Jamela Villanueva, Sunshine Cruz, Atong Ang

(From left) Jamela Villanueva, Sunshine Cruz, Atong Ang, Ayesha Soldevilla, and Yasmien Kurdi. Photos: FILE PHOTOS

All eyes have been on Jamela Villanueva, the non-showbiz ex-girlfriend of Anthony Jennings, whose mere repost about “forgiveness” ignited a number of clicks from curious netizens, because it got here days after exposing Jennings and his onscreen companion Maris Racal.

In the meantime, Atong Ang confirmed to a information program that he and Sunshine Cruz are courting, following clips of their kiss at a cockpit garnering consideration from netizens. He has but to make clear if he and his spouse Iris had already parted methods.

One other report that gained consideration was Yasmien Kurdi, who stood up for her daughter Ayesha after she was allegedly bullied by her classmates on the Colegio de San Agustin in Makati. This led to the establishment accusing the actress of constructing a personal matter public, because the concerned people are minors.

Permit us to information you thru the largest leisure headlines from the week of December 13 to 19.

Jamela Villanueva on ‘forgiveness’ after Maris-Anthony exposé

Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings and his ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva. Picture: Instagram/@mariesteller, @jamelavillanuevaa

Whereas Jamela Villanueva has but to difficulty a press release following her controversial exposé of her ex-boyfriend Anthony Jennings’ alleged conversations with Maris Racal, she caught the eye of netizens after reposting a video about forgiving oneself.

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Villanueva piqued the curiosity of eagle-eyed netizens after reposting a video from @gmindset on her TikTok web page, which confirmed motivational speaker Jay Shetty giving a reminder about “forgiving your self.”

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Villanueva made headlines after exposing the alleged conversations between Racal and Jennings on her Instagram Tales final Dec. 3, saying it’s a approach of sharing her “reality” and defending herself and her family members from “attackers” on social media.

Atong Ang confirms relationship with Sunshine Cruz

Sunshine Cruz and Atong Ang. Picture: TikTok/@ayeeshasanchez12

Playing tycoon Atong Ang formally confirmed his romance with actress Sunshine Cruz following their public cockpit kiss that generated on-line buzz.

A information merchandise on the Dec. 17 episode of “Bilyonaryo Information Channel” introduced that Ang confirmed his relationship with Cruz.

Final week, movies of Ang and Cruz locking lips at a cockpit area went viral on social media. The primary clip confirmed the actress strolling to the desk the place the enterprise was sitting to present him a kiss.

A second video, which gave the impression to be taken on a unique day however identical location, confirmed Ang strolling in the direction of Cruz to kiss her on the lips, not minding the onlookers.

Cruz was beforehand in a six-year relationship with Macky Mathay earlier than saying their cut up in Sept. 2022, saying she realized their relationship wasn’t progressing. The actress was additionally beforehand married to actor Cesar Montano earlier than their marriage was annulled in 2018.

In the meantime, Ang was beforehand linked to Gretchen Barretto after they have been noticed collectively at occasions, however the actress asserted they have been solely enterprise companions.

Ang has but to verify if he’s now legally separated from his spouse, Iris.

CSA tells Yasmien Kurdi to ‘cooperate’

Yasmien Kurdi (proper) together with her daughter Ayesha. Picture: Instagram/@yasmien_kurdi

The alleged bullying incident involving Yasmien Kurdi’s daughter Ayesha is shaping as much as be a bitter battle because the latter’s college, recognized as Colegio San Agustin (CSA) in Makati introduced in attorneys directing Kurdi to “cooperate” to resolve the matter.

In an official assertion on its Fb web page on December 18, CSA attorneys additionally instructed Kurdi to chorus from “blowing out” the problem in public and making the identities of the opposite college students referred to as they’re nonetheless minors.

In accordance with the college, the incident was merely a “state of affairs the place college students have been discussing Christmas social gathering decorations,” which had already been resolved final December 10. It additionally careworn that the matter was instantly addressed with the scholars and fogeys concerned and that it’s dealing with the matter “with warning, circumspect, and confidentiality” as a result of the scholars concerned are minors.

