Is Toni Gonzaga ready to settle down?

TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga is ready to settle down anytime once her long-time boyfriend, director Paul Soriano pops the question.

“Ako naman ready na ako kahit anong ibigay sa akin ng life ko ngayon. I've reached a point na whatever life is going to offer me, I'm going to take it wholeheartedly. When that time finally happens and when that comes, that's something I'm going to embrace wholeheartedly,”  Toni said at the press conference of “Home Sweetie Home,” her new sitcom with John Lloyd Cruz.

Toni admitted she prevented Paul from popping the question during the early years of their relationship because she wasn’t ready yet. But she has changed her mind.

“Dati (sinasabihan ko siya na) ‘Huwag kang mag po-propose’ noong 2008, 2009, 2010. Then dumating ako sa point na hindi na kita pipigilin. Kung kailan ma-feel mo sa puso mo and sabi ni Lord.”

Toni feels that at 29, she’s at the right age to settle down and have her own family. She also shared that she isn’t bound by any contract, which hinders her from marrying anytime soon.

“Oo naman. Kapag sa ganitong edad, I think dapat ready ka na. No one and nothing is stopping. We are waiting for God's perfect time and the ball is really not on my court, it's in his court.”

Toni and Paul’s relationship has been ongoing for six years.

Secrets of staying in love

“Yung commitment, loyalty and honesty ang binuo namin kaya siguro tumagal kami,” Toni said.

If Toni was busy last year with “The Voice of the Philippines,” she has returned to acting this year via “Home Sweetie Home.” Besides the new sitcom, Toni doesn’t know yet what her goals are for this year.

“I will just let it go. I will just go with whatever He's going to give or bless me. Wala akong ipaplano this year. Kung ano yung mga ibibigay, gagawin ko na lang yung best ko. His plans are always better than mine.”

“Home Sweetie Home” casts Toni and John Lloyd as newlyweds.

“This project came at the right age. Kasi laging part ng contract ko yung magkasitcom, but since nashelve yung mga sitcoms sa ABS-CBN, na-hold siya ng na-hold. Dumating ito at the right age na pwede na ako sa role na may asawa. Parang tamang edad na rin ito na may asawa. Maganda na may transition na ng kaunti,” Toni relates.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom

Andi hurt over Mayor Erap’s statement

Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada has opted to keep his opinions to himself regarding his son Jake Estrada’s affairs.

Asked if he accepts Andi as Jake’s lady love, the veteran politician curtly said, “No comment.”
Andi, who is romantically linked to the Estrada scion currently pursuing his college degree in London, expressed hurt over the recent statement.

“Masakit kasi nakakapanliit siya tsaka parang medyo judgmental po ’yung dating,” Andi said of Erap on “Buzz Ng Bayan.”

“Wala naman po akong magagawa eh. Kailangan ko pong respetuhin kung ano po ’yung sinasabi nila kasi sila po ’yung magulang ni Jake,” she added.

The “Galema” star acknowledged, “They know what’s best for their son. Sila ang nagpalaki so dapat naman po sila ang masusunod.”

The 23-year-old single mom also said, “But at the same time, nandito po ako para naman ipakita na hindi ako dapat i-dislike for their son kasi una sa lahat, totoo naman po ’yung nararamdaman ko para sa kanya. Pangalawa, hindi naman po akong masamang tao.”

Despite being vocal about her feelings, Andi maintains that her relationship with Jake has no label.

“I really care for him a lot but he’s not based here. Ayaw po naming ipilit ang mga bagay na hindi naman po puwede. I’ve always been honest about my feelings for him naman,” she stressed.

In a separate press interview, Erap advised his son to “concentrate” on his studies first, following rumors that the erstwhile couple has rekindled their disrupted romance.

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Korina takes a leave from radio program

(UPDATE) Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez took a leave from DZMM to focus on her postgraduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.

“Korina Sanchez is currently on leave from her morning program on DZMM to concentrate on her postgraduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University.  This was planned as early as middle of 2013 when Korina informed ABS-CBN management about her intentions to focus on her studies.  Korina will continue to be seen on television as anchor of 'TV Patrol' and 'Rated K,'" a press statement released by ABS-CBN revealed.

Various speculations about Korina’s stay in the Kapamilya network cropped up after she questioned  CNN anchor Anderson Cooper’s coverage of super typhoon Yolanda.  When she took a leave from “TV Patrol,” many people speculated that she was suspended or was asked to take a leave.

But Korina explained that her absence from the daily news program was due to her special coverage on Yolanda .

Meanwhile, “TV Patrol” reported on Sunday, January 5, that Korina is set to renew her contract with ABS-CBN.  "Sakto," hosted by Amy Perez and Marc Logan, is replacing Korina’s DZMM program starting  Monday, January 6.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom

Billy-Coleen, Enrique-Bangs photos go viral

Romantic rumors between Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia resurfaced after a recent photo of them sitting next to each other went viral.

A gossip blog site posted a photo of the “It’s Showtime” co-hosts reportedly watching the game of NBA teams  Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in New York City last December 27.

Asked about the Billy-Coleen rumored romance in “Buzz ng Bayan”  where he appeared as guest on Sunday, January 4, Vice Ganda, the duo’s “It’s Showtime” co-host refused to give a comment.

“Gusto kong manguna sa takilya. Pero ayaw kong manguna sa tsismis,” he said.

Coleen is reportedly the third party in the breakup between Billy and Nikki Gil last year. However, Billy and Coleen claimed they’re just friends.

A photo of Billy and Coleen in Bacolod also went viral last year. Both claimed they were with other “It’s Showtime” hosts when the photo was taken.

Enrique and Bangs

Meanwhile, photos showing Kapamilya artists Enrique Gil and Bangs Garcia enjoying Tokyo Disneyland together are also spreading fast online.

Bangs’  Instagram photo showed her,  Enrique and his family in the said theme park.  Other photos of Enrique and Bangs were  posted online, thus fanning rumors that something romantic is going on between  the Star Magic artists.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom