Aiko Melendez couldn’t hide her sadness after the car of her son, Andre Yllana, was swept away by a strong flood.

In her Facebook post, Aiko shared the unfortunate event that happened to her son during Typhoon Carina’s onslaught in the country.

According to Aiko, despite their social status, it didn’t make them safe from the Typhoon.

Aiko narrated that they even tried to rescue the vehicle but stopped attempting later on.

“Lahat po tayo ay nahaharap muli sa isang matinding pagsubok. Hindi po kayo nagiisa. Wala sa antas ng pamumuhay ang pagsubok. Kaninang umaga po pinilit po namen habulin
Ang inaanod na kotse ng aking anak Andre Yllana subalit wala din po kaming nagawa kundi ang magdasal. Materyal na bagay lang ang sasakyan. Ang mahalaga ngayon ay walang masaktan at nasasaktan,” she said.

However, despite their challenges, Aiko said that she would prioritize her constituents affected by the typhoon.

“Kalahati sa aking team natrap po sa kanilang mga bahay ubos ang gamit. Kaya po iilan lang po kami ang makakaikot upang maghatid ng tulong. Hindi po kami panghihinaan ng loob dahil tao muna bago ko harapin ang sariling problema po. Yan ang mga bagay na pinagbago ng aking buhay na ako ay isang public servant gusto man akapin ang anak sa lungkot nya sa kanyang sinapit meron akong mas malaking obligasyon sa aking distrito. Nakahanda na po ang aking team hindi man kumpleto pero buo ang loob sa pagtulong!” she stated.

Talent manager Ogie Diaz made his reaction after he saw the ‘bird’ of Mark Anthony Fernandez after he watched one of the movies of the actor.

In his online program, “Showbiz Updates,” Ogie said he quickly called Mark after seeing the movie.

“Nakakaloka ka, sabi ko sa kaniya, nakita ko ‘yung ano mo, bird mo, sa ‘Scorpio Nights 3’,” said Ogie.

However, Mark clarified that they only used a prosthetic to hide his real bird.

Mark then explained why he’s now accepting mature roles, saying that it was really what he wanted even before, but his former shape prevented him from happening.

The interview went viral again after an alleged private video of Mark went viral.

Netizens then labeled Mark as the current ‘biggest artist’ of VivaMax, referencing his ‘bird’ on the video.

Meanwhile, Viva vowed to erase the video from the Internet, which might be impossible since thousands of copies had already been reproduced.

Coincidentally, Mark was also promoting a new movie under Vivamax.

Due to the coincidence of the circulation of the video, some netizens couldn’t stop speculating if it was part of Mark’s strategy to promote his project.

If the speculations were real, it seems that Mark’s strategy was effective as he had been viral on social media for days already.

One of the well-known members of the LGBTQIA+ community, KaladKaren, gave her thoughts on the issue between a waiter and a writer.

In her Facebook post, KaladKaren admitted that she was also sometimes being addressed as ‘sir’ in public, but she didn’t make any harsh response to those people.

According to her, it was a fact that people would sometimes address a member of the LGBT incorrectly.

“Sometimes, I still get called “sir”… but I know how to choose my battles. When this happens, most of the time, I just smile, be the bigger person, and let it pass,” she said.

“Sometimes I answer in jest, “ikaw naman kuya/ate, ang ganda ko naman pong sir” sabay tawanan kami or sometimes I seriously ask them, ” kapag nakabihis babae pwede tawagin lang na ‘ma’am’ or ‘miss’, if you’re not sure po, pwede sila tanungin,” she added.

She believed that it was only natural for people to make mistakes, and they must be approached correctly.

“Sadly, not 100% aware of how to use the right pronouns. As members of the community, I believe it is our responsibility to educate others about this. We have to let them understand the importance of using the right pronouns for every SOGIE. But educate properly. People commit mistakes… I do also,” she said.

“I believe, being kind makes us emphathize more with other people. Let’s love and respect one another,” she added.

Gerald Anderson went viral on social media after he was spotted trying to contribute to the rescue operations around his community.

Amid the flood caused by Typhoon Carina, the Kapamilya actor did everything to rescue his stranded neighbors in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Quezon City.

In a video uploaded by a netizen, Gerald could be seen walking in a house ravaged by a waist-deep flood and rescuing a child.

As a Philippine Army reservist, Gerald was known for actively participating in humanitarian missions.

Gerald received praise from the netizens for his selfless service.

“Wow ang galing ni gerald rescue agad sa nangangailangan ,saludo ako sau sir,” netizen Malou said.

“I think ondoy pa lang nun with Jericho nagre rescue na sila sa marikina and kaya siguro nag training sya sa coast guard to enhance his skill for rescue and emergency operations,” netizen Che commented.

