Dating beauty queen, titser na ngayon… LARA, 12 ANG GUSTONG MAGING ANAK

ni Mercy Lejarde @Showbiz Talkies | June 27, 2025

Photo: Lara Quigaman Alcaraz - IG

Nagpakilala na si Miss International 2005 Lara Quigaman bilang isang guro.

Sa kanyang social media post ay nagbahagi siya ng larawan na naka-toga at may caption na:

“Hi! I’m Teacher Lara (white heart emoji). I remember doing an ad 20 years ago where I said, ‘I want to have 12 children!’ Well, guess what? Now I have over 70+— and that’s not even including my own! 

“God truly gives more than we ask for or could ever imagine. I’m so, so grateful that I get to do what I love — work with children, help shape their lives, and point them to Jesus.

“‘Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.’ —Ephesians 3:20

“All glory to Him!’” pagtatapos ni Teacher Lara.

‘Yun lang, and I thank you.

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NAG-POST ang aktor na si Donny Pangilinan sa Instagram (IG) ng tribute sa pagtatapos ng Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 7. 

Aniya, “And just like that… Season 7 comes to an end. This has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. I used to be the biggest Got Talent fan. As a kid, I binge watched auditions, amazed at the talents I’d never seen before. I never imagined that one day, I’d have the privilege of sitting in the judges’ seat.” 

Kasabay nito, nagpaabot din ng pagbati si Donny kay Ricardo Cadavero, o mas kilala bilang “Cardong Trumpo,” matapos itong hirangin bilang PGT Season 7 Grand Winner.

Mensahe ng aktor, “And finally. Congratulations, Tatay Cardo! Maraming salamat po sa pagbabahagi ng inyong talento at puso sa amin at sa buong Pilipinas. This is just the beginning, ‘Tay. The world is about to meet you.” 

Samantala, natuwa naman ang veteran actress na si Daisy Romualdez sa ipinakitang magandang ugali ni Donny nang hindi sinasadyang magkita sila sa Solaire. 

Ito ang pahayag ni Daisy, “I was in Solaire yesterday. I was surprised dahil may lumapit sa akin na isang pinakaguwapong bata at hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at sinabi n’ya na ‘Si Donny Pangilinan po.’

“Sabi ko, ‘Ay, ikaw pala! Give my regards to your lola and mom.’ Sana, lahat ng mga bata na mga artista ngayon, gayahin ninyo si Donny, may respect sa senior stars. 

“I love you, Donny. Thanks for greeting me and being so nice.”

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NAGLUNSAD ng dalawa niyang komposisyon – Gustong-Gusto (I Like It So Much) at Papunta Na Ako (I’m On the Way) – ang baguhang singer-rapper na si MAVEN na siyang kauna-unahang hip-hop artist na nag-debut sa ilalim ng Star Music label ng ABS-CBN. 

Si MAVEN o Dustin Gipala sa totoong buhay ay isa sa mga naging contenders ng Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids (TNTK) Season 1 at naging bahagi rin ng blind auditions ng The Voice Kids (TVK) nu’ng 2015. 

Naging aktibo naman siya bilang cover artist sa YouTube (YT) simula 2019.  

Bilang artist, nais ni MAVEN na maghandog ng relatable at totoong kuwento sa kanyang mga hip-hop composition. 

Aniya, “Real shit, real life, and authentic lahat ng ilalabas nating music, abangan n’yo.” 

Tungkol sa init ng damdamin na dala ng pag-ibig ang kanyang R&B track na GG na ipinrodyus ng Cursebox.

“Yow! Nabuo ‘yung song na ‘yan dahil sa passion and love, ‘di dahil trip kong maging bastos o maangas. Gusto ko lang ilabas ‘yung side ko bilang artist sa ganyang paraan,” post niya sa isang IG story.

Samantala, ang Pop R&B track na PNA ay tungkol sa katiyakan na papunta na ang isang tao sa kanyang minamahal na ipinrodyus naman ni Young JV. 

Noong nakaraang buwan ay inilunsad ni MAVEN ang una niyang hip-hop R&B recording na Dito Ka Muna (DKM).

