LOOK: Sarah Lahbati shares water adventure in Tonga.

Celebrity couple Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati went on a vacation to enjoy what Vavau, Kingdom of Tonga has to offer. Richard and Sarah frequent different places to spend quality time together.

On her Instagram account, Sarah shared some of their adventures:

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LOOK: So adorable! 9 photos of child star Simon Pineda

MANILA - Since appearing on the hit series "Ang Probinsyano" as the stubborn yet adorable Onyok, child actor Simon Pineda has become quite a household name, at least to viewers of primetime television.

He first made his TV debut when he joined the "It's Showtime" segment dubbed "Mini-Me" as a miniature version of rock icon Bamboo. But it wasn't until his breakout performance alongside Coco Martin in the long-running police drama that he endeared himself to Filipinos.

"Noong nilagay na namin siya sa camera, nakita namin 'yung pakabrilyo ng mga mata niya. Tapos nakita din namin 'yung the way na magsalita siya parang matanda," Martin said of Pineda, explaining the decision to cast the showbiz newcomer in the series.

To celebrate Pineda's birthday this year, here's a look at some of his cutest photos, as posted on the Instagram account of Martin.

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LOOK: Piolo Pascual regrets taking his shirt off in video.

Actor Piolo Pascual expressed his regrets n taking his shirt off in a Facebook Live video session by actor and TV host LuisManzano. Piolo vowed to be more careful and cautious in his future actions online.

In a report in “Tonight with Boy Abunda”. Piolo said he is not aware about how Facebook Live works.

“Hindi ko alam na ganoon pala ang Facebook Live,” said Piolo. “I learned my lesson. I guess I was too uncensored when I did it kasi he did it sa dressing room namin. Okay lang, charge it to experience. Pag mga ganoon, when you upload it, hindi mo na maaalis sa YouTube yun. What people you see there it’s the rea thing,” Piolo added.

Here is the video:










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HOT: Lovi Poe poses with snake in FHM cover

MANILA - Actress Lovi Poe has again graced the cover of FHM with an animal companion. But instead of posing with an elephant, the sexy temptress, this time around, had a snake wrapped around her body.

"I've had shoots with snakes before, but never like this. I've never had to wrap one around me like that. Ang bigat niya!" she said. "But I just let the snake go and executed the poses we had planned. Snakes are not really one of my primal fears. I'm much more afraid of heights."

Her confidence in dealing with snakes showed, as she looked comfortable with the creature while wearing a skimpy two-piece lingerie. The snaps are part of the men's magazine's October issue.

"I don't know why people think of me in the way they see me when I pose for a magazine, but sometimes I like to think that I'm the exact opposite," said Poe.

"Honestly, I may look like this onscreen, I may pose like this on magazines, but I'm really very shy. People would say, 'she's such a flirt,' 'she shows too much skin,' but honestly, if you ask the people I'm close with, they'll say that I'm very shy. But I guess what I can say is, I can probably seduce a guy with my awkwardness," she added.

Poe last graced the cover of FHM in 2011. She was included in the magazine's annual list of "Sexiest Women in the Country," landing in 34th place this year.

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LOOK: Coco Martin on meeting PNP chief, relevance of 'Ang Probinsyano'.

'Hindi kami pwede basta-basta maglagay ng mga kuro-kurong kuwento. Kasi napakalaking tinatackle natin, lalo na 'yung mga napapanahon ngayon,' Coco says of the show's plot'

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Coco Martin on meeting PNP chief, relevance of 'Ang Probinsyano'

'Hindi kami pwede basta-basta maglagay ng mga kuro-kurong kuwento. Kasi napakalaking tinatackle

ANG PROBINSYANO'S ONE YEAR. Coco Martin says he and the people behind the show are careful in tackling issues currently happening in the country such as party drugs. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Coco Martin said that had a pleasant conversation with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa last July during a visit to Camp Crame.

At the press conference for the first year anniversary of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Thursday, Sept 29, Coco said that the PNP chief seemed pleased with how the show is helping Filipinos, especially when it comes to promoting positive traits and values.

"Actually nakakatuwa kasi, unexpected. Napakasimple at mahiyain [niya]," Coco said.

(Actually, it's very nice, unexpected. He's very simple and shy.)

"Kasi nauna kaming dumating sa kanya dahil marami siya mga meeting na dinaanan. And then after that, kinong-gratulate kami…natutuwa siya sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, kasi siguro malaki naiitutulong ng teleserye natin sa pagbibigay ng alituntunin sa ating mga manonoood na kung ano yung mga dapat iwasan, ano yung mga updated na nangyayari ngayon sa mga krimen … ang laki nung naicocontribute natin sa pamilyang Pilipino para makapagbigay aral, lalung-lalo na sa ating mga kabataan."

