Aktres-vlogger, nagmamakaawa… TONI, AYAW IPAHIRAM ANG ANAK NA SI POLLY KAY ALEX

ni Mercy Lejarde @Showbiz Talkies | July 15, 2025

Photo: Toni at Alex Gonzaga - FB

Sa Facebook (FB) page post naman ng vlogger-actress na si Alex Gonzaga ay nagbahagi siya ng larawan ng mga pamangkin niya na nakahiga sa kama at suot ng mga bata ang pasalubong niya galing Canada.

Ang caption niya: “My cute pamangkins wearing our pasalubong from Canada! Hay Celestine! Bakit ‘di mo mapahiram kahit si Polly sa akin nang 18 years lang naman, ‘di naman habang buhay ang hinihingi ko. Maawa ka, Sis (crying and laughing emoji).”

Maraming netizens ang natuwa pero mas marami ang nagbigay ng panalangin na sana ay magkaroon na si Alex ng anak para hindi na niya hiramin ang pamangkin niya kay Toni na si Polly.

Ito ang ilan sa mga comments ng mga netizens sa post ni Alex:

“May you have a baby in Jesus name. Amen.”

“Lord, sana, quadruplets kay Alex para isahan na lang.”

“Don’t worry, Alex, God has perfect timing, never early, never late. It takes a little patience and faith, but it’s worth the wait.”

True…

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Sen. Robin, todo-sigaw na proud sa utol…

BB, SUMMA CUM LAUDE SA FILMMAKING SA UCLA

Sa social media post ng kapatid ng senador at aktor na si Robin Padilla na si BB Gandanghari ay nagbahagi siya ng video na tumatanggap siya ng diploma at Summa Cum Laude award. 

Nagtapos si BB sa kursong Bachelor of Science in Filmmaking sa University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).

Ang caption ng post niya: “Being Summa Cum Laude is not without hardwork, discipline, perseverance and determination. As much as I am proud of this achievement, I am also proud as a working student of having perfect attendance and never being late in my classes during the entire course.

“I am also awarded as Student of the Month and a member of the Honor Society of Los Angeles. #BEallThatYouCanBe #Graduate #Batch2025 #LAFS #FilmSchool (hundred percent emoji).

“#SummaCumLaude: Be All That You Can Be... Education is a lifelong passion (hundred percent emoji) #Tenacity #Perseverance #Dedication #HonorStudent #SelfImprovement #LAFS (hundred percent emoji) #Class2025.

“Life is about second chances. It's about new opportunities for growth, forgiveness and new beginnings... so help me God #SummaCumLaude #HonorStudent #Discipline #Tenacity #Perseverance.”

Dagdag pa ni BB, “It’s graduation day for today. I’m a proud wearer of summa cum laude cord. This is my medal. I hope this will also serve as an inspiration to all those... This is already my second degree but it doesn’t mean... The only reason why I took another course is because I felt like my first degree was taken 40 years ago and I felt obsolete after and now I feel better.” 

Maraming netizens ang humanga sa sipag at tiyaga ni BB sa pag-aaral. Ang milestone niya ay nagpapatunay na ang pag-aaral ay walang limitasyon sa edad. Basta may pangarap, go lang nang go.

Isa sa mga nagpaabot ng pagbati at paghanga kay BB ay ang kanyang super-proud brother na si Sen. Robin Padilla.

Saad nito, “Isang taos-pusong pagbati sa aking kapatid na si BB Gandanghari na nagtapos bilang Summa Cum Laude sa Filmmaking. Sobrang proud at humahanga ako sa iyong sipag at determinasyon para abutin ang iyong pangarap. Saludo ako sa ‘yo! Mabuhay ka, BB Gandanghari.”

Sey ng mga netizens, “Congratulations BB, bongga ka d’yan.”

Sabi nga ni Elizabeth Warren, “A good education is a foundation for a better future.” 

Aral-aral din ang mga bagets ‘pag may time. 

Pak, ganern!

Dinalaw sa 13th death anniv… IBINUKING NI ERIC: ZSA ZSA, TODO-LINIS SA PUNTOD NI DOLPHY BAGO KUNAN NG PIKTYUR

ni Mercy Lejarde @Showbiz Talkies | July 13, 2025

Photo: Zsa Zsa Padilla - IG

Sa social media post ng singer at aktres na si Zsa Zsa Padilla noong July 10, 2025 ay nagbahagi siya ng larawan na nagpapakita ng puntod ng namayapang aktor at Comedy King na si Dolphy (RIP).

Ibinahagi ng mother dearest ng singer na si Karylle ang paggunita sa ika-13 anibersaryo ng kamatayan ng Comedy King.

Saad ni Zsa Zsa sa kanyang post, “Remembering you today, Dolphy, on your 13th death anniversary. Thank you for the laughter, the love, and all the beautiful memories you’ve left behind. You live on in our hearts and in the joy you brought to millions.”