BatStateU The NEU climbs in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, breaks into 401-600 band globally

by Aaron Erwin Austria / Arnold Ramos @Brand Zone | June 20, 2025

BATANGAS CITY — Strengthening its commitment to advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has made a significant leap in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, rising from the 601–800 band to the 401–600 band out of 2,318 participating universities worldwide, as announced on June 18.

Among 113 Philippine (PH) higher education institutions making the list, BatStateU The NEU secured 2nd place nationally—further affirming its leadership in driving SDG-aligned initiatives and championing inclusive, sustainable development.

Despite intensified global competition—with 355 additional institutions participating this year—BatStateU not only ascended to a higher bracket but also recorded its highest overall performance score to date: 74.9. This marks a 10.47% increase from the previous year and an impressive 19.65% growth since its inaugural participation in 2023.

“BatStateU is honored to be recognized once again by Times Higher Education,” said Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, University President. “This achievement reflects the steadfast efforts of our academic community—faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners—who bring our mission to life every single day. As we continue to elevate our global standing, we remain grounded in our purpose: to engineer meaningful change through inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking innovation. My deepest thanks to everyone who walks this journey with us as we strive to build a more resilient and sustainable world,” he added.

The THE Impact Rankings represents the first global initiative to assess how universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), evaluating performance across four key areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.

Among the 17 UN SDGs, BatStateU stood out in four key areas, earning placements within the Top 101–200 universities globally, with one SDG breaking into the Top 100. Leading the charge is SDG 5: Gender Equality, where the University ranked 68th out of 1,559 institutions, its highest SDG ranking to date. This achievement was driven by a substantial rise in the percentage of senior female academic leaders—from 34.6 to 72.5—as well as enhanced measures for student access and increased representation of first-generation female students. Equally noteworthy is the University’s performance in SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, where it earned high scores in water usage and care, boosting its overall score to 72.3, a significant leap from 63.3 in 2024. For SDG 14: Life Below Water, BatStateU maintained its strong global standing through consistent efforts in aquatic ecosystem preservation and improved marine-sensitive waste management. Lastly, under SDG 15: Life on Land, the University maintained its upward momentum, achieving a commendable score of 71.0 through expanded environmental education programs and advances in biodiversity research.

In addition, the University has also outperformed the global average scores in 9 out of 17 SDGs, including Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), which is a mandatory goal for the said ranking. 

Batangas State University, designated as the Philippines’ National Engineering University through Republic Act No. 11694, is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering education. A Level-IV state university, it has produced over 180 engineering board topnotchers, solidifying its reputation as the country’s largest engineering university. Notably, BatStateU is also a pioneer in quality assurance for engineering education. It is the first state university in the Philippines to have engineering programs accredited by the Philippine Technological Council through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET). Moreover, it remains the first—and to date, the only—state university in the country with engineering and computing programs accredited by the US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), through both its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC).

With a QS Stars Rating of three stars, BatStateU has also earned global recognition for its commitment to sustainability, ranking as the 304th Most Sustainable University in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Furthermore, it was also recognized as the 128th most innovative university globally in the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2024.

At the forefront of these efforts is the University’s Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), which serves as the central hub for advancing BatStateU’s sustainability agenda. Recognizing the urgent need for action in support of national and global sustainability goals, the CSD integrates sustainability across the University’s core functions—instruction, research, innovation, extension, and administrative services.

Through active collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and partner communities, the Center fosters a shared responsibility for building a sustainable future. As such, it is envisioned to evolve into a leading platform for transformative action and thought leadership in sustainable development, both locally and globally.

For the full rankings and methodology of THE Impact Rankings, detailed information can be accessed at the THE Website:

After 10 yrs. na kasal… TONI AT PAUL, NAGPAKASAL ULI

ni Beth Gelena @Bulgary | June 14, 2025

Photo: Toni Gonzaga at Paul Soriano - FB

USO sa mga celebrity couples na kapag umaabot na ng isang dekada ang pagsasama ay muling nagpapakasal.

Kamakailan lang ay sina Patrick Garcia at Nikka ang nag-renew ng kanilang vows para sa kanilang 10th year anniversary.

Nitong nakaraang Independence Day naman ay sina Toni Gonzaga at Direk Paul Soriano ang muling nagpakasal to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. 

