Enchong Dee expressed his interest in making a Boys’ Love (BL) project and even mentioned some actors he wanted to work with.

During a press conference, Enchong said that he was open to doing serious gay roles.

The actor said that he would not waste the opportunity to be featured on a BL project and give inspiration to the LGBTQIA+ community.

He also said it would be perfect if Piolo Pascual, Alden Richards, Jericho Rosales, or Dingdong Dantes would also work with him.

It can be recalled that Enchong already played a gay role in the comedy film Here Comes The Groom.

However, netizens believed that doing a BL project in the country would be seen as controversial.

They also gave their thoughts on the actors mentioned by Enchong.

“Gusto pa niyang i-explore Ang kanyang feeling,” netizen Ramon said.

“Hahha choosey ka becks,” netizen Laban commented.

Alden and Piolo have yet to respond if they are also willing to do an LGBTQIA+-themed project with Enchong.

Social media personality Xian Gaza took a swipe against BINI after the P-pop group was spotted wearing a face mask during their arrival at an airport.

It can be recalled that members of BINI received criticism on social media after they wore face masks and shades to hide from the public eye.

In a Facebook post, Xian described how K-pop idols didn’t try to hide themselves when traveling for work as it would be a gesture to fans who wanted to catch a glimpse of them.

“Ang mga K-pop superstars, kapag namamasyal sa pampublikong lugar eh naka-sombrero sila, naka-shades at naka-mask upang hindi sila dumugin. Pero kapag on the way sila sa isang show, kumakaway at nagba-bow sila sa mga die hard fans sa airport bilang respeto matapos silang maghintay ng matagal. It’s a very simple gesture to show humility in the middle of global stardom,” said Xian.

“At the same time, it’s a good strategy to market their group para mas lumawak pa ang kanilang fan base. Na kahit sobrang sikat na kayo eh nandito kayo sa harap naming lahat, walang takip ang mukha, greeting all of us. Very down to Earth. Sobrang nakakataba ng puso. On the other hand, it’s good for business as walking products of your agency. Win-Win for everyone. Walang talo. Unless masyadong mataas na ang tingin niyo sa inyong mga sarili,” he added.

Xian then mentioned the K-pop group Blackpink, of which the members didn’t wear face masks so their fans could see them.

“Baka feeling nila mas sikat na sila sa Blackpink,” he stated.

Despite being deported, American actor Lee O’Brian kept receiving more accusations from his former partner, Pokwang.

In an interview with talent manager and entertainment reporter Ogie Diaz, Pokwang tried to justify why she couldn’t stop herself from criticizing Lee on social media despite her vows that she would have peace of mind once her former partner was deported already.

One of the incidents she couldn’t forget was when Lee became so upset with her when she asked about a woman he kept liking on Instagram.

In response, Lee questioned why Pokwang needed to ask the said question, insisting that liking other women on social media was not a big deal for him.

After the discussion, Pokwang the discussion was over and took a nap. However, she was surprised when she was awakened by the water Lee poured on her.

“As in binuhusan niya ako ng tubig. Basang-basa yung kama,” she said.

The incident happened when Pokwang was pregnant with their child Malia.

She also addressed the netizens who kept labeling her as bitter, saying they didn’t know the whole story behind it.

“Hindi ako umaano intindihin n’yo ako. Problema ni’yo na ‘yun kung hindi ni’yo ako maintindihan. Sarado na kasi utak ng iba, eh,” she stated.

“Ganito lang ‘yan, nu’ng panahon ba na okay kami, bitter ba ako? Nu’ng panahon ba na masaya kami, na hindi siya nagloloko, bitter ba ako? ‘Di ba, masaya kami. Kung bakit ako nagkaganito, kasi may ginawa siya, may nangyari. Walang babae, walang nanay na gustong laging galit. Kaya ka lang naman nagalit kasi may nangyari,” she added.

John Estrada couldn’t hide his disappointment after a fake tweet about him circulated on social media.

In his story, John said that he would file legal charges against the page that posted a made-up tweet, which says that it was not his fault if women were flocking to him.

“Lalake ako, maraming nagkakagusto sakin aksi matipuno, mabait at gwapo tayo. Anong magagawa ko kung tukso na ‘yung lumalapit, edi tukain!” the fake tweet said.

As a response, John told the page owner that they would meet at the court soon.

“Fake news, mag kita tayo sa korte soon kung sino ka man,” he stated.

It can be recalled that John already released a statement about the issue and claimed that there was a mutual decision between him and his wife, Priscilla Meirelles, about having a break in their relationship.

He also denied that he was trying to find new women in Boracay.

“Priscilla and I have mutually agreed to take a break for quite some time now. There’s more to the story, but the last thing I want to do is to hurt the people I love. I want to make it clear that I am not in a relationship with Lily Hallman or any other woman for that matter,” said John.

Andi Eigenmann went viral on social media after a video of her interacting with fans was uploaded.

In the video, Andi is shown taking a selfie with a female fan when another male fan cram in and tries to point his phone at the actress.

Andi quickly told the man to wait for his turn.

“Maybe you can wait for your turn, please, sir,” she said.

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The video received mixed reactions on social media, saying that Andi may be put on the bad light due to the attitude of some Filipinos towards celebrities who became assertive with their fans.

“Never ko nagets yung mga hayok na hayok magpapicture sa mga artista, lalo na yung di rumerespeto sa personal space para lang makapagpakuha. tapos pag natarayan sila, sila pa ang galit na magpopost sa socmed nila,” netizen Marble said.

