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INGAT PO TAYONG LAHAT 🙏 Residents of Virac, Catanduanes experience storm surge on Saturday morning due to #PepitoPH. Uploader MJ Buendia Behrmann said that the fire truck seen in the footage was repeatedly urging residents to evacuate due to the anticipated destructive impact of #PepitoPH. “’Yung fire truck po ang naga-announce to evacuate na ’yung mga tao. Ang alam ko po nakapag-evacuate na,” MJ said. According to PAGASA, #PepitoPH is nearing super typhoon status and is expected to make landfall in Catanduanes either tonight or early tomorrow morning, November 17, 2024. As of the 8 AM weather bulletin by PAGASA, Signal No. 2 is raised across the province of Catanduanes. (Photos courtesy of MJ Buendia Behrmann) If you have new story, picture or video you wish to share, you may join our community page. bit.ly/3efsm3Z #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #PepitoPH #stormsurge #catanduanes #typhoon

OH, WE’RE CAPTIVATED, MAGAYON ⛰️💓 Uploader Abbey Co captured a breathtaking timelapse of Mayon Volcano with clouds enveloping the peak, creating a "salakot" shape, in Legazpi City, Albay around 5:55 AM on November 18, 2024. “I don’t usually wake up that early but that time is different because we are monitoring the weather. I saw from our window that the color of the sky is [pink and] orange… I went outside the balcony and saw the Mayon Volcano with salakot. I’ve seen Mayon many times but that day it looked more majestic with [the pinkish-orange] color peeking from the sun and the salakot (lenticular clouds) hugging the Mayon looks ethereal,” she told The Philippine STAR. (Video courtesy of Abbey Co) If you have a story, picture, or video you wish to share, you may join our community page. http://bit.ly/3efsm3 #mayon #philippinestar

Food content creator Abi Marquez on Saturday rejoiced after world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay commented on her crab cake lumpia content on TikTok. “But can you do it with a Beef Wellington?” Ramsay wrote in the comments section. “We freakin’ did it guys! Lumpia world domination. Anong irereply ko huhuhu,” Abi shared on Facebook along with the screenshot of Ramsay’s comment. Abi is well-known for her Lumpia series, where she wraps various dishes in Lumpia wrappers, offering unique twists on traditional recipes. (Facebook/Abi marquez) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #gordonramsay #abimarquez #lumpia

VIC TO FILE CASE VS DARRYL YAP Veteran actor Vic Sotto and his wife Pauleen Luna-Sotto arrive at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court to file charges against Darryl Yap on Thursday. Vic was mentioned in Yap’s upcoming movie “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.” (Video by Charmie Joy Pagulong/The Philippine STAR) #EntertainmentNewsPH #philippinestar #vicsotto #darrylyap

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) unveils on Thursday its first Philippine Polymer Banknotes Series, introducing polymer banknotes in denominations of P500, P100, and P50, which are set to enter circulation in the first quarter of 2025. (Screenshots/RTVM) #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #peso #pera

GRABENG CRAVINGS NAMAN ‘YAN, VIELABOO! 😭😆 Vlogger mom Vien Iligan-Velasquez gave netizens a good laugh with an adorable video of her daughter, Viela, throwing an amusing tantrum over her urgent wish to visit Japan last Friday. "Grabe naman 'yang iniiyak mo sa'kin," Vien wrote in her Facebook post. Viela's passionate plea to jet off immediately sparked a wave of playful and witty comments from fans and viewers nationwide. "Iba na 'yung cravings ng mga bata ngayon," a netizen said. "Tara na Viela, sa Japan Surplus," another joked. Even actor Inah Evans joined the fun, commenting, "Halika na, sa Gapan na lang muna tayo." Viela is Vien's second child with her husband Junnie Boy, after their son Mavi. (Facebook/Vien Iligan-Velasquez) #viela #vieniligan #teampayaman

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto tickled the funny bone of netizens with his low-resolution TikTok video while explaining the Christmas packages for the residents on Sunday. “Nagbabahay-bahay po tayo straight to the doorstep ng bawat pamilya ang konting pandagdag sa Noche Buena natin tuwing Kapaskuhan. Gusto natin magbigay ng kasiyahan sa bawat pamilya Pasigueño,” he said in the video. Sotto recorded himself talking to his constituents but netizens were quick to poke fun at the video quality, comparing it to that of Arman Salon. “Mayor, hiraman lang ba kayo ng phone ni ArmanSalon?” a netizen commented. “Mayor, ‘yung audio mo para kang nag-record sa CR,” another said. Some even joked about fundraising to buy him a phone with a good camera. “Mayor, send GCash number #PisoParasaCellphoneNiMayorVico,” someone commented. (TikTok/Vico Sotto) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #SocialNewsPH #vicosotto #armansalon

Sa pagpasok ng panibagong taon, nagsimula rin ang pagsilang sa pinakabatang henerasyon ngayon–ang Generation Beta. Alamin ano nga ba ang kinabuksang maaaring kaharapin ng henerasyon na posibleng umabot sa taong 2100. #PhilSTARUnwrapped #philippinestar #newsph #genz #genbeta PANOORIN: https://youtu.be/NLvK6kgn0xk

Actress Maris Racal broke her silence on Friday, admitting her mistake of developing a "brewing attraction" to her on-screen partner, Anthony Jennings. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Racal revealed, “It all started last June 2024. I was in a very dark place. I was lonely, and I was getting attention from Anthony—the kind of attention I needed.” She further explained, “When I sensed that there was this brewing attraction between Anthony and I, nadala ako sa emotions ko, and I knew that was wrong.” Racal also disclosed that she was honest about the situation, confessing to her then-boyfriend Rico Blanco before their eventual breakup. #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #marisracal #anthonyjennings

