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Philippine Media Loses Veteran Broadcaster Jimmy Gil Veteran broadcaster Jaime Federico Gil, more widely known as Jimmy Gil, has passed away at the age of 79. He died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at around 9:25 in the morning. His remains are set to be brought to Arlington Memorial Chapels & Crematory on Araneta Avenue, … Read more
Tab Baldwin Faces Criticism From PSC Over Lack of Statement on Tragedy PATRICK GREGORIO – The chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has publicly criticized Ateneo men’s basketball coach Tab Baldwin for remaining silent following the tragic deaths of two student-athletes, Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia. Gregorio questioned why Baldwin has not made any … Read more
Mother of Late Hashtags Member Franco Hernandez Reflects on Son’s Death After Aurora Tragedy The mother of late Hashtag member Franco Hernandez recently shared an emotional message as she remembered her son on the 103rd month since his passing. Her reflection came after learning about the tragic drowning of two students in Aurora during a … Read more
Photos of Robin Padilla at Rene Baterbonia’s Wake Go Viral ROBIN PADILLA – The visit of the senator to the wake of former Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball player Rene Baterbonia has sparked mixed reactions online. The young athlete, who was only 19 years old, tragically passed away after drowning during a team-building and training activity … Read more
Netizens Criticize Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo Over Nationality Remarks Filipino-American pageant winners Brandon Espiritu, Mister Supranational 2024 2nd runner-up, and Jether Palomo, Mister Pilipinas Global 2025, are facing heavy criticism online after their comments about language and national identity sparked backlash among Filipino netizens. The issue began when Jether posted a patriotic message referencing … Read more
DOJ Urged to Issue Lookout Bulletin on Tab Baldwin in Ongoing Investigation Lawyers representing the family of late Ateneo de Manila University basketball player Rene Baterbonia are preparing to request an immigration lookout bulletin from the Department of Justice for head coach Tab Baldwin as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident that led … Read more
Family of Divine Adili Requests Autopsy Before Repatriation CHUKWUEMEKA DIVINE ADILI — The family of the Nigerian student-athlete who played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team has requested an autopsy before his remains are returned to Nigeria. The request was confirmed by the Nigerian Embassy in Manila, which said it has been closely … Read more
Regine Velasquez Calls for Accountability Following the Deaths of Ateneo Student-Athletes REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID — The singer and actress expressed concern and sympathy for the families affected by the tragic drowning of two Ateneo student-athletes in Aurora. As a mother, she raised important questions about the responsibility of schools and universities in ensuring students’ safety, particularly … Read more
From Food Business to Grooming Services: Diwata Expands His Empire DIWATA – The social media personality and entrepreneur known for his food business, has expanded his ventures by opening a new salon and barbershop in Trece Martires City, Cavite. This marks another step in growing his business portfolio beyond his well-known paresan. Through social media … Read more
Philippine Music Scene Mourns the Passing of Bing Austria BING AUSTRIA – The veteran Filipino musician, best known as a member of the iconic band Put3ska, has passed away at the age of 62. His family confirmed the sad news through a social media post, sharing that he died after more than a week of … Read more