu’s statement could be considered fake news.

Abante then demanded Chu to apologize, which the latter heeded.

“I demand that you apologize,” said Abante.

“I apologize for saying the word ‘t*nga’ on my post,” Chu responded.

Another blogger, MJ Reyes Quiambao, also received a warning from Abante, saying that he would make a motion to cite her in contempt if she would not apologize for calling the EJK cases a ‘hoax.

“If you don’t apologize right now, or I am going to make a motion to cite you in contempt,” said Abante.

The lawmaker even made remarks calling the bloggers ‘t*nga’ during the hearing, but it was already removed from the record as it was considered unparliamentary.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson PBGEN Jean Fajardo revealed that they were planning to subject Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas to a neuropsychiatric exam to know the reason for his posts online.

It can be recalled that Fontillas went viral on social media after he posted several messages against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his superiors over the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

He even encouraged other policemen to show dissent against the PNP.

In a statement, Fajardo said that Fontillas’ post might indicate a sign of a mental health problem.

“Makikita mo naman at mararamdaman sa kanyang mga pananalita na hindi ito ordinaryong police na gusto lang magpahayag ng kanyang damdamin,” said Fajardo.

“He is challenging the duly constituted authorities and ito ang tintingnan natin ngayon … at dinodocument natin lahat ‘yan at para ang isang police na patrolman challenging not only the PNP leadership pati na rin ‘yung ating Pangulo, at hindi natin ito mapapalagpas,” she added.

According to QCPD, Fontillas had been AWOL for a week despite the officer claiming that his leave of absence from March 6 to 19 was approved.