(Because we were the first to arrive there, as he attended a lot of meetings. And then after that, he congratulated us... he's very pleased with FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, because I guess our teleserye imparts a lot of lessons to our viewers on what to avoid, about crime ... there's a contribution to Filipino families with regard to important lessons, especially for today's youth.)

A photo posted by Coco Martin PH (@cocomartin_ph) on Jul 21, 2016 at 2:33am PDT

Coco added: "Sabi niya sana maipagpatuloy pa namin para makatulong pa kami. Ganun din sa kanila dahil syempre, sabi nga po nila kahit papaano sa pamamagitan ng FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, naibabalik yung pagmamahal at pagtitiwala ng mga tao sa ating kapulisan."

(He said he hopes that we continue to do what we're doing so we can help. It's the same with them because, as I said with FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, the people's love and trust towards the police force is returning.)

Tackling current issues

With the country's current situation, such as the issue on war on drugs, Coco said that he and the creative team are careful about what they show on television. Coco also serves as a creative consultant of the show.

The cast of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' as they celebrate one year on television. Photo by Alexa Villano/Rappler

"Actually pinag-aaralan po talaga namin nang mabuti. Hindi kami pwede basta-basta maglagay ng mga kuro-kurong kwento. Kasi napakalaking tinatackle natin, lalo na yung mga napapanahon ngayon," Coco said.

(Actually we study everything carefully. We just cannot come out with baseless stories. Because we are tackling a huge scope, especially with what's happening now.)

"Honestly, may mga topic kami na or may mga kuwento kami na binabahagi sa mga manonood na hindi sinasadya. Like kunyari party drugs. Ginawa namin iyon – talagang 'yung mga writers namin talagang nag-research sila, nagpunta sila sa mga pulis station, ano ba ang nangyari sa NBI. Talagang nag-aaral kami kung paano ba yung procedure sa mga nangyayari sa ganun sitwasyon. And thennagulat na lang kami nung isang araw na parang nabalita 'yung mga ganun sitwasyon," he said.

(Honestly, we have topics or stories that we show to viewers that we don't intend to closely parallel what's happening. Like for example, on party drugs. We made – our writers really researched about it, they went to police stations, what's happening at the NBI. We really studied the procedures, with these types of situations. And then we just got surprised that one day, it was in the news.)

Coco said that he's aware of the show's responsibility.

"Syempre sabi nga namin, napakalaki nung obligasyon namin. Kasi napakaraming nato-touch namin na buhay ng mga Pilipino. And then lalung-lalo na sa character ko, sa bawat character sa isa sa amin, syempre may mga taong humahanga sa amin.

(Of course as we said, we have a huge obligation. Because we touch a lot of Filipino lives. And then of course my character, every character we do, there are people who look up to us.)

"Kapag nagkamali kami ng pagpapakita or pagdedeliver ng pagpoportray ng character namin, baka makaapekto yung sa mga tao sa lipunan, kaya masyado kaming nagiging sensitibo talagang pinag-aaralan namin nang matindi bago gawin ang isang topic," Coco said.

(If we make one mistake in showing or delivering the character we portray, it will affect how people out there, that's why we're very sensitive in studying everything even before we tackle a topic.)

Ang Probinsyano, which airs on ABS-CBN, was inspired by Fernando Poe Jr's (FPJ) film of the same name and has dealt with themes like prostitution, child abuse, and illegal drug distribution.

As part of the show's first year anniversary, a concert together with the other stars from Dreamscape Unit will be held on October 8, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Since its airing last year, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano has been recognized by a number of award-giving bodies. The House of Representatives also recommended Coco as a "Celebrity Advocate for a drug-free Philippines," filing House Resolution 358 to recognize the show's efforts in tackling relevant and controversial issues






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LOOK: First look at Paul and Toni's baby boy

MANILA - The wait is over for those wanting to see a photo of Toni Gonzaga and Paul Soriano's first-born child.

The celebrity couple shared with ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe a close-up shot of their adorable baby boy, Severiano Elliott.

When Gonzaga first announced her pregnancy back in April, many were excited for her and her director-husband. The two, who had been together for eight years before getting married in June 2015, had said that starting a family would be one of their priorities.

"I'm so happy that finally our love story ay nagbunga na, and yes, God finally opened my womb and I'm expecting my first child," Gonzaga said as she confirmed her rumored pregnancy in an episode of "ASAP."

For his part, Soriano, in an interview with Pep, similarly expressed his excitement and revealed his would-be "protective" parenting style.

"Well, I think I'm definitely gonna be as protective as I can. I wanna give my son a lot of freedom also to exercise his own creativity, his own voice. I'll do my best to guide him, to give him the tools that he needs to be successful as possible," he said.

SOURCE: ABS-CBN