Bill to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy, Expedited in the Congress

teenage pregnancy

AAMBIS-OWA Representative Sharon Garin called on to pass the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act. House Bill 6426 aims to establish programs to prevent teenage pregnancies and provide social protection programs for young mothers, including maternal health services, workshops, and livelihood. Garin was alarmed by the report of the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) that … Read more

Gatchalian Calls on DepEd to Investigate ‘Sagot for Sale’ Scheme

Sagot for sale scheme

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education to investigate the reports on the alleged “sagot for sale” scheme. According to him, some parents ask others to answer their child’s self-learning modules in exchange for a fee. He warned parents participating in such modus that their child’s knowledge will be greatly affected if others … Read more

Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad Are Now Married

Sam Pinto and Anthony Semerad

Model-actress Sam Pinto and Australian-Czech-Filipino basketball player Anthony Semerad, are now married. Recently, Sam took to the image-sharing site, Instagram wherein she shared some snaps of her romantic wedding which took place at the rooftop of a hotel. It is accompanied by the caption: “Forever has a nice ring to it.” “Not really a cheesy … Read more

Carlo Aquino Admits he Almost Left Showbiz

Carlo Aquino

Carlo Aquino admitted that he almost left acting due to the lack of projects. In Erich Gonzales’ vlog released on Sunday, March 7, the actor recounted that he planned to return to study and go abroad to better help his family. “May time kasi na walang masyadong ginagawa, walang masyadong project. Or may project pero … Read more

Cristine Reyes Shares Her Experiences as a Single Parent

Cristine Reyes

Cristine Reyes: “I’m a single working mom” Actress Cristine Reyes shared her experiences as a single parent. In an interview, the Encounter star revealed that she and her husband Ali Khatibi got separated. They have a daughter named Amarah. When asked what are the challenges she encountered being a single parent, she said: “Before pa … Read more

Kitkat Victimized by ‘Basag-Kotse Gang’

Kitkat

Basag-Kotse Gang robbed Kitkat Comedienne-host Kitkat is undergoing therapy due to the trauma she suffered after falling victim to the basag-kotse gang. The suspects allegedly smashed their car and lost many belongings in addition to the large amount that was stolen. According to Kitkat, they just parked their vehicle for a while in front of … Read more

Allan K Recalls the Challenges he Faced in the Year 2020

Allan K

Allan K on 2020: “Ano ba ‘tong taon na ‘to, parang isinumpa?” Kapuso comedian/TV host/businessman Allan K recalled the challenges he faced in the year 2020. Aside from facing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic himself, Allan K faced many challenges at the time. First, his two comedy bars closed – Klownz and Zirkoh. Second, … Read more