“Infairness kay Gerald wla talaga ciang kaarte arte nakalusong talaga cia s baha at kalahating katawan p nia ang nakalubog s baha pero wla lng s knya.. very good,” netizen Janice remarked.

The video has already received millions of views on social media as of writing.

LGBTQIA+ writer Jude Bacalso also received criticism from one of the most fierce actresses in the country, Rosanna Roces.

In her Facebook post, Rosanna criticized Jude, who went viral on social media after she allegedly forced a waiter to stand for two hours while listening to her gender sensitivity lecture.

The incident started when the waiter, identified as ‘Rjay,’ mistakenly addressed Jude as ‘sir.’

According to Rosanna, who’s also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Jude should stop fantasizing that she is a real woman and insist that she is a man.

“Ang madilim na katotohanan ay gusto mo tanggapin ka ng mga nakapaligid sa ‘yo na Babae ka… eh, hindi mo nga matanggap sa sarili mo na panget na Lalake ka ungas!!” said Osang.

Some of Rosanna’s friends couldn’t stop themselves but attempted to calm down the actress.

However, she said Jude only deserved such words due to her attitude towards ordinary workers.

“Salbahe siya, eh.” she said.

Meanwhile, thousands of netizens cheered Osang, saying that Jude already found her match.

Jude has yet to respond to Rosanna’s post.

It can be recalled that Jude insisted many times that she was a woman and even made statements about the definition of real women.

While many opportunities were coming to the waiter who went viral on social media after showing exceptional patience after he stood for two hours in front of a complaining LGBT customer, it seems that he wanted to take a social media break for a while.

According to his friends and colleagues, the waiter, who was identified as ‘Rjay’, had deactivated all his social media accounts and even his messenger platforms due to the effects of what happened to him.

Some colleagues at the same restaurant also said that ‘Rjay’ had not reported for work since the incident happened.

“Currently nag deactivate dli pa namo ma message sir.. We will wait till makarecover na cya sa situation sir.. Thanks po,” one of Rjay’s friends said.

(Currently naka-deactivate pa siya [ng social media] hindi pa namin siya ma-message sir.. We will wait till makarecover na siya sa situation sir… Thanks po)

Some of his colleagues also said that Rjay lost his self-esteem after the incident, and they were still hoping that his will to work would return as soon as he recovered.

Meanwhile, Jude Cabalso, the LGBT customer who claimed to have lectured Rjay for two hours about gender sensitivity, insisted that her conversation with Rjay was solemn and not like what the netizens were thinking.

A discussion between several LGBTQIA+ members went viral on social media amid the issue about a waiter who was allegedly forced to stand for two hours after he addressed a customer as ‘sir.’

In a discussion published by vlogger AFAM Hunter showed some of the members of LGBT discussing how people should automatically address an individual as ‘ma’am’ if they saw them wearing feminine clothes.

“We have eyes, you have eyes… You can see this person wearing heels, dress, long hair… diba parang common sense?” one of the podcast participants said.

“I think some people here in the Philippines are lacking common sense,” she added.

Meanwhile, AFAM Hunter’s handler, Kimberly Anne, agreed with what the participant said.

“Common sense nalang ‘yon na nakita mo na ‘yung tao na ang haba ng buhok, may malaking s*so, tatawagin mo paring sir? First and foremost, diba sinasabi natin na before you speak, mag-isip ka muna,” Kimberly said.

According to her, it would be better not to address an LGBT anymore if they’re not sure about their pronouns.

The video received mixed reactions on social media, and Kimberly clarified that it had been published even before the issue involving LGBT writer Jude Bacalso started.

It can be recalled that Jude was facing criticism on social media after she allegedly forced a waiter to stand for two hours and listen to her lecture after she was addressed as ‘sir.’

Actor Mark Anthony Fernandez went viral on social media after a private video allegedly involving him was published online.

In the video, a man with a very similar face to Mark is seen not wearing any clothes.

After several moments, a woman appeared on the video and did something private with Mark.

Some netizens couldn’t stop to give their opinions after watching the said video.

“Nakita ko na ang laki nga,” a netizen who watched the video said.

“Grabe naman un kay Mark Anthony Fernandez. Di ko inexpect. Nagsscroll langa ko dito bigla wow,” another netizen commented.

“Ang aga aga naman Mark Anthony Fernandez!! Kaya pala halos mabaliw si Ate Klaw eh,” a netizen remarked.

Meanwhile, Mark Anthony’s talent agency, VIVA, said it would pursue legal action against the people who spread the video.

They would also attempt to delete the video online, which, according to some experts, would be impossible.

Coincidentally, Mark Anthony is also promoting a movie under Vivamax titled “Package Deal.”

Some netizens speculated that the video may also be connected to the movie to promote the actor’s ‘package.’

As of writing, Mark Anthony has yet to give his statement on the issue.

People were now waiting for Mark’s confirmation if he was really the person on the video.