Sa social media ng TV host-actress ay ipinost niya ang larawan nila ni Direk Paul na muling ikinakasal.

Kasama nila sa larawan ang dalawa nilang anak na sina Seve at Polly.

Makikita sa larawan si Toni habang naglalakad sa aisle sa simple niyang kasuotan.

Simpleng “10th” lang ang isinulat na caption ni Mrs. Soriano with a white heart emoji.

Ang komento ng kaibigan niyang si Mariel Padilla, “Aawwwwww, did you cry?”

“Happy anniversary sa inyo,” sey naman ni Ogie Alcasid.

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Na-wow mali, nadulas… RUFFA: RELASYONG RICHARD AT BARBIE, MINSAN OKAY, MINSAN HINDI

Guest si Ruffa Gutierrez sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (FTWBA) kamakailan. Sa panayam ni Kuya Boy Abunda sa former beauty queen ay nadulas ang dila ni Ruffa nang mabanggit ang name ni Barbie Imperial imbes na Barbie Forteza na kasama niya sa isang teleserye ng Kapuso Network.

Wika niya, “This is directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz with Barbie Imperial… Barbie Forteza! Oh my God... Imperial!” natatawang sabi ni Ruffa.

Halatang nabigla at napakamot na lang sa ulo si Ruffa habang humingi ng paumanhin.

“I am so stressed… wait,” pakli pa niya.

Natanong tuloy siya tungkol sa relasyon nina Richard Gutierrez at Barbie.

Inamin niyang naguguluhan siya sa sitwasyon ng dalawa at wala raw siyang kasiguruhan.

Viral at patok sa mga manonood ang naging blooper ni Ruffa sa live interview ni Kuya Boy.

Sa follow-up interview, aniya, “I don’t know. Isa pa ‘yun… minsan bumpy, minsan okey. Naguguluhan na ako sa kanila!” sabay tawa.

Unang beses nakatrabaho ni Ruffa ang dalawang Kapuso actresses na sina Barbie at Kyline Alcantara.

Sey niya, “Napakabait nilang dalawa. Super sweet, super simple, and napakahusay umarte.”

Well, binigyan pa nga niya ng love advice ang dalawang aktres.

“Have self-respect and wait for the person that’s really deserving of your love. Don’t settle for less,” diin niya.

Sa news update naman sa kanila ng dating alkalde ng Quezon City, si Herbert Bautista, inamin niyang may pinagdaraanang ‘bump’ ang kanilang relasyon, so far. Hindi man niya idinetalye, ipinahiwatig niyang hindi sila kasalukuyang ‘in good terms’.

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Lokang-loka sa kumalat… KORINA, NAGSALITA NA SA PAGKAKAROON NG ANAK KAY PING LACSON

SA isang panayam sa veteran journalist na si Korina Sanchez, ibinahagi niya ang biggest fake news tungkol sa kanya.

Apat na dekada na si Korina sa larangan ng news at current affairs—mula sa pagiging field reporter, news anchor, and a journalist with special assignments, hanggang magkaroon siya ng sarili niyang magazine show.

Hindi man sa showbiz ang status ni Korina, isa rin naman siyang celebrity.

Dahil well-known siya sa kanyang craft, nahahanay din siya sa controversies at nabibiktima ng fake news.

Pag-amin ng veteran journalist, ang mahirap daw na labanan ay ang fake news. Natanong tuloy siya kung ano ang biggest fake news tungkol sa kanya.

Pagbabahagi niya, “Ahhhh! Parang may anak daw ako kay Ping Lacson?! Ano ba?!”

“Hindi ba, may ganu’n? May ganu’n ako dati, ha? Dati. Pero ‘yun ang naaalala ko na, ‘Ano?!’ Hindi ba?” dagdag pa niya.

Na-open tuloy kung fake news din daw ba na naging couple sila ni former President Noynoy Aquino (RIP).

Pag-amin ng veteran broadcast/journalist, “Naging boyfriend ko talaga si PNoy. Baka ‘yan ang headline mo, magalit sa ‘kin ang asawa ko!”

Eigth months lang daw ang kanilang naging relasyon, ang shortest relationship she ever had. Kapag may karelasyon daw kasi siya noon, umaabot ito ng 5 or 8 years.