“Tama lang naman sinabi ni Andi. May “Sir” pa nga. Ang problem kasi sa ating mga asians, takot tayo kapag straightforward ang kausap. Ang daming palabok ng ibang asians. Lalo na mga katabi nating bansa, takot silang magmukhang impolite or rude,” netizen One remarked.

“Nag quit na nga ng showbiz si Andi for a peaceful life tapos may mga annoying “fans” pa gaya nito. Halata mong nagtitimpi nalang si Andi,” another netizen commented.

A social media personality couldn’t stop himself from criticizing how BINI was trying to allegedly conceal themselves from the public during their arrival at an airport.

In a Facebook post, Tio Moreno compared the girl group to Sarah Geronimo, who didn’t try to hide their identity in public places.

“Sarah Geronimo has been in the music and entertainment industry for over two decades, and her fame remains undiminished. She can dance, sing, act, and model, showcasing her multi-talented and record-breaking abilities,” Tio said.

“Sara continues to meet the expectations of her supporters and fans with her humility. She never acts like a “disney princess,” whether at the airport or as a guest at events. Her humility sets her apart from others. I hope BINI will follow her example,” he added.

Tio’s post raised the eyebrows of blooms and insisted that BINI members have the right to privacy.

However, Tio argued that they were public figures.

He also cited several court decisions to prove his point.

“The right of privacy of a “public figure” is necessarily narrower than that of an ordinary citizen. Criticisms or commentaries on their conduct related to their public roles are generally considered matters of public interest and are protected by the freedom of speech and of the press,” he explained.

“If you still do not comprehend the issue, it is no longer my concern. Should you wish for the BINI members to avoid public scrutiny, you should advise them to resign from their positions and seek alternative employment that does not subject them to public criticism,” he added.

The netizen also clarified that he was a BINI fan and only criticized their excessive ways of concealing themselves.

A former action star and ‘That’s Entertainment’ actor, Arthur Benedicto surprised the public when she finally resurfaced again as a transgender woman.

Arthur became part of some projects and even worked with John Regala, Matet de Leon, Herbert Bautista, Jestoni Alarcon and many more.

During her return to the country, Arthur, who’s now calling herself Bambi Moreno, expressed her interest in working again in the showbiz industry, and one of her requests was to become part of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.

“Gusto kong makapag-guest sa Batang Quiapo. Mentor ko si Joel Lamangan.  Ang turo sa amin noon not scripted ang lines, batuhan lang. Nag-workshop ako kay Bernardo Bernardo at kay Joel,” Bambi said during a press conference at Cafe Escudero.

She then narrated how he discovered his true identity.

“At the age of seven alam kong babae talaga ako. Kaya lang, mahigpit ang parents ko,” he said.

After his stint, Bambi flew to Japan and worked as a ladyboy in a bar. There, she met another member of the LGBTQIA+ community, who helped her become a complete woman.

However, her parents couldn’t accept what she had become.

“Nagalit ‘yung brothers ko.  Ang father ko, pinuntahan ako sa Japan. Sabi niya, gawin mo ang gusto mong gawin ‘wag ka lang magka-HIV. ‘Yung mommy ko, umiyak lang siya,” she narrated.

Bambi was currently working as a talent manager for aspiring artists who wanted to work in Japan.

She also planned to establish a comedy bar in the country and hire celebrity guests.

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Update: Phoemela’s camp clarified that they hadn’t traveled to Boracay since 2021.

Television host Phoemela Baranda received tremendous criticism on social media after being tagged in a complaint published by an airline passenger.

In a Facebook post, a netizen called out Air Asia Philippines for allowing a certain “celebrity” to get the seat she reserved during the booking.

“From Manila to Caticlan, I was surprised to see someone already sitting in my window seat during boarding time. The child was seated by the window, the mother in the middle, and their helper in the aisle. I showed them my boarding pass, thinking that they may have made a mistake,” the complainant said.

“They then asked me to sit across from them, which was an aisle seat. Maybe they weren’t seated together due to the seating arrangement. But if they wanted to sit together, they should have paid for their seats instead of taking someone else’s without even asking.

“It felt like a disrespectful act by someone who considers themselves a celebrity. They were using their celebrity status. Even the flight attendant was accomodating and helped them to steal my seat,” the complainant added.

A netizen, in a now-deleted comment, named Phoemela as the celebrity being mentioned by the complainant.

After she was tagged, netizens started to swarm Phoemela’s social media page and called her out.

As of writing, Phoemela has yet to respond to the accusations against her.

Phoemela became known for being the host of the reality show Extra Challenge as a replacement for its original host, Miriam Quiambao.

Footage of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings while dancing during an event went viral on social media amid the breakup between the actress and OPM legend Rico Blanco.

Direk Mae Cruz Alviar uploaded the video to social media on March 2, but it resurfaced after Maris and Rico’s breakup.

It can be recalled that Anthony was tagged as the third party of the breakup.

Here are the initial response from the netizens when the video was first uploaded.

“Alam ko nung bagets pa si Maris s lugar nila tlgng dancer sya ng mga gnyan e.. Hehehehe nagcocompete p nga yata sya nun.. Prang mga ballroom ganern,” netizen Gracia said.

“Maris is happy with Rico & Anthony is doing good with his 5 year relationship. PEROOOOOO YUNG CHEMISTRY TALAGA NILA NOH?  And they look so comfortable na sa each other,” another netizen commented.

However, video received different reactions since its resurfacing on social media.

“Napaka flirt ni maris siya naman malamang pala ang dahilan kung bakit naghiwalay sila ni Rico,” netizen Morales remarked.

Maris already denied that she was dating Anthony.

“Anthony is out of the picture. It’s just me and Rico. Mainly me, I’m the issue,” she insisted.

 

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