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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Brandon Espiritu Deactivates Social Media Accounts

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Coach Tab Baldwin Breaks Silence, Apologizes

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— Ateneo de Manila University (@ateneodemanilau) June 12, 2026

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Insta Scoop: Jether Palomo Explains Side on Halfies Controversy

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Bimby Aquino Reunites with Ryzza Mae Dizon and Vic Sotto

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Insta Scoop: Pia Wurtzbach on Her Thoughts about Identity, Says She's Proud to be Filipino

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Quinito Henson Believes the UAAP is Lenient on Ateneo, Cites Sanctions Imposed on Adamson, UST, and DLSU

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Vince Maristela Finally Meets Charo Santos

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Trailer of 'Love, Siargao' Starring Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre

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Friday, June 12, 2026

Brandon Espiritu Faces Backlash Over Comments on Filipino Representation

Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo

Images courtesy of Instagram: Brandon Espiritu, Titas of Pageantry,

Facebook: Luis Portelles, Enzo Bonoan, Jether Palomo

‘Halfies’ is a slang defined as someone who has mixed-race origins. In most countries, like the Philippines, halfies dominated the field of pageantry, sports, and entertainment. The Philippines embraces these people as their own as they continue to bring honors.

Unfortunately, recent controversy has been sparked by the comments of halfies, Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo. Espiritu, Mister Supranational PH representative in Poland, said he was just being true by not speaking in Filipino as he is not from the Philippines. However, he was quoted as stressing that without halfies, the country would not have a chance in pageants.

The blatant remark caught the ire of netizens. Such a statement implied the superiority of halfies and belittled local contestants. It reflected arrogance and insensitivity towards the conditions of the country halfies chose to represent.

Meanwhile, Palomo, Mister Pilipinas Global 2025, pledged allegiance to the American flag in one of his social media posts. Espiritu seconded the post. The exchange was captured and posted on social media.

The exchange led to a backlash and some netizens called them as opportunists. After all, one of them already is a network talent. Espiritu issued an apology later. Palomo apologized as well.

Damage has been done, though. While many halfies have thrived in the Philippines as representatives of the nation, no one has stirred as much controversy as Espiritu and Palomo. Loyalty was never a question for most fans. However, after the Espiritu and Palomo, halfies will be under scrutiny when they build their fame using their Filipino heritage.

Insta Scoop: Catriona Gray on Platforms Like Pageantry: 'Give it to those who truly deserve it'

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Tab Baldwin Seen Attending Vigil for Rene and Divine

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Latest Statement from the Ateneo Clarifies Details of Drowning, Leaves of Coach Tab Baldwin and Manager Epok Quimpo, Reiterates University Will Cooperate with Investigation

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Mother of Late Atenean Basketball Player, Divine Adili, Grieves

Labis ang paghihinagpis ng ina ni Ateneo Blue Eagle Divine Adili sa pagpanaw ng anak na aniya'y tanging pag-asa ng kanilang pamilya.

Inalala naman ng matatalik na kaibigan ang Nigerian player na itinuring nilang nakababatang kapatid. pic.twitter.com/G0QYf3vxOW
— TV Patrol (@TVPatrol) June 11, 2026

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'GRABE SIYA MAGPA-TRAINING'

Ayon sa mga dating players ng Ateneo Men's Basketball team na sina Shaun Ildefonso at Anton Asistio, parang pang-sundalo raw ang training nila kay Coach Tab Baldwin sa Baler, Aurora.

Kumalat ang panayam na ito mula sa podcast ng Sports Plus matapos… pic.twitter.com/3IKKnuuFRN
— GMA News (@gmanews) June 11, 2026

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