Pride March and LoveLaban Pride Festival

 As of 7 p.m., attendees at this year’s Pride March and LoveLaban Pride Festival in UP Diliman have reached more than 230,000, based on figures provided by the Quezon Police District.

This does not cover those who went to Maginhawa Street and Araneta, Cubao which are satellite venues of the Pride event.

The Quezon City LGU expect the number to further go up as the night wears on. | : Quezon City Government/Facebook via Gigi Valderrama, INQUIRER.net

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Celeste Cortesi, Jonathan Sterling answer breakup buzz with romantic posts

By Neil Ramos

Published Jun 28, 2026 01:36 pm

At A Glance

• Celeste Cortesi and Jonathan Sterling dismiss breakup rumors through sweet Instagram posts after third-party allegations involving Bianca Manalo were denied.

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi and her partner, British tech millionaire and philanthropist Jonathan Sterling, put an end to persistent breakup rumors by sharing affectionate posts that leave little doubt about the status of their relationship. 

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After weeks of malicious speculation alleging that the couple had split because of a supposed third party, Celeste and Jonathan took to Instagram to remind followers that they remain happily together.

On Thursday, June 26, Celeste uploaded an Instagram Story featuring a collage of sweet moments with Jonathan. Although she did not include a caption, the cozy snapshots spoke volumes, showing the couple enjoying each other's company despite the controversy surrounding them.   

Jonathan later reposted Celeste's Story and accompanied it with a heartfelt declaration that immediately caught the attention of fans.

"The love of my life. Don't let her know, it'll go to her head."

The caption, as with the collage, quickly circulated online, with many netizens interpreting it as the couple's clearest response yet to rumors questioning the stability of their relationship.

The controversy began after an online report claimed that Celeste and Jonathan had allegedly gone their separate ways because of an unnamed third party.

Beauty queen-actress Bianca Manalo was later dragged into the issue after being identified in circulating reports as the supposed reason behind the alleged split. 

However, Bianca's management team at Sparkle immediately denied the allegations.

In an official statement released on June 12, Sparkle GMA Artist Center categorically rejected claims linking Bianca to the rumored breakup, stressing that the accusations had no factual basis.

This is not the first time Celeste has addressed the issue.

As early as June 13, the beauty queen assured the public that everything was fine between her and Jonathan. She also appealed for people to stop spreading baseless rumors, especially since she is currently pregnant with their first child.

She accompanied that statement with a photo of herself and Jonathan smiling and giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

After fruitful Japan stint, Jaja Santiago brings talent to US

By Mark Rey Montejo

Published Jun 25, 2026 02:36 pm

At A Glance

• Following her long stay in Japan, Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, embarked on her new journey as she inked a deal to play in the League One Volleyball (LOVB) in the United States.

Jaja Santiago (Japan SV.League)

Following her long stay in Japan, Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, embarked on her new journey as she inked a deal to play in the League One Volleyball (LOVB) in the United States.

Santiago, 30, was officially welcomed by the league on its Instagram post on Thursday, June 25, with the 6-foot-5 middle blocker being added in the elite players competing in the US-based tournament.

“Adding a new country to our list: the Philippines! Welcome, Sachi “Jaja” Minowa!!,” LOVB wrote. “Jaja is a talented middle blocker who is a Japanese SV.League Champion with multiple Best spiker and Best blocker awards! Welcome, Jaja!”

Prior to the LOVB announcement, Santiago, one of the country’s top blockers, revealed the development less than a week ago.

The former National University standout was then assigned to a team after her signing was made directly with the league.

Before her move to the United States, Santiago started her professional career when she bannered the Foton Tornadoes in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL) from 2015 to 2018.

Santiago then played in Japan’s SV.League with the Ageo Medics. She later returned to the country for a brief stint in the PSL before rejoining the same Japanese club where she played two seasons.

Santiago went back to the PSL to play for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers when they moved from PSL to the Premier Volleyball League.

She re-signed with Ageo in Japan, followed by her stints with the Osaka Marvelous (2023-25), and Denso Airybees (2025-26)

She won an SV. League title with the Marvelous in the 2024-25 season.

Santiago, now a Japanese citizen, is married to coach Taka Minowa since 2022.

L'Officiel Philippines celebrates a milestone in championing Filipino fashion, beauty, and culture

By John Legaspi

Published Jun 28, 2026 11:38 am

Since its launch, L’Officiel Philippines has become a platform for emerging designers, artists, and cultural figures to showcase their creative works. Its pages have highlighted the evolving identity of Philippine  fashion through bold storytelling, striking imagery, and thoughtfully curated editorials.

L’Officiel Philippines team toasts to five years of creativity, collaboration, and culture. (Photo: Gab Villareal)

This year, the magazine furthered its mission of championing innovation, individuality, and artistry as it celebrated its fifth anniversary. The milestone was marked with a grand celebration on June 10 at Baked Studios in Makati City, led by the L’Officiel Philippines team, headed by editor-in-chief Loris Peña.

Joaquin Arce and Lella Ford

Liz Uy

Michelle Dee

Ry Velasco

Charlie Fleming

Ralph de Leon

Yssa Pressman and James Reid (Photos: Paui Guevarra)

Chie Filomeno

Mikyle Quizon

Katrice Kierulf and Chezka Carandang

Kylie Verzosa

Brent Manalo

Lyn Alumno

The evening gathered the industry’s brightest creatives, tastemakers, and style stars, all of whom arrived wearing their interpretation of the night’s dress code, Creative Black.

As it enters its fifth year, L’Officiel Philippines looks ahead with a renewed focus on storytelling that is more inclusive, more daring, and more reflective of today’s cultural landscape—continuing its mission to define and redefine what fashion means for the Filipino audience.