CSA then pointed to Kurdi being a public character, thus is perhaps used to public consideration, in airing the incident concerning her daughter. “Whereas we assume good religion within the public actions and statements of Mrs, Soldevilla (Kurdi), these might have unintended penalties on the scholars concerned together with her personal daughter.”

The Makati-based establishment additionally turned the tables on Kurdi, saying that in calling public consideration to the matter, Ayesha’s alleged bullies is perhaps topic to “undue branding.”

CSA restricted commenting on its Fb publish whereas Kurdi maintained her silence on the college’s assertion.

The actress earlier claimed Ayesha, her daughter with non-showbiz husband Rey Soldevilla, was allegedly subjected to bullying by her classmates for years, which supposedly got here to a head once they not too long ago “ganged up” on her. She claimed Ayesha was even on the receiving finish of an “on-line hate group.”

Yasmien Kurdi’s sister-in-law calls out CSA

Yasmien Kurdi (proper) together with her daughter Ayesha. Picture: Good Print Images by way of Instagram/@yasmien_kurdi

Yasmien Kurdi‘s sister-in-law got here to the actress’ protection, calling out CSA in Makati for “concentrating on and bullying” her after she complained that her daughter Ayesha was bullied at school.

In a Fb publish, Jens Soldevilla slammed the college for “defending” Ayesha’s alleged bullies and the college’s identify popularity, fairly than her “traumatized” niece. This got here after CSA launched a press release additionally on Fb for Kurdi to cooperate with the college and chorus from “blowing out” the problem in public.

Jens stated that after CSA got here out with its assertion on Fb, she understood why her sister-in-law made public the bullying incident.

Soldevilla then urged the Division of Schooling (DepEd) to take motion on the matter and reminded mother and father to “assume many occasions” earlier than enrolling their kids within the Makati-based establishment.

In a follow-up publish, Soldevilla reiterated that oldsters “shouldn’t enroll their kids” within the Makati-based establishment whereas sharing a hyperlink to the college’s web site.

CSA has but to difficulty a brand new assertion concerning this, nevertheless it beforehand acknowledged that Kurdi ought to cooperate with its insurance policies concerning the alleged bullying incident.

Bong Revilla admits having different youngsters outdoors of marriage

Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado | Picture: Instagram/@lanirevilla

Bong Revilla revealed that he has different kids outdoors his marriage with Lani Mercado, saying the general public will quickly know concerning the youngsters’ identities.

Throughout the media convention for the third season of his present, “Tolome: Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis,” on December 14, Revilla confessed that his spouse is aware of about his different kids after he was requested a hypothetical query concerning his character, who was coping with a toddler he fathered outdoors his marriage.

“Alam ni Lani kung ano ‘yung totoo (Lani is aware of the reality). Meron [anak sa labas]. However I’m not going to. Pero meron. Makikilala niyo rin kung sino siya, kung sino sila,” he admitted, saying he’s not ashamed of getting different youngsters outdoors his marriage.

“Hindi naman pwede itago ‘yan, unfair ‘yon sa mga bata. Kapag anak mo, anak mo. Dugo mo ‘yon. Mahalin mo ‘yon. At hindi ko ikinahihiya ‘yon,” he stated.

Apart from sharing that he was referring to 2 different daughters, Revilla didn’t disclose the names of the kids or their moms.

Jose Manalo, Mergene Maranan say ‘I do’

(From left) Jose Manalo and Mergene Maranan. Photos: Instagram/@lizadino, @iceseguerra

Lower than a month after saying their engagement, Jose Manalo and his longtime companion, former EB Babe dancer Mergene Maranan, tied the knot in an intimate out of doors ceremony witnessed by their family members.

The couple tied the knot at a seashore ceremony in Boracay on December 17, with glimpses of the marriage being shared by TVJ, the Fb web page of “Eat Bulaga,” in addition to by the couple’s pals, Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño-Seguerra on their respective Instagram accounts.

Maranan was a radiant bride in a basic white marriage ceremony robe with spaghetti straps. She complemented her look with a low chignon and pearl earrings. In the meantime, Manalo seemed dashing in a pink swimsuit over a white shirt. A white bloom additionally adorned his lapel.