Sa Instagram (IG) post naman ng aktor at direktor na si Eric Quizon ay nagbahagi siya ng video clip kasama ang kapatid na aktor na si Epy Quizon, habang ipinakikita ang puntod ng kanilang ama.

At ang isang video naman na ibinahagi ni Eric ay kasama niya si Zsa Zsa. Makikita na naglilinis ito ng puntod ni Mang Dolphy.

Sabi nga ni Eric habang naka-smile at halatang nagbibiro, “Actually, naka-hire kami ng cleaner,” sabay turo kay Zsa Zsa. Tapos ay sabay silang nagtawanan ng singer.

Ibinahagi ni Eric ang saloobin para sa 13th death anniversary ni Dolphy.

Saad niya, “Today, July 10, we commemorate the 13th death anniversary of Rodolfo Vera Quizon, our beloved ‘Dolphy, the undisputed 'King of Comedy.’

“Though he may have left us, Dolphy’s legacy of laughter lives on, touching the hearts of every Filipino across generations.

“On this day, we pay tribute to one of his most iconic roles, John Puruntong from the classic sitcom John en Marsha.

“His timeless contribution to Philippine entertainment continues to inspire and bring joy, proving that true talent never fades.”

Dagdag pa ni Eric, “Our Dad's 13th death anniversary. As usual, @zsazsapadilla cleaning Dad’s puntod and the beautiful flower arrangement. Zsa Zsa wants the open mausoleum camera ready.

“Dad, you will always be remembered. Remembering you today, Dolphy, on your 13th death anniversary.

“Thank you for the laughter, the love, and all the beautiful memories you’ve left behind.

“You live on in our hearts and in the joy you brought to millions.

“We love you, Dad! You will always be in our minds and our hearts.”

Salamat sa tuwa at sayang naidulot mo, Mang Dolphy.

Kapag pinanonood namin noon ang Comedy King sa mga pelikula niya ay nakakalimutan namin ang problema. ‘Di ba naman, Direk Eric Quizon? 

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Hindi nakalimutan ng social media personality na si Awra Briguela na bigyan ng halaga ang taong tumulong sa kanya sa pag-aaral. 

Sa Instagram (IG) ni Awra ay nagbahagi siya ng larawan niya kasama ang TV host na si Vice Ganda. Makikita sa larawan na binabasa ni Vice ang nakuhang grades ni Awra sa school.

Ang caption niya, “There’s a different kind of fulfillment when you get to show your grades to the person who sent you to school, the one who never stopped believing in you, even in moments you doubted yourself.

“I’m so proud of how far I’ve come, and even prouder knowing that I made her proud. This is all for you (teary-eyed & red heart emoji).”

Bongga si Vice sa pagtulong kay Awra sa kanyang pag-aaral. Sabi nga ni John Dewey ay “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” 

Pak, ganern!

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NASUNGKIT ng phenomenal hit na Hello, Love, Again (HLA) nina Kathryn Bernardo at Alden Richards ang walong nominasyon sa 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards (The Eddys), kasama ang Best Picture category. 

Nominado ang highest-grossing Filipino film of all time sa Best Director para kay Cathy Garcia-Sampana, Best Actor para kay Alden Richards, Best Supporting Actor para kay Joross Gamboa, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, at Best Production Design. 

Kasama pa sa mga nakuhang nominasyon ng film collaboration ng Star Cinema at GMA Pictures ang Best Musical Score, kung saan nominado rin ang And the Breadwinner

Is… (ATBWI) at Un/Happy For You (UFY).

Bukod sa mga nominasyon, pinangalanan din ng The Eddys sina Kathryn at Alden bilang “Box Office Heroes” dahil sa makasaysayang tagumpay ng HLA na may P1.6 billion worldwide gross. 

Kabilang din sa Box Office Heroes honorees si Vice Ganda para sa ATBI na nagtala ng P460 million sa takilya. Nominado rin sa Best Actor category si Vice Ganda para sa kanyang natatanging pagganap sa nasabing pelikula.

Bahagi rin ng Box Office Heroes roster sina Joshua Garcia at Julia Barretto dahil sa box office success ng UFY na kumita ng P450 million sa mga sinehan. 

‘Yun lang and I thank you.

Mayaman nga raw, galing naman sa nakaw… “HINDI SAPAT NA MAGALING KA, DAPAT AY MABUTING TAO KA” — MAYOR VICO

ni Mercy Lejarde @Showbiz Talkies | July 12, 2025

Photo: Mayor Vico Sotto - Pasig City PIO

Napakaganda ng ginawang pagpapalaki ng veteran actress na si Coney Reyes at ng komedyanteng si Vic Sotto sa anak nilang si Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto.

Marami ang humanga at napabilib sa talumpati ni Mayor Vico na ginanap sa recognition rites ng University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Engineering Class of 2025 noong Martes, July 8, 2025.