Veteran Filipino-American actress Gloria Romero, dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Cinema,” has passed away. She was 91 years old. Romero’s daughter, Maritess Gutierrez, relayed in an ABS-CBN report that her mom “passed away peacefully” on Saturday, January 25, 2025. | via LatestChika.com #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #rip #gloriaromero

Seven Pinays proved that Filipina beauty is unmatched after entering TC Candler's "Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2024" list, which was released on Saturday. Andrea Brillantes clinched the top spot, securing her place as the most beautiful face of the year. Joining her were Janine Gutierrez at #28, Liza Soberano at #31, Belle Mariano at #52, Ivana Alawi at #69, Gehlee Dangca of Korean girl group UNIS at #82, and Aiah Arceta of P-pop group BINI at #88. #andreabrillantes #janinegutierrez #bellemariano #lizasoberano #ivanaalawi #unis #gehlee #bini #aiah

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) welcomed 2025 with an exciting announcement that its Manila Central Complex and Regional Component Museums are now open to the public from Monday to Sunday with free admission. “Universal access has always been our priority. By opening our museums every day and maintaining free admission, we aim to make our programs and services even more accessible to everybody,” they wrote. NMP recently held its first-ever exhibit of a clay sculpture made by national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, depicting his wife Josephine Bracken peacefully sleeping, to commemorate the 128th anniversary of his martyrdom (Facebook/National Museum of the Philippines) #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #nationalmuseum

When asked about the worst celebrity he worked with for a shoot, photographer BJ Pascual named R&B singer Denise Julia and her team. Speaking candidly in Killa Kush’s YouTube podcast, BJ said, “Ito na ‘yung bago kong worst... Nanggigil pa rin ako, as in nanginginig pa rin ako ngayon.” He then revealed, “So si Denise Julia.” Podcast host Killa Kush added that Denise, a previous guest, was four hours late during their shoot. BJ shared that he had enlisted top set designer Princess Barretto for the project as a favor, with the team only needing to cover manpower and materials. “This is charity work na,” BJ added. BJ explained that everything had been finalized for the shoot, which included booking a P80,000 studio for four elaborate sets. However, the day before the shoot, Denise’s manager wanted to cancel, claiming there was no confirmation. Frustrated by their refusal to pay cancellation fees, BJ canceled the shoot, covered all costs himself, and called actress Sarah Lahbati to collaborate instead. (YouTube/Killa Kush) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #bjpascual #killakush #denisejulia

TAAL VOLCANO’S PHREATOMAGMATIC ERUPTION Thick smoke was seen from Taal Volcano after a phreatomagmatic eruption at 5:58 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. According to Phivolcs, the eruption generated a 2800-meter grayish plume. Alert Level 1 is still hoisted over the volcano. (Video courtesy of Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council Talisay Batangas) #philippinestar #socialnewsph #taalvolcano #eruption

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American singer-actress Selena Gomez announced her engagement to her boyfriend Benny Blanco on Thursday. “Forever begins now,” she wrote in her post. “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” Blanco commented. The couple confirmed that they’re dating in December 2023. (Instagram/Selena Gomez) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #selenagomez #bennyblanco

Korean animal rights organization CARE shared the heartbreaking story of Pudding, a loyal family pet left behind after all nine members of her family tragically perished in the Jeju Air disaster on December 29, 2024. CARE visited Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do where they found Pudding sitting quietly outside the village hall, patiently waiting for her family. “Pudding would stare at every car that drove into town, and the locals would feed her out of sympathy for the loss of her family,” the organization wrote in a translated post. CARE contacted the bereaved relatives at the funeral home and obtained their consent to temporarily care for Pudding while searching for her loving, permanent home. Pudding is now set to be placed for adoption with details for prospective families to be announced soon. The tragic Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crash at Muan International Airport claimed 179 lives, including all passengers and crew, after the plane belly-landed, skidded off the runway, and erupted in flames upon hitting an embankment, according to Reuters. (Instagram/CARE) #philippinestar #southkorea #worldnews #animals

The families of the young victims of the recent fire in Tondo are seeking financial assistance to cover funeral expenses for the children, who were aged between eight and 13. The five children tragically lost their lives when a fire broke out in a three-story residential building in Tondo, Manila, on the night of December 30, 2024. The children were reportedly visiting the house to celebrate the New Year. In a Facebook post on Friday, Kap Rambo shared that any donations would be used to help with funeral arrangements and other necessary expenses for the wake. (Photos courtesy of Kap Rambo) For those who wish to help, you may send your donations through the following donation channel: BDO Account: 003910237988 Rochelle F. Simbiling #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #tondo

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto amused netizens with his quick-witted response in an interview during the premiere night of the film “The Kingdom.” “'Yung shy type ka kaso anak ka ni Bossing 😂,” media company MQuest Ventures wrote in their post on Saturday. “The Kingdom,” headlined by Vico's father, actor-host Vic Sotto, is one of the much-anticipated entries in the MMFF 2024. (Instagram/MQuest Ventures) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #vicosotto

TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga and actor Piolo Pascual brought “kilig” to fans with their banter on Sunday. In her vlog, Toni praised Piolo for his down-to-earth behavior and shared that her father admired that trait. “Tapos hindi mo ako sinagot,” Piolo teased, hinting that he used to court Toni. The two first worked together in a softdrink commercial in 2001 and starred in the hit romantic film “Starting Over Again” in 2014. They had a reunion movie titled “Last Night” in 2017. “May spark pa din. Pwede pa another movie for you two,” a fan commented. “Grabe ‘yung maturity ng conversation na ‘to kahit sa part na pinag-usapan nila na hindi sinagot ni Toni si Papa P!” another said. (Screenshots/Toni Talks) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #tonigonzaga #piolopascual #startingoveragain