Philippine STAR

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, renowned for her role as Shan Cai in the 2001 television series "Meteor Garden," has passed away at the age of 48. She died due to pneumonia caused by influenza complications, her younger sister Dee Hsu confirmed in a statement on Monday, according to a Focus Taiwan report. #philippinestar #celebritynewsph #EntertainmentNewsPH #barbiehsu #rip #meteorgarden #shancai

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, according to The Korea Herald report. She was 24. The report stated that the authorities are currently investigating the cause of her death. She was known for her roles in “Hi! School-Love On,” “Bloodhounds,” and “The Man from Nowhere.” #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #kimsaeron #rip

'OKAY AKO, DO NOT WORRY' Former president Rodrigo Duterte assured the public and his supporters that he is in good condition on Thursday. “Okay ako, do not worry... At sinasabi ko naman sa mga pulis at military na magtrabaho kayo at ako ang managot, so ito na nga," he said in a Facebook post. Duterte landed in Rotterdam, Netherlands at around 11:56 PM on Wednesday (PH time). (Facebook/Rody Duterte) #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #newsph #duterte #icc

The International Criminal Court (ICC) released the pre-trial chamber I judges who issued the warrant of arrest against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Romanian judge Iulia Antoanella Motoc will lead the investigation as the presiding judge. Joining her are judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera. Duterte, who is turning 80 on March 28, 2025, could become the first Asian former head of state to go on trial at the ICC. He was charged with the crime of murder as a crime against humanity and bore criminal responsibility for the alleged murder of at least 43 people between 2011 and 2019. #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #newsph #duterte #icc

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines announced on Wednesday the opening of the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC) which will begin accepting and processing visa applications on April 7, 2025. The center managed by VFS Service Philippines Inc. has five locations nationwide including Parañaque City, Makati City, Quezon City, Cebu City, and Davao City where Filipinos can apply. An online appointment system was also launched on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The visa processing will involve both a visa fee and a center usage fee of P520, although costs may differ depending on nationality and application type. Accredited agencies will no longer be accepting visa applications after April 6, 2025. From April 7, 2025 onwards, all submissions must go through the JVAC, but those who applied through accredited agencies before the cutoff will still collect their passports from the same agencies. (Facebook/The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines) #philippinestar #newsph #SocialNewsPH #socialnews #japan

Content creator Jeraldine Blackman turned emotional as she announced her separation from her husband Josh Blackman on Friday. “Josh and I have separated. We’re good friends, I just know that he is a good person and he is the best father that Jette and Nimo could ever have,” she said in a video posted on Facebook. Jeraldine thanked their supporters and assured them they would co-parent their children Jette and Nimo. (Facebook/The Blackman Family) #philippinestar #celebritynewsph #EntertainmentNewsPH #theblackmanfamily

Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, after the INTERPOL Manila received the official copy of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant was served at 9:20 AM as he arrived in Manila from Hong Kong and he is currently under police custody. “Sa kanyang pagdating, inihain ng Prosecutor General ang ICC notification para sa isang arrest warrant sa dating Pangulo para sa krimen laban sa sangkatauhan,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement. In an earlier statement, Senator Bong Go said that he brought an ambulance to Ninoy Aquino International Airport as Duterte was set to undergo a medical procedure on Wednesday. #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #newsph #duterte #icc

Content creators Migy and Rei are now engaged! In an Instagram post on Friday, the couple shared a heartwarming video revealing how Migy proposed to Rei at a beach in Australia. “I’m finally engaged to my bestfriend!! I wanted to say so much!! But my brain was like: kneel kneel kneel!” Migy wrote in the caption. The couple has been together for ten years. (Instagram/Rei Germar, Miguel Romulo) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #reigermar #miguelromulo

Former president Rodrigo Duterte was seen inside the aircraft RP-C5219 with police and former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea, moments before its departure at Villamor Air Base on Tuesday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed in a press briefing that the plane took off at 11:03 PM. #philippinestar #newsph #duterte #rodrigoduterte #icc #thehague

‘WALANG PERSONALAN ITO, I JUST TRUST IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM’ Veteran actor and TV host Vic Sotto answers questions from the media after he filed 19 counts of cyberlibel case against director Darryl Yap before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on Thursday. This comes after Sotto was mentioned in Yap’s upcoming movie “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.” “Marami po ang nagtatanong kung anong reaction ko since lumabas po itong issue… Ito na po ‘yung reaction ko, sabi ko nga ito’y walang personalan ito, I just trust in our justice system,” he said. Sotto also expressed his gratitude to his family and wife Pauleen Luna-Sotto, who accompanied him in filing the case. “Sa ngayon, ginawa lang namin ang nararapat. Kung ano ‘yung nararamdaman ko, ito na po ‘yun. Nakalagay na po, nakasulat na po lahat sa papel, napirmahan ko na… Kung ano man ang mangyayari na susunod, ‘yun po ang aabangan natin,” he added. (Video by Charmie Joy Pagulong/The Philippine STAR) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #celebritynewsph #vicsotto #darrylyap

