According to a close friend of the celebrity couple, Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones have separated since 2019.

In an interview, Ricco Ocampo, also one of the godfathers of the couple, said that they already called it quits five years before they officially announced their status to the public.

According to Ricco, the breakup was decided mutually, and Jericho and Kim remained as friends.

“While the friendship between the two remains, they have decided it is time to lead separate lives. They are encouraging each other to grow, albeit in different directions. It was a mutual decision, an amicable separation, dealt with grace and maturity by both parties,” he said.

“The two are filled with gratitude for the memories they’ve made together and the lessons they’ve learned. They have journeyed through the separation with the utmost respect and care toward one another precisely because Echo and Kim are the best of friends and love each other like family,” he added.

Ricco said that Jericho and Kim were ‘grateful’ to the people who supported their relationship.

He revealed that Jericho wanted to focus on acting while Kim decided to put her time into writing and creating movies.

The rumors about the separation was mentioned by Ogie Diaz several weeks ago.

Television host Kris Aquino was actively seeking opportunities for her children, Bimby and Josh, as her medical bills were already increasing.

In an Instagram comment, Kris asked her friend Patty Yap to hire Bimby and Josh to become models for her clothing line.

Kris even reminded Patty about their relationship.

“Patty, Bimb can model for your line as well as Kuya Josh (he’s already lost 60 lbs)… Do you realize we’ve known each other for 16 years? Because Bimb was a toddler, Alexa would knock on our door to ask if he could play. Next time you’re here, please visit?” she said.

Patty has yet to give any response to Kris.

It can be recalled that Kris has already allowed Bimby to enter show business due to her increasing spending amid her treatment.

Kris, who’s currently living in America, has been facing multiple health problems since 2018.

It’s Showtime host Amy Perez shared one of her strategies to address her issues with her husband.

In her statement, Amy said that when she had an argument or problems with her husband, Carlo Castillo, she preferred to discuss it with her mother-in-law instead of her own mom.

She believed that talking to Carlo’s mother was better.

“Natutunan ko na pag nag aaway kaming mag asawa, hindi ako nagsusumbong sa Mama ko, nagsusumbong ako sa Mother in Law ko, kasi sya ang nanay ng asawa ko,” she said.

“So walang ibang nakakakilala sa asawa ko kundi yung Nanay nya, so sya yung makakatulong sa ‘kin pag may problema ako sa asawa ko, kasi pag sinumbong ko yun sa Nanay ko, bati na kami ng asawa ko baka sa susunod na pumunta yung asawa ko sa bahay ng mama ko eh baka hindi nya pagsilbihan at batuhin nya ng plato, di ba,” she added.

Amy suggested that couples should also do this to fix their issues.

“It’s best kahit boyfriend/girlfriend it’s best that you tell yung mga concerns at yung problems mo dun sa jowa mo sa parents nung jowa mo,” she stated.

The television host made the statement amid the issues involving the mother of several celebrities like Daniel Padilla, Richard Gutierrez, and Mavy Legaspi, who were facing relationship issues.

After several attempts to return to television, Willie Revillame took a shift in his plans and decided to become a public servant.

During a rally organized by former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City on February 27, Willie used his charm to entertain the attendees like he usually does on his shows.

He also gave a jacket to Duterte, saying that the latter was the only one who could unite the country again.

However, many were surprised when he suddenly climbed up to the stage and narrated how Duterte tried to convince him several times to run for the Senate.

With his signature sad background music, Revillame delivered his speech about the attempts made by the former President to encourage him to become a lawmaker.

“Isang malaking karangalan na ang isang tv host ay alukin ng isang presidente ng Pilipinas na magsilbi sa bayan,” he said.

“Noong sinabi niyo po sa akin ‘yan, [ang sabi ko] kailangan handa ako, kailangan hindi kayo mapahiya, kaya po ako ay tumanggi sa inyo,” he added.

This time, Revillame expressed with his all confidence that he was ready to become a senator.

“Palagay ko handa na ako,” said Willie. “Handa akong gumawa ng kabutihan, handa akong magsilbi, hindi lang sa bayan, handa akong magsilbi sa ating mga kababayan na nangangailangan ng tulong,”

Janno Gibbs revealed that his father, Ronaldo Valdez, posted a message of farewell before passing away on December 17, 2023.

In an interview with Pep.ph, Janno confirmed the existence of Ronaldo’s letter, which the latter posted on social media.

The artist said that he quickly deleted it due to the sensitivity of the contents of the note.

“We learned [about it] after the hospital after he passed na. We learned he posted in Facebook,” said Janno. “I took it down because it was morbid—’Life is not fun anymore. Goodbye,’ ganon. Meron siyang ganon,”

 “When I got hold of his phone, I deleted it kasi hindi maganda. Hindi maganda,” he added.

Janno said that he didn’t see any signs that his father was already carrying a huge burden before his passing.

According to him, his father was set to undergo treatment to treat his walking difficulties.

There was a possibility that Ronaldo experienced sudden sadness due to being incapable of going outside and seeing his friends.

“Siguro it was getting worse, parang hindi na niya ma-enjoy. Hindi siya yung type na would sit still and stay home,” he stated.

He also said he was in the same house as his father when the incident happened.

Janno even shared his last interaction with his father, who seemed waited for him to sleep.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed a big revelation against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

In his speech at Rizal Park, Davao City, Duterte revealed his discovery about Marcos during his term as Mayor, saying that he found the chief executive on PDEA’s watchlist.

“[BBM] Noong ako ay Mayor at pumunta ang PDEA, pinakita ang watchlist at nandun ka…natatakot ako, baka sumunod ka sa tatay mo,” said Duterte.

“Mr. President, baka sumunod ka sa nangyari sa Tatay mo. Diyan ako takot. Ayokong mangyari sa iyo ito dahil, pabor lang, ako nagmamakaawa, it will divide the nation,” he added.

Duterte also criticized the move to change the constitution via the People Initiative, saying that it would only result in Marcos being ousted.

“Ang malas ng Pilipinas, almost all President pag upo sa Malacñang, iniisip na pano pahabain ang term. Bakit ganon? Demokrasya tayo. Election is a cleansing process. Pag pinilit mo ito, Mr. President, lalabas ka ng Malacañang gaya nung pinalayas kayo,” he stated.

The former President also urged the military and the police to stop the People’s Initiative and do their job to protect the constitution.

“Wag kayong maniwala sa mga yawa puro kasinungalingan ang mga ul*l,” he stated.

Sarah Lahbati took the label ‘Gastodora’ bestowed to her by Annabelle Rama positively.

In an interview by Pep.ph, Sarah said she found the label ‘funny,’ saying that she didn’t really take it seriously.

She even encouraged the public to pamper themselves and spend their money without any restrictions.

“I don’t take anything seriously. That’s another secret to be happy. I don’t take anything seriously. If not, I will be going crazy. It’s just a funny, funny thing that’s been going around. I see it kind of everywhere now. To everyone who wants to waldas, go ahead,” she said.

However, Sarah clarified that she was a wise spender, far from the accusations of her mother-in-law.

“I’m actually quite good, very good, actually, at managing my finances for someone who grew up in Switzerland, in like the country of banking. So, I have always been quite organized with expenses, et cetera, schedules, and all that. It’s something that comes naturally to me,” she stated.

It can be recalled that Annabelle complained about how Sarah spent so much money despite not working due to her role as a housewife.

“Nakikita mo naman, hindi mo na kailangang magsalita pa. Nakikita mo na yan. Si Richard trabaho nang trabaho, yung isa nagwawaldas ng pera. Yun lang ang masasabi ko diyan,” said Annabelle.