Sa talumpati ng anak ni Bossing Vic ay hinimok nito ang mga nagsipagtapos na pag-isipan ang tunay na kahulugan ng tagumpay, na hinahamon silang bumangon sa katiwalian at hindi pagkakapantay-pantay.

Ito ang ilang bahagi ng talumpati ng butihing mayor ng Pasig…

“Ang pangarap ba natin sa buhay ay magkaroon ng mataas na posisyon, maging CEO ng ganitong kumpanya, maging negosyante na milyonaryo o bilyonaryo? Ang pangarap ba natin ay sumikat, magkaroon ng 1 million followers sa TikTok? Ang pangarap ba natin ay magkaroon ng mataas na posisyon at maging makapangyarihan?

“In my line of work, ang dami kong nakikita. Sabi nga kanina, napakadaling makain ng sistema. People start off with good intentions, but the saddest thing that I’ve seen as a person in government or working with government are actually people who have the right intentions when they start, but along the way, they get lost, nakakain ng pangarap, ng ambisyon. 

“And again, there's nothing wrong with ambition per se, there's nothing wrong with big lofty dreams. Pero ang tanong, bakit ba ‘yun ang pangarap natin? Bakit gustong magkaposisyon? 

“I ask myself everyday, bakit ko ba gustong maging mayor? Bakit mo ginustong maging mayor? Bakit mo gustong maging engineer? Bakit ko ginustong dito ako mag-a-apply ng trabaho? May trabaho ka na, bakit gustong ma-promote? Ano ba’ng meron? Sana, hindi lamang 'yung posisyon, 'yung pera, 'yung kasikatan.

“Successful ka nga, magulo naman ‘yung pamilya mo. Mayaman ka nga, galing naman sa nakaw ‘yung kayamanan mo. Makapangyarihan ka nga, may posisyon ka, pero ang dami mong tinapakan at inagrabyado para makarating kung nasaan ka.

“I hope that we don’t think that it is worth it. I hope we take time as early as now to stop and think, bakit? Ano ba’ng gusto kong makamit sa aking buhay?

“Hindi sapat na magaling ka, dapat ay mabuting tao ka.

“Ang tunay na tagumpay, hindi lang 'yung mataas ang suweldo o kilala ka. Kung yumaman ka pero may tinapakan kang iba o galing sa nakaw ang yaman, tagumpay ba talaga ‘yun?”

Bawat salitang sinabi ni Mayor Vico Sotto ay mapapabilib ka talaga, Ateng Janiz! 

Ang galing mo, Yorme ng Pasig!

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NAKAKALUNGKOT man pero nakatakda nang gibain ang iconic transmitter tower, ang old ABS-CBN building, ang Dolphy Theater, at ang chapel sa loob ng ABS-CBN compound dahil nabili na ng Ayala Land, Inc. ang nasabing property.

Sa social media post ng dating chief executive officer (CEO) ng ABS-CBN at aktres na si Charo Santos, nagbahagi siya ng video clip na nagpapakita ng loob ng ABS-CBN. 

Ang caption ng post niya: “Dito nabuo ang pangarap. Dito nagsimula ang kuwento. At sa bawat sulok, may alaala.

“ABS-CBN wasn’t just a workplace, it was our home. Every hallway holds a memory. Every room tells a story. And in every corner, my heart remembers.”

Sa Facebook (FB) post naman ng aktor na si John Arcilla ay nagbahagi rin siya ng saloobin tungkol sa nalalapit na paggiba sa iconic transmitter tower, ang old ABS-CBN building.

Saad ni John, “ABS-CBN COMPOUND TURNED OVER TO THE NEXT PROPRIETOR.

“As ABS-CBN molded our love for country and commitment to serve the Filipino people through our arts and talents, the space within its four walls which used to be our playground, strength and refuge are about to be turned over to the next proprietors.

With Gabby and the Lopezes Brothers Mark and Ernie as the ABS-CBN, the Heads Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes and Lauren Dyogi, Pioneers and Stalwarts’ CONVICTION that ABS will keep its commitment to what we have proven and what we started, it is easy to fight back the tears which are supposed to be flowing on our faces.

“Instead, it flowed inward down to our hearts as a new inspiration to a new beginning. Yes, we will stay. We will always be here—much wider, much bigger and stronger.

“Sabi nga ni Carlo Katigbak, ‘ABS-CBN is in our hearts and home is where our heart is’… and so it will stay there to keep on inspiring people.

“ABS is not its bldg and its location. We all have our sweet and sentimental memories that will be buried there, but ABS-CBN is us, it is already living within its people, its employees and talents, and we will continue to keep and share this inspiration to the Filipinos in this nation and to the Filipino people around the globe.

“So we will be here—standing still with our conviction and commitment to serve the Filipino people with or without the four walls of our former HOME. Our hearts and our commitments will be the home of our dreams and aspirations, and it will always be here.

“We will stand still, BIGGER, STRONGER AND TALLER than our past towers and homes. Mabuhay! (red rose emoji).”

Very well said, John.