Maranan introduced her engagement to Manalo earlier this month. Whereas the longtime couple remained mum on the small print, the previous EB Babe member shared that she accepted his proposal someday in February of this yr.

Rufa Mae Quinto, husband ‘within the technique of divorce’

Rufa Mae Quinto (proper) and her husband Trevor Magallanes. Picture: Instagram/@rufamaequinto

Rufa Mae Quinto’s husband, Trevor Magallanes, confirmed his separation from the actress and disclosed that they’re presently processing their divorce.

Magallanes, who is predicated in america, reportedly launched a press release by way of his personal Instagram web page on Dec. 13.

“Hey guys, I felt like I want to elucidate myself primarily based on social media and all that. I need to make myself clear that Rufa Mae and I are within the technique of a divorce,” he stated. “It’s possible you’ll remember divorce will be very devastating to the kids and likewise the mother and father. That being stated, my marriage has been a sh*t present and I’m sorry for that.”

Rumors of marital issues have hounded the couple after alleged screenshots of their conversations circulated on social media.

Quinto, who’s presently within the Philippines, obtained married to Magallanes in 2016. They welcomed their daughter in 2017.

Bobby Garcia, 55

Bobby Garcia. Picture: Bobby Garcia’s official web site

Bobby Garcia, a director and producer famend for his work within the theater trade, has died, his household confirmed by means of his pal, Boy Abunda. He was 55 years previous.

Garcia’s dying was introduced on the December 18 broadcast of “Quick Speak with Boy Abunda,” the place the speak present host and leisure columnist prolonged his condolences. No reason for dying was talked about.

His ultimate tasks embody “Request Live performance” for Theatre Group Asia, and the silent play “Request Sa Radyo” which starred Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon as its alternate leads.

Garcia based the theater Atlantis Productions (or Atlantis Theatrical Group of Corporations) in 1999, which was famous as one in all “Asia’s most prolific and profitable theatre corporations,” on his official web site. He directed over 50 performs and led 65 productions all through his profession.

Amongst his notable stage productions embody Dolly Parton’s “Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” in Canada (Arts Membership Theatre Firm), and the Manila and Singapore staging of the twenty fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, to call a couple of.

Garcia was additionally the affiliate director for the 2000 and 2001 staging of “Miss Saigon,” and was one in all Cameron Waterproof coat’s casting representatives for its revival and UK Tour. He additionally served as the primary present director of the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005.

Kiko Pangilinan on accepting invitation to Palace live performance

(From left) Kiko Pangilinan, President Bongbong Marcos, Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Sharon Cuneta throughout the fifth “Konsyerto sa Palasyo.” Picture: Instagram/@reallysharoncuneta

Days after attending the annual “Konsyerto sa Palasyo” in Malacañang, former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan clarified his attendance within the star-studded occasion was to accompany his spouse, Sharon Cuneta, and present help for the native movie trade.

Pangilinan and Cuneta made headlines after snapping a photograph with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Girl Liza Araneta-Marcos final December 15, with the Megastar calling the Chief Govt her “favourite of their household,” as she recalled a few of her most unforgettable recollections on the presidential palace.

Shortly after, Pangilinan was the brunt of criticisms, accusing him of forging an alliance with their political nemesis, which prompted him to handle the problem.

“I attended the live performance in help of the native movie trade upon the invitation of Malacañang and to accompany my spouse, Sharon, thought-about by many as one of many pillars of the nation’s movie trade,” Pangilinan stated in a Fb publish two days later.

Pangilinan additionally thanked Malacañang for extending its help to the native movie trade, in addition to in various authorities insurance policies of which he’s supportive.

“We thank Malacañang for supporting Philippine Cinema simply as we help Malacañang’s choice to ban POGOs and its place in defending our sovereignty in opposition to Chinese language aggression,” he stated.

“Displaying as much as help and recognize the initiatives of Malacañang that we ourselves help and advocate doesn’t imply we’ve got deserted our ideas,” he additional stated.

Cuneta, alternatively, has but to handle the backlash of her publish, as a few of her followers had instructed her to not contain herself in politics.

Pangilinan was the working mate of former Vice President Leni Robredo within the 2022 nationwide elections, the place he got here second to former Davao mayor and present Vice President, Sara Duterte.