Former vice president Leni Robredo comforted supporters at the kick-off rally of opposition tandem Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan in Cavite on Tuesday, recalling the "People's campaign" that took place during her run for presidency in 2022. "Napapansin nga natin tuwing may sasabog na isyu sa ating bayan, parang hindi maiwasan ng iba magsabi, 'Sabi ko na sa'yo.' At nakikita natin sa Facebook, mahilig pa rin tayo maglapag ng resibo," Robredo said during her speech. During the said campaign, she officially endorsed Aquino and Pangilinan, who are running under Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino and Liberal Party, respectively. #lenirobredo #bamaquino #kikopangilinan #philippinestar

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE BOLD! 🤩❤️‍🔥 NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein revealed their new name “NJZ” for the first time on Friday amid their ongoing conflict with label company ADOR. They announced their decision to leave ADOR in November 2024, citing claims of “mistreatment.” Due to legal restrictions, they were unable to continue using the name "NewJeans." The five-girl K-pop group will debut their new identity as NJZ at ComplexCon, scheduled to take place from March 21 to 23 in Hong Kong. (Instagram/Complex) #njz #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #newjeans

THE FAN SERVICE IS UNPARALLELED 🥹 👏🏼 The Script’s lead vocalist Danny O’Donoghue serenade fans outside the Araneta Coliseum after their after their “Satellites World Tour” concert on Wednesday. “Ang galing niya! Binigyan niya pagkakataon na makita siya ng mga tao sa labas lalo na iyong hindi maka afford bumili ng ticket super humble at simple. Ang saya ng mga tao!,” a netizen commented. “Sobrang natuwa siya, nag-extend pa ng concert sa labas,” another said. This is the band’s comeback visit in the Philippines after their “The Greatest Hits” concert in September 2022. (Instagram/The Script) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #thescript

‘ABUSADO!’ Honeylet Avanceña, partner of former president Rodrigo Duterte, cites “abuse” during the arrest of Duterte as seen in the live video streamed by their daughter Veronica on Tuesday. Malacañang confirmed the arrest of Duterte after the INTERPOL Manila received the official copy of the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC). He is currently under the custody of police. (Video/Veronica Duterte) #philippinestar #newsph #rodrigoduterte #icc

We all stayed up late just to keep talking to someone 🤭 #philippinestar #SocialNewsPH #flirting #crush

YouTuber Kristel Fulgar and her Korean boyfriend Ha Su-hyuk are now engaged! In Fulgar’s vlog on Friday, Su-hyuk sang to her and gave a brief speech before popping the question. The two officially went public with their relationship in November 2024. (YouTube/Kristel Fulgar) #kristelfulgar #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH

Vice Ganda and other “It’s Showtime” hosts were shocked after a contestant admitted that she had no knowledge of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) during the “Sexy Babe” segment of the show’s episode aired on Friday, February 28, 2025. “Sorry po. Hindi po ako masyadong knowledgeable about sa Comelec,” the contestant responded when asked for her message to the commission. “Hindi ka ba bumoboto?” Kim Chiu asked. “Hindi pa po… Hindi ko man ‘to masasagot ngayon pero for sure—” she replied. Vice Ganda then pressed further, “Comelec, ‘yung Commission on Elections. Wala kang naririnig? Hindi ka ba nanonood ng telebisyon, nagbabasa ng dyaryo? Internet.” “Wala po kaming TV. Hindi rin po masyadong lumilitaw sa news feed ko.” the contestant explained “So sinong may kasalanan na hindi ka informed?” Vice responded. (Screenshots/GMA Network) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, who fought an iconic battle with Muhammad Ali before later reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family announced in a statement. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones," the statement said. | via Agence France-Presse #philippinestar #newsph #SportsNewsPH #georgeforeman #heavyweightboxingchampion #boxinglegend

Senatorial hopeful Luke Espiritu firmly stated that, if elected in May 2025, his top priority would be the abolition of political dynasties. During GMA’s Senatorial Face-Off 2025 on Saturday, the Partido ng Lakas ng Masa candidate emphasized that he would use the Senate’s power to pressure elected officials from political dynasties to “commit hara-kiri”—referring to the Japanese ritual in which one takes their own life by disembowelment. #newsph #philippinestar #lukeespiritu #election2025

South Korean actors Park Bo-young and Choi Woo-shik shared sweet photos from an overseas trip on Friday amid dating rumors. The two starred in the Netflix original series “Melo Movie,” released on February 14, 2025, which follows the story of a film critic who reconnects with an aspiring director years after a mysterious event forced them apart. (Instagram/Park Bo-young) #philippinestar #EntertainmentNewsPH #choiwooshik #parkboyoung #melomovie i